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Latest Reviews

Sony WH-1000XM4 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Sony’s WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones promise comfort, clever features and superb sound quality. Do they deliver?

Sony PS4 Pro review

By What Hi-Fi?

The most powerful version of the PS4 is also the best, but should you wait for the PS5?

Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition review

By What Hi-Fi?

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

Denon AVC-X3700H review

By What Hi-Fi?

As a home cinema amplifier that could last you a decade, the AVC-X3700H represents serious value.

Sony NW-A55L review

By What Hi-Fi?

Sony has further improved last year’s Award-winning budget Walkman, so could it be in line for another prize?

McIntosh MA9000 review

By What Hi-Fi?

McIntosh’s monster MA9000 integrated amplifier is packed with features, power and an appealing sonic character.

Chario Constellation II Delphinus review

By Australian Hi-Fi

Packing gorgeous sound into a refined packaged, the Delphinus from Chario's Constellation Mk II collection truly shines.

Elipson W35 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Can Elipson’s planet-shaped wireless speaker deliver suitably stellar sound?

Toshiba 43UK4B63DB review

By What Hi-Fi?

Toshiba focuses its attention on the budget TV market, with this handsome, competent and very affordable 43-incher.

Denon AVC-X6700H review

By What Hi-Fi?

After taking a year off, Denon’s 6000-series home cinema amplifiers are back with an almighty bang.

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Latest News

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: the sweet-spot of speakers!

By What Hi-Fi?

The November issue features the best audio kit on the market from Q-Acoustics, Marantz, Chord, ATC, JBL, Neat, B&W, KEF and more...

Deezer's Country Selector lets you listen like a local or enjoy the sound of home

By Becky Scarrott

The exclusive feature lets you switch your homepage music by country, showing tabs to anywhere in the world that Deezer is available.

Amazon Prime Day 2020: the date, details and predictions

By Joe Cox

Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day 2020 is coming, the retailer has finally confirmed, and it now looks like it will take place in October.

Amazon Prime Day

Xbox Series X pre-orders detailed: dates, times and retailers for all territories

By Becky Roberts

It's time to plan your Xbox Series X/Series S pre-order(s)...

CEDIA Expo 2020 Best of Show winners revealed

By What Hi-Fi?

What Hi-Fi? teamed-up with Residential Systems and TWICE to highlight the most interesting and innovative products at CEDIA Expo 2020.

McIntosh unveils C8 Vacuum Tube Preamp and MC830 Solid State Amplifier

By Becky Scarrott

The pair boasts a stunning retro aesthetic that conceals a multitude of up-to-the-minute tech. And it doesn't come cheap.

Moon launches 'Millesime Red' 40th Anniversary Edition System

Moon introduces 'Millesime Red' 40th Anniversary Edition System

By Becky Roberts

The gorgeous Moon 40th Anniversary Edition System pairs the company's 680D streaming DAC and 600i integrated amp.

Falcon Acoustics' Complete@Home speakers

Build your own speakers in 30 minutes, thanks to UK's largest driver supplier

By Becky Scarrott

The IMF100 is the first of a six-strong Complete@Home series, a proposition which Falcon says gets you high-quality speakers in 30 minutes.

Is this the first leaked image of Apple's AirPods Studio headphones?

By Becky Roberts

This leaked image is purportedly of the 'sport' versions of the highly rumoured Apple AirPods Studio wireless headphones...

MQA founder Bob Stuart recognised by Royal Academy of Engineering

By Becky Scarrott

He's the first audio engineer to receive the Prince Philip Medal in its 20-year history

Denon DHT-S416 soundbar offers Chromecast streaming on a budget

By Becky Roberts

Denon is continuing its 110th-anniversary celebrations with the launch of a well-equipped budget soundbar.

PS5's Pulse 3D noise-cancelling gaming headphones cost $99

Sony reveals pricing for PS5 Pulse 3D wireless gaming headphones

By Andy Madden

Sony has revealed the price of its Pulse 3D gaming headset which enables immersive 3D audio through the PS5.

PS5 costs £449/$499, goes on-sale November 12th or 19th depending on territory

PS5 price and release date are official

By Andy Madden

Sony has finally revealed pricing for its PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition games consoles, but the launch will be staggered.

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Latest Advice

Sony WF-1000XM3 vs Cambridge Audio Melomania 1: which should you buy?

By What Hi-Fi?

Which come out on top: Sony's fantastic wireless earbuds, or Cambridge Audio's pair with a marathon battery life?

OnePlus 8T and 8T Pro: price, release date, design, leaks and news

By What Hi-Fi?

Likely to be among the best Android phones of 2020, the OnePlus 8T and 8T Pro are set to arrive soon. Here's everything we know so far....

Xbox Series X price and pre-orders: how much will the new Xbox cost?

Xbox Series X price and pre-orders: when and where can you buy the new Xbox?

By Joe Svetlik

Here's how and when you can pre-order the new Xbox Series X, and the crucial detail of that price tag.

PS5 price and pre-orders: all the official details confirmed

PS5 pre-orders are live: all the official details confirmed

By Dan Sung

The PlayStation 5 price has finally been announced, and we have all the details on PS5 pre-orders, deals and bundles.

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.

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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?

PS5 3D audio: what is it? How do you get it?

By What Hi-Fi?

The Sony PS5 promises game-changing 3D audio. Here's how it works...

Apple spatial audio: what is it? How do you get it?

By Tom Parsons

Everything you need to know about Apple’s newly released 3D audio tech.

PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition: which should you buy?

By What Hi-Fi?

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

Latest Features

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.

iPhone 12: price, design, release date, leaks and news

By Joe Svetlik

The new iPhone 12 is set to launch in weeks, with four models, 5G, a fresh design, iOS 14, and more.

The 36 best TV shows to watch on Netflix right now

By Kashfia Kabir, Becky Scarrott

Feature Netflix's massive library of new, old and exclusive TV shows await your viewing pleasure.

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8 ways to support your favourite bands and artists during lockdown

8 ways to support your favourite bands and artists until venues reopen

By Becky Scarrott

Lockdown measures might be relaxing slightly, but tours are still pulled and venues remain dark for the foreseeable. So what can we do to help?

Living with it: Sonos Arc long-term test

Sonos Arc long-term review: the highs and lows

By Jonathan Evans

Our first month or so of living with the Sonos Arc soundbar is a tale of high hopes, the lows of real world living - and much better sound for our TV.

Record Store Day 2020 first drop: when each release is available

By Andrew Murphy

Record Store Day returns this Saturday with the first of three sets of releases. Here are all the dates you need for your diary.

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.

14 of the best live streams and online virtual concerts

By Joe Cox

Get your live music fix with these online concerts, this weekend featuring the Notting Hill Carnival Access All Areas.

Apple Music vs Spotify: which is better?

By What Hi-Fi?

The two giants of music streaming each offer compelling experiences, but which service deserves your £10 a month?

Listening to the intriguing, immersive and divisive Iris Flow headphones

By Becky Scarrott

Iris says its algorithm 'resynthesises lost audio information in a recording, allowing the brain to piece it back together'. So is it another immersive Dolby Atmos rival? Actually, no.

Here's a simple and superb-sounding wireless hi-fi system

Here's a superb-sounding hi-fi system with streaming skills

By Jonathan Evans

This talented streaming set-up puts a clever, modern twist on the traditional hi-fi system.

Grandmaster Flash: the man who gave us the turntable as an instrument

By Andrew Murphy

We speak to Grandmaster Flash about turntables, chamber music and the glory of finding the break nobody else has.

Latest Best Buys

Best record players 2020: best turntables in the US for every budget

Best record players 2020: best turntables for every budget

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Tempted to buy a turntable? Here are the best record players in the US, from budget USB models to high-end decks.

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Best USB Turntables 2019: budget to premium

Best USB turntables 2020: budget to premium vinyl-spinners

By Becky Scarrott

best buys Analogue and digital are different things, but that doesn't mean they can't coexist happily, as these USB decks prove.

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Best in-ear headphones 2020: budget and premium

Best earbuds 2020: brilliant in-ear headphones for every budget

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Ditch your old buds for a better pair of in-ear headphones. Pick from these wired, wireless and noise-cancelling options.

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Best stereo amplifiers 2020: best integrated amps from budget to premium

Best stereo amplifiers 2020: best integrated amps, budget to premium

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Want top-quality audio from your hi-fi? Invest in the best stereo amplifier you can afford.

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Best soundbars 2020: the best TV speakers you can buy

By Andy Madden

Best Buys Want excellent sound but don't have room or budget for a surround sound package? A soundbar is your best option.

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Best wireless earbuds 2020: budget and premium

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys The best wireless earbuds look, feel and sound the part – we've rounded up all our favourites on one handy page.

Best Buys

Best Apple iPod alternatives 2020: budget and premium

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys If you’re not Apple's biggest fan or want to up your portable music player game, we've got plenty of iPod alternatives on this list...

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Best gaming TVs 2020: 4K gaming TVs for PS5, Xbox Series X and all current consoles

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys The best gaming TVs for current and next-gen consoles.

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Best portable music players, best MP3 players 2020

Best portable MP3 players 2020: from budget to hi-res music players

By Andy Madden

Best buys You can listen to music on your phone of course, but if you want optimum sound quality only a dedicated player will do.

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Best budget Bluetooth speakers 2020: portable, desktop and multi-room

Best budget Bluetooth speakers 2020: big on sound, kind on your wallet

By Andy Clough

Best Buys Wallet-friendly options abound, but where's the real value? We've picked the best.

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Best wireless speakers 2020: wonderful wi-fi speakers for all budgets

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Whether you're spending big or currently coin conscious, these are the best wireless speakers on the market.

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Best waterproof speakers 2020: budget, portable, smart

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Whether you're hitting the hills or you're lucky enough to have a private pool, don't forget to bring music.

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