
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

How Sonos is making existing products more sustainable
By Joe Svetlik published
When it launched, Sonos' Arc Ultra was made using 5% recycled plastic. Soon that figure will rise to 44%.

Why vinyl is greener than music streaming
By Joe Svetlik published
Listening to vinyl records can actually help you do your bit for the environment, provided you do it right...

CEDIA Expo 2025 Best of Show Award nominations deadline extended to 29th August
By Joe Svetlik published
Celebrating the most innovative products at this year's CEDIA Expo in September.

Save £500 on this Award-winning Hisense projector
By Joe Svetlik published
This £500 discount is among the biggest we've seen on the Award-winning Hisense PX3-Pro projector.

Dali's colourful Kupid bookshelf speakers promise hi-fi sound on a budget
By Joe Svetlik published
Dali's new bookshelf speaker promises proprietary technologies never before seen at this price.

French hi-fi brand Elipson adds two active speakers to its affordable Horus range
By Joe Svetlik published
Just plug these into your computer, turntable or TV, no external DAC required.

Best Sony TVs 2025: 6 top OLED and Mini LED models recommended by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
best buys The best Sony TVs we've tried and tested

Best cheap headphones 2025: great music quality on a budget
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys The best budget headphones in the world, featuring in-ear, over-ear and Bluetooth headphones, and all tested by our expert reviewers.

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.

Monitor Audio Silver Series Limited Edition 7G speakers have a Carbon Black Metallic finish
By Joe Svetlik published
They're individually numbered too, to stress that they're unique.

This cheap Chromecast-a-like gives you Google TV for £40
By Joe Svetlik published
The Chromecast might be dead, but this alternative fills the gap nicely, and for much cheaper than the Google TV Streamer.

Best AirPods 2025: 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?

TCL 2025 TV lineup: everything you need to know
By Joe Svetlik published
From budget to high end, TCL's 2025 TV range has something for everyone.

Best projectors 2025: 4K, Full HD, ultra short throw
By Lewis Empson last updated
Get the authentic big-screen movie night experience

Brace yourself! Here's why the iPhone 17 will probably see the first price rise since the iPhone 12
By Joe Svetlik published
It's looking increasingly likely that the iPhone 17 will cost more than the current model.

Your AirPods could soon translate foreign languages live
By Joe Svetlik published
A leak suggests the Live Translation feature is coming to AirPods...

Could Apple TV+'s immersive dinosaur experience be the future of cinema?
By Joe Svetlik published
If cinemas want to survive in the age of streaming, they need to offer something you can't get at home.

Tiny Vinyl: a new cute and eco-friendly way to enjoy your favourite records
By Joe Svetlik published
These collectable Tiny Vinyl records work on a standard record player, but are a fraction of the size of a 12-inch.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) vs QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: which are best?
By Esat Dedezade, Joe Svetlik last updated
Bose's entry-level noise-cancelling wireless earbuds are impressive, but how do they compare to the flagship model?

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs QuietComfort Earbuds (2024): how do they compare?
By Joe Svetlik published
Should you buy Bose's flagship earbuds, or would the cheaper pair suit you just fine?

Sonos devices are about to get more expensive
By Joe Svetlik published
US tariffs on the Sonos manufacturing hubs of Vietnam and Malaysia mean prices will rise for consumers.

Sony trademarks '1000X The Collexion' – could special edition XM6 headphones be incoming?
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony's latest trademark suggests it could launch more '1000X'-branded products like Walkmans or speakers.

I tested the Sonos Arc Ultra with the Ace headphones – here are four things I like, and two things I don't
By Joe Svetlik published
The perfect home cinema combination?
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