
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 55-inch TVs 2025: 4K HDR OLED, Mini LED and LCD sets, tried and tested
By Tom Parsons last updated
best buys These are the best 55-inch TVs around right now, featuring smart, 4K, HDR and OLED 55-inch TVs.

How to use active noise-cancelling headphones safely (and why it's important to do so)
By Joe Svetlik published
Experts have warned that ANC could negatively affect your hearing. Here's how to protect it while wearing headphones.

7 top test tracks that celebrate the iconic Moog synthesizer
By Joe Svetlik published
Featuring The Beatles, Donna Summer, Parliament and more

iPad Air M3 vs iPad Pro M4: what's the difference?
By Joe Svetlik published
Should you opt for the cheaper Air or super powerful Pro?

7 test tracks that have been playing on repeat in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
This month's instalment of our monthly playlist includes fresh tracks from Doechii and Lady Gaga alongside deep cuts from Radiohead and Thundercat.

Best iPads 2025: big and small, budget to premium, all reviewed by experts
By Lewis Empson last updated
Here are the best iPads on the market, from the iPad Mini all the way up to the Pro.

Tempted by the iPhone 15 or 16? We'll run you through your options.
By Joe Svetlik published
Your upgrade path laid out

The world's first wi-fi earbuds are here... but there's a catch
By Joe Svetlik published
96kHz/24bit lossless audio at up to 4.2Mbps bandwidth sounds great. But here's the rub.

This latest Sony WH-1000XM6 leak suggests they will launch soon
By Joe Svetlik published
Importer filings have revealed what could be some key details on the upcoming cans...

Best Elac speakers 2025: tested and reviewed by our experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The best Elac speakers we've heard deliver maximum performance for minimum money. Here are our favourites.

The iconic 1972 concert film 'Pink Floyd: Live At Pompeii' has been remastered for 4K IMAX
By Joe Svetlik published
Pink Floyd are coming to an IMAX near you, with a fully restored 4K version from the original 35mm film.

WiiM Ultra vs WiiM Pro Plus: which five-star music streamer is the best option for you?
By Joe Svetlik published
WiiM makes hugely versatile and affordable music streamers. But which five-star model should you buy?

This Award-winning 85-inch TCL Mini LED TV is unbelievably cheap right now
By Tom Parsons published
An 85-inch Mini LED TV with Dolby Vision and HDMI 2.1 for just £1049? Holy smokes!

Hearing aid features have now come to the AirPods Pro 2 in the UK
By Joe Svetlik published
The AirPods Pro 2 can now double as a pair of hearing aids, thanks to this new hearing health feature.

FiiO's FT7 flagship headphones take the fight to pricier rivals
By Joe Svetlik published
With a zebrawood grille and Precious Metal Multi-Layer Coating Technology, the FiiO FT7 could worry the likes of the Focal Clear Mg.

The WiiM Vibelink Amp is WiiM's first integrated amp with no streaming elements
By Joe Svetlik published
WiiM's latest amp eschews streaming skills to focus on just amplification.

How to connect a turntable to your Sonos system
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Adding a turntable to your Sonos set-up is easier than you think, especially with the Era 300 and Era 100 speakers.

This Award-winning Marantz CD player is back at its Black Friday price
By Joe Svetlik published
The Award-winning Marantz CD6007 is down to just £349 at numerous retailers.

Pro-Ject's new hi-fi system adds a splash of colour to your vinyl listening
By Joe Svetlik published
Pro-Ject's all-in-one hi-fi system is easily upgradeable, pleasing future you no end.

This five-star Samsung S95D OLED TV has hit its lowest price ever
By Joe Svetlik published
An excellent TV, at an excellent price.

HDMI 2.2: everything you need to know about the new TV connection
By Joe Svetlik published
There's a new standard of HDMI connection coming soon, and it promises some big upgrades...

Apple AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 2: what are the differences?
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
With the new AirPods 4 announced, we compare how they differ compared with the five-star flagship AirPods Pro 2.

John Lewis to start selling vinyl records this month – and it has pretty great taste
By Joe Svetlik published
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