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Latest Reviews

Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition review

By What Hi-Fi?

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

AKG Y600NC review

By What Hi-Fi?

The latest additions to AKG’s Y-series are refined and easy-going headphones that fall just short of the articulacy we expect.

Beyerdynamic T1 (3rd Generation) review

By What Hi-Fi?

Beyerdynamic's third-generation T1 headphones are a gentle refinement of a winning formula.

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) review

By What Hi-Fi?

Can the 2020 Amazon Fire HD 8 build on Amazon’s notable budget tablet success?

Chario Constellation II Lynx review

By Australian Hi-Fi

Italian style loudspeakers on a budget

Philips Fidelio X3 review

By What Hi-Fi?

The time is right for home headphones and Philips has staked its claim with the Fidelio X3

Roku Streambar review

By What Hi-Fi?

The full Roku streaming experience built into a TV sound-boosting speaker.

Epson EH-TW7000 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Another triumph for Epson; this is the best entry-level 4K home cinema projector around.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review

By What Hi-Fi?

Can Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone deliver a suitably flagship performance?

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd Generation) review

By What Hi-Fi?

Beyerdynamic's flagship T5 headphones have enjoyed a best-in-class reputation for years, so do the 3rd Gen iterations reinforce that?

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Latest News

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: a home cinema special!

By What Hi-Fi?

Grab some popcorn as we guide you through the best home cinema kit to keep you occupied during the winter months.

7 of the best Cyber Monday AV receiver deals live right now

7 of the best Cyber Monday AV receiver deals still on sale

By Joe Cox

Up your home cinema game with our pick of the best Cyber Monday AV receiver deals.

Cyber Monday home theater deal: $100 off top-rated Sony STR-DN1080 AV receiver

By Dan Sung

Crutchfield has slashed $100 off the price of this all-conquering Sony AV receiver and it's still on sale this Cyber Monday.

Quick! The best Cyber Monday iPad deal is back but stock is limited

By Alison Barretta

Deals B&H Photo is matching Amazon's best iPad Pro deal price, and it's still in stock for Cyber Monday...

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The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are still on sale for Cyber Monday

By What Hi-Fi?

Deals The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are now $278, making them one of the best headphones deals out there...

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The best 65-inch and 75-inch Cyber Monday TV deals: save on 4K, smart and OLED TVs

By Joe Cox

Deals The Cyber Monday deals are coming and that means plenty of TV deals, including 65-inch and 75-inch 4K, OLED and smart TVs.

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This LG CX OLED Cyber Monday deal is the best OLED TV deal still available

By What Hi-Fi?

Deals Find the best price on one of the best 'small' OLED TVs around with these LG OLED48CX Cyber Monday TV deals...

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Get a 50-inch Roku TV for just $170 in the Best Buy Cyber Monday sale

By Tom Parsons

Any way you cut it, that's an amazing Cyber Monday TV deal.

The 8 best Black Friday speaker deals: cheap Apple, Bose and Klipsch speakers

The 8 best Cyber Monday speaker deals

By What Hi-Fi?

Save big on bookshelf, floorstanding and wireless speakers this Black Friday weekend, with offers on Apple, Bose and Klipsch.

These are the 5 best Cyber Monday Bluetooth speaker deals live now

By Becky Scarrott

Deals Looking for a new portable, musical companion this Cyber Monday? You've come to the right place.

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Walmart Cyber Monday deals: up your TV game with a $24 Roku stick

By What Hi-Fi?

Want to add a whole host of video streaming apps to your TV? Roku sticks can do just that – and cheaply, too, in the Walmart Cyber Monday sale...

The 10 very best Cyber Monday headphones deals live already

By Becky Roberts

The best Cyber Monday headphones deals live right now feature AirPods Pro, Sony noise-cancellers and 60%-off Beats...

Save $90 on Beats Powerbeats Pro with this early Black Friday deal

Snap up a $90 saving on Beats Powerbeats Pro in the Best Buy Cyber Monday sales

By What Hi-Fi?

Looking for a Beats headphone deal? You can now save $90 on these flagship Beats Powerbeats Pros at Best Buy.

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Latest Advice

Where to buy a PS5: latest Cyber Monday PS5 restock details

By Dan Sung

PS5 stock sold out fast but we're hoping to see restocks for Cyber Monday – here's where to buy the best PS5 deals and bundles.

OLED vs QLED: Which is the best TV technology?

By What Hi-Fi?

LG is the boss of OLED and Samsung is sticking to QLED. So what's the difference? And which is better? Read on...

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs Sony WH-1000XM4: which is better?

By What Hi-Fi?

Versus Sony's WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones go head-to-head with their predecessors – but which comes out on top?

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Should you buy an Insignia TV on Black Friday? Are they any good?

By What Hi-Fi?

Budget TVs can vary in quality, so are Insignia TVs any good? We take a closer look at this popular cheap TV brand.

Should you buy Apple AirPods on Black Friday? Are AirPods worth it?

By What Hi-Fi?

We compare Apple AirPods with alternative true wireless earbuds to find the cheapest prices on the most popular buds.

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

By What Hi-Fi?

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

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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15 of the best turntable accessories for better vinyl sound

By What Hi-Fi?

Improve your record player's performance and hear your vinyl at its best with these essential turntable accessories.

Xbox Series X price and pre-orders are live: all the official details

Xbox Series X pre-orders: where to find stock of the new Xbox

By Joe Svetlik

The Xbox Series X is available now! Here are the retailers where you can actually buy one.

Latest Features

Record Store Day Black Friday: all the 2020 vinyl releases

By Andrew Murphy

Prepare for another drop of limited-edition vinyl as Record Store Day UK does Black Friday this November.

10 of the best movies of 2020

By Andrew Murphy

The films that have educated and kept us entertained during a long year.

20 of the best albums of 2020

By Andrew Murphy

It's been a historic year for the arts, but our pick of 2020's best albums proves there is nothing that can hold back creativity.

Living with it: Sonos Arc long-term test

Sonos Arc long-term review: the highs and lows

By Jonathan Evans

Three months in, the Arc has created a need to upgrade the TV to which it's connected...

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.

15 of the best horror movies on Netflix to watch this Halloween

By Becky Roberts

From bona fide classics to contemporary chillers, here's our educated pick of the 15 best horror movies on Netflix...

The holy grail of vinyl: the art of half-speed mastering

By Andrew Murphy

Abbey Road mastering engineer Miles Showell describes half-speed mastering as 'the holy grail of vinyl cutting'. But what exactly does the process involve?

New iPhone 12 (2020): price, release date and specs

New iPhone 12: price, release date and specs

By Joe Svetlik

The new iPhone 12 is official, alongside the iPhone 12 Mini and Pro editions, and we have all the details.

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?

How does a vinyl record make a sound?

By Ketan Bharadia

More and more people are discovering the joys of vinyl. But how does the information on the disc become sweet music?

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.

25 of the best 1980s albums to test your speakers

By Andrew Murphy

We've put together some of the best albums from the 1980s to test your hi-fi system at home.

Latest Best Buys

Best AV receivers 2020: brilliant home cinema amplifiers

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Make sure you get the surround set-up your money deserves with our list of the top AV amplifiers.

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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 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 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 iPhones 2020: small to large, budget to premium

Best iPhones 2020: the best budget and premium iPhones

By Joe Svetlik

Whether you want an entry-level XR for the basics or the larger Pro Max for watching movies, Apple has an iPhone for you.

Best tablets 2020

By What Hi-Fi?

best buys Tablets come in all shapes and sizes. Let's cut through the chaff and find the best one for you.

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Best Android phones 2020

By What Hi-Fi?

Watching or listening on the move? Our pick of the best Android phones will do you proud.

Best budget soundbars and soundbases 2019: excellent and affordable TV speakers

Best budget soundbars and soundbases 2020: excellent, affordable TV speakers

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys You don't have to spend a fortune to improve your TV's sound. These budget soundbars and soundbases are just the ticket.

Best Buys

Best B&W speakers: budget, premium, bookshelf and floorstander

Best Bowers & Wilkins speakers 2020: budget, premium, bookshelf, floorstander

By What Hi-Fi?

best buy Bowers & Wilkins knows how to make a good pair of speakers. We've rounded-up the best you can buy, from budget bookshelf models to premium floorstanders.

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