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Sony HT-A7000 soundbar review Powerful and muscular room-filling Dolby Atmos from a single soundbar

Fyne Audio F302i review: superb speakers made even better A change of tweeter makes the award-winning F302 an even more attractive proposition

Chord Anni review: a premium twist on desktop sound Chord's diminutive amplifier offers a premium twist on desktop sound

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: which should you buy? Differences include a 120Hz screen, improved cameras and 2.5 hours more battery life

iPhone 13: release date, price, specs and all of the news The new iPhone 13 is official, launching alongside the 13 mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max, and featuring a 120Hz screen and the A15 Bionic chip

Apple iPad 9 (2021) vs iPad 8 (2020): Which iPad should you buy? Pitting new against old in a battle of the 10.2-inch iPads

Latest Reviews

LG OLED65G1 OLED Evo TV review

By What Hi-Fi?

The G1 is currently the only way to get LG’s new 'OLED Evo’ OLED panel – so should you buy one?

Dynaudio Emit 20 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Those in the market for big-sounding yet sophisticated standmounters might want to shortlist the new Emit 20.

Arcam ST60 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Arcam has proven it can produce superb streaming systems, but what happens when it strips out the amplification?

Cyrus CDi-XR review

By What Hi-Fi?

Cyrus’s CDi-XR feels more familiar than we were expecting but delivers great sound for the money.

Dynaudio Emit 30 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Dynaudio’s Emit 30s are talented floorstanders, though not the last word in excitement.

Panasonic TX-55JZ1500B OLED TV review

By What Hi-Fi?

Panasonic’s flagship picture is now untethered from its flagship sound and the result is an excellent, if expensive, TV.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Can Samsung’s lightest Galaxy earbuds to date deliver the best-value performance at their price?

Paramount+ review

By What Hi-Fi?

Does Paramount+ have enough to offer people who aren’t fans of soccer and Star Trek?

Dynaudio Confidence 20 review

By What Hi-Fi?

The Dynaudio Confidence 20 standmounters are hugely accomplished and insightful performers.

Samsung QN55QN90A review

By What Hi-Fi?

Can Samsung trim the fat from its top 4K TV without losing the flavor?

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Latest News

New issue out now: streaming system showdown and 45 years of What Hi-Fi?

By Chris Burke

We celebrate 45 years of bringing you the best in hi-fi and AV gear in the new November issue of What Hi-Fi?

Google TV finally gets its mobile remote for Android

By Joe Svetlik

You can now control Google TV using your Android device, though there's no word on iOS support.

Google Pixel 6 camera revealed in juicy new leak

By Tom Bailey

Google's next flagship smartphone is set to be snap-happy thanks to an upgraded camera with 'magic eraser' software.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021: first winners revealed on Monday 4th October

By What Hi-Fi?

The 39th annual What Hi-Fi? Awards is approaching and the first winners will be revealed very soon.

iPhone 13 on sale today, but some models are selling out fast

iPhone 13 is finally on sale and some models are selling out fast

By Joe Svetlik

You can now buy the iPhone 13 family, but the Pro and Pro Max handsets are already out of stock at some retailers.

NAD launches C 399 Classic Series amplifier with BluOS multi-room streaming

By Becky Scarrott

The new flagship Classic Series integrated amp features Masters Series grade HybridDigital nCore amplification, Ess Sabre DAC and MDC2 Modular Design Construction Architecture.

Limited Edition Billie Eilish Amazon Echo

Amazon releases a Billie Eilish-branded Echo Studio (seriously)

By Mary Stone

Amazon has announced a limited version of the Echo Studio featuring Billie Eilish's face.

Apple tipped to release first AR headset in late 2022

By Tom Bailey

Apple is set to join the AR battle in 2022 with a new 'high-end' headset, followed by cheaper 'Apple Glasses' in 2023. Read on for the latest latest Apple headset rumours...

Stream Jungle Cruise and Shang-Chi for free on Disney+ Day this November

Stream Jungle Cruise and Shang-Chi for free on Disney Plus Day this November

By Joe Svetlik

Disney will stream some of its biggest releases for free this November to celebrate Disney Plus's second anniversary.

MoFi and Fender have teamed up for this gorgeous limited-edition turntable

By Harry Domanski

A limited run of 1,000 PrecisionDecks will be available from October, complete with an iconic Fender Sunburst finish.

iOS 15 brings next-level spatial audio to Apple Music – but there's a catch

By Becky Scarrott

If you're running iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, you can now enjoy dynamic head tracking for spatial audio in Apple Music – as long as you're using Apple's premium AirPods...

SoundMagic's P23BT wireless headphones, just £50

SoundMagic P23BT wireless headphones boast aptX HD and 60-hour battery for just £50

By Becky Scarrott

SoundMagic is a name regular readers will certainly know. But you may not know the name P23BT, the firm's all-new affordable wireless headphones. Allow us...

New PS5 firmware update makes some games run slightly faster

By Esat Dedezade

Some PS5 games could run one to three per cent faster according to new tests following update.

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Latest Advice

Nintendo Switch OLED model: everything you need to know about the new Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch OLED: price, release date, specs and all the details

By What Hi-Fi?

Nintendo's next Switch console has an OLED screen, better audio and will go on sale this October. Here's all you need to know.

Xbox Series X stock update: where to find the new Xbox

By What Hi-Fi?

The Xbox Series X and S are on sale now with fresh stock dropping all the time. Here are the stores where you're most likely to find the new Xbox....

PS5 stock and where to buy: latest PS5 stock news

PS5 stock and where to buy: today's PS5 restock news, PS5 in-store sales

By Dan Sung

A handful of PS5 restocks are due to hit retailers in the UK, US and Australia soon – but you'll need to be fast. Here's the best stores to check for PS5 stock today...

Peacock TV: price, apps, shows and all the details on NBC's streaming service

Peacock TV: free trial, channels, shows and full details on NBC's streaming service

By What Hi-Fi?

From the The Office to the Olympics, the Peacock TV streaming service has plenty of shows and movies to offer

Google Pixel 6 vs Pixel 5: the rumoured differences

By Esat Dedezade

Will the new Pixel 6 have enough worthy improvements to earn itself a place in your pocket?

Google Pixel 6: release date, leaks and all of the news

By What Hi-Fi?

Google's next Pixel handset is now official – here's what to expect from the autumn launch.

Spotify HiFi: quality, price, release date and latest news

Spotify HiFi: quality, price, release date, free trial and latest news

By What Hi-Fi?

Everything we know about Spotify's upcoming CD-quality streaming tier ahead of its launch later this year...

iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12: which should you buy?

By Esat Dedezade

The new iPhone 13 claims to be brighter, faster, and longer-lasting than the iPhone 12. Is upgrading a no-brainer?

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 vs Galaxy Buds Pro: which should you buy?

By What Hi-Fi?

Can Samsung's 2021 wireless earbuds top their predecessors? Let's find out as we pit the Galaxy Buds 2 against the Galaxy Buds Pro...

Latest Features

The What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame: the best tech products of the 2020s

By Joe Cox

The latest instalment of the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame features the most influential products since 2020...

Listen to the What Hi-Fi? playlist 2021

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.

16 of the best Dolby Atmos movie scenes to test your home cinema sound

By Mary Stone

We run down our favourite film scenes that need to be heard in Dolby Atmos.

The best Dolby Vision movies to test your TV

By Mary Stone

We run down our favourite films that need to be watched in Dolby Vision.

Inside the Bowers & Wilkins factory to see the new 800 D4 speakers

By Joe Cox

We took a tour of B&W's factory in Worthing, England to see the latest 800 Series Diamond speakers being manufactured.

The tech endangered list: are these devices and formats the next to go?

By What Hi-Fi?

What will be this generation's Betamax and 3D? We gaze into our crystal ball to find out.

Best Apple Music spatial audio tracks to try

11 of the best spatial audio tracks in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music

By Becky Scarrott

Try out what Apple Music's latest immersive tech can do by sampling these Dolby Atmos-powered spatial audio tracks.

13 heroic tech failures, from Betamax to HD DVD

By Simon Lucas, Becky Scarrott

As Awards time rumbles ever-closer, we take a look at some technologies of the past that looked for all the world like they might be contenders... right up until the moment they didn't.

Mitchells vs the Machines: the best movies on Netflix right now

15 of the best movies on Netflix right now

By What Hi-Fi?

From tense thrillers to zany comedies, here's are the best flicks on Netflix to test your TV and sound system.

13 of the best hi-res albums on Tidal Masters

By Andrew Murphy, Becky Roberts

We pick 13 of our favourite hi-res albums currently available on Tidal's HiFi hi-res streaming tier.

22 of the best live albums to test your speakers

By Becky Roberts

If your itch for live music needs to be scratched (and large gatherings are either still off-menu, or still make you anxious) track down these exceptional live albums...

There's a problem with Apple Music Lossless (and we're excited to see the solution)

By Becky Scarrott

Apple offers its Lossless and Hi-Res Lossless streams for free, but there are no Apple-made products with which to enjoy them. So, what's next?

Latest Best Buys

Best headphones on Amazon 2021

By Verity Burns

Best Buys Whether you're looking for wireless over-ears or sporty in-ears, these are the best headphones you can buy on Amazon right now.

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Best Beats headphones 2021: budget and premium

By Verity Burns, Andy Madden

Best Buys Wired, wireless, over-ear, in-ear – you name it, we've got the best Beats headphones for all budgets.

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Best cheap hi-fi speakers 2021: great sound on a budget

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Buying on a budget? The best cheap hi-fi speakers you can buy, including standmount and floorstanding speakers

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The best headphones of 2021

By Dan Sung, Joe Svetlik

Best buys The very best headphones around this year, featuring wired and wireless, and for every price and preference.

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Best noise-cancelling headphones 2021: in-ear, on-ear, budget and premium

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2021: ANC headphones for all budgets

By Tom Parsons

Best Buys Leave the noisy world behind and immerse yourself in music with our pick of the best noise-cancelling headphones.

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Best Bowers & Wilkins speakers: 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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Best neckband headphones 2021

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Get fit with our pick of the best neckband headphones, ideal for running, the gym and home workouts.

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Best wireless headphones 2021

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys The best wireless headphones offer convenience and quality in a single package. Here are the world's best pairs...

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Best cheap headphones 2021: budget wired and wireless earphones

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys The best budget headphones in the world, featuring in-ear, over-ear and Bluetooth headphones. All tried and tested by yours truly...

Best Buys

Sony WF-1000XM4 noise-cancelling earbuds in silver

Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2021: budget and premium

By Andy Madden, What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Cut out the drone of daily life in compact style with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds on the market.

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Best iPhone headphones 2021: budget, premium, wireless

By Joe Svetlik, Andy Madden

best buys Make the most of that excellent sound quality with our pick of the best iPhone headphones on the market right now.

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Best AirPlay speakers 2021: wireless streaming for Apple devices

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Got an iPad, iPhone or Mac? When it comes to streaming music, you'll want an AirPlay speaker.

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