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

Panasonic completes its 2025 TV lineup with new mid-range OLED and LCD TVs
By Esat Dedezade published
Panasonic has unveiled the rest of its 2025 TV lineup after teasing the range at CES 2025.

Panasonic Z90B
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedPanasonic's latest step-down OLED makes a strong first impression.

Apple iPhone 16e
By Tom Parsons published
Apple’s latest budget iPhone has its downgrades in all the right places if movies and music are your priorities.

LG G5 (OLED65G5)
By Lewis Empson last updated
LG’s latest flagship OLED TV aims to dazzle with its next-generation OLED panel, but does it succeed?

Samsung launches its 2025 TVs range in the UK, including its latest OLED and 8K flagships
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung's 2025 TVs are (finally) available to order now.

8 tracks we've been using to test in the What Hi-Fi? listening rooms this month
By Harry McKerrell published
This month's edition features early 2000s nostalgia, a nu-metal masterpiece, Lorde's latest banger and an Arcane-inspired tale of vengeance.

Hisense PL2
By Alastair Stevenson published
Hisense's follow-up to one of our favourite UST projectors is a holistic improvement that is well worth considering.

I don't know how to feel about Sony's "new" 4K Blu-ray player – is it enough to keep the format alive?
By Lewis Empson published
Sony's new 4K Blu-ray player should drum up some interest in the format, but I wish it had more to offer.

The best Amazon Fire TV Stick deals
By Lewis Empson last updated
The deals have landed and there are big savings on the Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick Lite and more

Microsoft announces price increases across its entire Xbox range – and it's affecting more than just consoles
By Lewis Empson published
Xbox consoles, games, controllers and headsets are all getting more expensive depending on where you live.

LG's new "dream OLED" panels are ready for production – is Primary RGB Tandem OLED already about to be replaced?
By Lewis Empson published
A major new development in OLED technology is ready for mass production, according to LG Display.

Need something to watch? These 3 incredible TV shows are available to stream in 4K HDR with Dolby Atmos now
By Lewis Empson published
Here are three shows that we're watching now, that you can watch in 4K HDR.

Half price OLED alert! Save £750 on the Award-winning LG C4
By Lewis Empson published
LG's excellent compact OLED TV drops to half price with this tempting deal.

Google TV's next upgrade has been confirmed alongside an apparent two-year update cycle
By Lewis Empson published
Google has confirmed that Android 16 will be the next update for Google-powered TVs.

Taking a stroll down Innovation Road: the 10 best hi-fi and home cinema products we saw at Yamaha's museum
By Lewis Empson, Ketan Bharadia published
We select 10 products from Yamaha's Innovation Road museum to highlight the company's heritage

4 movies and shows the What Hi-Fi? AV team has been using in the test rooms this April
By Robyn Quick published
From dystopian hellscapes to vengeful exes, these are our top picks

Samsung 2025 TV lineup: everything you need to know
By Lewis Empson last updated
Here are all the specs and new additions to Samsung's 2025 TV range.

Sony has revealed US pricing for the Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV – and there is a shocking twist
By Lewis Empson published
Sony's new QD-OLED is cheaper in the UK, but it's a different story in the US.

Sony reportedly exits the 8K TV market, leaving Samsung and LG to battle it out
By Lewis Empson published
Sony has announced that it will end production of the Z9K.

HDMI gets a new Chinese competitor – and it could be 8K's saviour
By Lewis Empson published
GPMI is a new video, audio, data and power interface, but can it replace HDMI?

LG's OLED TVs are losing these two features – and one will affect all users
By Lewis Empson published
LG has dropped support for two TV features in quick succession.

The LG OLED G5 was the best TV I've ever seen – until I found this problem
By Lewis Empson published
LG's G5 is one of the best TVs to grace our test room – it's a shame that it brought this bug with it.

Best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray players 2025: budget to premium disc players
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys The best Blu-ray players guarantee awesome picture quality and excellent sound from Full HD and 4K Blu-rays.
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