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Yamaha RX-A6A review A future-proofed AVR with sparkling sound

Samsung S95B review: Samsung’s first Quantum Dot OLED TV makes a dazzling debut Samsung’s first Quantum Dot OLED TV makes a dazzling debut

SME Model 60 review: one of the world’s most capable turntables Careful evolutionary engineering has resulted in one of the world’s most capable turntables

Should you buy a refurbished TV? A complete buying guide Going the refurbished route could save you a small fortune

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Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless: release date, price news, features Your guide to Sennheiser's next noise-cancelling headphones...

There’s a new OLED panel manufacturer to rival LG – are cheap OLED TVs on the way? Don’t hold your breath for a tsunami of cheap OLED TVs

Latest Reviews

Q Acoustics M20 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Q Acoustics more than achieves its aims with the M20 music system, delivering convenience, connectivity and great sound quality at an affordable price point.

Amazon Echo Dot (4th Generation) review

By What Hi-Fi? published 4 July 22

UPDATED Love or loathe the design of the latest Echo Dot, both audio and Alexa sound better in this budget-friendly ball.

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Amazon Echo (4th Generation) review

By What Hi-Fi? published 4 July 22

UPDATED The latest, now-spherical Amazon Echo gives us the news and controls our home, but can we trust it with our music?

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Optoma UHZ50 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 30 June 22

The Optoma UHZ50 is a punchy and crisp 4K projector that provides a wealth of features at a good price.

KEF LSX II review

By What Hi-Fi? published 23 June 22

KEF’s second-generation compact streaming system is here, but can it build on the success of the original LSX?

Noise cancelling over-ear headphones: Technics EAH-A800

Technics EAH-A800 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 22 June 22

Technics enters the active noise-cancelling over-ear headphones fray in some style.

Sony XR-48A90K review

By What Hi-Fi? published 20 June 22

Two years in the making, Sony’s new 48-inch OLED TV was worth the wait

Sony WF-C500 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 20 June 22

UPDATED Sony attempts to bring some of its true wireless earbuds magic down to a more aggressive price – and it succeeds.

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Sony WF-1000XM4 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 20 June 22

UPDATED Sony’s premium wireless earbuds had a hard act to follow, but the WF-1000XM4 are a cut above the competition.

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Apple AirPods 3 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 17 June 22

UPDATED The new AirPods edge closer to their Pro sibling thanks to a logical redesign and full spatial audio support.

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Latest News

What Hi-Fi? Awards: 26 Product of the Year winners announced for 2021!

By Becky Roberts

Today we have decorated 26 of our 109 Best Buy winners with the even more prestigious Product of the Year accolade...

Hurry! Samsung's brilliant QN90A QLED TV is down to its lowest ever price on Amazon

By Mary Stone published 4 July 22

DEAL If you're thinking of getting a 50-inch screen, this five-star Samsung Neo QLED 4K TV is a stunner... especially with this huge discount of over 50%

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Amazon Prime Day 2022: confirmed date, early deals, secret hacks and everything we know so far

By What Hi-Fi? published 4 July 22

Amazon Prime Day With Amazon Prime Day 2022 just around the corner, here's an early look at the tech and AV deals that could be headed your way come July...

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AirPods Pro 2 will lack these key features, analyst says

By Joe Svetlik published 4 July 22

Some health features have been tested for the AirPods Pro 2, but won't make the final cut, according to one analyst.

PSB presents Passif 50 retro-modern speakers to celebrate anniversary

By Becky Roberts published 4 July 22

The new Passif 50 pay homage to the 1974-released Passif II, which launched the Canadian company into the high-end space.

How to get a Paramount Plus free trial: sign up for 30-days free streaming until July 18th

By Ruben Circelli published 1 July 22

Trial Paramount Plus for an entire month, for free. Be quick, though, the offer ends July 18th...

These fantastic five-star wireless earbuds are now less than half price

By Tom Bailey published 1 July 22

Deal The five-star Melomania 1+ wireless earbuds are on sale in a big way at Amazon. Hurry, and you can hake a huge saving...

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The Xbox app is now available on Samsung TVs – so too are GeForce Now and Stadia

By Ruben Circelli published 30 June 22

Enjoy game streaming from the service of your choice on select Samsung TVs without any extra purchases.

Sony's top 2021 and 2022 LED TVs are now a little more 'Perfect for PS5'

By Tom Bailey published 30 June 22

A new firmware update (v6.5929) appears to fix the VRR glitch that has frustrated gamers for months now.

Amazon's invite-only Xbox Series X restocks have started - here's how to get one

By Tom Bailey published 29 June 22

Amazon has introduced a new "invite-only" ordering system to ensure that Prime members get first pick of the Series X stock. Read on as we reveal how to join the list for an invitation...

Apple TV+ apparently has better content than other streaming services

By Lewis Empson published 29 June 22

A study suggests that Apple TV+ has better quality programming than rivals such as Disney+ and Netflix.

Forget Prime Day - this LG C1 OLED is now just $769 on Amazon

By Ruben Circelli published 29 June 22

Get yourself one of the top small-screen TVs out there for less than $800 at Amazon...

iPhone 14 production about to ramp up, according to factory rumours

By Tom Bailey published 29 June 22

Foxconn is offering workers big bonuses ahead of the rumoured iPhone 14 launch in the second week of September.

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Latest Advice

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K vs Chromecast with Google TV: which is the best TV streaming device?

By What Hi-Fi? published 4 July 22

Amazon and Google's video streamers have their pros and cons, but which is the one you need for your TV?

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K vs Apple TV 4K: which is better?

By What Hi-Fi? published 4 July 22

feature A huge price difference, but these two video streamers are closer than you might imagine.

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Should you buy an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K?

By What Hi-Fi? published 4 July 22

Is Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K worth adding to your shopping basket?

When's the best time to buy a TV? Your guide to bagging the biggest savings

When's the best time to buy a TV? Your guide to saving big on 4K, OLED and LCD TVs

By Joe Svetlik published 4 July 22

Here's everything you need to know about the best time to secure a TV bargain.

AirPods Pro 2: release date rumours, price news, design and leaks

By What Hi-Fi? published 4 July 22

The AirPods Pro 2 are expected soon. Here's all the latest news and what we expect to see from Apple's next noise-cancelling wireless earbuds...

6 mistakes to avoid with Hulu

By Ruben Circelli published 1 July 22

We've put together a few handy hints and tips to help you make the most of the streaming service.

iPhone 14 Pro: release date rumours, price news and other leaks for Apple's next iPhone Pro

iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max: release date rumours, price news, and leaks for Apple's 2022 flagships

By Joe Svetlik published 29 June 22

The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will likely be the name of Apple's top-tier iPhones for 2022. Here's what we can expect from them...

iPhone 14: release date rumours, price news, specs and leaks

By Tom Bailey published 29 June 22

Apple is tipped to announce the iPhone 14 in 2022. Here are all the latest rumours and leaks about the new iPhone's price, release date, screen and features...

Apple TV 2022: release date rumours, price news and all the latest leaks

New Apple TV 2022: stick design, release date rumours, price predictions and more

By Tom Bailey published 27 June 22

Here's everything we know so far about the rumoured Apple TV 2022, said to be Cupertino's first 'low cost' streamer

Latest Features

5 music movies to watch now that you've seen Elvis

By Mary Stone, Tom Parsons published 1 July 22

Feature Musical icons, seminal tracks, those who inspired and those whose due success never arrived: Netflix has it all covered.

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If you love Stranger Things, you'll love these movies that influenced it

By Chris Burke published 1 July 22

We've picked eleven of the best sci-fi movies in a similar vein to the Duffer Brothers' Netflix classic.

Old amplifier vs. new amplifier: Which is better?

Old amplifier vs new amplifier: does the best hi-fi stand the test of time?

By What Hi-Fi? published 28 June 22

In 1984 an affordable stereo amp arrived that blew away the competition, but can it beat the best modern amps?

The 6 best documentaries to watch on Netflix this weekend (that aren't 'Keep Sweet')

By Joe Cox published 24 June 22

Switch off from the outside world and get comfortable in front of some of the best documentaries on Netflix.

JBL and JVC star in this thrilling 4K home cinema system

By Jonathan Evans published 24 June 22

If you've got this kind of money to spend, this premium home cinema set-up represents great value.

I tried this Nintendo Switch 4K upscaler and I’m never going back

By Ruben Circelli published 23 June 22

Better image quality without worse performance or any lag, what more could you want as a gamer?

16 of the best hi-res albums on Tidal Masters

By Andrew Murphy, Becky Roberts published 23 June 22

We pick 16 of our favourite hi-res albums currently available on Tidal's HiFi Plus hi-res streaming tier.

A brief history of Audio-Technica's 60 years

By Jez Ford published 23 June 22

Born of a mission to bring the hi-fi to the home

This month's best test tracks from the What Hi-Fi? playlist

By Mary Stone published 22 June 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 I hope 8K gaming never happens

By Ruben Circelli published 21 June 22

Gamers, rise up and resist the coming tide of high-resolution insanity with me...

Best Father's Day gifts 2022: headphones, Bluetooth speakers, wireless earbuds and more

Best Father's Day gifts 2022: headphones, Bluetooth speakers, wireless earbuds, next-day Prime delivery and more

By Tom Bailey published 17 June 22

Ahead of Father's Day on Sunday 19th June, we've put together a shortlist of the best tech to wow pops on his big day...

Why I hate Amazon Prime Video – and why I keep watching it anyway

By Lewis Empson published 17 June 22

Amazon Prime Video is a service full of flaws, but I can't bring myself to part ways with it.

Latest Best Buys

Silver pair of Sony WF-1000XM4 AirPods alternatives

The best AirPods alternatives 2022

By Andy Madden published 4 July 22

Best Buys Apple's earbuds have their plus points, but we can do better with this selection of excellent AirPods alternatives.

Best Buys

Best in-ear headphones 2022: budget to premium

By Andy Madden published 1 July 22

Best Buys The best in-ear headphones we've tested, including cheap pairs for running and premium monitors for serious listening.

Best Buys

Best wireless earbuds 2022 - Sony WF-1000XM4

Best wireless earbuds 2022: budget and premium

By Andy Madden published 29 June 22

Best Buys Our pick of the best wireless earbuds look, feel and sound the part – we've rounded up our favourites for all budgets.

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Best tablets 2022: Amazon Fire HD 10 (11th Gen)

Best tablets 2022: top tablets for movies and music

By Lewis Empson published 28 June 22

Best buy Our pick of the best tablets for video and audio, featuring iPads, Fire HD tablets, cheap Samsung devices and more.

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The best headphones you can buy in 2022

By Joe Svetlik, Becky Roberts published 28 June 22

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

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Best active speakers 2022: budget to premium

By What Hi-Fi? published 24 June 22

Best Buys Great hi-fi sound without the need for a separate amplifier, whether you're adding to a TV, turntable or streamer

Best Buys

Best gaming TVs for PS5

By Tom Parsons published 22 June 22

Best Buys Take your PlayStation 5 gaming to the next level with these next-gen gaming TVs.

Best Buys

Best cheap wireless earbuds 2022

By Joe Svetlik published 20 June 22

Best Buys There are some fantastic pairs of wireless earbuds that also come at a low price, and we've rounded up our favourites.

Best Buys

Best gaming TVs for PS5 and Xbox Series X (and all other consoles)

By Tom Parsons published 17 June 22

Best Buys Take your gaming to the next level with these awesome gaming TVs.

Best Buys

Best cheap hi-fi speakers 2022: great sound on a budget

By Joe Cox published 15 June 22

Best Buys Now is a great time to remember the excellent value on offer from the best budget speakers on the market.

Best Buys

Best cheap wireless headphones: great headphones without the wire or price tag

Best cheap wireless headphones 2022

By Joe Svetlik published 14 June 22

Best Buys Save money without sacrificing sound quality with our pick of the best cheap wireless headphones around.

Best Buys

Best computer speakers 2022: upgrade your desktop audio

By Joe Cox published 14 June 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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