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Latest Reviews

Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge

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The Wedge can’t currently be bettered for sound, but a more comprehensive app would be helpful.

Samsung QN65Q90R review

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Samsung has taken its 2019 4K QLED flagship to an even higher level.

Apple iPhone XR review

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A fine blend of ease of use, performance and value in the current smartphone climate.

Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless review

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Beats tilts at the fitness market and presents a more balanced sound than with previous offerings

Jaybird Vista review

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Punchy, energetic sound and secure, athlete-worthy fit make the Jaybird Vistas an ideal choice for runners.

Activo CT10 review

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Excellent sound in the right conditions, but connection issues and a poor user interface let the CT10 down.

Samsung QE49Q70R review

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Detailed blacks, vivid colours and strong sound – this serious QLED contender ticks all the right boxes.

KEF R5 review

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KEF’s elegant R5 floorstanders are classy and refined performers, but they’re up against some tough competition.

Sony UBP-X1100ES review

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Sony’s hugely capable 4K Blu-ray player majors in excellent picture and sound and is a fine proposition.

Sonos One review

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A Sonos Play:1 with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant built-in? Sounds like a winning combination.

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Latest News

Sonos Move: more details of new Sonos Bluetooth speaker leak

By Becky Roberts

The new Sonos portable speaker is the first of the brand’s devices to be battery powered and feature Bluetooth.

Optoma UHL55 4K LED projector gets streaming apps

Optoma adds music and video streaming apps to its UHL55 4K LED projector

By Andy Clough

YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer and Amazon Prime now available via built-in app store

Amazon Summer Sale: Save 50% on a Sony 4K Blu-ray player

By What Hi-Fi?

Fancy a Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player for less than half price? This Amazon deal will save you £224.

CEDIA Expo 2019: what to expect from the CEDIA show

By Joe Cox

CEDIA Expo will return to Denver, Colorado this year and once again be the place to be for the home-tech industry.

Bose Portable Home Speaker promises 360-degree sound and deep bass

Bose Portable Home Speaker promises class-leading 360-degree sound

By Joe Cox

The new Bose Bluetooth speaker promises class-leading sound, plus Alexa, Google Assistant, AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect

Amazon Summer Sale: Philips 50 inch 4K TV now just £499

By Becky Scarrott

This Philips TV already ticked plenty of boxes, now it ticks the one that reads, "under £500".

Amazon Summer Sale: Save £70 on noise-cancelling Bose headphones

By Becky Roberts

Amazon's End Of Summer Sale sees Bose noise-cancelling headphones in the firing line of a huge discount.

PS5 patent leaked – is this our first look at the new PlayStation?

By Becky Scarrott

A patent registered as a Sony device on 13th August looks to enclose the very first glimpse of the PS5.

Spotify introduces free 3-month Premium trial for new subscribers

By Becky Roberts

Never subscribed to Spotify Premium before? You can now get three months completely free thanks to Spotify's new policy.

Google Nest Mini smart speaker reportedly has better sound, 3.5mm jack

By Becky Roberts

The forthcoming second-gen Home Mini moves to the ‘Nest’ branding and allegedly sports better sound and new features.

The 2019 Rugby World Cup will be broadcast in 8K

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This will make it the first rugby event to be broadcast in 8K, with the stream on offer to countries around the world.

Canvas 'audiostand' is the first soundbar and stand for LG OLED TVs

Canvas is the first soundbar and stand for LG OLED TVs

By Becky Scarrott

It's compatible with selected 55 and 65 inch LG OLED B and C series TVs.

IFA 2019 preview: what to expect from Europe's biggest tech show

IFA 2019: what to expect from Europe's biggest tech show

By Becky Roberts

IFA 2019 IFA is Europe's biggest consumer electronics show and sees Berlin play host to hundreds of new product launches.

IFA 2019

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Latest Advice

TV Buying Guide 2019: How to choose the right TV size and tech

By Becky Roberts, Kashfia Kabir

From deciding on size to choosing between TV tech, we've got all the tips you need to pick the right television for you.

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

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

Updated

Bundesliga live stream: how to watch Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund anywhere in the world

Bundesliga live stream: how to watch Bayern and Dortmund anywhere in the world

By What Hi-Fi?

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

How to watch the US Open 2019: live stream from anywhere

US Open 2019: how to watch on TV or online anywhere

By Becky Scarrott

The 2019 US Open tennis tournament promises to be a smash hit. Don't want to miss a shot? Read on.

La Liga live stream: how to watch Barcelona and Real Madrid anywhere in the world

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How to watch the 2019/20 Spanish Liga football season on TV, online and on the go.

Second Test England vs Australia Ashes live stream: how to watch for free online, mobile, 4K

England vs Australia third test live stream: how to watch Ashes cricket online and in 4K

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How to watch England vs Australia Ashes cricket live on TV, online or on mobile, from anywhere in the world.

Should you buy a refurbished TV? A complete buying guide

By Andy Madden

Advice A refurbished TV could mean a big saving, but is there a big catch? We size-up the merits of refurbished smart TVs.

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Challenge Cup Final 2019 live stream: watch Warrington vs St Helens for free

By Andy Madden

advice Here's our guide to getting the best seat in the house come Saturday, wherever in the world you're watching.

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DTS Play-Fi: everything you need to know

By Adam Smith

DTS Play-Fi might be for you - but what is it? How can you get it? And what will it work with? The answers are below...

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

By Dan Sung

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

Disney Plus streaming service: everything you need to know

By What Hi-Fi?

Disney Plus will rival Amazon Video and Netflix, offering Star Wars and Marvel, alongside Disney TV shows and films.

Sonos: everything you need to know

By Joe Cox

In-depth Want to listen to music anywhere in the house? Sonos may be the answer. But what is Sonos, what can it do, and what are the alternatives?

In-depth

29 BBC iPlayer tips, tricks and features

By Kashfia Kabir

New to BBC iPlayer? Or a regular who wants to know more about its shortcuts and hidden features? Come this way...

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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22 of the best TV shows on Amazon Prime Video

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Feature The best 4K (and occasionally, HD) Prime Video TV shows to add to your streaming watchlist.

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Celebrate National Vinyl Record Day with these special features

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Feature The 12th August – today! – commemorates the day Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877.

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10 of the best internet radio stations for music

By Andrew Murphy

Radio is far from dead, but many of the best music stations are now to be found online.

The 30 best TV shows to watch on Netflix right now

By Kashfia Kabir

Feature Netflix's massive library of new, old and exclusive TV shows – many in glorious 4K HDR – awaits your viewing pleasure.

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The best 4K TV shows and films on Sky Q Ultra HD

By Joe Cox

Our pick of the best Sky TV shows and films that are available in 4K Ultra HD.

10 of the best podcasts for music

By Andrew Murphy

You can find a podcast covering just about anything these days.

The What Hi-Fi? guide to the best films and TV shows to test your system

By Kashfia Kabir

Feature Want to know about the films and TV shows we use when testing 4K TVs and home cinema systems? Read on for our extensive guide.

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Sony Walkman turns 40: 6 things you didn't know about the iconic player

By Becky Roberts

From its original names to its strange variations, the legendary gadget turns 40 today.

12 of the best music-related films to watch on Amazon Prime Video UK

By Andrew Murphy

Feature From drum machines to desert rock, this list should help music fans get the most from their Amazon Prime subscription.

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How Sky broadcast a music festival live in Dolby Atmos

By Becky Roberts

Having broadcast the Isle of Wight festival in Atmos for a second year, Sky talks about the production process...

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.

Latest Best Buys

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

Best multi-room speakers 2019: one wireless system, music everywhere

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

Best Buys

Best Google Assistant speakers 2019: The best Google smart speakers

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

Best Buys

Best smartphones 2019: The best phones for music and movies

By Joe Cox

best buy The best smartphones on the market for music, video, games and more.

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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.

best buys

Best free music apps: listen on the move for free

Best free music apps: free music on Android and iPhone

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Best Buys All the free music and radio streaming apps you need for listening on your Android or iPhone.

Best Buys

Best sports headphones: great headphones for running and the gym

By Joe Cox

Best Buys Our selection of the best sports headphones, including wireless buds, noise-cancelling over-ears, and more.

Best Buys

Best wireless speakers 2019: wonderful wi-fi speakers

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Best Buys Whether you're on a budget or prepared to splash some cash, these are the best wireless speakers on the market.

Best Buys

Best Bluetooth speakers 2019: portable speakers for every budget

By Joe Cox

Best Buys We've gathered together the best-sounding portable Bluetooth speakers your money can buy.

Best Buys

Best British speakers 2019: great British speakers for every system

Best British speakers 2019: great British speakers for your system

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Best Buys Great British speakers for every budget, from affordable floorstanders to stylish desktop speakers.

Best Buys

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

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Best Buys Upgrade your life with an Alexa-powered smart audio solution, combining good sound and great features.

Best Buys

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

By Joe Cox, Tom Parsons

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 turntables 2019: Budget, mid-range, high-end

Best record players 2019: best turntables for every budget

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Best Buys Whether you want a high-end audiophile record player or a cheap Bluetooth turntable, we have a recommendation.

Best Buys

Latest News

The best Bose deals: headphones, soundbars, wireless speakers

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

Bundesliga live stream: how to watch Bayern and Dortmund anywhere in the world

US Open 2019: how to watch on TV or online anywhere

Optoma adds music and video streaming apps to its UHL55 4K LED projector