
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

Yamaha True X Surround 90A
By Lewis Empson published
Yamaha has launched its most premium Dolby Atmos soundbar system to date – how does it fare in our testing room?

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025: we tested more than 20 soundbars to find these 5 Dolby Atmos winners
By Tom Parsons published
From budget systems to super-premium solo bars, there’s something for everyone in our 2025 soundbars category

Best 50-inch TVs 2025: 3 fantastic sets tried, tested and recommended
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our expert advice on the best 48-inch, 49-inch and 50-inch TVs around right now, delivering 4K pictures, the latest features, streaming apps, and more.

Best TVs under £1000: affordable OLED, Mini LED and LCD models hand-picked by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Looking for a new TV for less than a grand? You've come to the right place, with 42- to 65-inch options to choose from

Hisense U8Q (65U8QTUK)
By John Archer published
A combination of massive brightness, often great backlight control and vivid colours makes the U8Q Hisense’s best TV to date.

KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System
By Lewis Empson last updated
KEF makes a glorious return to our AV testing room with a new 5.1 surround-sound system.

Sony has just launched a new Bravia OLED TV – but it's not what you think it is
By Tom Parsons published
The curious case of the Bravia 8A

Apple iPhone 17
By Lewis Empson, Tom Parsons published
The iPhone 17 brings a handful of new features, but do they make it a better handset for music and movies?

Hisense AX5125H
By Tom Parsons published
A complete Dolby Atmos sound system in a box for an exceptionally low price.

Epson EH-LS9000
By Tom Parsons published
Epson’s more affordable home cinema laser projector delivers movie (and game) magic.

LG C5 (OLED42C5)
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Solid picture quality, flawless gaming specifications and reliable app support in a tiny frame. What’s not to love?

Hisense M2 Pro
By Alastair Stevenson published
Hisense’s smallest coffee table projector offers an impressive big-screen home cinema experience.

Apple TV
By Tom Parsons published
Six years on from launch, Apple TV has blossomed into one of the best streaming services around.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
By Lewis Empson published
Apple’s latest iPad Air is a familiar affair, though it boasts a portable AV experience that is practically unrivalled for the money.

Epson EF-72
By Robyn Quick published
Sleek and flexible, Epson’s latest lifestyle projector is a strong entry to the market.

Our favourite OLED TV of 2025 is now down to its lowest price to date
By Tom Parsons published
Not just the very best flagship OLED, but also the most affordable

Forget Amazon Prime Day – if you want the best Fire TV Stick deal, shop here instead
By Tom Parsons published
The best cheap streaming stick is now even cheaper – and not at Amazon

Samsung QN90F (QE65QN90F)
By John Archer published
Samsung is here to remind you that, especially in bright rooms, OLED is certainly not the only option.

Best 65-inch TVs 2025: the top models we've tested
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our team of experts detail the top 65-inch TVs they've tried and tested in our dedicated viewing rooms

Best portable projectors 2025: mini projectors to max out your picture
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys If you want the big-screen home cinema experience from a small, portable projector, then you're in the right place.

BenQ W4100i
By John Archer published
BenQ’s latest projector is an intriguing attempt to combine home cinema-friendly pictures with living room-friendly smarts and features.

HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC: everything you need to know
By Andy Madden last updated
In-depth Ever wondered what the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) input on your TV means? And where does the newer HDMI eARC fit in?

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.
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