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MediaTek Pentonic 1000 TV processor
MediaTek Pentonic 1000 confirmed to only have two HDMI 2.1s after all MediaTek's 2023 chip isn't quite as fully featured as we anticipated
Philips OLED908 TV
Philips announces 2023 TV range with 2100-nit OLED908 model Also includes Philips' first 42-inch OLED TV
Philips Fidelio L4 ANC headphones take aim at the Sony XM5
Philips Fidelio L4 ANC headphones take aim at the Sony XM5 The new headphones even support Sony's LDAC wireless codec

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What Hi-Fi? Stars of CES 2023

Stars of CES 2023: the 10 best TV and audio products we saw this week

By What Hi-Fi? published

All the best of CES 2023 from wireless TVs and turntables to iconic hi-fi kit reimagined, to wild new takes on soundbars, this year's tech show had it all...

JBL Vibe Beam

JBL announces Endurance, Tune and Vibe affordable wireless earbuds at CES 2023

By Ruben Circelli published

If you need a new pair of budget buds, JBL has you covered with a ton of different styles and features to choose from.

Clear Audio Arc II

These Sony LinkBuds rivals are safety-first open-ear wireless earbuds

By Joe Svetlik published

The Cleer Arc II have a longer battery life than their predecessors, and could keep you safe when out running...

Samsung says it will launch a 50-inch Micro LED TV this year

Samsung says it will launch a 50-inch Micro LED TV this year

By Joe Svetlik published

Micro LED could be a step closer to becoming mainstream, with Samsung confirming a 50-inch model – its smallest yet.

What Hi-Fi? February 2023

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: Top 10 music systems – the best all-in-one hi-fi solutions

By Chris Burke published

In February 2023's issue of What Hi-Fi? all-in-one hi-fi solutions from compact desktop systems to do-it-all one-box stereos.

Dirac Live Active Room Treatment uses the whole AV system to eliminate boomy bass

Dirac Live Active Room Treatment uses the whole AV system to eliminate boomy bass

By Joe Svetlik published

Dirac Live's new feature treats your home cinema setup as a unified system to deliver better sound quality.

FiiO M11S portable music player

FiiO M11S portable music player boasts dual DACs, hi-res MQA support and is cheaper than Astell & Kern rival

By Kashfia Kabir published

Extensive file support and versatile functionality make the new FiiO M11S an appealing portable hi-res player for the price.

Razer Leviathan V2 Pro gaming soundbar

Razer's new soundbar features THX Spatial Audio and dynamic head-tracking

By Andy Madden published

If you want immersive audio without headphones, Razer believes it has a solution for you.

Sennheiser IE 200

Sennheiser IE 200 earbuds offer high-end DNA at a more affordable price

By Becky Roberts published

Sennheiser's new in-ear wired headphones bring audiophile-grade sound and design to a more wallet-friendly price.

Want to add a record player to your Sonos system? Check out the Victrola Stream Onyx

Want to add a record player to your Sonos system? Check out the Victrola Stream Onyx

By Tom Bailey published

Victrola's first Sonos-certified streaming turntable was such a success that the US firm has unveiled another, more affordable version...

Focal Vestia

Focal's Vestia speaker range is designed for stereo and home cinema systems

By Kashfia Kabir published

The mid-tier Focal Vestia speaker range consists of five models featuring new and revamped driver technology and multiple finishes.

Nakamichi's 21-channel Dragon soundbar is the first to support DTS:X Pro

Nakamichi's 21-channel Dragon soundbar is the first to support DTS:X Pro

By Joe Svetlik published

Nakamichi's new soundbar offers an insane 21 channels of audio, but at 58 inches across, it's best suited to big TVs.

TCL Q6

TCL CES 2023: QD-OLED, Mini-LED, and QLEDs TVs are on the way

By Ruben Circelli published

TCL's first QD-OLED is still a way off, Mini-LED QLEDs with up to 2300 local dimming zones are much closer.

Philips Hue Sync TV system

Philips Hue lighting is coming to Samsung TVs - but it'll cost you

By Lewis Empson published

Philips has partnered with Samsung to bring its Ambilight immersive lighting system to Samsung TVs via a new app.

Hisense ULED X

Hisense announces new Mini LED TVs, ULED X display tech, Laser TVs at CES

By Ruben Circelli published

ULED X can reportedly reach up to 2500 nits peak brightness with 5000 local dimming zones.

LG OLED97M3

New LG M3 OLED is a stunning, 97-inch 'wireless' TV

By Tom Bailey published

LG reveals the "world’s first wireless OLED TV", but how much will is cost?

Roku TV

Roku is now making its own TVs, and they start at just $119

By Ruben Circelli published

Roku-branded TVs are coming, and they may just shake up the budget-end of the TV market...

JBL Quantum 910P

JBL's new Quantum gaming headsets are designed for Xbox and PlayStation

By Ruben Circelli published

The latest additions to JBL's Quantum headset line are the Quantum 360 and Quantum 910

Panasonic MZ2000

Panasonic promises its best HDR picture yet from 2023 flagship MZ2000 OLED TV

By Becky Roberts published

Panasonic says it is delivering its “best and brightest picture” yet with the launch of its new flagship MZ2000 OLED TV.

Naim NSC 222

Naim celebrates 50 years with new Classic series for streamers and record spinners alike

By Becky Roberts published

Naim isn’t wasting any time kickstarting its 50th-anniversary celebrations this year...

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