
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

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.

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...

We've tested the best OLED TVs side by side – there is one clear winner, but we'd each choose a different one to take home
By Lewis Empson, Tom Parsons, Alastair Stevenson published
We all agree on one thing, but when it comes to personal taste...

Samsung's stylish Frame TVs have a new rival – here's hoping it performs better than the Hisense one
By Tom Parsons published
Can the TCL NXTVISION succeed where others have failed?

Small OLED TVs do not perform as well as big ones – and it's not just about brightness
By Tom Parsons published
The lack of consistency across sizes isn't being talked about enough

Dolby Vision 2 might finally solve one of home cinema’s biggest problems
By Tom Parsons published
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