
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

Sony WH-1000XM5 vs WH-1000XM4: which headphones should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Sony's range-topping wireless headphones have big improvements on their predecessors. But are they worth the higher price?

QLED vs LED: the two TV panel technologies compared
By Luke Edwards, Joe Svetlik last updated
Knowing the differences between QLED and LED TVs will help you decide which (if either) would be best for you.

This speaker is made from a Lamborghini exhaust pipe – and costs more than a Vauxhall Corsa
By Joe Svetlik published
£35,000 could buy you an actual car, but wouldn't you rather have this Bluetooth speaker styled on a Lamborghini supercar?

This Sky Glass add-on will stop working next month – here's how to get a refund
By Joe Svetlik published
Sky Live, the motion-sensing camera, will stop working on 4th December. Here's what you need to know.

"Vinyl records will be around forever" – the Tiny Vinyl founders on the black disc's enduring appeal
By Joe Svetlik published
Their records might be only 4 inches in size, but Neil Kohler and Jesse Mann have big plans for Tiny Vinyl…

Bose is making its SoundTouch smart speakers dumb – and won't compensate customers
By Joe Svetlik published
The US firm will remove streaming smarts from its SoundTouch speakers in February 2026

TEAC's new Reference 500 Series network transport promises to take music streaming to the next level
By Joe Svetlik published
Joins the recently announced 500 Series CD player

How to cancel Spotify Premium – and should you?
By Luke Edwards last updated
A step-by-step guide to cancelling your Spotify Premium subscription.

Tidal vs Spotify: which streaming service is best for you?
By Becky Roberts, Joe Svetlik last updated
We compare Spotify and Tidal to see which music streaming service offers the most for its monthly subscription fee...

WiiM's HomePod smart speaker rival is out next month – and its price should worry Apple
By Joe Svetlik published
WiiM's first speaker finally has a price, and it should be available by mid-November.

Audio-Technica wants to upgrade your turntable and improve the sound of your vinyl with new cartridges and accessories
By Joe Svetlik published
The new AT33x dual moving coil phono cartridges promise a host of sonic and engineering upgrades over the previous AT33 series.

KEF’s new Coda W wireless speaker system will handle all your vinyl and streaming needs
By Joe Svetlik published
The latest in the legendary Coda range, the Coda W is a thoroughly modern speaker with an excellent pedigree.

Hi-res music streaming services compared: is Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Amazon or Apple Music better?
By Becky Roberts last updated
As the battle to dominate hi-res audio streaming intensifies, we look at which platforms offer the most for your money...

These four thrilling discs have been on repeat in the What Hi-Fi? test room this month
By Robyn Quick published
But what makes them so special?

What is high-resolution audio? And is hi-res music worth it?
By Becky Roberts last updated
Hi-res audio is the pinnacle for digital music fans, but what is it, how can you get it, and what kit do you need to listen to it?

Meet the Quad Platina Integrated, an amp five years in the making
By Joe Svetlik published
First spotted as a prototype in 2023, the Quad Platina Integrated is now finished; and it promises to be Quad's “finest-ever integrated amplifier”.

Spotify Connect: what is it? Which devices support it?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Love streaming music from Spotify but don't want it confined to your phone? Spotify Connect might just be for you...

Dali Kupid vs Wharfedale Diamond 12.1: which five-star bookshelf speakers are better?
By Joe Svetlik published
You're spoiled for choice when it comes to affordable bookshelf speakers – but which of these five-star pairs would be best for you?

Elvis lives! Pro-Ject's turntable tribute to The King has a dimmable LED Elvis logo
By Joe Svetlik published
To celebrate what would have been The King's 90th birthday, Pro-Ject has unveiled this Elvis-themed turntable. A hunh-hunh.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 winners revealed!
By Joe Svetlik published
Our Best Buy winners comprise the world's best products in hi-fi, home cinema, portable and consumer tech.

Quick! The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is at its lowest ever price, but the deal ends tonight
By Joe Svetlik published
The second-gen streamer can be yours for just £25, but you'd better hurry.

Spotify Lossless: release date, price and all the official details on the long-awaited higher-quality streams
By Becky Roberts, Joe Svetlik last updated
Everything you need to know about Spotify's new Lossless better-than-CD quality streaming tier.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which flagship wireless headphones are better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
B&W claims its new Px8 S2 are the best headphones it has ever created. But how do they compare to Sony's finest?
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