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

Samsung begins teasing its Galaxy S26 series of smartphones, and it's hinting towards a first-of-its-kind display feature
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung is stopping snoopers with this new screen feature

Sky is reviving its most iconic channel and axing two others – here's what you need to know
By Lewis Empson published
Say goodbye to Sky Showcase and Sky Max

Creative Stage Pro
By Lewis Empson published
Can Creative’s unassuming soundbar provide great sound in an affordable, no-frills package?

2025 was a dud year for AV amplifiers, but 2026 is already shaping up to be a big improvement
By Lewis Empson published
Arcam’s handsome new models are already inspiring confidence

"You can buy the box and never pay a penny for content again" – here's how Manhattan's plucky new streaming box is addressing a major issue
By Lewis Empson published
Who's sick of their streaming subscription going up?

Wanbo Vali 1
By Robyn Quick published
Wanbo’s coffee table projector is one of the cheapest we have tested, and it’s a surprising delight.

The best Amazon Fire TV Stick deals
By Lewis Empson last updated
The deals have landed and there are big savings on the Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick Lite and more

This combo AVR and speaker package deal scores you cinematic surround sound at a huge discount
By Lewis Empson published
Save almost £750 on this Marantz and Fyne Audio bundle

Best projectors 2026: budget, 4K and ultra-short-throw
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys There's nothing quite like a huge picture from a great projector – we've rounded up the best around.

Best 50-inch TVs 2026: 3 fantastic sets tried, tested and recommended
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys Our expert advice on the best 48-inch, 49-inch and 50-inch TVs around right now, delivering 4K pictures, the latest features, streaming apps, and more.

Best streaming devices 2026: smart TV sticks and boxes chosen by our experts
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys The best TV streaming devices are easy, affordable and capable of delivering high-quality pictures and sound to your TV.

Don't wait 10 months for Black Friday, this Award-winning Amazon Fire TV Stick is discounted right now
By Lewis Empson published
The 4K Max (2nd Generation) is a tasty £20 off

Fyne Audio F500E AV Pack 2
By Lewis Empson published
Can Fyne Audio displace KEF and Bowers & Wilkins at the top of our surround-sound system ranking?

Best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray players 2026: budget to premium disc players
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys The best Blu-ray players guarantee awesome picture quality and excellent sound from Full HD and 4K Blu-rays.

Sonos announces a new integrator-friendly streaming amplifier for complex home audio solutions
By Lewis Empson published
Sonos brings its multi-room audio expertise to a new market

Manhattan's new TiVo-powered 4K streamer has a trick up its sleeve for fans of live TV
By Lewis Empson published
Could it rival our favourite streamers from Apple and Amazon?

Best Samsung TVs 2026: budget to premium, 4K, 8K, QLED, QD-OLED
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys Looking for a new TV and prefer a Samsung? No one would blame you. Take a look at the best Samsung TVs our in-house experts have tested and reviewed...

The day after: our experts weigh in on Sony and TCL's new deal to share their thoughts, questions and concerns
By Lewis Empson published
We've got questions, even if there aren't any answers yet

Sony is selling its home entertainment business to TCL – but what does this mean for future Bravia TVs?
By Lewis Empson last updated
UPDATED Bravia TVs by TCL could arrive in 2027

Best outdoor projectors 2026: top models reviewed and rated
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys Want to bring big-screen thrills to your backyard? Here's our pick of the best outdoor projectors for 2025.

LG Display has a new hope for cheaper OLED TVs, and it's taking the fight directly to Mini LED
By Lewis Empson published
Special Edition panels could pave the way for a "more affordable OLED experience"

I saw the future of HDR at CES, and things are looking bright and smooth for 2026
By Lewis Empson published
Dolby Vision 2 and HDR10+ Advanced shone at CES 2026

It's the first month of 2026 – and we've already found 4 excellent test discs to challenge your home cinema system
By Robyn Quick published
The best discs we've had in the test room so far
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