
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

The LG C5 is much lighter than its rivals, and that’s good news for the environment as well as your back
By Tom Parsons published
Lightness has benefits far beyond ease of wall-mounting

I’ve done the measuring, and your TV's Filmmaker Mode isn’t just great for picture quality – it’s great for saving energy, too
By Tom Parsons published
And how does running a flagship OLED TV compare to boiling your kettle?

Panasonic Z95B (TV-65Z95B)
By Lewis Empson published
Can Panasonic’s highly anticipated OLED TV live up to the lofty expectations?

Best subwoofers 2025: brilliant bass for music and movies
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Whether it's for extra rumble in those movie scenes or more bottom-end from your favourite beats, a dedicated subwoofer is what you need.

Best Sony TVs 2025: 6 top OLED and Mini LED models recommended by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
best buys The best Sony TVs we've tried and tested

Struggling to choose a Dolby Atmos soundbar? Don’t fall into this cunning trap
By Tom Parsons published
Brand synergy is hugely overrated

TCL C6KS (50C6KS-UK)
By John Archer published
TCL rewrites the rulebook again with a 50-inch 4K TV that delivers Mini LEDs and local dimming for an amazing price.

Lots of our readers contacted me to ask why I prefer the Sony Bravia 8 II to the LG G5 – this is what I told them
By Tom Parsons published
Two great TVs, but I have a definite favourite

Samsung S90F (QE48S90F)
By Alastair Stevenson published
Competitive pricing, small size, flawless gaming specifications; there’s a lot to like about Samsung’s step-down OLED.

TCL TVs were a bit hit and miss last year, but they’re looking consistently strong for 2025
By Tom Parsons published
From small and cheap to huge and premium, TCL’s new TV range is very impressive

TCL C8K / QM8K (65C8K)
By John Archer published
Can the introduction of ground-breaking Halo Control technology and Bang & Olufsen-designed audio make the C8K TCL’s best TV yet?

Marshall Heston 120 vs Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9: which soundbar should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Marshall's first soundbar squares up against Sony's Award-winning flagship

TCL's new 98-inch Mini LED TV is so good and such great value, I think it spells trouble for projectors
By Tom Parsons published
Much better than almost any projector in several ways

Best gaming TVs 2025: ideal companions for the PS5, Xbox and PC put to the test
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Take your gaming to the next level with these awesome gaming TVs.

Marshall Heston 120 vs Sonos Arc Ultra: which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade published
Can Marshall’s rock and roll aesthetics deliver enough in the audio department to topple the mighty Sonos Arc Ultra?

Best 43-inch, best 42-inch and best 40-inch TVs 2025: superb 'small' TVs
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys If you're in the market for a more manageable TV screen size, then something around the 43-inch mark could be just right.

Best 55-inch TVs 2025: 4K HDR OLED, Mini LED and LCD sets, tried and tested
By Tom Parsons last updated
best buys These are the best 55-inch TVs around right now, featuring smart, 4K, HDR and OLED 55-inch TVs.

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.
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