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

By Kashfia Kabir Published
These are the 5 products we are excited to test in November

By Joe Svetlik Published
The US firm will remove streaming smarts from its SoundTouch speakers in February 2026

By Tom Parsons Published
We can learn a lot by looking at the price history of the C4

By Lewis Empson Published
Sony’s latest entry in its Bravia Projector series is another compelling way to bring the cinema home.

By Tom Parsons Published
Projectors have flaws – but so do the giant TVs that normal people can afford

By John Archer Published
Can TCL retain its heroic 2025 TV run going even with one of its most entry-level sets?

By Tom Parsons Published
USTs, coffee table designs and super-serious home cinema models all win prizes

By Lewis Empson Published
Yamaha has launched its most premium Dolby Atmos soundbar system to date – how does it fare in our testing room?

By Tom Parsons Published
From budget systems to super-premium solo bars, there’s something for everyone in our 2025 soundbars category

By John Archer Published
A combination of massive brightness, often great backlight control and vivid colours makes the U8Q Hisense’s best TV to date.

By Lewis Empson Last updated
KEF makes a glorious return to our AV testing room with a new 5.1 surround-sound system.

By Tom Parsons Published
The curious case of the Bravia 8A

By Lewis Empson, Tom Parsons Published
The iPhone 17 brings a handful of new features, but do they make it a better handset for music and movies?

By Tom Parsons Published
A complete Dolby Atmos sound system in a box for an exceptionally low price.

By Tom Parsons Published
Epson’s more affordable home cinema laser projector delivers movie (and game) magic.

By Alastair Stevenson Last updated
Solid picture quality, flawless gaming specifications and reliable app support in a tiny frame. What’s not to love?

By Alastair Stevenson Published
Hisense’s smallest coffee table projector offers an impressive big-screen home cinema experience.

By Tom Parsons Published
Six years on from launch, Apple TV has blossomed into one of the best streaming services around.

By Lewis Empson Published
Apple’s latest iPad Air is a familiar affair, though it boasts a portable AV experience that is practically unrivalled for the money.

By Robyn Quick Published
Sleek and flexible, Epson’s latest lifestyle projector is a strong entry to the market.

By Tom Parsons Published
Not just the very best flagship OLED, but also the most affordable

By Tom Parsons Published
The best cheap streaming stick is now even cheaper – and not at Amazon

By John Archer Published
Samsung is here to remind you that, especially in bright rooms, OLED is certainly not the only option.
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