
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

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.

Best soundbars 2025: options for every need, recommended by our experts
By Robyn Quick, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our experts pick the very best soundbars to help you boost your home cinema sound, no matter your budget.

Best Sony TVs 2025: 6 top OLED and Mini LED models recommended by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
best buys The best Sony TVs we've tried and tested

Struggling to choose a Dolby Atmos soundbar? Don’t fall into this cunning trap
By Tom Parsons published
Brand synergy is hugely overrated

TCL C6KS (50C6KS-UK)
By John Archer published
TCL rewrites the rulebook again with a 50-inch 4K TV that delivers Mini LEDs and local dimming for an amazing price.

Lots of our readers contacted me to ask why I prefer the Sony Bravia 8 II to the LG G5 – this is what I told them
By Tom Parsons published
Two great TVs, but I have a definite favourite

I'm stunned – the best OLED TV I've ever tested has just dropped in price again
By Tom Parsons published
An OLED so good, it makes the TV I use at home look a bit flat

Samsung S90F (QE48S90F)
By Alastair Stevenson published
Competitive pricing, small size, flawless gaming specifications; there’s a lot to like about Samsung’s step-down OLED.

TCL TVs were a bit hit and miss last year, but they’re looking consistently strong for 2025
By Tom Parsons published
From small and cheap to huge and premium, TCL’s new TV range is very impressive

TCL C8K / QM8K (65C8K)
By John Archer published
Can the introduction of ground-breaking Halo Control technology and Bang & Olufsen-designed audio make the C8K TCL’s best TV yet?

Best TV 2025: flagship OLEDs and budget LED sets tried and tested
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our expert reviewers detail the best TVs they've tested across every price and size.
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