Hi-Fi

Quad 3 integrated amplifier front shot

Quad's latest integrated amplifier combines a retro design with "cutting-edge technology"

By Harry McKerrell published

Quad's latest integrated amplifier takes stylistic inspiration from the brand's 1960s amplifiers while sporting 21st-century tech.

Stereo Amplifiers

Chord's quirky, modular and high-end Suzi amplifiers officially launch

By Kashfia Kabir published

Suzi works with a variety of existing Chord models

Hi-Fi
Fiio M21 portable music player front shot of the screen

Fiio's affordable portable music player promises potent performance in your pocket

By Harry McKerrell published

Could the Fiio M21 bring hi-res portable listening to a more affordable level?

Portable Music Players

Cambridge Audio's compact MXW70 power amplifier is the perfect partner to the five-star MXN10 streamer

By Kashfia Kabir published

Boasting 70 watts of power and a competitive price point

Hi-Fi
WiiM Amp Pro streaming amplifier

WiiM Amp Pro

By Kashfia Kabir published

WiiM continues to impress with its versatile, compact and budget streaming amplifier, while improvements to the sound make the WiiM Amp Pro a more engaging and convincing listen than the base model.

Hi-Fi
Portable music player: Sony NW-A306

Best Apple iPod Touch alternatives 2025: budget and premium models tested by our experts

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys If you miss the iPod Touch or want to up your portable music player game, we've got plenty of iPod alternatives on this list...

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ALL HI-FI

Headphones

100-year-old headphone brand Beyerdynamic is being bought by a Chinese manufacturer

By Joe Svetlik published

Headphones
AirPods Pro 2 on a chair outside

AirPods Pro 3: everything we know so far and 5 features we want from Apple's next flagship wireless earbuds

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Wireless Earbuds

Two new pairs of Samsung Galaxy Buds have leaked – but something's missing

By Joe Svetlik published

Wireless Earbuds

Bose's 2nd-gen QC Ultra Earbuds promise enhanced ANC, but can they compete with B&W and Technics rivals?

By Kashfia Kabir published

Wireless Earbuds

Noble Audio’s eye-catching premium wireless earbuds are inspired by Mozart’s swanky coat

By Esat Dedezade published

Wireless Earbuds
The Sony WH-1000XM6 and Apple AirPods Max on a grey and red background with a white versus sign between them.

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs AirPods Max: which premium wireless headphones should you buy?

By Joe Svetlik published

Wireless Headphones
ALL HEADPHONES

Speakers

Wharfedale Evo 4.4 towers flanking a wall-mounted TV

Best floorstanding speakers 2025: all models tested by experienced reviewers

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buy Whatever your budget, we can recommend a pair of brilliant floorstanding speakers.

Best Buy
Wireless subwoofer: Sonos Sub

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 Buys
Bose SoundLink Plus in yellow on a table

Could Bose's rugged, portable Bluetooth speaker be a rival for the five-star JBL Charge 6?

By Harry McKerrell published

Bose announces two additions to its SoundLink range of Bluetooth speakers: the SoundLink Plus and the SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)

Wireless Speakers
Wharfedale Diamond 12.1

Best budget hi-fi speakers 2025: bookshelf and floorstanding models tried and tested

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Best Buys Feeling the pinch? Allow us to remind you of the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.

Best Buys
Acoustic Energy AE3202 white floorstander

Acoustic Energy adds range-topping floorstanders to its revamped 300 Series

By Harry McKerrell published

Acoustic Energy has unveiled the new AE320², the flagship floorstanders of the recently-overhauled 300 Series.

Hi-Fi Speakers
KEF LSX II speakers in blue finish on desk

Best AirPlay speakers 2025: wireless streaming for Apple devices tried and tested

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys Got an iPad, iPhone or Mac? Our in-house experts have tested the best AirPlay speakers for easy music streaming.

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ALL SPEAKERS

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TV & Home Cinema

Hisense just did something with its 2025 TV range that Sony and Panasonic have been getting wrong for years

By Lewis Empson published

Hisense has included a feature on the upcoming U8Q that puts it ahead of the competition for gamers.

Televisions
Mogo 4

Xgimi has announced two portable projectors less than a year after the launch of the MoGo 3 Pro

By Robyn Quick published

Two new coffee cup-sized projectors from Xgimi have arrived.

Projectors
Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar

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 Buys

Valerion enters the UK projector market with the 4K, Dolby Vision-toting VisionMaster Pro 2 laser model and more

By Joe Svetlik published

The flagship VisionMaster Pro 2 is exclusive to Richer Sounds and Peter Tyson, but is coming to other retailers soon.

Projectors

Best LG C4 deals: resist the new C5 and get the Award-winning C4 OLED TV at the lowest price

By Tom Parsons last updated

LG's step-down is still one of the best OLED TVs you can buy. Here's where to find the best deals.

Televisions
The connections at the rear of a soundbar, including three HDMI sockets, one of which is labelled 'TV ARC'

HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC: everything you need to know

By Andy Madden last updated

In-depth Ever wondered what the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) input on your TV means? And where does the newer HDMI eARC fit in?

In-depth
ALL TV & HOME CINEMA

Streaming & Entertainment

This brutal sci-fi sports movie still hits hard on its 50th anniversary

By Richard Trenholm published

The game was created to demonstrate the futility of individual effort

Streaming & Entertainment

I spent the day listening to Oasis in Spatial Audio, and heard the tech at its best and worst

By Joe Svetlik published

Oasis are perfect for Spatial Audio, but the tech is not without its faults...

Music Streaming
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation) video streamer

There's one thing that streaming devices can't quite perfect – unless we're talking about the Apple TV 4K

By Lewis Empson published

Streaming music is just as important as movies and TV shows in my books.

Streaming Hardware
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation) video streamer

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation)

By Lewis Empson published

Amazon’s latest generation Fire TV Stick 4K Max impresses, especially for the price. So, should it be your new streamer?

Streaming Hardware
Apple TV 4K with tvOS 26 home page on screen

Apple announces tvOS 26 with a new look and better AirPlay speaker integration

By Lewis Empson published

tvOS 26 gets a "Liquid Glass" makeover and an AirPlay speaker upgrade.

Streaming Hardware

Apple Music gets 3 new features – and could put DJs out of work

By Joe Svetlik published

Apple Music's three new features improve music discovery, lyric comprehension and playback.

Music Streaming
ALL STREAMING & ENTERTAINMENT

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Apple iOS26 update on 5 iPhones in a line

3 audio and home cinema announcements that we wanted, but didn't get at WWDC

By Lewis Empson published

Apple announced a lot last night, but we're still left wanting these things.

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By Alastair Stevenson last updated

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Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off next week. Here's everything you need to know.

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Fyne hi-fi speakers, new Sony wireless headphones, a top LG OLED TV and more earn five-stars

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Red and black terminated speaker cable on a white background

Best speaker cables 2025: our 4 expert picks for every budget

By Becky Roberts last updated

Best Buys Don't let the humble looks fool you – speaker cables are one of the heroes of your hi-fi system and could be the most cost-effective upgrade you'll ever make.

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