
Tom Parsons
Tom Parsons has been writing about TV, AV and hi-fi products (not to mention plenty of other 'gadgets' and even cars) for over 15 years. He began his career as What Hi-Fi?'s Staff Writer and is now the TV and AV Editor. In between, he worked as Reviews Editor and then Deputy Editor at Stuff, and over the years has had his work featured in publications such as T3, The Telegraph and Louder. He's also appeared on BBC News, BBC World Service, BBC Radio 4 and Sky Swipe. In his spare time Tom is a runner and gamer.
Latest articles by Tom Parsons

Best OLED TV 2025: 4 top picks direct from our reviewers
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
Our expert TV review team offers its advice on which OLEDs are best

I really wanted to love the Marshall Heston 120 – but it commits a cardinal home cinema sin
By Tom Parsons published
Tugging at the nostalgia glands will get you so far, but it’s the sound that really matters

LG G5 vs C5: which 2025 LG OLED TV should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Should you go for the flagship Primary RGB Tandem OLED, or the step-down 'standard' OLED?

Marshall Heston 120
By Robyn Quick published
Marshall’s first soundbar looks pretty rock and roll, but how does it sound?

LG QNED93 vs Sony Bravia 7: which Mini LED TV should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade published
LG's first truly competitive LCD TV of recent memory faces off against Sony's proven Mini LED mastery

Sony Bravia 8 II vs Bravia 9: what's new with Sony's latest TV?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
How does Sony's new step-down model compare to its range-topper? And which should you buy?

LG C5 (OLED48C5)
By Alastair Stevenson published
LG’s sixth-generation 48-inch LG C5 is here and brings the same core benefits that made its predecessors great, plus a few minor upgrades.

I’ve been testing TVs for almost two decades, and my favourite OLED ever just got beaten
By Tom Parsons published
The A95L had a good run, but it’s finally been replaced in my affections

Samsung HW-Q990F
By Lewis Empson last updated
Samsung’s previous generation Dolby Atmos soundbar system won a major What Hi-Fi? Award last year – can this new model continue the legacy?

Best Mini LED TV: 5 options for every budget tried and tested by our experts
By Tom Parsons, Tom Wiggins last updated
Our expert TV reviewers highlight the very best Mini LED TVs at each price and size.

I love the way the KEF XIO sounds, but this one little weakness is a big problem for me
By Tom Parsons published
An age-old issue that really shouldn’t exist with a Dolby Atmos soundbar this expensive

LG QNED93 (65QNED93)
By John Archer published
LG has finally become a serious LCD contender. Provided you get the right model.

Sharp GK4245K (70GK4245K)
By John Archer published
It turns out that a sub-£500 70-inch TV with Tivo and Freely smarts can actually be good. Go figure.

The best TV deals 2025: the cheapest prices on the OLEDs, Mini LEDs and LCDs that our experts love
By Tom Parsons last updated
Deals Save on 4K TVs from LG, Samsung, Sony and more, including QLED and OLED models across a range of sizes.

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...

My dream OLED TV is on sale with a huge discount, but I still can't afford it – can you?
By Tom Parsons published
83 inches of MLA OLED gloriousness

If you want a cheap soundbar, avoid the no-name brands and just buy this Sony – you'll thank me later
By Tom Parsons published
If you only have £100, this is the only soundbar I recommend

Last chance! Buy the LG G4 MLA OLED TV for a song now, or forever hold your peace
By Tom Parsons published
And you get a free Dolby Atmos soundbar!

One OLED TV deal to rule them all: this is the only model I would buy right now
By Tom Parsons published
A slight drop in quality for a big increase in size? Very tempting

Sometimes, waiting is great – here's why I'm not buying a new OLED TV this Prime Day
By Tom Parsons published
There are some great TV deals around, but I'm holding fire

I built an incredible Sony OLED and Dolby Atmos home cinema by combining these brilliant Prime Day deals
By Tom Parsons published
Use discounts upon discounts to build a brilliant, super-neat home cinema system

Ignore Amazon Prime Day – I've picked the best home cinema deals from specialist retailers instead
By Tom Parsons published
Amazon Prime Day isn't all about Amazon, you know...

The Sony A95L is the best TV I've ever owned, and it's discounted for Amazon Prime Day – but you shouldn't buy it
By Tom Parsons published
Cheaper options now, better options in the future
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