
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

LG C5 vs LG B5: which 2025 OLED TV might be best for you?
By Esat Dedezade published
Should you go for the flagship Primary RGB Tandem OLED, or the step-down 'standard' OLED?

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus
By Robyn Quick published
Amazon’s step-up soundbar talks a good game with its spec sheet but fails to master the basics of sound quality.

We’ve recently tested two new LG OLED TVs and one Sony Mini LED model, but only one has made our list of the 10 best TVs…
By Tom Parsons published
Is it the LG C5, LG G5 or Sony Bravia 7?

Best TV 2025: flagship OLEDs and budget 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.

I set up an average portable projector in my son's bedroom, and now I'm "the best dad ever"
By Tom Parsons published
It's easy to get hung up on quality, but sometimes cinematic scale is all that matters

Primary RGB Tandem is great, but there's better OLED TV tech to come
By Tom Parsons published
PHOLED, Circularly Polarised OLED, and 'true' QLED

Best Panasonic TVs 2025: these are the two sets we recommend
By Tom Parsons last updated
Brand loyal to Panasonic? We can't blame you. You'll want to check out the company's best TVs, then...

Sony Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV: 7 things I like and 5 that I don't
By Tom Parsons published
I'm a huge fan of the A95L – here are my thoughts on its replacement

Hisense Canvas TV (55S7N)
By John Archer published
The Hisense Canvas TV is a more affordable alternative to the Samsung Frame – but how is the picture quality?

We've built a streamlined home cinema system around the awesome LG C5 OLED TV
By Jonathan Evans published
Great pictures, great sound, and an endless amount of great content to consume

4 movies and shows the What Hi-Fi? AV team has been using in the test rooms this April
By Robyn Quick published
From dystopian hellscapes to vengeful exes, these are our top picks

Sony Bravia 7 (K55XR70)
By John Archer published
Do Mini LED lighting, advanced local dimming and Sony’s XR processing make the Bravia 7 the perfect mid-range TV?

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?

Sony Bravia 5
By Tom Parsons last updated
Not yet ratedMini LED makes this X90L replacement a potential mid-range marvel

Epson EH-QB1000
By John Archer published
Epson’s first new serious home cinema projector for years adds unexpected gaming chops to a truly next-gen movie performance.

The Sony Bravia 8 has dropped in price – but we'd still buy this cheaper OLED TV
By Grace Dean published
The Sony Bravia 8 is an excellent TV but it's hard to pick it over the well-discounted LG C4 OLED, which is currently sporting its lowest-ever price.

Unsurprisingly, our readers own a lot of vinyl, but cost and quality are now big concerns
By Tom Parsons published
The ‘vinyl revival’ has a lot to answer for, both good and bad.

Best Mini LED TV: 5 super bright options recommended by our experts
By Tom Parsons, Tom Wiggins last updated
Our expert TV reviewers highlight the very best Mini LED TVs at each price and size.

A fix is on the way for our big problem with the LG G5 OLED TV
By Tom Parsons published
We've tested the next software update – it works, but it won't be publicly available until "later this month"

Sony Bravia 8 II vs Bravia 8: which OLED TV should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade published
It’s Sony versus Sony in this fresh sibling rivalry. But which model deserves the coveted space on your media unit?

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8 vs Sonos Arc Ultra: which Dolby Atmos soundbar is better?
By Esat Dedezade published
It's Sony vs Sonos in this battle of premium Dolby Atmos soundbars

Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini LED (ML55F700)
By John Archer published
Can Mini LED lighting and advanced local dimming turn Amazon into more than just a budget brand?

How to easily add a turntable to your music or TV system
By Becky Roberts last updated
You can connect a record player to a Bluetooth speaker, soundbar or virtually any other home audio setup
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