
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

Samsung S90F (QE48S90F)
By Alastair Stevenson published
Competitive pricing, small size, flawless gaming specifications; there’s a lot to like about Samsung’s step-down OLED.

TCL TVs were a bit hit and miss last year, but they’re looking consistently strong for 2025
By Tom Parsons published
From small and cheap to huge and premium, TCL’s new TV range is very impressive

TCL C8K / QM8K (65C8K)
By John Archer published
Can the introduction of ground-breaking Halo Control technology and Bang & Olufsen-designed audio make the C8K TCL’s best TV yet?

Marshall Heston 120 vs Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9: which soundbar should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Marshall's first soundbar squares up against Sony's Award-winning flagship

TCL's new 98-inch Mini LED TV is so good and such great value, I think it spells trouble for projectors
By Tom Parsons published
Much better than almost any projector in several ways

Best gaming TVs 2025: ideal companions for the PS5, Xbox and PC put to the test
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Take your gaming to the next level with these awesome gaming TVs.

Marshall Heston 120 vs Sonos Arc Ultra: which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade published
Can Marshall’s rock and roll aesthetics deliver enough in the audio department to topple the mighty Sonos Arc Ultra?

I really wanted to love the Marshall Heston 120 – but it commits a cardinal home cinema sin
By Tom Parsons published
Tugging at the nostalgia glands will get you so far, but it’s the sound that really matters

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?

Marshall Heston 120
By Robyn Quick published
Marshall’s first soundbar looks pretty rock and roll, but how does it sound?

LG QNED93 vs Sony Bravia 7: which Mini LED TV should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade published
LG's first truly competitive LCD TV of recent memory faces off against Sony's proven Mini LED mastery

Sony Bravia 8 II vs Bravia 9: what's new with Sony's latest TV?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
How does Sony's new step-down model compare to its range-topper? And which should you buy?

LG C5 (OLED48C5)
By Alastair Stevenson published
LG’s sixth-generation 48-inch LG C5 is here and brings the same core benefits that made its predecessors great, plus a few minor upgrades.

I’ve been testing TVs for almost two decades, and my favourite OLED ever just got beaten
By Tom Parsons published
The A95L had a good run, but it’s finally been replaced in my affections

Samsung HW-Q990F
By Lewis Empson last updated
Samsung’s previous generation Dolby Atmos soundbar system won a major What Hi-Fi? Award last year – can this new model continue the legacy?

I love the way the KEF XIO sounds, but this one little weakness is a big problem for me
By Tom Parsons published
An age-old issue that really shouldn’t exist with a Dolby Atmos soundbar this expensive

LG QNED93 (65QNED93)
By John Archer published
LG has finally become a serious LCD contender. Provided you get the right model.

Sharp GK4245K (70GK4245K)
By John Archer published
It turns out that a sub-£500 70-inch TV with Tivo and Freely smarts can actually be good. Go figure.

My dream OLED TV is on sale with a huge discount, but I still can't afford it – can you?
By Tom Parsons published
83 inches of MLA OLED gloriousness

If you want a cheap soundbar, avoid the no-name brands and just buy this Sony – you'll thank me later
By Tom Parsons published
If you only have £100, this is the only soundbar I recommend

Last chance! Buy the LG G4 MLA OLED TV for a song now, or forever hold your peace
By Tom Parsons published
And you get a free Dolby Atmos soundbar!

One OLED TV deal to rule them all: this is the only model I would buy right now
By Tom Parsons published
A slight drop in quality for a big increase in size? Very tempting

Sometimes, waiting is great – here's why I'm not buying a new OLED TV this Prime Day
By Tom Parsons published
There are some great TV deals around, but I'm holding fire
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