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5 ways the LG G3 is better than the G2 – and 3 ways it's worse Eight things you need to weigh up before buying the LG G3

Sonos Era 300 review: an immensely immersive experience Sonos’s new Era 300 is an immensely immersive experience

Rega Naiad to Naia: how a no-expense-spared R&D turntable became a £12k reality 14 years ago, Rega began an ambitious research and development engineering exercise...

LG 2023 OLED TV lineup: everything you need to know Brightness-boosting MLA technology for the G3 OLED, brand new M3 'wireless' TV and more!

13 of the best spatial audio tracks in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music Want your music to engulf you? Get your ears around these immersive Dolby Atmos-powered tracks

Nothing Ear (2) review Well-made, eminently comfortable and unquestionably affordable, but...

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Apple HomePod 2

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Apple AirPods Pro review

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 29 March 23

UPDATED There's a lot to love about Apple's noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds, which now feature spatial audio with head tracking.

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Sony WF-1000XM4 review

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 29 March 23

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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Samsung QN95C (QN65QN95C) review

By What Hi-Fi? published 28 March 23

With almost twice as many dimming zones as its predecessor, the QN95C is by far the best Mini LED 4K TV yet.

Sonos One review

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 27 March 23

Updated Despite now having a successor in the new Era 100, Sonos's popular One speaker with Alexa and Google Assistant built-in is still a winner in every sense at its more affordable price tag.

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Sonos Era 100 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 27 March 23

In a rare occurrence of a sequel being better than the original, the impressive, feature-packed Sonos Era 100 is a huge step up in audio performance.

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Hands on: Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED review

By Lewis Empson published 24 March 23

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Amazon has launched its own Fire TVs in the UK and Germany, and we have been hands-on with the premium Omni QLED.

LG G3 (OLED65G3) review

By Tom Parsons published 24 March 23

A couple of caveats aside, the first MLA-equipped OLED is a shining star

Floorstanding speakers: Wilson Benesch A.C.T. 3Zero

Wilson Benesch A.C.T. 3Zero review

By What Hi-Fi? published 24 March 23

British Hi-Fi Week Wilson Benesch’s A.C.T. 3Zero floorstanders are a technological tour de force that deliver a sublime listening experience.

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Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 review

By What Hi-Fi? published 20 March 23

British Hi-Fi Week Cambridge Audio’s Alva TT V2 features solid build, a capable sound and aptX HD Bluetooth connectivity.

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Front of the Sony STR-AN1000 AV receiver

Sony unveils five new AV receivers for 2023, but there’s a catch

By Andy Madden

Stratton Acoutics Elypsis1512 speaker takes inspiration from the giants of old

Stratton Acoustics' huge, high-end stereo speakers take inspiration from the giants of old

By Joe Svetlik published 31 March 23

Hark back to the days of mammoth speakers with the Stratton Acoustics Elypsis1512.

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: stunning stereo amplifiers, amazing AV receivers and more

By Chris Burke published 29 March 23

In the May 2023 issue of What Hi-Fi? we present our pick of the best affordable stereo amplifiers.

Brilliant Bose deal slashes 34% off five-star QuietComfort wireless earbuds

By Harry McKerrell last updated 28 March 23

Save big on some of the best wireless earbuds we've tested with over at Amazon.

Onkyo's new AVR brings 'studio-grade audio' to the home

Onkyo's new flagship AVR brings 'studio-grade audio' to the home

By Joe Svetlik published 28 March 23

The Onkyo TX-RZ70 isn't cheap, but it looks like a do-it-all AV receiver for all your home cinema and listening needs.

Astell & Kern SR25 MKII Deep Blue Edition

Astell & Kern’s excellent SR25 MKII portable player now has double storage capacity

By Harry McKerrell published 28 March 23

The new limited edition of A&K’s award-winning SR25 MKII player will feature a new colour scheme and, most importantly, double the capacity of the original.

Samsung's latest QD-OLED is even more expensive than the LG G3 (in the UK)

By Lewis Empson published 27 March 23

Samsung has revealed pricing for its 2023 TV range and there appears to be some significant price increases from last year.

Sonos’ Move 2 wireless speaker rumoured to be arriving in the summer of 2023

By Harry McKerrell published 27 March 23

Details remain patchy, but there seems to be an increasing possibility that the sequel to Sonos’ Move portable speaker will arrive at some point during the second half of 2023.

AirPods Pro with USB-C charging will launch this year, renowned analyst reckons

By Joe Svetlik published 27 March 23

We could see new AirPods Pro with USB-C charging launch towards the end of this year, according to renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

LG's flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar has a unique feature (and a steep price tag)

By Joe Svetlik published 24 March 23

The USC9S is the first specifically designed to work with LG's C Series OLED TVs from 2023 and 2022.

Beats Studio Buds Plus rumoured to have better ANC, clearer transparency mode

By Joe Svetlik published 23 March 23

Beats is reportedly readying a new pair of wireless earbuds, and they look like a decent improvement on the Studio Buds.

Nothing announces updated Ear (2) wireless earbuds promising hi-res audio, better battery life and adaptive ANC

By Harry McKerrell published 22 March 23

New kid on the block Nothing returns with updated Ear (2) wireless earbuds featuring re-engineered sound, dual connectivity, adaptive ANC and improved controls.

New Amazon Fire TV 2023: All the facts on the Omni QLEDs set to arrive this year and more

By Alastair Stevenson published 22 March 23

Our team of experts details everything you need to know about Amazon's latest Onmi QLED and affordable 2 and 4-Series Fire TVs

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LG G3 OLED vs Samsung S95C QD-OLED: which will be the best 2023 TV?

By Lewis Empson, Tom Parsons last updated 30 March 23

The 2023 flagship 4K OLEDs from the biggest TV brands in the world do battle to be the best and the brightest.

LG G3 vs Sony A95L: will MLA OLED TV or its QD-OLED rival come out on top?

By Lewis Empson, Tom Parsons last updated 30 March 23

With the LG G3 and Sony A95L both available very soon, we pit them against each other to find out which could be the best.

Google Chromecast with Google TV VS Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max vs Google Chromecast with Google TV: which is better?

By Lewis Empson published 30 March 23

It's an Amazon versus Google battle for the best 4K streaming stick, so which one should you choose?

LG C3 vs LG G3: which 2023 OLED TV will be better?

By Lewis Empson, Tom Parsons last updated 30 March 23

LG has refreshed both its C- and G-series OLEDs for 2023, but which one will be the better buy?

LG G3 vs G2: should you buy the 2022 OLED TV or its brighter 2023 successor?

By Tom Parsons last updated 29 March 23

LG's new super-bright G3 OLED is here, but is it a significant upgrade over the excellent G2?

Sonos Era 300 and Era 100: everything you need to know about the new speakers

By Joe Svetlik last updated 28 March 23

Sonos has launched two new wireless smart speakers, Era 100 and Era 300 – here's everything you need to know about them.

Which Sonos speaker should you buy in 2023?

By Joe Cox, Becky Roberts last updated 27 March 23

Got your heart set on Sonos but unsure which is the best Sonos set-up for you? Here's our guide to help you decide.

Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos One: which smart speaker should you buy?

By Joe Svetlik last updated 27 March 23

The Sonos One is being replaced by the Era 100. But should you buy the new model or hunt out a Sonos One?

Sonos Era 300 vs Apple HomePod 2: which smart speaker is better?

By Joe Svetlik last updated 27 March 23

Sonos' new smart speaker marks a new direction for the company, with versatility as its core. But can it beat the HomePod 2?

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What Hi-Fi? Pick of the Month March 2023

What Hi-Fi? Pick of the Month: a new Era for Sonos and top marks for LG and Samsung’s new TVs

By Alastair Stevenson published 31 March 23

Sonos Era speakers, LG's first MLA TV and a 30k set of floorstanders feature in the latest instalment of What Hi-Fi? Pick of the Month

Cassettes, CD players and systems: a look back at the launch of What Hi-Fi?

By Jonathan Evans published 31 March 23

The first in a new series of columns, Back Issues takes a look at the history of the magazine.

New Sonos products 2023: Era's official but what about the Move 2?

By Alastair Stevenson last updated 29 March 23

2023’s rumoured to be a very busy year for Sonos. Here are all the products our team of experts anticipates from the audio giant

Apple Music Classical: release date, price, hi-res, spatial audio and first impressions

By Harry McKerrell last updated 29 March 23

Apple's new bespoke classical music app features Hi-Res Lossless audio, Dolby Atmos and a bulging catalogue of over five million works.

3 key upgrades we want for the Sonos Ray 2

By Alastair Stevenson published 28 March 23

Better connectivity, a smaller size, improved low end – these are the key upgrades we want from Sonos’s next cheap soundbar

Read our British Hi-Fi Week 2023 news, reviews and features – a celebration of audio tech past and present

By Alastair Stevenson, Becky Roberts last updated 26 March 23

British Hi-Fi Week This week we are celebrating the brands and products that have shaped the British hi-fi industry through exclusive news, features and reviews...

British Hi-Fi Week

7 best Pink Floyd tracks to test your hi-fi system

By Chris Burke published 26 March 23

What could be better than a top hi-fi system playing the British prog rock legends' finest work?

9 British audio firsts that made hi-fidelity sound possible

By Harry McKerrell last updated 26 March 23

British Hi-Fi Week Great British inventions in audio from Great British inventors, from the microphone to the loudspeaker.

British Hi-Fi Week

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26 of the best British hi-fi products of the 21st century (so far)

By What Hi-Fi? published 26 March 23

British Hi-Fi Week Our celebration of the best British hi-fi since the millennium includes stereo speakers, CD players, turntables and more...

British Hi-Fi Week

I spoke to three big-name hi-fi companies - and we all have one big problem

By Alastair Stevenson published 25 March 23

British Hi-Fi Week Cambridge Audio, Monitor Audio and Rega are all worried about getting youngsters into proper hi-fi, and I’m right there with them.

British Hi-Fi Week

18 of the best British speakers of all time

By Becky Roberts last updated 25 March 23

British Hi-Fi Week To celebrate British Hi-Fi Week we've updated our round up of some of the best speakers from the British talent pool since the early '80s.

British Hi-Fi Week

Engineering over chasing a sound: how Monitor Audio is designing Hyphn for the new generation

By Alastair Stevenson published 24 March 23

British Hi-Fi Week We chat to Monitor Audio about how it is designing and tuning its next wave of speakers.

British Hi-Fi Week

Latest Best Buys

Laser home cinema projector: Sony VPL-XW5000ES

Best projectors 2023: 4K, Full HD, portable, short throw

By Dan Sung, Lewis Empson last updated 31 March 23

Best Buys The best projectors serve up huge immersive pictures packed with detail. Here are the best models you can buy right now.

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Best stereo amplifiers 2023: the 17 best integrated amps for all budgets

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 31 March 23

Best Buys Want top-quality audio from your hi-fi? You'd be wise to invest in the best stereo amplifier you can afford...

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Best iPads 2023: big and small, budget to premium

By Dan Sung, Joe Svetlik last updated 30 March 23

Here are the best iPads on the market, from the iPad Mini all the way up to the Pro.

Best outdoor speakers 2023: portable, wireless, waterproof

By Harry McKerrell last updated 30 March 23

Best Buys Up your leisure game with a wireless outdoor speaker.

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Best Bluetooth turntables 2023: wireless record players for streaming vinyl

By Kashfia Kabir last updated 30 March 23

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

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Best headphone amplifiers 2023: budget and premium

Best headphone amplifiers 2023: boost your personal listening

By Joe Svetlik, Becky Roberts last updated 30 March 23

Best Buys Our pick of the best headphone amplifiers includes both affordable, portable models and premium amps for the home.

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Best music streamers 2023: upgrade to a wireless system

By Kashfia Kabir last updated 29 March 23

Best Buys Streaming is a brilliantly convenient way of filling your home with high-quality digital music.

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Best phono preamps: Vertere Phono-1 MkII L

Best phono preamps 2023: budget to high-end phono stages

By Kashfia Kabir last updated 29 March 23

best buys For your turntable and amp to play nicely, you will likely need a phono stage (also known as a phono preamp). These are the best around.

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Best Bowers & Wilkins speakers: budget, premium, bookshelf, floorstanders

By Joe Svetlik last updated 28 March 23

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 AirPlay speakers 2023: wireless streaming for Apple devices

By Harry McKerrell last updated 28 March 23

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

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Best wireless speakers 2023

By Harry McKerrell last updated 28 March 23

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 TV 2023: the latest and greatest TVs, rated and ranked

By Tom Parsons last updated 27 March 23

Best Buys Our expert reviewers have picked the best TVs for every budget, room and requirement.

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