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

LG G5 vs G4: is LG's new flagship OLED worth the extra money?
By Tom Parsons last updated
LG's new flagship TV has Primary RGB Tandem OLED technology. But is it actually a better TV?

Nebula X1
By Robyn Quick published
Nebula’s hefty 4K projector delivers powerful audio and easy usability in a semi-portable package

Best LG TVs 2025: 4 top sets tried, tested and recommended by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Pick the right LG TV and you'll be treated to some of the best pictures on the market. Here's our pick of LG's current crop.

Here are the 3 big home cinema and audio announcements we're hoping to see at Apple's WWDC event
By Lewis Empson published
WWDC is just a couple of days away; here is what we'd like to see.

Best surround sound systems 2025: home cinema speakers and soundbars put to the test
By Lewis Empson last updated
best buys Looking for the perfect home theatre set-up? From powered speakers to soundbars to 5.1 packages, our experts have tested the best for all budgets.

Sky Glass Air
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedSky's new Glass Air TV is a cheaper alternative to the Glass Gen 2, but what does it have to offer?

Sony will outsource production of its entire Xperia smartphone range, according to this report
By Lewis Empson published
Sony's Xperia smartphone range will be completely assembled by third-party manufacturers, according to this report.

Hisense PX3
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Hisense’s strong track record in the UST projector space continues, but the PX3 is an odd release for a couple of reasons.

The Sonos Arc Ultra is on sale for the first time – don't miss this saving on the best Dolby Atmos soundbar
By Lewis Empson published
The Sonos Arc Ultra sees its first discount in a wide range of retailers.

Hisense's five-star 4K ultra-short throw projector drops to its lowest ever price
By Lewis Empson published
Hisense's latest UST projector is a bargain with this deal.

Sony officially resumes projector sales in Europe, and it's even bringing a new model to the market
By Lewis Empson published
Sony will resume projector sales in Europe this month, with the Bravia Projector 7 making its European debut.

Apple TV 4K owners should prepare for a major software upgrade, according to this report
By Lewis Empson published
Apple's next tvOS update could bring the first design change in over 10 years.

OLED vs QLED: which is the best TV technology?
By Lewis Empson last updated
LG is the boss of OLED and Samsung was once loyal to QLED but is now playing away. So what's the difference? And which is better?

I ditched my Apple TV 4K for Sky Stream – here are 3 things I love and 2 things I don't
By Lewis Empson published
Sky Stream is a treat, even if there are a couple hitches.

Google TV's next update includes a feature that could spell trouble for Dolby Atmos
By Lewis Empson published
Google's modest new Android update brings a handful of new features to TVs.

Sony's WH-1000XM6 design change could finally tempt me away from my favourite wireless headphones for travelling
By Lewis Empson published
Sony's return to the folding headphone design is the right move for frequent flyers.

Best smartphones 2025: the best phones for music and movies
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys The best phones on the market for music, video, games, photography and more...

Marantz unveils its latest reference AV amplifier combo, and they could outshine the Award-winning Cinema 30
By Lewis Empson published
Marantz's latest home cinema duo are set to deliver serious power and impressive audio processing.

Dolby Atmos FlexConnect is a pipe dream with promise – even if TCL is struggling to believe in it
By Lewis Empson published
TCL's stab at Dolby Atmos FlexConnect seems promising, even if its future isn't secure.

Optoma Photon Go
By Robyn Quick published
A UST projector that boasts a portable design and simple set-up.

Sony's new flagship Xperia VII smartphone comes with a huge audio upgrade
By Lewis Empson published
Sony has called in Bravia and Walkman to upgrade the picture and sound on its new flagship smartphone.

I think that LG and Samsung could learn a thing or two from Panasonic's new flagship OLED TV
By Lewis Empson published
Panasonic's new flagship OLED TV drops the super-thin look for better performance, and I think that's a great idea.

Best Samsung TVs 2025: budget to premium, 4K, 8K, QLED, QD-OLED
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys Looking for a new TV and prefer a Samsung? No one would blame you. Take a look at the best Samsung TVs our in-house experts have tested and reviewed...
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