
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

The Samsung Galaxy S26 and Buds 4 will launch on 25th February, if this leak is right
By Joe Svetlik published
On price, there's good and bad news...

Best multi-room speakers 2026: 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.

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?

This speaker is named after the finest champagne – and promises to be even more refined
By Joe Svetlik published
The Revival Audio Atalante Grande Réserve flagship speaker is limited to 300 pairs worldwide.

Best streaming devices 2026: smart TV sticks and boxes chosen by our experts
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys The best TV streaming devices are easy, affordable and capable of delivering high-quality pictures and sound to your TV.

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

What is a CD transport? How is it different from a CD player?
By Joe Svetlik published
Everything you need to know

Sennheiser's new budget headphones will work easier with your phone thanks to this simple change
By Joe Svetlik published
The German company has brought USB-C to its budget headphones and earbuds.

iPhone 18: price and release date predictions, spec rumours and everything we know so far
By Joe Svetlik published
Will the base model not launch until next year?

Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): which noise-cancelling earbuds are better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
We're pitting Apple's latest ANC earbuds against Bose's finest to see how they compare.

Best headphone amplifiers 2026: 7 top picks to boost your personal listening
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys Our expert pick of the best headphone amps includes affordable, portable models as well as premium units for home listening.

Best Sonos alternatives 2026: multi-room music systems rated by experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Sonos is the original, and one of the best, home wireless music systems – but there are alternatives worth considering.

Best wireless headphones 2026: reviewed and rated by our in-house experts
By Daniel Furn last updated
Best Buys The best wireless headphones offer convenience and quality in one comfortable, musical and ultimately great-value package.

Best iPhone headphones 2026: budget to premium, tested by experts
By Joe Svetlik, Andy Madden last updated
best buys Make the most of that excellent sound quality with our pick of the best iPhone headphones on the market right now.

Best AirPods Max alternatives 2026: 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.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which wireless earbuds should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade, Joe Svetlik last updated
Apple's latest flagship earbuds promise significant improvements, but can they topple Sony's two-time Award-winners?

Mission's new CD transport completes the 778 Series, promises "uncompromised fidelity"
By Joe Svetlik published
With the same 'shoebox' design as the rest of the range

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?

Best internet radios 2026: 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.

What is JBL PartyBoost? Is it the same as Connect+ and Auracast?
By Joe Svetlik published
Learn how to connect your JBL speakers wirelessly for an even bigger sound

Best AirPods 2026: Apple's wireless headphones ranked and rated
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Apple's AirPods span a range of prices and designs, but which pair of wireless headphones will suit you best?

This Pro-Ject Scorpions Turntable will rock you like a hurricane
By Joe Svetlik published
Part of the brand's Artist Collection, featuring iconic album art

The iDSD Phantom DAC promises iFi’s “most accomplished” audio yet
By Joe Svetlik published
Builds on the former flagship Pro iDSD in almost every way
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