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Latest Reviews

Sony KD-85ZG9 8K TV

By What Hi-Fi?

Sony's first foray into 8K is a new TV benchmark – but few could, or should, buy it.

OnePlus 7 Pro review

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OnePlus serves up flagship features for midrange money with its stunning 7 Pro smartphone.

LG OLED55E9PUA review

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The E9 combines an already superb OLED picture with fine sound quality

Amazon Echo Spot review

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Amazon's display-toting smart speaker is worth a punt...

Triangle AIO 3 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Chic design and an expansive midrange, but this wireless speaker is only let down by small shortfalls in dynamic punch.

Google Home review

By What Hi-Fi?

Google enters the voice-controlled assistant world, but has some catching up to do.

Amazon Echo Link Amp review

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Amazon courts the hi-fi crowd with this just-add-speakers streamer – but can the Echo Link Amp cut it on sound quality?

Rega Aura review

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Rega’s high-end phono stage shows the company has the talent to compete at the highest price levels.

Naim Mu-so 2 review

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Naim has taken its premium wireless speaker even more upmarket, and set a new benchmark in the process.

Amazon Fire HD 10 review

By What Hi-Fi?

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2018 winner. A brilliant budget tablet with solid picture and sound.

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Latest News

Denon DRA-800H: a stereo network receiver for hi-fi and home cinema

By Becky Roberts

The multi-talented, mid-market machine has both wireless music streaming and HDMI connectivity.

Crosley Momento portable Bluetooth turntable promises music on the move

Crosley Momento: a budget turntable with Bluetooth benefits

By What Hi-Fi?

The new portable deck has built-in speakers, a 45 adapter and RCA output for plugging in external speakers.

Luxury TV brand Loewe to close operations in July

By Becky Roberts

The German electronics brand will cease business operations from 1st July.

Hans Zimmer composes sound for BMW electric cars

Hans Zimmer engineered sounds for BMW's Vision M Next electric car

By Becky Scarrott

Why not swap the roar of an engine for sounds created by a movie soundtrack genius?

Netflix Calibrated Mode comes to 2019 Panasonic OLED TVs

By Becky Roberts

Panasonic has announced support for Netflix's display mode in its GZ2000, GZ1500, GZ1000 and GZ950 OLED TVs.

New August issue of What Hi-Fi? out now!

New issue out today: 4K vs 8K, OLED vs QLED – it's the ultimate TV showdown!

By Becky Scarrott

Sony's new 8K TV under the magnifier, a 65in screen battle between Samsung, LG and more, plus some serious speakers.

Mitchell & Johnson launches "Brexit era" CD player

British audio firm Mitchell & Johnson launches CD player "for the Brexit era"

By Becky Scarrott

The company has released a UK designed-and-built CD player.

It's official! Amazon Prime Day dates and 'biggest ever' Alexa sale confirmed

By Becky Roberts

Amazon has confirmed its biggest annual shopping event will run for 48 hours in mid-July. Expect plenty of Prime deals...

IsoAcoustics promises hi-fi isolation with new Delos blocks

By Becky Roberts

Canadian isolation specialist has announced its Delos series of isolation platforms, starting from £400/$400.

Apple could put OLED displays in future iPads

By Becky Roberts

Slowing iPhone sales have supposedly played a part in Apple not fulfilling its orders of OLED displays from Samsung Display.

Amazon launches budget 4K Fire TVs with Dolby Vision – just in time for Prime Day

Amazon launches budget 4K Fire TVs – just in time for Prime Day

By Becky Scarrott

Amazon's first 4K Fire TV televisions with support for Dolby Vision will be sold exclusively by Amazon and Best Buy.

New 2019 Marantz AV receivers: IMAX Enhanced, eARC, network streaming

By Becky Roberts

The SR5014 and SR6014 support actual and virtual object-based surround sound as well as a new HDMI feature.

RHA launches wireless versions of "detailed, punchy, fun" T20 earbuds

By Becky Scarrott

RHA's four-star T20 in-ears, now without the need for that wire connected to your box of tunes.

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Latest Advice

Standmounts vs floorstanders: Which speakers should you buy?

By Andrew Murphy

Considering a new pair of speakers but unsure whether to buy standmounts or floorstanders? Allow us to help.

Freeview Play: what is it? How can you get it?

By Becky Roberts

Freeview Play is an extension of the free-to-watch Freeview service, combining live and catch-up TV with DLNA streaming capabilities thrown in too...

Samsung NU6900: Is this cheap 4K TV range any good?

By What Hi-Fi?

Samsung's NU6900 can be still found if you look hard enough and with deals on offer, it might be worth searching out.

MicroLED TV: everything you need to know

By What Hi-Fi?

Many see MicroLED as the next big evolution in TV technology. We go hands-on to find out what all the fuss is about.

WiSA: everything you need to know about the wireless audio standard

By Andy Madden

Advice WiSA is a new wireless audio standard which promises to simplify how we build stereo and surround sound speaker systems. Here's everything you need to know.

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Best RCA TVs: Are they any good? Where are the best deals?

By Becky Scarrott

50 whole inches of 4K HDR RCA TVs, plus Roku smart features – all for $260? Should you be tempted?

Amazon Prime Video vs Netflix – which is better?

By What Hi-Fi?

Updated Amazon Prime Video and Netflix have changed TV viewing habits for ever, but which deserves your time and your money?

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JBL Bluetooth speakers: Which sound the best? Where are the best deals?

Best JBL Bluetooth speakers: Which speaker should you choose?

By Joe Svetlik

JBL makes some pretty great Bluetooth speakers, ideal if you're on a tight budget, but which is the best one for you?

Best Roku TVs: Should you buy one? What are the best deals?

By Becky Roberts

The smart platform is now integrated into a number of TVs, but are they worth your money?

Projector screens: everything you need to know

By Ketan Bharadia

A projector screen is essential if you want the best image from your projector. Here's a guide on how to choose the right one.

How to watch Wimbledon 2019 for free: online, mobile, 4K

How to watch Wimbledon 2019 for free: TV, online, mobile, 4K

By Becky Scarrott

Wimbledon tennis is but a few weeks away, so if you're already planning your fortnight in front of the TV, here's everything you need to know...

Sony Bluetooth speakers: Should you buy one? What are the best deals?

Sony XB Bluetooth speakers: Should you buy one? What are the best deals?

By Becky Scarrott

Is Sony's Extra Bass speaker series worthy of your attention and investment?

MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC: all the audio file formats explained

By Becky Scarrott

What's an audio file format? Which music file formats are hi-res? And which is the best audio file format? Read on.

Latest Features

Listen to the What Hi-Fi? playlist 2019

By Andrew Murphy

Updated 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.

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8K TV: the good, the bad, and why it's coming sooner than you think

By Joe Cox

Here's how and why 8K TV adoption looks set to happen faster than you might think.

How Spotify saved the music industry but left some genres behind

By Becky Roberts

Spotify may have saved the music industry, but not every genre benefits from the service's mainstream model.

10 of the best film scores to test your system

By Andrew Murphy

Test your home cinema and your hi-fi to the max with these sensational film scores.

BBC iPlayer 4K: Everything we know about 4K on the BBC

Here's what's next for 4K HDR streaming content on the BBC

By Becky Roberts

The BBC talks 4K plans, from TV compatibility to streaming developments and future content trials.

How to watch the Champions League Final for free: online, mobile, HD, 4K

How to watch the Champions League final for free: online, mobile, 4K

By Dan Sung

Tottenham vs Liverpool free live streams for your TV, tablet, Mac, PC, Android, iPad and iPhone.

13 debut decks from iconic turntable brands

By Becky Roberts

We take a trip down memory lane to explore the humble beginnings of seminal turntable brands, from Linn and Pro-Ject to Technics and Rega.

12 of the best Pro-Ject turntables of all time

By Joe Cox

Pro-Ject has made a habit of brilliant turntables and not just with entry-level excellence.

25 record stores to visit before you die

By Andrew Murphy

From Liverpool to Lagos, these are 25 record stores you owe it to yourself to visit.

10 of the most collectable (and valuable) vinyl records

By What Hi-Fi?

You may be sitting on a small fortune if you have any of these vinyl records in your collection.

3 great music systems for playing vinyl

By Jonathan Evans

The turntable is still an essential part of the modern day hi-fi system. And it needs great partnering kit to make it sing.

A history of the strangest vinyl records ever made

By Andrew Murphy

From peach-scented records to those smashed up and glued back together again, vinyl is the medium that has lent itself to artistry beyond its music for more than a century.

Latest Best Buys

Best on-ear headphones: wireless, noise-cancelling, budget and premium

Best on-ear headphones: budget, premium, wireless and noise-cancelling

By Simon Lucas

In-ears not doing it for you, sound-wise? Over-ears too bulky? Check out these on-ear headphones.

Best subwoofers: deep bass for music and movies

By What Hi-Fi?

best buys Whether it's for extra rumble in those movie scenes or more low-end from your favourite beats, a dedicated subwoofer is what you need.

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Best budget 4K TVs 2019: the best cheap TVs

By Joe Cox

best buys The best cheap 4K TVs will deliver a level of performance you can be proud of, without breaking the bank.

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Best TVs 2019: budget to premium 4K Ultra HD TVs

By Joe Cox

Best Buys 4K Ultra HD TV is more accessible and more affordable than ever, and these are the best TVs for the job.

Best Buys

Best Google Assistant speakers 2019: The best Google smart speakers

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Find your voice with our pick of the best Google Assistant speakers for your home.

Best Buys

Best hi-fi systems 2019: micro, hi-fi, vinyl

By Andy Clough

Best buys A hefty stack of hi-fi separates not practical? Then you should consider an all-in-one alternative.

Best buys

Best 55 inch TVs: great value 4K smart TVs

Best 55 inch TVs: the ultimate 55 inch 4K smart TVs

By What Hi-Fi?

best buys If a 55 inch TV suits your room perfectly, check out this list of the best around, featuring 4K, HDR, OLED and QLED sets.

best buys

Best wireless speakers 2019: portable, multi-room, smart speakers

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Best Buys Portable or mains-powered, happily affordable to really rather expensive, these are the best wireless speakers on the market.

Best Buys

Best 65 inch TVs 2019: the best big-screen 4K TVs

By Joe Cox

Best Buys See 4K video in all its glory with a brilliant 65 inch TV

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Best Alexa speakers 2019: The best Alexa and Echo speakers

Best Alexa speakers 2019: the best Alexa-enabled smart speakers

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Best Buys Sign-up to a smarter life, powered by the Amazon Alexa voice assistant, and get good sound and great features.

Best Buys

Best smart speakers 2019: The best voice assistant speakers

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Best Buys Smart speakers with virtual voice assistants are all the rage, bringing extra features and functions to wireless speakers.

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Best Bluetooth turntables 2019: budget to premium

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Best Buys Whether you're after a budget Bluetooth record player or a just-add-speakers system, we have you covered.

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