
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

This Apple TV 4K Dolby Atmos hack has been a game-changer for my system
By Tom Parsons published
Lip-sync issues with the AirPods Max sent me down a sound and video settings rabbit hole

LG G5 vs G4: is LG's new flagship OLED worth the extra money?
By Tom Parsons last updated
LG's new flagship TV has Primary RGB Tandem OLED technology. But is it actually a better TV?

This relatively niche projector category has suddenly become my favourite – and is perfect if you already own a nice TV
By Tom Parsons published
But there are a couple of problems that still need to be fixed

Nebula X1
By Robyn Quick published
Nebula’s hefty 4K projector delivers powerful audio and easy usability in a semi-portable package

Looking for a convenient all-in-one projector for the summer? This feature-packed Hisense "home cinema in a box" is £1000 off right now
By Lewis Empson published
The Hisense C1 is an easy recommendation for those looking for a convenient home cinema solution, especially at this price.

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6
By Tom Parsons last updated
Sony’s mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbar package gets you a lot of kit for your money

Sharp HT-SB700
By Robyn Quick published
An affordable and light soundbar that packs a surprising punch.

Sharp GM6245K (43GM6245K)
By John Archer published
Sharp’s surprisingly good 43-inch TV with TiVo and Freely smarts costs less than many people pay for a pair of headphones.

tvOS 18.5 fixes an audio-delay issue that has been bugging some AirPods and HomePod users for years
By Tom Parsons published
Also works on HomePods

Optoma Photon Go
By Robyn Quick published
A UST projector that boasts a portable design and simple set-up.

What is Perfect for PlayStation 5? How does it work? Is it accurate? And does it make Sony’s TVs the best choice for PS5 gamers?
By Tom Parsons published
'Perfect' is pushing it, but ‘very good for PlayStation 5’ doesn’t have quite the same ring to it…

Hisense's 2025 TV range does feature an OLED, but Mini LED is still the big deal
By Tom Parsons published
100-inch Mini LED TVs galore!

Absolute Cinema: this dream penthouse custom install system is all about the Joy of home theatre (and hi-fi)
By Daniel Sait published
When you just can't decide between native 4K home cinema and panoramic views of London Bridge

Sony Bravia Theatre U
By John Archer published
In which we explore the age-old question of whether shoulder pad speakers can supplant a decent set of headphones.

Apple iPhone 16e
By Tom Parsons published
Apple’s latest budget iPhone has its downgrades in all the right places if movies and music are your priorities.

LG G5 (OLED65G5)
By Lewis Empson last updated
LG’s latest flagship OLED TV aims to dazzle with its next-generation OLED panel, but does it succeed?

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?

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

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?
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