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KEF LS50 Wireless II review

By What Hi-Fi?

KEF has improved upon last year’s Award-winning all-in-one system with an innovative and entertaining sequel.

Samsung QE65QN95A Neo QLED TV review

By What Hi-Fi?

Samsung’s first Mini LED-powered Neo QLED sets a formidable benchmark for 2021 TVs.

iFi Zen Can review

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Looking for an affordable analogue headphone amplifier? The iFi Zen Can could be it.

Sennheiser CX 400BT review

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Sennheiser makes some of the best-value true wireless earbuds around, so how do the CX 400BT measure up?

Disney Plus review

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Disney Plus delivers a whole new world of Disney content presented in a polished, widely supported service.

JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam review

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JBL’s compact soundbar can fill a big space without blowing a hole in your budget.

Google Chromecast with Google TV review

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With a new remote and super-smart UI, Google's new Chromecast video streamer is the complete package.

Dali Oberon 1 C review

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Dali dishes out an engaging and adaptable active speaker package.

Earfun Air Pro review

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Can Earfun add noise-cancelling to an Award-winning budget wireless earbuds recipe without compromising on sound?

Braun Audio LE03 review

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Braun returns to the audio market after 30 years. The technology has moved on, but can the company keep pace?

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April issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: the ultimate £1K speaker showdown!

By Becky Scarrott

Our April issue also hosts a smart speaker skirmish, the best wireless earbuds, reviews of new kit and much more.

Amazon launches dedicated Alexa app for Xbox consoles

By Mary Stone

The app is rolling out to the Xbox One, Series X and S this week, bringing extra smart functionality to your console.

Amazon slashes $50 off the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds

By What Hi-Fi?

Sennheiser's five-star, wireless, noise-cancelling earbuds are now cheaper than ever over at Amazon.

More confusion over iOS 14.5 default music service for Siri

By What Hi-Fi?

Apple has (sort of) clarified that it won't let users "set a default" music service. But Siri can do something much smarter...

Amazon Fire TV for Auto to debut in two Jeeps next year

By What Hi-Fi?

The Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs will be the first vehicles with Fire TV for Auto built-in.

Sonos Roam portable Bluetooth speaker heavily leaked ahead of imminent launch

By Becky Roberts

The Sonos Roam is almost certainly the product the company is set to launch next week...

Record Store Day 2021 now has two ‘drop’ dates this summer

By Becky Roberts

An extra RSD date has been added to, like last year, “shift the Record Store Day energy" across two days.

Bluetooth 24-bit/96kHz support is coming via Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound

By Becky Roberts

Qualcomm has gone beyond the 24-bit/48kHz limit of its existing Bluetooth aptX HD and aptX Adaptive codecs...

Marshall slides into the true wireless earbuds market with Mode II

By Mary Stone

Marshall first truly wireless in-ear headphones, the Mode II, will be available from next week, priced £160 ($179).

Jack Dorsey's Square acquires Tidal majority stake for $297 million

By Joe Cox

Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter and Square CEO, is promising to make the streaming economy work for artists.

Is an Apple iPad Mini Pro coming later this year?

By What Hi-Fi?

Apple's next generation iPad mini could feature slim bezels and an iPad Pro-style display, according to one tech tipster...

New Nintendo Switch coming with 4K, OLED screen

There's a new Nintendo Switch coming with 4K support and OLED display

By What Hi-Fi?

According to Bloomberg, the console will land before Christmas 2021 as an alternative to the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Huge Beats headphones deal: $150 off wireless Solo Pro at Woot

Half-price Beats headphones deal! Get the Beats Solo Pro for just $150

By What Hi-Fi?

Beats' wireless over-ears are reduced by a massive $150 at the moment, making them a serious headphone bargain.

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Latest Advice

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 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!

How to get the best from your Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 and 607 S2 speakers

By Ketan Bharadia

Have you got a pair of Bowers & Wilkins 607 S2 or 606 S2 standmounters? Here's how to get the best performance from them...

How to choose the right speakers and get the best sound

By Andrew Murphy

It's easy enough to part with some cash for a pair of stereo speakers, but are they the right speakers for you?

How to change the cartridge on your turntable

By Ketan Bharadia

Ever thought about fitting a new cartridge to your record player? We explain how.

Apple AirPods 2 vs Bose SoundSport Free: which are better?

By What Hi-Fi?

We put Apple and Bose true wireless earbuds to the test - but which pair gets our vote? Here's how the specs match up...

Apple AirPods Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM3: which are better?

By What Hi-Fi?

Advice Looking for a pair of noise-cancelling wireless earbuds? Sony and Apple both have options, but which are best?

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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. Here's what we (think we) know about them...

iPhone 13: news, leaks, rumours, price, release date and specs

New iPhone 13: release date, price, leaks and all of the news

By What Hi-Fi?

The iPhone 13 leaks have begun! Here are all of the latest rumours concerning Apple's 2021 iPhone.

Latest Features

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.

19 of the best film scenes to test picture quality

By Becky Roberts, Dan Sung

Feature Looking for film scenes to demo a new projector or TV? We have a selection...

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21 best pop songs to test your speakers

By Becky Scarrott

"I've never believed that pop music is escapist trash. There's always a darkness in it, even amidst great pop music" – Thom Yorke.

10 of the best tracks to test your headphones

By Andrew Murphy

Here are 10 tunes that give your headphones no place to hide.

Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite on turntables, soundtracks and live church recordings

By Andrew Murphy

We interview Mogwai guitarist and songwriter Stuart Braithwaite about rebuilding his Linn record player.

Inside the test rooms: Audiolab, Quad, Wharfedale

By Andy Madden

IAG's Director of Acoustic Design, Peter Comeau, takes us for a behind the scenes look at the company's Huntingdon test room.

How Sonos wireless headphones could stand out from the crowd (because they'll need to)

By Becky Roberts

In a wireless headphones market awash with excellent pairs, Sonos better be coming with a unique selling point or two...

25 of the best tracks for testing bass

By Joe Cox

Feature Check your system sounds as it should with this genre-spanning selection of brilliant basslines.

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Why I'll never own a pair of noise-cancelling heapdhones

Why I will never own a pair of noise-cancelling headphones

By Becky Scarrott

Active noise cancelling is one of our readers' top priorities when looking for new headphones in 2021. It's just not for me. Here's why.

The best Netflix Originals to watch right now 2021

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Get up to speed with the trending TV shows with our pick of the best Netflix Originals shows that are streaming now.

That Was Then... Sonus Faber Extrema

By Ketan Bharadia

Travel back in time to 1991, the birth date of Sonus Faber's distinctive high-end standmounters, the Extrema...

11 of the best Spotify playlists to listen to right now

By Becky Scarrott

Get out of your music rut by taking some of these regularly updated Spotify playlists for a spin.

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 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 65-inch TVs 2021: the best big-screen 4K TVs you can buy

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Best Buys See 4K TV shows and movies at their cinematic best with a brilliant 65-inch TV.

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Best gaming TVs 2021: 4K gaming TVs for PS5, Xbox Series X and all current consoles

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Best Buys The best gaming TVs for current and next-gen consoles.

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Best TV 2021: the best 4K Ultra HD TVs

By Tom Parsons

Best Buys This year's best TVs for 4K resolution pictures, smart features, streaming apps and more.

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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 tablets 2021

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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 TVs under $1000 2021: get an awesome new TV on a budget

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best buys Want a great TV on a tight budget? Here's our pick of the best cheap TVs that still offer great all-round performance.

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Best budget soundbars 2021: excellent and affordable TV speakers

Best budget soundbars 2021: excellent, affordable TV speakers

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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.

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Best wireless speakers 2021: wonderful wi-fi speakers for all budgets

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Best Buys Whether you're spending big or currently coin conscious, these are the best wireless speakers on the market.

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Best Sony earbuds 2021: Sony in-ear headphones for every budget

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Best Buys Love Sony but don't want a pair of on- or over-ear headphones? How about a pair of brilliant Sony earbuds?

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Best Bluetooth turntables: budget to premium

Best Bluetooth record players: budget to premium plate spinners

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Whether you're after a budget Bluetooth record player or a just-add-speakers system, we have you covered.

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