What Hi-Fi? | Tech news and reviews

Latest Reviews

Hands on: LG CX Series OLED TV review

By What Hi-Fi?

LG has unveiled its first-ever 48-inch OLED TV, courtesy of the CX Series, and we've been hands on to see if it's the real deal.

Cyrus soundBuds review

By What Hi-Fi?

Can Cyrus deliver its audiophile-grade sonic magic in a pair of budget earbuds?

Naim for Bentley premium audio system (2020 Bentley Continental GT) review

By What Hi-Fi?

Naim and Bentley combine to produce one of the finest in-car sytems we've heard.

Rega Aethos review

By What Hi-Fi?

Rega’s new premium integrated amplifier delivers an exceptional sound for the price.

Sony XBR-65A9G review

By What Hi-Fi?

UPDATED The A9G looks and sounds great, but it falls just short of the high expectations that come with its price tag

UPDATED

Technics EAH-TZ700 review

By What Hi-Fi?

These high-end Technics in-ears are smooth and capable performers, but they need a top quality source.

Sony XBR-55A9G review

By What Hi-Fi?

This gorgeous OLED TV masters on authenticity and delivers big on sound.

Cowon Plenue R2 review

By What Hi-Fi?

The Plenue R2 is a rare beast - a portable music player that's actually focused on playing music

Hands on: Samsung Galaxy S20 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Not yet rated

Samsung’s trio of Galaxy S20 flagship phones is finally official, and we’ve been hands on with the entry-level model.

Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review

By What Hi-Fi?

Not yet rated

Samsung's second-ever foldable phone is here, and we've been hands on with its classic clamshell form factor...

View all
Search reviews

Latest News

Samsung reveals 4K and 8K QLED and MicroLED TV line-up for 2020

By Becky Roberts

The A-Z on Samsung's TV ranges for this year, including two 8K QLED ranges and an expanded MicroLED offering...

Leema Acoustics to demo Pulse IV and Stream IV at Bristol Hi-Fi Show

By Joe Cox

Bristol Hi-Fi Show The products, in various incarnations, have been part of the Welsh company's line-up for almost two decades.

Bristol Hi-Fi Show

Panasonic details full OLED and LCD TV line-up for 2020

By Becky Roberts

Panasonic's six OLED and 13 LCD TVs all support Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos. Read on for full details...

Panasonic unveils SC-HTB600 Dolby Atmos soundbar with wireless sub

By Becky Roberts

The SC-HTB600 Dolby Atmos soundbar has front-facing drivers, 360 watts of power, Bluetooth and HDMI eARC.

iPhone SE2 leak: Apple's newest iPhone could be with us by 3rd April

By Becky Scarrott

Apple has held March keynotes dedicated to the launch of new products for the past few years. Could a rumoured iPhone 9 feature?

JBL to showcase L82 Classic speakers at Bristol Hi-Fi Show

By Joe Cox

Bristol Hi-Fi Show A UK premiere for the UK's premier hi-fi show, the L82 Classic speakers are based on the bigger brother, L100.

Bristol Hi-Fi Show

Apple's iPad 2019 is on sale at Best Buy

Save $80 on latest Apple iPad in the Best Buy Presidents' Day sale

By Becky Scarrott

Deal The newest, 2019 Apple iPad is reduced again, courtesy of Best Buy's latest iPad price drop.

Deal

What Hi-Fi? to demo 8K TV and stunning surround sound at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show

By Andy Madden

Bristol Hi-Fi Show Come and experience 8K OLED TV and Wharfedale-powered surround sound at the 2020 Bristol Hi-Fi Show.

Bristol Hi-Fi Show

Libratone launches new Bird Bluetooth speaker

Libratone's Bird Bluetooth speaker is a cute way to feather your nest this spring

By Becky Scarrott

Quirky, fun and ridiculously cute: turning its head, tapping its forehead or touching its tail make it come to life.

Apple HomePod discounted for President's Day at Best Buy

Apple HomePod discounted at Best Buy for President's Day

By What Hi-Fi?

Deals The retailer giant is undercutting the competition by $50 with this President's Day deal.

Deals

Kerr Acoustic moves into home audio market with its high-end speakers

By Becky Roberts

The British loudspeaker brand has been knocking around the pro market, and is now expanding into the consumer one.

ISE 2020: Dali showcases Rubicon 2 C active system and in-wall speakers

By Joe Cox

We spotted Dali's latest active wireless speakers on display at the ISE show in Amsterdam.

PlayStation Japan website leaks possible PS5 console design

By What Hi-Fi?

PS5 icon image hints that what we thought was just a dev model may just be the real thing.

View all

Latest Advice

Bundesliga live stream: how to watch German football in 2020

By What Hi-Fi?

Updated How to watch the 2019/20 German Bundesliga football season on TV, online and on the go.

Updated

How to live stream Premier League football and watch in 4K

By What Hi-Fi?

Updated Whether you want to watch Premier League football on your phone, tablet or computer, we round up all your options.

Updated

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 file format for audio? Read on.

How to improve your TV's sound: budget and premium options for better audio

By Andy Madden

Your 4K TV looks great, but is it missing something in the audio department? Here we explain how to get the best sound from your TV.

Coaxial vs optical vs HDMI - which is the best audio connection to use?

By Andy Madden

You're probably familiar with each audio option, but which should you be using and why? Allow us to explain.

How to get the best sound from your CD player

By Ketan Bharadia

Advice Despite the rise of streaming services, the original digital format still has lots to give. Here's a handy guide to getting the most from your CD player.

Advice

aptX HD Bluetooth: What is it? How can you get it?

By Joe Svetlik

aptX HD is here to bring hi-res streaming to wireless Bluetooth devices. Here's what you need to know about it and which products support the codec.

9 Sonos Beam tips, tricks and features

By Tom Parsons

You’ve bought yourself a new Sonos Beam – now get it working at its best using these tips and tricks.

10 affordable ways to upgrade your hi-fi system

By Andrew Murphy, Becky Scarrott

You don't have to throw your life's savings at your system to make some serious improvements...

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.

Active vs passive speakers: what's the difference? Which is better?

By What Hi-Fi?

The difference between active and passive speakers is down to the signal path, the supply of electrical power and the order in which the music signal is processed.

How to set up your TV and get the best picture

By What Hi-Fi?

From the position in your room to the optimum viewing distance, here's how to get the best out of your TV.

Latest Features

KEF’s Jack Oclee-Brown: "The job of the speaker is simply to not get in the way"

By What Hi-Fi?

Jack Oclee-Brown, KEF’s Head of Acoustics, tells us about early experiences in hi-fi, drive unit engineering and his mum’s singing.

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?

10 of the best British hi-fi products of the decade

By What Hi-Fi?

British Hi-Fi Week Our celebration of British hi-fi includes classic stereo speakers, CD players, turntables and more...

British Hi-Fi Week

A history of KEF speakers, from the K1 to the Concept Blades

By Ketan Bharadia

British Hi-Fi Week KEF has been making speakers for almost 60 years – and it has a museum packed with classic speakers to prove it.

British Hi-Fi Week

We went to experience L-Acoustics' Island and Ocean and we were blown away

Listening to L-Acoustics' futuristic and fantastic 24-channel BluSpace Standard

By Becky Scarrott

30 years in the making, BluSpace 23.1 Standard delivers uncompressed audio on 24 independent playback channels.

How to watch Samsung Unpacked 2020 tonight: see Galaxy S20 unveiling as it happens

By What Hi-Fi?

How to tune in tonight's live stream to watch the Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Buds+ be unveiled.

Best 34 things to watch on Netflix right now

The 34 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.

Feature

10 of the best tracks to test your headphones

By Andrew Murphy

Here are 10 tunes that give your headphones no place to hide (figuratively, we mean - obviously your headphones are right there on your head)...

10 of the best songs to test your speakers

By Simon Lucas

Feature Everyone has their favourite tracks they can rely on to test their hi-fi system. Here's our selection of songs that we think are great for testing stereo speakers...

Feature

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.

50 of the best hi-fi albums for audiophiles

By Andrew Murphy

Feature Whether you're testing a system, pursuing a topic for musical snobbery or simply want something new to listen to, we've created a list that'll be as good a place as any to begin.

Feature

Qobuz talks Amazon Music HD, 3D audio, new features and more

By Becky Roberts

Feature With hi-res streaming going mainstream, we talked to Qobuz about what's coming next and how it can beat the big boys.

Feature

Latest Best Buys

Best headphones for sleeping: wireless, in-ears and on-ears to help you drift off

Best headphones for sleeping: wired wireless and noise-cancelling

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Looking for the best headphones for sleeping? All the models in our list should help you get some shuteye.

Best Buys

Best Bluetooth turntables: budget to premium

Best Bluetooth record players: budget to premium plate spinners

By What Hi-Fi?

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

Best Buys

Best speaker stands 2020: budget and premium

By What Hi-Fi?

best buys A decent pair of speaker stands will help minimise vibrations and maximise sound quality.

best buys

Best wireless earbuds 2020: budget and premium

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Wireless earbuds deliver convenience, and they can sound pretty great too. We've rounded-up the best you can buy on one handy page.

Best Buys

Best gaming TVs 2020: Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Love playing video games? It's worth buying a TV that does your console's 4K or Full HD graphics justice. Here are our favourites...

Best Buys

Best TVs under £1000: 4K, HDR and budget TVs

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Looking for a new TV for less than a grand? You've come to the right place, with 40- to 58-inch options to choose from

Best Buys

Best British speakers 2020: great British speakers for every system

Best British speakers 2020: great British speakers for your system

By What Hi-Fi?

British Hi-Fi Week Great British speakers for every budget, from affordable floorstanders to stylish desktop speakers.

British Hi-Fi Week

Best 65-inch TVs 2020: the best big-screen 4K TVs you can buy

By What Hi-Fi?

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

Best Buys

Best music streamers 2019: upgrade to a wireless system

Best music streamers 2020: upgrade to a wireless system

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Streaming is a brilliantly convenient way of filling your home with high-quality digital music.

Best Buys

Best wireless headphones 2020: the best Bluetooth headphones you can buy

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Fed up of getting tangled in wires? These days, wireless headphones can offer convenience without sacrificing performance.

Best Buys

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

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.

Best buys

Best 4K HDR TVs 2020: HDR10, HDR+, Dolby Vision, HLG, Advanced HDR by Technicolor

Best HDR TVs 2020: the ultimate high dynamic range TVs

By What Hi-Fi?

best buys High Dynamic Range (HDR) is the TV technology to have right now, but you'll need a compatible TV to make the most of it.

best buys