
Tom Wiggins
Tom Wiggins is a freelance writer and editor. A lifelong fan of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., his words have graced a variety of respected sporting outlets including FourFourTwo, Inside Sport, Yahoo Sport UK and In Bed With Maradona. He also specialises in the latest technology and has contributed articles to the likes of TechRadar, TrustedReviews, ShortList, Wareable, Stuff, Metro, and The Ambient.
Latest articles by Tom Wiggins

14 of the best album openers to test-drive your headphones or hi-fi system
By Tom Wiggins published
These great opening tracks will have you locked in from the very start

Best turntables 2025: top record players tested by our expert reviewers
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Treat your vinyl record collection with a brilliant budget turntable or a premium, high-end record player, all tested and rated by our experienced in-house reviewers.

Best cheap noise-cancelling headphones 2025: expert-tested recommendations
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Blocking background noise doesn't have to cost a fortune – these are the best cheap ANC headphones we've tested.

Hisense PL1 vs Hisense PL2: which of these UST projectors deserves a place in your lounge?
By Tom Wiggins published
Two ultra short-throw projectors from the same manufacturer, but there can only be one winner...

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?

Best Bluetooth turntables 2025: wireless record players tried and tested by experts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys If you love vinyl but value convenience and versatility, check out our guide to the best Bluetooth turntables across all budgets.

Best wireless headphones 2025: reviewed and rated by our in-house experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys The best wireless headphones offer convenience and quality in one comfortable, musical and ultimately great-value package.

Best LG TVs 2025: 4 top sets tried, tested and recommended by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Pick the right LG TV and you'll be treated to some of the best pictures on the market. Here's our pick of LG's current crop.

Best portable MP3 players 2025: our expert picks of the top hi-res music players
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best buys You can listen to music on your phone or laptop, of course, but if you want optimum sound quality, only a dedicated hi-res audio player will do.

Best Google Assistant speakers 2025: best Google smart speakers tested and rated
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Find your voice with our pick of the best Google Assistant speakers for your home, all reviewed by our team of experts

Best wired headphones 2025: the 7 top pairs tested by our review experts
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best buys Wired is the way if you want the best sound for your money

Best surround sound systems 2025: home cinema speakers and soundbars put to the test
By Lewis Empson last updated
best buys Looking for the perfect home theatre set-up? From powered speakers to soundbars to 5.1 packages, our experts have tested the best for all budgets.

7 tracks we've been enjoying in our test rooms over the past month
By Harry McKerrell published
This month's edition features Elbow's latest, and a Tom Waits heartbreaker.

iPhone 17 Air preview: everything we know so far about Apple's impossibly thin phone
By Tom Wiggins published
A new addition to the iPhone family could be coming later this year

Best turntable speakers 2025: top options for your record player
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Looking for the best speakers for your record player? We've rounded up a versatile range of options to suit all budgets and needs.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 vs Apple AirPods Max: which premium headphones are top of the pops?
By Tom Wiggins published
Can B&W’s latest over-ears give Apple’s impressive cans a run for their money?

Best Alexa speakers 2025: Amazon's voice-powered smart speakers tried and tested
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Combining great sound with useful voice-controlled features, these are the best Alexa smart speakers tested by our expert team

Best Sony headphones 2025: top pairs recommended by our expert reviews team
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys Sony has some truly remarkable headphones at its disposal – here are the best we've tested that you can buy.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods 3: which wireless earbuds are better?
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Are the cheaper AirPods 3 good enough, or should you buy the flagship AirPods Pro 2? We've tested both to guide you towards the best-value model.

Best 65-inch TVs 2025: the top models we've tested
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our team of experts detail the top 65-inch TVs they've tried and tested in our dedicated viewing rooms

Which JBL speaker should you buy in 2025? Charge 6, Flip 7 and more compared
By Tom Wiggins published
Fancy picking up one of JBL's many portable Bluetooth speakers but can't decide which one? Here's our helpful guide to make the decision easier.

The best AirPods alternatives 2025: choice pairs reviewed by our experts
By Andy Madden last updated
Best Buys AirPods are a great shout for anyone in Apple's ecosystem, but rival brands boast some excellent alternative models.
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