
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

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

I built an incredible Sony OLED and Dolby Atmos home cinema by combining these brilliant Prime Day deals
By Tom Parsons published
Use discounts upon discounts to build a brilliant, super-neat home cinema system

Ignore Amazon Prime Day – I've picked the best home cinema deals from specialist retailers instead
By Tom Parsons published
Amazon Prime Day isn't all about Amazon, you know...

The Sony A95L is the best TV I've ever owned, and it's discounted for Amazon Prime Day – but you shouldn't buy it
By Tom Parsons published
Cheaper options now, better options in the future

The best Amazon Prime Day LG C5 deals 2025: the lowest prices on LG's latest and greatest OLED TV
By Tom Wiggins, Tom Parsons published
Don't reach for your wallet until you've checked out these offers

KEF XIO
By Robyn Quick published
Precise and effortless, KEF’s first-ever soundbar is simply stunning.

Marshall's first soundbar, Eversolo streaming amp with CD drive, and high-end Focal wireless headphones are being tested in July
By Kashfia Kabir published
6 hi-fi, AV and headphone products we're excited to review this month

Welcome to What Hi-Fi?’s Home Cinema Week!
By Robyn Quick last updated
It’s time for an AV bonanza

Optoma UHZ68LV
By John Archer published
The UHZ68LV boasts potent specifications and features galore, but its picture abilities are too uneven for comfort.

Canvas HiFi Canvas 65
By Lewis Empson published
Forget Dolby Atmos, this 'soundbar' is here to lure hi-fi enthusiasts into the world of home cinema.

BenQ W2720i
By John Archer published
Most projectors are either serious movie projectors or casual living room projectors – BenQ’s W2720i, though, somehow manages to be both.

A reader contacted me to ask why TVs always look rubbish in shops – this is what I told him
By Tom Parsons published
Is the in-your-face approach putting off potential buyers?

Sony Bravia 8 II (K55XR8M2)
By Tom Parsons published
A TV so good, it makes its awesome predecessor look a bit flat

12 albums from 2000 that are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year
By Kashfia Kabir published
From Eminem to Linkin Park, PJ Harvey to A Perfect Circle, these are the best albums from 2000 that are turning 25 this year.

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 vs Sonos Beam Gen 2: which of these mid-range soundbars delivers the goods?
By Tom Wiggins published
The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is nearly four years old now, so can a new challenger from Sony dethrone it?

Now Showing: 3 movies we've been obsessed with in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Robyn Quick published
Wondering what films are best to test out your home cinema setup? We have got you covered

The awesome Sony A95L OLED TV is now cheaper than ever, but I recommend one of these alternatives instead
By Tom Parsons published
There’s an even cheaper rival and a new model you might want to wait for

Sky Glass Gen 2 is impressive, but I've made an OLED TV / Dolby Atmos setup that's better and costs the same
By Tom Parsons published
Adding Sky Stream to a great TV and soundbar is the way to go
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