Lewis Empson
Lewis Empson is a Senior Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.
Latest articles by Lewis Empson

What Hi-Fi Awards 2025: Tidal celebrates a decade as our favourite music service, while Apple claims a spot previously held by Disney
By Lewis Empson published
Two services, but there can only be one Product of the Year winner

2025 has been an exceptional year for TVs at all different prices – and our Awards list proves it
By Lewis Empson published
Flagship OLEDs and budget Mini LEDs have both seen huge improvements

We've just given this compact 4K projector a What Hi-Fi? Award – but it's already hundreds of pounds off
By Lewis Empson published
In the market for a five-star coffee table projector?

KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System
By Lewis Empson last updated
KEF makes a glorious return to our AV testing room with a new 5.1 surround-sound system.

Almost all of our home cinema Awards categories are full of exciting new entries – apart from two I really care about
By Lewis Empson published
Two core home cinema categories remain stagnant for 2025

Apple just launched a new iPad Pro and Vision Pro – but where's the real home cinema announcement I've been waiting all year for?
By Lewis Empson published
But there could be a silver lining

Apple has renamed its streaming service as rumours of a new Apple TV 4K accelerate
By Lewis Empson published
Apple drops the "+" just in time for F1 The Movie

Apple iPhone 17
By Lewis Empson, Tom Parsons published
The iPhone 17 brings a handful of new features, but do they make it a better handset for music and movies?

Apple, KEF and Yamaha: these are the latest hi-fi and AV announcements that our on our radar
By Lewis Empson published
Plus, a pricey new Moon streaming amplifier

Epson EH-LS9000
By Tom Parsons published
Epson’s more affordable home cinema laser projector delivers movie (and game) magic.

Hisense M2 Pro
By Alastair Stevenson published
Hisense’s smallest coffee table projector offers an impressive big-screen home cinema experience.

I've tested a bunch of 4K projectors for the What Hi-Fi? Awards – and it's taught me an important lesson about pixel shifting
By Lewis Empson published
It may not be native, but it's got a whole lot better recently

Disney Plus' latest update brings a fan favourite US streaming service to the UK and Europe
By Lewis Empson published
It also gets a design refresh in the process

Apple TV
By Tom Parsons published
Six years on from launch, Apple TV has blossomed into one of the best streaming services around.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
By Lewis Empson published
Apple’s latest iPad Air is a familiar affair, though it boasts a portable AV experience that is practically unrivalled for the money.

This Award-winning Hisense projector has dropped to its lowest ever price – and it's perfect for movie fans and gamers
By Lewis Empson published
This £500 discount is among the biggest we've seen on the Award-winning Hisense PX3-Pro projector.

Epson EF-72
By Robyn Quick published
Sleek and flexible, Epson’s latest lifestyle projector is a strong entry to the market.

This Award-winning 4K Blu-ray player is a rare Prime Day deal – making now the perfect time to go all-in on physical media
By Lewis Empson published
Take a nail out of that coffin, 4K Blu-ray fans

This five-star Hisense projector is down to its lowest ever price in the Amazon Big Deal Days sale
By Lewis Empson published
Hisense's latest UST projector is a bargain with this deal.

My favourite small OLED TV of 2025 is £400 off right now – and it's not an LG or a Samsung
By Lewis Empson published
This feature-packed Panasonic is down to a great price

I've listened to JBL's latest Dolby Atmos soundbar system early – and it could outshine the Samsung HW-Q990F
By Lewis Empson published
It's even got a couple of tricks up its sleeve

Disney Plus prices are going up again – that's another reason to ditch streaming and embrace 4K Blu-ray
By Lewis Empson published
Streaming is getting even more expensive...

Best LG TVs 2025: 4 top sets tried, tested and recommended by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Pick the right LG TV and you'll be treated to some of the best pictures on the market. Here's our pick of LG's current crop.
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