
Joe Svetlik
Joe has been writing about tech for 20 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine (now defunct), Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and many more. His specialities include all things mobile, headphones and speakers that he can't justifying spending money on.
Latest articles by Joe Svetlik

Best running headphones and wireless earbuds 2025: tested on the road and in the gym
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys The best running headphones will deliver great sound while offering sweat-resistant designs that stay securely in place.

Folding iPhone: design rumours, price leaks and everything we know so far
By Joe Svetlik published
A foldable iPhone has been rumoured for years, but now there are signs it could be coming soon...

Best AirPods Max alternatives 2025: amazing options picked by our experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys You don't need Apple's premium headphones to have a great wireless, noise-cancelling experience.

iPhone 17: price predictions, spec rumours and all the features we expect to see
By Joe Svetlik last updated
We're about five months away from the rumoured iPhone 17 launch. Here's what to expect.

PS5 Slim vs PS5: what's the difference?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Not only is it slimmer, it has more modern USB ports and more storage, too. But is the PS5 Slim better value than the original PS5?

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: which noise-cancelling pair is better?
By Joe Svetlik published
B&W's latest flagship headphones add spatial audio – but how do they compare to Bose's finest?

Sony WH-1000XM6: everything we know about these next-gen flagship wireless headphones
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Sony's stunning WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones are unbelievable all-rounders, but is a successor just around the corner?

Sony Bravia 8 II vs Bravia 9: what's new with Sony's latest TV?
By Joe Svetlik published
How does Sony's new step-down model compare to its range-topper?

Best Panasonic TVs 2025: these are the two sets we recommend
By Tom Parsons last updated
Brand loyal to Panasonic? We can't blame you. You'll want to check out the company's best TVs, then...

LG G5 vs G4: is LG's new flagship OLED worth the extra money?
By Joe Svetlik, Esat Dedezade last updated
LG's new flagship TV has Primary RGB Tandem OLED technology. But is it actually a better TV?

LG G5 vs C5: which 2025 LG OLED TV should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Should you go for the flagship Primary RGB Tandem OLED, or the step-down 'standard' OLED?

Sony Bravia 8 II vs A95L: how does the successor TV compare?
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony's new TV is cheaper than the A95L – but what other differences are there?

Best internet radios 2025: modern radios with streaming smarts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys With internet connectivity and free streaming to boot, the best internet radios are fit for the 21st century.

iPad Mini 7: price, features and everything you need to know
By Joe Svetlik last updated
With a more powerful processor and new finishes, the latest iPad Mini is quite a proposition.

iPhone 16e: release date, price and all the specs of Apple's cheapest iPhone
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Apple's cheapest iPhone still costs quite a lot, but then it packs the same power as the iPhone 16.

Best multi-room speakers 2025: whole-home wireless speakers tried and tested
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Kiss those cables goodbye and start your whole home sound system with one of these excellent multi-room speakers.

5 special edition record players that demand to be seen and heard
By Joe Svetlik published
When renowned turntable makers collaborate with bands, designers and car companies, good things happen.

ATC's new speaker is designed for less-than-perfect rooms
By Joe Svetlik published
No space? No problem! The ATC SCM20ASL was designed with awkward spaces in mind.

Buying your first record player? Here are 8 questions you should ask yourself
By Joe Svetlik published
A pre-purchase checklist

Best multi-room wireless systems 2025: all tested by expert reviewers
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Want to play all the music in the world at the touch of a button, all around your home? You want a wireless multi-room system.

How to spot fake records: 10 tips to avoiding counterfeit vinyl
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Looking for some new vinyl this Record Store Day? Here are 10 tips on how to avoid buying a fake by mistake.

Best headphone amplifiers 2025: expert picks to boost your personal listening
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Our expert pick of the best headphone amps includes affordable, portable models as well as premium units for home listening.

Why not celebrate Record Store Day with a limited-edition gold turntable?
By Joe Svetlik published
Available in US stores only
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