
Tom Parsons
Tom Parsons has been writing about TV, AV and hi-fi products (not to mention plenty of other 'gadgets' and even cars) for over 15 years. He began his career as What Hi-Fi?'s Staff Writer and is now the TV and AV Editor. In between, he worked as Reviews Editor and then Deputy Editor at Stuff, and over the years has had his work featured in publications such as T3, The Telegraph and Louder. He's also appeared on BBC News, BBC World Service, BBC Radio 4 and Sky Swipe. In his spare time Tom is a runner and gamer.
Latest articles by Tom Parsons

Adventures in AV: Brace yourselves – we're entering a new era of TV tech confusion
By Tom Parsons published
If you thought the OLED/QLED period was bad, wait until you see what the Micro/Mini LED phase has in store

Mitchell & Brown QLED1811 (JB-55QLED1811)
By Tom Parsons published
This budget British TV is better than expected.

Best cheap TVs 2026: affordable sets tried, tested and recommended
By Robyn Quick last updated
best buys For very little money you can buy a 4K HDR TV with a great smart platform and decent gaming specs.

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

Sonos will ramp up its launches in 2026; these are the products we want to see next
By Joe Svetlik published
Wireless speakers, headphones and soundbars, plus a surprise or two all make our wish list.

LG has revealed pricing for its Sound Suite Dolby Atmos system – and let’s just say it had better sound great
By Tom Parsons last updated
If you take a shot at the king…

LG's just fixed a key issue we had with its latest Dolby Atmos soundbar system – and it’s not even out yet
By Tom Parsons published
Still very premium, but less pricey than before

Best TV 2026: flagship OLEDs and budget Mini LED sets tried and tested
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our expert reviewers detail the best TVs they've tested across every price and size.

The best TV deals 2026: the cheapest prices on the OLEDs, Mini LEDs and LCDs that our experts recommend
By Tom Parsons last updated
Deals These are the best 4K, OLED and HDR TV deals available right now.

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 B6 could be LG's brightest (and cheapest) budget OLED yet
By Tom Parsons published
The first of a new generation of cheaper OLED TVs?

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.

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?

Dolby Vision 2's Authentic Motion isn't what I was expecting, and I'm not sure how to feel about it
By Tom Parsons published
24p’s the limit

Best 43-inch, best 42-inch and best 40-inch TVs 2026: superb 'small' TVs
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys If you're in the market for a more manageable TV screen size, then something around the 43-inch mark could be just right.

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 Sony and TCL TV merger could be a good thing – as long as each brand stays in its lane
By Tom Parsons published
Sony and TCL are both great at the (different) things they do – let’s not cross the streams

Could this rollable OLED concept signal the end of black bars on TVs?
By Tom Parsons published
Imagine a TV that could transform between 16:9 and 21:9 at the push of a button

LG G5 vs C5: which 2025 LG OLED TV should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Should you go for the flagship Primary RGB Tandem OLED, or the step-down 'standard' OLED?

Best LG G5 deals 2026: get a big discount on the flagship OLED TV
By Daniel Furn last updated
Get the next-generation LG OLED without paying next-gen prices

Philips OLED760 (65OLED760)
By John Archer published
Philips somehow delivers a 65-inch OLED TV with strong gaming features and Ambilight technology for barely more than a grand.

Sony Bravia 8 II vs Philips OLED910: a flagship OLED TV battle for the ages
By Tom Parsons published
One of the tightest contests in years

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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