Lewis Empson
Lewis Empson is a Senior Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.
Latest articles by Lewis Empson

TCL's new frame-style TV hopes to beat Samsung and Hisense with better panel tech and more picture features
By Lewis Empson published
The A400 Pro looks to balance style and substance

Acer's compact new projector can beam a 100-inch image onto your wall without breaking the bank
By Lewis Empson published
It promises an affordable design and portable convenience

Best outdoor projectors 2026: top models reviewed and rated
By Robyn Quick last updated
Best Buys Want to bring big-screen thrills to your backyard? Here's our pick of the best outdoor projectors for 2025.

Hisense showed me its dazzling flagship TV at a luxury London retailer, and it could signify a promising future for Micro LED
By Lewis Empson published
Prepare yourself for the price tag

Samsung HW-Q990H
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung’s refined its Award-winning soundbar system yet again, but is it a big enough upgrade?

Disney announces its own answer to IMAX, and it comes with a major advantage
By Lewis Empson published
And The Avengers are helping to launch it

If you’re a fan of 4K Blu-ray, then there’s an underappreciated sector of vinyl that you should explore
By Lewis Empson published
Forget Dolby Atmos, it's all about two channel here

Sony's new gaming headset borrows a key ingredient from the brand's high-end MDR-MV1 studio headphones
By Lewis Empson published
Could this headset appease gamers and audiophiles?

I visited one of the world's largest record shops, and it's like Disneyland for audiophiles
By Lewis Empson published
If you're heading to Tokyo soon, be sure to add this place to your list

2026 is a confusing year for TVs and I'm worried that there's no clarity in sight
By Lewis Empson published
RGB Mini LED? Is OLED in trouble? And what's happening with Dolby Vision 2?

LG C6 (OLED65C6)
By Tom Parsons last updated
Brighter, richer and more refined, the LG C6 sets a new benchmark for step-down OLED TVs.

Has Sky beaten streaming at its own game?
By Lewis Empson published
It's starting to feel like we've come full circle

I've seen (almost) every new TV of 2026: these are the 5 I'm most excited about
By Lewis Empson published
Plus a bonus budget option that promises huge improvements

TCL C7L
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedOur favourite mid-range Mini LED TV is getting a super-powered upgrade

Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos
By Robyn Quick published
Can this compact and strikingly affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar system make its mark?

Hisense and TCL are heading down two very different paths thanks to RGB Mini LED – but I think there’s a wider issue
By Lewis Empson published
Is this all-new premium panel tech? Or just another version of LCD?

Hisense UR8
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedHisense's step-down RGB Mini LED is feature-packed

Sony’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar has two key upgrades – and could finally dethrone the king
By Lewis Empson published
All the ingredients are here, but can Sony prevail?

Philips has created the gaming TV of my dreams – and it's all thanks to these two features
By Lewis Empson published
The OLED911 could (literally) be a glowing example of a gaming TV done right

Philips OLED911
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedPhilips' all-new premium OLED TV makes an impressive first outing

I traded my Award-winning wireless earbuds for a pair of “trendy” wired earbuds – is being stylish worth the sonic sacrifices?
By Lewis Empson published
I'm putting Gen Z's approach to audio to the test

LG’s latest OLED TVs include an alternative to Dolby Atmos made by its biggest rival
By Lewis Empson last updated
This open-source immersive audio format is coming to more TVs

Sky Stream and Glass customers just got a huge free streaming-focused upgrade
By Lewis Empson published
Here's how to activate it
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