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December 31
- Of all the test tracks I used in 2025, this is the one I played the most – and you should hear it too
- KEF, Sony, Spotify and Harman all feature in our rundown of 2025’s hi-fi and home cinema highlights
- 4 things I want from Apple, Bose, Bowers & Wilkins and Sony headphones in 2026
December 30
- LG has announced a rival to one of Samsung’s most controversial TVs
- Wi-fi headphones, multi-talented all-in-ones and a slow cassette resurgence are among our 2026 hi-fi predictions
December 29
- I was involved in over 100 reviews in 2025 – here are my 5 TV and home cinema highlights
- Got cash for Christmas? I'm eyeing these 5 great products in the New Year sales
- HDR wars, an AVR resurgence and OLED's continued dominance – here are our reviewers’ home cinema predictions for 2026
- I tested a host of standmounts this year, and it proves there are endless ways to design a great speaker
December 27
- Light pollution be damned – Christmas is the perfect time for Ambilight and light strips
- This 99%-rated science fiction classic is still the perfect family movie
December 26
- What to expect from Sony in 2026: RGB Mini LED takes on OLED, and it could be a quiet year for audio
- My first time using a portable cassette player reminded me of what I love about listening to vinyl
- Winners and losers of 2025: which companies and products soared this year, and which sunk?
December 24
- Looking to get serious about home cinema sound? JBL's five-star flagship AVR has had a huge price reduction
- What to expect from LG in 2026: RGB Mini LED, OLED and Dolby Atmos Flex Connect
- Hisense unveils two new 4K laser projectors ahead of CES 2026 with higher brightnesses and purer colours
- Luxman E-07 review
- New HDR formats and the possible end of OLED dominance – why 2026 could be a transformative year for TVs
December 23
- BenQ W5850 vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES: which five-star projector should you buy?
- I just tested Samsung's new mid-range soundbar – here are 3 things I liked and 2 I didn't
- Your next OLED TV upgrade just became one less thing to worry about, thanks to Samsung and Richer Sounds
- FiiO’s latest portable music player resembles an iPod Nano and doubles as a USB DAC
- Succession in a Santa suit: make sure this adorable Christmas film is under your tree
- 2025 was a great year for hi-fi fans with normal-sized wallets – long may it continue
- 2025 is the year streaming became unaffordable – here's how to beat the price hikes
- Bach with more bite: how to listen to classical music's greatest ever composer
December 22
- Samsung HW-QS700F review
- 2025 set the foundation for a Dolby Atmos revolution – here's hoping it ignites in 2026
- LG and Samsung unveil 2026 TVs, a surprising first from a 100-year-old speaker brand, and a thrilling turntable head-to-head
December 21
- Are 4K Blu-ray discs better quality than streaming?
December 20
- This Bluetooth speaker upgrade is so good it feels like Christmas already
- Subwoofers have been the MVPs of 2025; here are three examples of subs that wowed us this year
- The 5 best films we used to test our AV kit this year
December 19
- TCL C6KS (50C6KS-UK) vs Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED QL50F601: which budget 50-inch TV should you buy?
- Sony Bravia 5 (K65XR55) review
- In praise of small speakers: how their inherent design limitations can work to their benefit
- Dali's new Sonik speaker range brings high-end technology to a more affordable level
- Africa Cup of Nations 2025: how to watch AFCON online from anywhere, preview, teams, schedule
- Vintage vinyl, retro radios and OLED TVs – the 10 products on the What Hi-Fi? team's wishlist this Christmas
- Mission 770 vs PMC Prophecy 1: which premium standmount speakers are best for you?
- Check out the best film of the 21st century, according to Quentin Tarantino
- I saw 75 films this year – these are my 5 best and 5 worst movies of 2025
December 18
- New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: brilliant budget TVs, step-up stereo amplifiers, projector group test and more
- LG announces world-first Dolby Atmos Flex Connect soundbar system, and it could be a serious threat to Samsung
- Rega Planar 3 RS Edition vs Clearaudio Compass: which turntable reigns supreme?
- Triangle Borea BR04 review
- 2026 should be a pivotal moment for OLED TVs – but I have my doubts
- A true vinyl revival: inside Sharp’s triumphant return to turntables
December 17
- Sky Q is no longer available online – and marks another big blow for satellite TV
- Samsung has revealed one of its most important TVs for 2026 early, and it could be a sign of things to come
- This affordable new range of open earbuds are aimed at listeners who "refuse to compromise on sound or comfort"
- Down with Spotify! These 6 independent music streaming services want a better experience for musicians and listeners alike
December 16
- Goodbye, 2025! Check out 7 of our favourite test tracks of the year
- Pro-Ject's new flagship CD transport has a built-in DAC and plenty of versatility
- The magic number? These Award-winning £50 wired earphones are now down to £39
- LG has unveiled a Micro RGB Evo TV for 2026 – but it's not quite what the name suggests
- Updating your turntable system? We compared three step-up phono stages to find out which offers the biggest upgrade
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review
- Seeking a funky, spacious-sounding JBL alternative? This retro-modern Bluetooth speaker is more than 25 per cent off
December 15
- Elac’s first portable speaker aims to deliver dynamic audio from a surprising design
- This rugged, punchy-sounding Sony speaker is nearly half price – and a great alternative to the JBL Flip 7
- A dynamic duo of CD treats, premium OLED TV expansion, IKEA speakers and more
December 14
- A big year ahead? 6 pairs of wireless headphones and earbuds I'd love to see in 2026
December 13
- Forget Sony and Panasonic – for sound quality, this (cheaper) rival OLED TV can’t be beaten
December 12
- JBL Bar 300MK2 vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2): which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy?
- Philips OLED910 (65OLED910) review
- Hi-fi legend: watch Roy Gandy's acceptance speech for winning the Outstanding Contribution Award 2025
- All I want for Christmas is this record-breaking Mariah Carey demo tape that sold for $50,000 at auction
- Are these affordable noise-cancelling wireless earbuds about to challenge Sony's crown?
December 11
- Huawei's next-gen open earbuds promise a refined design and improved sound performance
- The WiiM Sound Lite smart speaker arrives with no screen or remote, but a lower price
- Loewe announces that it will bring its premium, hand-built OLED TVs to the US in 2026
- Arendal 1528 Bookshelf 8 review
December 10
- Quad's retro-modern CD transport promises to play your discs with “uncompromised fidelity”
- Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): which flagship wireless over-ears are best?
- Could a sequel to Sony's five-star budget headphones land in 2026? Here are 4 things we'd love to see
- Hands on: LG M5 (OLED65M5) review
December 9
- FiiO's new portable CD player has hi-res Bluetooth and doubles as a DAC
- This portable projector's price has crashed – but we have an alternative recommendation
- The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is still reduced to its Black Friday price – could this be a hint towards a next-gen soundbar for 2026?
- Sennheiser HDB 630 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which wireless headphones should you buy?
- Final brings Hybrid ANC and long battery life to two competitively priced wireless headphones
- Audiolab D7 review
December 8
- Netflix wants to buy Warner Bros – and it could spell trouble for 4K Blu-ray
- Hisense U8Q vs Sony Bravia 7: which large-screen Mini LED TV should you buy?
- IKEA's colourful Bluetooth speakers come in three different sizes and are surprisingly affordable, too
- A Rotel first, a Cambridge Audio streaming amp, and the Philips OLED910 – these are the 5 exciting products we have in for testing
- An Award-winning DAC upgrade strikes a Chord, milestone for wireless headphones, Sonos soundbar rival and more
December 6
- I dropped Netflix Premium in favour of Apple TV, and I haven't looked back since
December 5
- This high-end CD player was the only product to earn five stars from our reviewers in November
- This gorgeous Terrence Malick classic with 94% on Rotten Tomatoes brings magic hour into your living room
- This ultra-cheap TV could be a worthy travel companion – but there's tough competition
- Epson EH-LS9000 vs EH-LS12000: which five-star 4K projector should you buy?
- Astell and Kern's pocket-sized DAC vows to "set a new benchmark for portable audio performance"
- From college-room creations to British hi-fi icons, Arcam’s John Dawson reflects on 50 proud years of electronics engineering
- How to watch Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025: live stream the F1 season finale online from anywhere – Lights Out!
December 4
- HBO Max is coming to the UK next year – here's what it means for Sky customers
- BenQ W5850 review
- Where to watch Australia vs England for free — stream 2nd Ashes Test match
December 3
- Sennheiser HDB 630 review
- Musical Fidelity updates its high-end Nu-Vista range with a “phono stage without limitation”
- You owe it to yourself to find this gonzo western cult classic
- Finally, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) has a worthy competitor in this five-star Dolby Atmos rival
- Three formats on their last legs – and one new product about to take the world by storm: we look back to the November 2000 issue of What Hi-Fi?
December 2
- Piega’s latest premium floorstanders promise a sound that “comes astonishingly close to a live concert”
- Final TONALITE: a new kind of listening
- Epson EH-LS9000 vs BenQ W4100i: which five-star 4K projector should you buy?
- Samsung's new tri-fold phone doubles as a nifty tablet – and is the brand's thinnest model yet
- JBL Bar 300MK2 review
- Stranger Things creator Ross Duffer urges fans to set their TV up properly, including avoiding vivid mode like the plague
- These 7 films have been dazzling us in our test room this month – and will give your home cinema system a workout
December 1
- 5 last-minute Cyber Monday tech deals to avoid – and what I'd recommend instead
- This is probably the cheapest OLED you’ll find right now – but I recommend two five-star alternatives
- The price of Marshall's Dolby Atmos soundbar hasn't budged for Black Friday – but there's a five-star alternative that costs £180 less
- A new piece of information about Sony's secretive 2026 flagship TV might have just been revealed, and it's making a big claim
- Why yes, there is a juicy LG G5 deal for Cyber Monday – but I wouldn’t buy it
- Looking for a small OLED TV? I strongly recommend one above all others right now
- The Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV has never been cheaper, but I recommend this rival Cyber Monday deal
- The Award-winning Chord Mojo 2 gets two connection updates, but retains its price and sound quality