
Becky Roberts
Becky is the managing editor of What Hi-Fi? and, since her recent move to Melbourne, also the editor of the brand's sister magazines Down Under – Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica. During her 11+ years in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices. In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.
Latest articles by Becky Roberts

Yamaha takes on Sony with noise-cancelling TW-E7A wireless earbuds
By Becky Roberts last updated
The AirPods-rivalling Yamaha TW-E5A and noise-cancelling TW-E7A arrive alongside premium YH-E700A wireless noise-cancelling over-ears...

Grado GT220: signature Grado sound from true wireless earbuds?
By Becky Roberts last updated
Less than two years after going wireless for the first time, Grado has gone full 21st century with the introduction of its first true wireless model...

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 winners announced!
By Becky Roberts published
The winners of the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 have now been revealed...

Google Nest Audio speaker focuses on sound quality
By Becky Roberts last updated
At its 'Launch Night In' event today, Google has introduced the Google Nest Audio smart speaker...

Google Pixel 5 is 5G and affordable; Pixel 4a 5G also revealed
By Becky Roberts last updated
After months of rumours and leaks, the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G are finally official...

Dirac’s spatial audio is coming to wireless headphones from Klipsch, RHA and more
By Becky Roberts published
The Swedish company’s immersive audio and driver optimisation technologies are now available on major Bluetooth headphones chipsets.

Amazon Prime Day 2020 dates confirmed – and early Prime Day deals start now
By Becky Roberts last updated
Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals will take place on two days this year, the 13th and 14th October.

Roku's redesigned Ultra rivals Apple TV 4K with Dolby Vision HDR
By Becky Roberts published
The flagship Roku Ultra streamer enters its next generation and finally gets support for Dolby Vision HDR.

KEF LS50 Meta speakers named after innovative new absorption technology
By Becky Roberts published
Alongside the also new KEF LS50 Wireless II, the KEF LS50 Meta are the world's first speakers to use KEF’s Metamaterial Absorption Technology.

KEF LS50 Wireless II system looks to improve on greatness
By Becky Roberts published
The all-new KEF LS50 Wireless II takes the all-in-one speaker system to the next level...

Jabra announces Elite 85t wireless earbuds, plus ANC upgrade for Elite 75T
By Becky Roberts published
Jabra's true wireless earbuds line-up pledges its commitment to cut out the noise...

Moon introduces 'Millesime Red' 40th Anniversary Edition System
By Becky Roberts last updated
The gorgeous Moon 40th Anniversary Edition System pairs the company's 680D streaming DAC and 600i integrated amp.

Is this the first leaked image of Apple's AirPods Studio headphones?
By Becky Roberts published
This leaked image is purportedly of the 'sport' versions of the highly rumoured Apple AirPods Studio wireless headphones...

Denon DHT-S416 soundbar offers Chromecast streaming on a budget
By Becky Roberts published
Denon is continuing its 110th-anniversary celebrations with the launch of a well-equipped budget soundbar.

Apple One bundles Apple TV+, Apple Music and more into single subscription
By Becky Roberts published
Apple has today introduced an all-in subscription bundle for its growing inventory of services...

Apple unveils new iPad, iPad Air, plus Apple Watch SE and Series 6
By Becky Roberts published
Apple used its 'Time Flies' event today to announce an overhaul of its standard-size iPad line-up and introduce two new Apple Watch models.

Spatial Audio for AirPods Pros arrive via firmware update
By Becky Roberts published
Apple has rolled out a new firmware update to the AirPods Pros that appears to enable the 3D audio feature...

Naim Mu-so and Focal headphones get the Bentley Special Edition treatment
By Becky Roberts published
Warning, Petrolheads: in a few minutes you'll be ready and willing to part with a substantial sum of money.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds arrive to challenge AirPods Pro
By Becky Roberts last updated
Bose's new noise-cancelling wireless earbuds are official. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds cost £250 ($280).

Xbox Series S finally unveiled, priced £249 and on sale 10th November
By Becky Roberts last updated
Microsoft has confirmed the existence, price and design of its new disc-less Xbox. An it's cheaper than you might think.

Sony's brightest-ever 4K projector heads up its new 2020 line-up
By Becky Roberts last updated
The VPL-GTZ380 is the all-new flagship, followed by the VPL-VW790 (laser) and VPL-VW590 (lamp) 4K models.

Denon marks 110 years with new stereo and AV amps, SACD player and cartridge
By Becky Roberts last updated
The four-strong A110 Series come in an exclusive silver-graphite colourway with '110 Anniversary' logos.

Rotel announces two AV amplifiers with Dirac room correction
By Becky Roberts published
The RSP-1576MKII preamp and RAP-1580MKII amp are both well-spec'd machines...
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