
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

Dolby Vision 2 might finally solve one of home cinema’s biggest problems
By Tom Parsons published
Moving with the times

TCL C7K (65C7K)
By John Archer published
Step-down Mini LED model is arguably the pick of TCL’s 2025 TV range

Best OLED TV 2025: the 3 sets our reviewers recommend revealed
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
Our expert TV reviews team offers its advice on which OLEDs are best

My laziness has been rewarded: Spotify HiFi (well, Lossless) is finally here
By Tom Parsons published
Switching streaming services is hard, but music quality is also important

The iPhone 17 Pro looks great, but the standard iPhone 17's screen upgrades mean it’s probably all a cinephile needs
By Tom Parsons published
The screen looks the same, so why pay more unless you really are a pro?

Metz MQE7600 (65MQE7600ZUK)
By John Archer published
Venerable German brand Metz turns to Tivo, Freely and Quantum Dots to try and make its mark on the UK.

TCL 98C7K
By John Archer published
TCL’s latest giant TV combines a revamped LCD panel with advanced HDR and gaming features for remarkably little money.

We just found our first Dolby Vision 2 TV in the wild – and it's not a Hisense
By Tom Parsons last updated
Our roving reporter is hunting down all things Dolby Vision 2 at IFA

Samsung S95F (QE65S95F)
By Tom Parsons published
Not only Samsung’s best-ever OLED, but perhaps its best-ever TV, period.

Want Dolby Vision 2? Our sources suggest you will need to buy a new TV
By Tom Parsons published
Looks like you might have to wait and buy a 2026 TV if you want Dolby Vision 2

Best budget soundbars 2025: cheap 'bars, tested by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys These budget soundbars are easy, effective, and prove you don't have to spend a fortune to improve your TV's sound.

Best Panasonic TVs 2025: our reviewers recommend 3 key sets right now
By Tom Parsons last updated
Brand loyal to Panasonic? We can't blame you. You'll want to check out the company's best TVs, then...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
By Esat Dedezade published
Samsung's refined flagship delivers premium build quality, a vibrant display, and all-day battery life – ideal if you don’t need the extra bells and whistles of its pricier Ultra sibling.

Primary RGB Tandem OLED TV tech explained: how it works, why it’s better than MLA and how it compares with QD-OLED
By John Archer last updated
Primary RGB Tandem (aka ‘Four-Stack’) OLED tech is here to take the brightness battle to QD-OLED

As a huge fan of the movies, I'm loving Alien: Earth – but as a home cinema nerd, I'm disappointed
By Tom Parsons published
A great show, but it could and should be even greater

I've seen every flagship OLED TV of 2025, and my favourite set is massively discounted right now
By Lewis Empson published
Save £700 on this stunning Sony QD-OLED TV

The best TV deals 2025: the cheapest prices on the OLEDs, Mini LEDs and LCDs that our experts recommend
By Tom Parsons last updated
Deals These are the best 4K, OLED and HDR TV deals available right now.

Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2025: our reviewers' five recommendations
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Add a sprinkling of immersive audio to your TV with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars.

The LG C5 is much lighter than its rivals, and that’s good news for the environment as well as your back
By Tom Parsons published
Lightness has benefits far beyond ease of wall-mounting

I’ve done the measuring, and your TV's Filmmaker Mode isn’t just great for picture quality – it’s great for saving energy, too
By Tom Parsons published
And how does running a flagship OLED TV compare to boiling your kettle?

Panasonic Z95B (TV-65Z95B)
By Lewis Empson published
Can Panasonic’s highly anticipated OLED TV live up to the lofty expectations?

The best soundbar deals: Sonos, Sony, JBL, Samsung and more
By Lewis Empson last updated
Deals A decent soundbar can elevate your TV's sound to a whole new level – and with these deals, it needn't cost a packet.

Best subwoofers 2025: brilliant bass for music and movies
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Whether it's for extra rumble in those movie scenes or more bottom-end from your favourite beats, a dedicated subwoofer is what you need.
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