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The best of CES 2021: 9 product and technology highlights CES 2021: unprecedented in format, traditionally prolific in product announcements

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max review The biggest and best iPhone you can currently buy

Best home theater speaker systems 2021 Surround sound set-ups to match every budget

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Adding a music streamer to my hi-fi system has been a revelation (and a frustration) It has transformed my music listening at home, but hi-fi streaming isn't without its irritations

JBL HDI 5.1 speaker package review JBL offers a tantalising reminder of cinema sound

That Was Then... Marantz CD-7 We revisit Marantz’s last dedicated flagship CD player

Latest Reviews

Philips 65OLED984 review

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The best of Philips meets the best of B&W and the results are exceptional.

Copland CSA 100 review

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Copland’s hybrid CSA 100 integrated amplifier packs a transparent, cultured sound and generous feature set.

Samsung QN65Q80T review

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With its bold picture, superb HDR images and impressive sound, the Samsung QN65Q80T is a great value 4K TV.

Wilson Benesch Precision P2.0 review

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Wilson Benesch’s Precision P2.0 floorstanders set the performance standard at this level.

Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch review

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Sonically worthy of the Melomania moniker, but for functionality, the Touches are a little touchy.

Bose Sport Earbuds review

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Can Bose produce another pair of quality wireless earbuds with a sporty slant?

Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless review

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UPDATED Among the best Bluetooth headphones we’ve heard – as long as they fit properly.

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Jabra Elite 85t review

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Jabra’s Elite 85t noise-cancelling earbuds aren’t without talent, but come up a little short in the face of strong competition.

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) review

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B&O's new A1 Bluetooth speaker looks gorgeous and has the added benefit of Alexa support – but does it have the sound to boot?

Panasonic TX-65HX940B review

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The Panasonic TX-65HX940 is an LED TV with lots of top tech and plenty of craft, but how does it stack up against the best?

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Latest News

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: the best amplifiers you can buy for under a grand!

By Becky Scarrott

The February issue also includes noise-cancelling headphones, amazing all-in-one systems, plus our opinion on the price of the new Apple AirPods Max...

iDSD Diablo is iFi's new flagship portable DAC/headphone amp

By Becky Scarrott

iFi is kicking off 2021 with the "best battery-powered DAC/headphone amp the company has ever produced".

Spotify's Car Thing in-car streamer gets a step closer to launch

Spotify's wireless Car Thing streaming accessory gets a step closer to launch

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Spotify's voice-controlled Car Thing is being accredited in the US - it boasts a smartphone-esque design and Bluetooth connectivity.

Join us for the What Hi-Fi? Virtual Show on Saturday 24th April

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Hear all about the latest in hi-fi and home cinema from the team at What Hi-Fi? and the biggest names in the industry.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads the 5G pack with S-Pen and 108MP quad camera

By Becky Roberts

The Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra phones are official, and go on sale on 29th January...

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro wireless earbuds offer ‘Intelligent' noise-cancelling

By Becky Roberts

We've seen all the rumours in recent months, and now the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are finally official...

Denon's Sound Bar 550 adds Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Alexa to its Home lineup

By Becky Scarrott

The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 can be used as a standalone soundbar or expanded with other wireless Denon Home speakers...

Asus ZenBeam Latte: the coffee cup-sized projector perks up CES 2021

Asus ZenBeam Latte: the coffee cup-sized portable projector with built-in Bluetooth speaker

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The portable projector also doubles as a Bluetooth speaker, with audio by Harman Kardon.

LG CineBeam HU810P 4K laser projector is smart and ready for sale

By Dan Sung

Announced back in 2020, LG's 4K laser projector finally hits US shelves for $2,999.

Sonos adds new artist stations and music shows to Sonos Radio

By Joe Cox

D’Angelo, FKA twigs, Björk and The Chemical Brothers are all coming to Sonos Radio HD, and there are new additions to the Sonos Sound System.

CES 2021: LG A1 OLED TV range set to be cheapest yet

CES 2021: LG's A1 OLED TV range set to be its cheapest yet

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LG has taken the wraps off a new entry-level OLED TV range, promising a new era of affordable premium TVs...

Lindy BNX-80 over-ear wireless headphones with active noise cancelling

Lindy aims to build on five-star success with BNX-80 noise-cancelling headphones

By Becky Scarrott

Lindy says it has taken the best qualities from the superb BNX-60 (and their follow-up, the BNX-100) and improved them.

CES 2021: Anker Soundcore wireless earbuds go big on features but not price

By Becky Roberts

The latest true wireless earbuds from Soundcore by Anker, the Liberty Air 2 Pro, offer plenty of features for not much money.

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Latest Advice

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

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro vs Apple AirPods Pro: which should you buy?

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

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Can Samsung's new wireless earbuds better Apple's top-of-the-range pair?

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro: price, release date, specs

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Samsung's next Galaxy Buds are tipped to rival the AirPods Pro with noise-cancelling and a new design. Here's all the juicy details...

Samsung Galaxy S21: price, pre-orders, release date, specs

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All the official details from one of the biggest phone launches of the year.

LG 2021 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Tom Parsons

A new OLED panel, new processor, Mini LEDs and slimmer NanoCell models.

Sony 360 Reality Audio: everything you need to know

By Andy Madden

Sony's unveiled its own object-based audio format, but how does it work, what will it work on and what can you listen to?

PS5 stock and where to buy: latest PS5 restock details

By Dan Sung

The PS5 has been in and out of stock at retailers in the UK, US and Australia – here's where you should be checking!

Apple AirPods Pro 2: release date, price, design, leaks and all of the news

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The AirPods Pro sequels are expected soon, and here's what we (think we) know about them...

Sony WF-1000XM4 true wireless earbuds: release date, price, leaks and all the details

Sony WF-1000XM4: release date, price and leaks for Sony's next wireless earbuds

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Sony's next true wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM4, should drop later this year. Here's what we're expecting from them...

Latest Features

HBO Max: Roku, Fire TV Stick, free trial and how to watch from abroad explained

HBO Max: price, films, and how to get a free trial

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Your A-Z of the US streaming service, from the best shows to the cheapest subscription price to compatible devices.

11 of the best musical soundtracks to test your speakers

By Becky Scarrott

Level up your lockdown game with these musical theatre melodies – and put your hi-fi separates through their paces.

14 best educational TV shows on YouTube, iPlayer, Netflix and more

By Dan Sung

Guilt-free screen time for the kids with the best educational TV shows on Netflix, Amazon, iPlayer, YouTube and more.

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 podcasts for music lovers

By Andrew Murphy

You can find a podcast covering just about anything these days, and that includes some brilliant music podcasts.

10 of the best movie soundtracks to test your system

By Andrew Murphy

A great movie soundtrack claims the music for itself. These are ten of our favourites for testing with.

10 of the best movie scores to test your system

By Andrew Murphy

Test your home cinema and your hi-fi to the max with these sensational film scores.

10 of the best movie apps for Android: smartphone, tablet and TV

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If you want to watch movies on an Android smartphone, tablet or TV, you've come to the right place.

The best 4K movies and TV shows to watch over Christmas

The best 4K movies and TV shows to watch right now

By Joe Cox, Becky Roberts

Feature We're spoilt for choice when it comes to 4K movies and TV shows, thanks to Amazon, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Sky and Ultra HD Blu-ray....

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The best Netflix TV shows to watch right now

The 40 best TV shows to watch on Netflix

By Kashfia Kabir, Becky Scarrott

Feature Netflix's massive library of new, old and exclusive TV shows await your viewing pleasure.

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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.