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Apple iPhone 14 review It’s less iPhone 14 and more 'iPhone 13S', but perhaps that isn’t the end of the world

Cambridge Audio Alva ST review More features at a more affordable price, but the sound quality disappoints

Denon AVC-X3800H review The step-up model in Denon's new range is refined and future-proofed

7 mistakes to avoid with your stereo amplifier Common gaffes that could prevent you from getting the most out of your amp – and system

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Best music streaming services 2022: free streams to hi-res audio The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks

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Latest Reviews

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless review

By What Hi-Fi?

Sennheiser’s flagship wireless noise-cancelling headphones remain strong contenders with stand-out battery life and competitive sound quality.

Roberts Stream 94L review

By What Hi-Fi? published 23 September 22

The updated Stream 94L radio remains a firm favourite, with extensive playback options, unfussy nature and enjoyable sound.

Denon AVR-X2800H review

By What Hi-Fi? published 22 September 22

The price has risen but the AVR-X2800H is still an excellent-value AVR that redefines expectations at its level.

Vertere DG-1 S/Magneto review

By What Hi-Fi? published 20 September 22

A careful evolution of Vertere’s DG-1 design has reinforced the deck’s class leading status.

Open backed headphones: Focal Utopia (2022)

Focal Utopia (2022) review

By What Hi-Fi? published 16 September 22

Focal’s range-topping Utopia get a mild update and sound even better.

Bose Smart Soundbar 700 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 15 September 22

It might look a bit low-tech in current company, but this is a refreshingly straightforward and well measured soundbar.

Sony Xperia 10 IV review

By What Hi-Fi? published 14 September 22

AV enthusiast on a budget? The Sony Xperia 10 IV is the smartphone for you.

Pre/power amplifier: Chord Ultima Pre 3/Ultima 6

Chord Ultima Pre 3/Ultima 6 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 13 September 22

The Chord Ultima Pre 3/Ultima 6 pre/power combination is as insightful and even-handed as they come

Dual CS 518 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 12 September 22

Dual’s CS 518 is a well-equipped and great sounding alternative to the traditional class leaders.

Pro-Ject Debut Pro review

By What Hi-Fi? published 9 September 22

Pro-Ject’s most ambitious Debut model yet has enough talent to worry the class leaders.

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Latest News

Marantz's new Cinema Series AVRs bring the cinema home in serious style

By Joe Svetlik

Marantz has a new home cinema range – and with amps and AVRs galore, there's something for everyone...

New Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) boasts 4K "Super Resolution Upscaling" and Dolby Atmos support

By Tom Bailey published 28 September 22

Deals Amazon's unveiled its third-generation Fire TV Cube, complete with 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support.

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Amazon's new Fire TV Omni QLED Series TVs are Samsung The Frame rivals

By Ruben Circelli published 28 September 22

Amazon's new QLED TV range supports Dolby Vision IQ, HDR 10+ Adaptive, and features 96 local dimming zones.

Amazon announces new Echo Dots with upgraded sound, plus updates to Echo Studio

By Ruben Circelli published 28 September 22

Software updates to Studio improve audio quality while Echo Dot and Dot with Clock are getting a hardware refresh.

The JVC DLA-25LTD is a 25th Anniversary D-ILA projector that you definitely can't afford

JVC DLA-25LTD is a 25th-anniversary 8K projector you definitely can't afford

By Tom Bailey published 28 September 22

JVC has unveiled a spectacular limited-edition projector with 8K support and HDR10+. Problem is, it costs more than a family car...

Google reveals first look at Pixel 7 series

Pixel 7 price and release date leaked by Amazon – and it's good news

By Ruben Circelli published 28 September 22

Mark your calendars for 6th October, when the Pixel 7 is supposedly going to launch at $599.

Audio Technica celebrates 60th anniversary with hand-painted audiophile headphones

By Kashfia Kabir published 28 September 22

The premium wooden headphones and cartridge will be available in very limited numbers later this year.

Bose QuietComfort 45 wireless headphones drop to lowest price ever

By Ruben Circelli published 28 September 22

Bose's talented QC45 noise-canceling headphones are down to a low price of $249 on Amazon right now...

Are we getting closer to an Apple Music Classical app launch in 2022?

Is an Apple Music Classical app launch imminent?

By Tom Bailey published 28 September 22

Apple has already promised that it will launch a 'best-in-class' standalone classical music app in 2022. Could it be about to land?

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022: first winners announced in two weeks!

By Joe Cox published 28 September 22

This year will be the 40th incarnation of the What Hi-Fi? Awards, with more than 100 winners expected to be announced.

B&W Px8 wireless headphones promise better sound, plusher build quality

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 wireless headphones are premium AirPods Max and Sony rivals

By Joe Svetlik published 28 September 22

B&W's new noise-cancellers take inspiration from the firm's 700 Series of speakers to offer a new sonic profile.

Sky Stream streaming device gives you Sky without the dish

By Tom Bailey published 27 September 22

Sky Stream is designed to bring "most of the Sky Glass experience" to your own TV, with prices starting from "as little as £1 a day"...

Don't expect OLED TVs to get cheaper anytime soon

By Tom Bailey published 27 September 22

Expecting OLED TV prices to drop through the floor as the global economy shrinks? You might be disappointed...

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Latest Advice

New iPad Pro (2022): release date news, price, features and spec leaks

By Ruben Circelli published 27 September 22

By all accounts, a new iPad Pro is coming, and it's coming soon with a modest set of new features and upgrades.

Sky Stream: release date, price and everything you need to know

Sky Stream: release date, price, features and specs for the Sky Glass alternative

By Tom Bailey published 27 September 22

Sky Stream is a plug 'n' play streaming solution for anyone wanting Sky TV – here's everything you need to know.

iPad (2022): release date rumours, potential price, features and leaks

New iPad (2022): release date news, price, features and spec leaks

By Joe Svetlik published 26 September 22

Rumours abound that Apple is about to refresh the entry-level iPad in October. Here's everything we know so far.

Bowers & Wilkins 700 S3 speakers: release date, pricing, features and more

Bowers & Wilkins 700 S3 speakers: pricing, features, specs and more

By Joe Svetlik published 23 September 22

Bowers & Wilkins' new speaker range packs its flagship Diamond technology into a more affordable package.

Google Pixel 7: release date rumours, price news, specs and leaks

By Joe Svetlik published 20 September 22

It's not due to be unveiled until 6th October, but there are plenty of Google Pixel 7 leaks and rumours to get your teeth into...

AirPods Pro 2 (2022) vs AirPods Pro: what are the differences?

By Becky Roberts published 16 September 22

The new AirPods Pro (2022) promise big improvements over the originals. Let's compare the two Apple wireless earbuds head to head...

AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods 3: what are the differences?

By Ruben Circelli published 15 September 22

Are AirPods 3 good enough, or should you buy the AirPods Pro 2? Here are the key differences in pricing, specs and features.

The AirPods Pro 2 (2022) are official: release date, price, design, features and more

By What Hi-Fi? published 14 September 22

Apple has announced the 2nd Generation AirPods Pro, promising its best flagship earbuds yet.

Which Sonos speaker should you buy?

By Joe Cox, Becky Roberts published 13 September 22

Got your heart set on Sonos but unsure which is the best Sonos set-up for you? Here's what you need to know...

Latest Features

8 reasons why a Dolby Atmos soundbar could be your home entertainment purchase of the year

By Becky Roberts published 16 September 22

Soundbars might be second-best to a surround sound package when it comes to delivering Dolby Atmos soundtracks, but that’s not to say they won’t transform your movie nights…

9 test tracks you've probably never heard of (but should try with your hi-fi system)

By Becky Roberts published 15 September 22

Songs of the more left-field variety that the What Hi-Fi? review team uses for testing...

The best new and classic tracks to test your hi-fi from the What Hi-Fi? playlist for November 2022

By Mary Stone published 14 September 22

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 testing with in the last month. So please, join us...

Why iPhone 14 overlooking 120Hz is its biggest disappointment

By Ruben Circelli published 9 September 22

Support for 120Hz refresh rates on iPhone 14 would be a game-changer, and here's why...

The one big feature missing from the AirPods Pro 2: hi-res audio playback

By Kashfia Kabir published 8 September 22

The AirPods Pro 2 have plenty of improved features throughout, but there's one missing link for hi-res music fans.

The best Marvel movie scenes to test your Dolby Atmos sound system that aren't Thor: Love and Thunder

By Mary Stone published 8 September 22

We have selected some of our favourite Marvel film scenes for testing and showing off your Dolby Atmos sound system.

4 reasons the new AirPods Pro 2 should be better than the old AirPods Pro

By Ruben Circelli published 8 September 22

From improved audio quality to more effective ANC, the AirPods Pro 2 (2022) should be better than the originals.

House of the Dragon still featuring Milly Alcock and Paddy Constantine

How Now almost ruined House of the Dragon for me

By Lewis Empson published 6 September 22

Unless you're willing to pay a small fortune, HBO’s House Of The Dragon is still an annoyingly low-quality affair for UK fans.

How to get the best picture from your PS5

I love watching movies, but games are a better value – here's why

By Ruben Circelli published 3 September 22

Playing games is so, so much more economical than other forms of entertainment, and you should give it a go...

Games to play if you're not a gamer (but love movies), no console required

By Ruben Circelli published 17 August 22

Want to try out gaming but don't know where to start? We've got some great games anybody can play...

6 reasons a DAC could be your music purchase of the year

7 reasons why a DAC could be your music purchase of the year

By Becky Roberts published 15 August 22

Welcoming a DAC into your life can radically improve your enjoyment of music – and it needn't cost the earth.

Why the death of Blu-ray is very bad for gamers

By Ruben Circelli published 13 August 22

Blu-ray sales have nosedived and the lack of interest in the format isn't just bad news for movie enthusiasts.

Latest Best Buys

Best Sennheiser headphones: brilliant headphones for every style and budget

By Tom Bailey published 28 September 22

Best Buys Our pick of the best Sennheiser headphones on the market, including earbuds, over-ears, Bluetooth and noise-cancelling cans.

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Best Bose speakers 2022: portable, multi-room, wireless

By Tom Bailey published 28 September 22

Best Buys Whether you want a portable Bluetooth speaker for the beach or a multi-room system, Bose's speaker range will oblige.

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Best Sony headphones 2022: budget, premium, Bluetooth, noise-cancelling

By Andy Madden published 28 September 22

Best Buys We've rounded up the best Sony headphones you can buy right now, catering for a wide range of styles and prices.

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Best Bose headphones 2022: noise-cancelling and wireless

By Tom Bailey published 28 September 22

Best Buys Bose offers an impressive range of headphones, offering noise-cancelling and Bluetooth from earbuds and over-ears.

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Best JBL headphones: on-ears, in-ears, true wireless and more

Best JBL headphones: earbuds, on-ears, true wireless and more

By Tom Bailey published 28 September 22

If you're looking for a new pair of cans in 2022, you could do a lot worse than JBL headphones. Here are the brand's best....

Best Alexa speakers 2022: the best Alexa-enabled smart speakers

By Becky Scarrott published 28 September 22

Best Buys Upgrade your life with the help of Alexa smart speakers and combine good sound and great features.

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Sony WF-1000XM4 noise-cancelling earbuds in silver

Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2022: budget and premium

By Andy Madden published 28 September 22

Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds on the market.

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Best computer speakers 2022: upgrade your desktop audio

By Joe Cox, Kashfia Kabir published 28 September 22

Best Buys The best desktop speakers will deliver great sound without taking up too much space, ideal for a small room or home office.

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Best headphones with a mic for voice and video calls 2022

By Joe Svetlik published 27 September 22

Best Buys Want a great pair of headphones for phone calls and video chats? These are your best options.

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Best cheap wireless earbuds under $100

By Ruben Circelli published 26 September 22

Cheap wireless earbuds don't always sacrifice sound quality; some sensational pairs can be found under $100...

Best free music apps: free music on Android and iPhone

By Becky Scarrott published 23 September 22

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

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Best 8K TVs 2022: the ultimate big screen 8K resolution televisions

By Mary Stone published 23 September 22

Best Buys If you want to be really ahead of the curve, you could consider an 8K resolution screen. Here are the best 8K TVs you can buy.

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