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Latest Reviews

Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition review

By What Hi-Fi?

B&W hones its award-winning 606 standmounters to great effect.

AKG Y600NC review

By What Hi-Fi?

The latest additions to AKG’s Y-series are refined and easy-going headphones that fall just short of the articulacy we expect.

Chario Constellation II Lynx review

By Australian Hi-Fi

Italian style loudspeakers on a budget

Philips Fidelio X3 review

By What Hi-Fi?

The time is right for home headphones and Philips has staked its claim with the Fidelio X3

Roku Streambar review

By What Hi-Fi?

The full Roku streaming experience built into a TV sound-boosting speaker.

Epson EH-TW7000 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Another triumph for Epson; this is the best entry-level 4K home cinema projector around.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review

By What Hi-Fi?

Can Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone deliver a suitably flagship performance?

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd Generation) review

By What Hi-Fi?

Beyerdynamic's flagship T5 headphones have enjoyed a best-in-class reputation for years, so do the 3rd Gen iterations reinforce that?

Elac Debut Reference DBR62 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Elac’s new mid-priced standmounters set high standards in some areas, but they aren’t the most exciting to listen to.

Apple HomePod Mini review

By What Hi-Fi?

Apple’s new Siri-powered smart speaker comfortably outperforms its size and price.

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Latest News

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: a home cinema special!

By What Hi-Fi?

Grab some popcorn as we guide you through the best home cinema kit to keep you occupied during the winter months.

Grab Bowers & Wilkins' PI4 noise-cancelling in-ears for £100, down from £270!

By Becky Scarrott

This Black Friday Bowers & Wilkins mega-deal sees the firm's top neckband design wireless earphones drop to less than half price!

The best Black Friday electronics deals under $50 – Sony, Amazon and Beats

By Alison Barretta

Deals On a tight budget? We've found stellar Black Friday deals for less than $50...

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Black Friday deal: Roku Streaming Stick Plus upgrades your TV for only $29

Black Friday Roku deal: Roku Streaming Stick Plus upgrades your TV for only $30

By What Hi-Fi?

Want to add a whole host of video streaming apps to your TV? The Roku Streaming Stick Plus can – and it's now almost half price thanks to this Amazon Black Friday deal.

Cambridge Audio Edge M monoblock power amplifier

Cambridge Audio expands flagship Edge series with Edge M monoblock power amp

By Becky Scarrott

Please welcome the latest addition to Cambridge Audio's Edge series separates...

Black Friday headphones deals peak with $79 Sony wireless noise-cancellers

By Alison Barretta

Deals The Sony WH-CH710N are available from only $79.20 in the Black Friday headphones deals...

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These killer Amazon Black Friday TV deals offer 2020 Sony 4K TVs from only $448

By What Hi-Fi?

Amazon is going big with its Black Friday TV deals. You can now save $200 on the 65-inch model, or $100 on the 49-inch and 55-inch sizes...

Save big on Bose SoundLink wireless headphones for Black Friday

By Joe Cox

There's a huge Black Friday discount on these travel-friendly Bose wireless headphones.

Black Friday deal: Best Buy selling 50-inch TV for super-low price of $230

Looking for an awesome Black Friday TV deal? This 50in 4K TV is $230 at Best Buy

By What Hi-Fi?

Black Friday TV deals don't get much better (or cheaper) than this...

The best Black Friday wireless headphone deals so far: Bose, Sony, Beats

By What Hi-Fi?

Deals Black Friday Week 2020 has started and there are already big Black Friday deals to be found on wireless headphones

Deals

Unmissable Black Friday headphones deal: sporty JBL Reflect Flow drop to $74

By Alison Barretta

Deals Our favourite cheap sporty wireless earbuds are now half-price in the Black Friday sales...

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PS5 stock check: PlayStation boss admits 'everything is sold'

PS5 stock update: PlayStation boss admits 'everything is sold'

By What Hi-Fi?

Desperately looking for where to buy a PS5? It's now sold out, but some stock could still drop around Black Friday.

Dynaudio Heritage Special are limited-edition, modern-retro standmounters

By Becky Roberts

Dynaudio has been working on a project that it is now ready to share with the world...

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Latest Advice

PS5: release date, specs and news for the PlayStation 5

By Dan Sung, Tom Parsons

Updated The PS5 is Sony's next-generation games console and we have all the latest news on the release date, specs and features.

Updated

15 of the best turntable accessories for better vinyl sound

By What Hi-Fi?

Improve your record player's performance and hear your vinyl at its best with these essential turntable accessories.

Xbox Series X price and pre-orders are live: all the official details

Xbox Series X pre-orders: where to find stock of the new Xbox

By Joe Svetlik

The Xbox Series X is available now! Here are the retailers where you can actually buy one.

PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition: which should you buy?

By What Hi-Fi?

Sony has launched not one but two new consoles. Let's see which is right for you: the PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition.

Should you buy a TCL TV? Our verdict on TCL Roku TVs and more

By Becky Roberts, Joe Cox

Updated TCL 4K TVs can be super-cheap, but should you buy one if there's a good Black Friday deal to be had?

Updated

Amazon Echo vs Apple HomePod Mini: which is the best smart speaker?

By What Hi-Fi?

Apple now has a smaller, more affordable smart speaker, but how does it perform against Amazon's overhauled Echo all round?

Sony XBR-48A9S vs LG OLED48CX: which 48in OLED should you buy?

Sony XBR-48A9S vs LG OLED48CX: which 48-inch OLED should you buy?

By What Hi-Fi?

The first two 48-inch OLEDs both get five stars – but which is the best?

Rega io vs Marantz PM6007: which budget stereo amp should you buy?

By What Hi-Fi?

Two 2020 Award-winners at similar price points go head to head, so which should you buy?

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: specs, power, features, pricing and controllers compared

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: specs, price and features compared

By What Hi-Fi?

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: the battle of the 8K games consoles is coming in 2020 – but how do they compare?

Latest Features

10 of the best movies of 2020

By Andrew Murphy

The films that have educated and kept us entertained during a long year.

Record Store Day Black Friday: all the 2020 vinyl releases

By Andrew Murphy

Prepare for another drop of limited-edition vinyl as Record Store Day UK does Black Friday this November.

Living with it: Sonos Arc long-term test

Sonos Arc long-term review: the highs and lows

By Jonathan Evans

Three months in, the Arc has created a need to upgrade the TV to which it's connected...

Listen to the What Hi-Fi? playlist 2020

By Andrew Murphy

Every time a new issue of What Hi-Fi? is published, we update our playlist (on Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify and Tidal) with music we've been listening to in the last month. So please, join us.

15 of the best horror movies on Netflix to watch this Halloween

By Becky Roberts

From bona fide classics to contemporary chillers, here's our educated pick of the 15 best horror movies on Netflix...

The holy grail of vinyl: the art of half-speed mastering

By Andrew Murphy

Abbey Road mastering engineer Miles Showell describes half-speed mastering as 'the holy grail of vinyl cutting'. But what exactly does the process involve?

New iPhone 12 (2020): price, release date and specs

New iPhone 12: price, release date and specs

By Joe Svetlik

The new iPhone 12 is official, alongside the iPhone 12 Mini and Pro editions, and we have all the details.

10 of the best vinyl albums to tell someone you love them

By Andrew Murphy

Why come up with the words to express your love when these ten records can do it for you?

How does a vinyl record make a sound?

By Ketan Bharadia

More and more people are discovering the joys of vinyl. But how does the information on the disc become sweet music?

10 of the best releases for Record Store Day 2020

By Andrew Murphy

We've picked ten of our favourite records from the list of Record Store Day 2020 releases.

25 of the best 1980s albums to test your speakers

By Andrew Murphy

We've put together some of the best albums from the 1980s to test your hi-fi system at home.

A brief history of What Hi-Fi? Awards magazine covers

By Simon Lucas

Here's a look back at some of the best (and worst) covers since the first annual Awards in 1983.

Latest Best Buys

Best speaker cables 2020: budget and premium audio cables

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Don't let the humble looks fool you – your speaker cable is one of the heroes of your system. And it's one of the most cost-effective upgrades you'll ever make.

Best Buys

Best iPhones 2020: small to large, budget to premium

Best iPhones 2020: the best budget and premium iPhones

By Joe Svetlik

Whether you want an entry-level XR for the basics or the larger Pro Max for watching movies, Apple has an iPhone for you.

Best home theater speaker systems 2020

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys For the full home cinema experience, you'll need one of these super surround sound systems in your lounge.

Best Buys

Best iPads: big, small, budget and premium

Best iPads 2020: big, small, budget and premium

By What Hi-Fi?

Considering an Apple tablet? You've come to the right place – here are the best iPads on the market, from the iPad Mini all the way up to the Pro.

Best Elac speakers 2020: budget to premium

By What Hi-Fi?

The best Elac speakers we've heard deliver maximum performance for minimum money. Here are our favourites.

Best Panasonic TVs: OLED, HDR, 4K, small and large

Best Panasonic TVs: OLED, HDR, 4K, budget, premium

By What Hi-Fi?

Brand loyal to Panasonic? We can't blame you. You'll want to check out the company's best TVs, then...

Best speakers 2020: budget to premium stereo speakers

Best speakers 2020: stereo speakers for every budget

By Joe Cox

Best Buys Upgrade your home hi-fi with our selection of the best speakers you can buy.

Best Buys

Best tablets 2020

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best buys Tablets come in all shapes and sizes. Let's cut through the chaff and find the best one for you.

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Best turntable speakers 2020: top speakers for your record player

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Looking for some new speakers for your record player? We've rounded up a wide range of options to suit all budgets.

Best Android phones 2020

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Watching or listening on the move? Our pick of the best Android phones will do you proud.

Best hi-fi and AV racks 2020: budget and premium

By What Hi-Fi?

best buys Support your equipment with a top quality rack and you'll benefit from improved dynamics and performance.

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Best multi-room speakers 2019: stream music around your home

Best multi-room speakers 2020: one wireless system, music everywhere

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Invest in one of these great-sounding multi-room speakers and you can kiss those pesky cables goodbye.

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