
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 awesome Sony A95L OLED TV is now cheaper than ever, but I recommend one of these alternatives instead
By Tom Parsons published
There’s an even cheaper rival and a new model you might want to wait for

Sky Glass Gen 2 is impressive, but I've made an OLED TV / Dolby Atmos setup that's better and costs the same
By Tom Parsons published
Adding Sky Stream to a great TV and soundbar is the way to go

Samsung The Premiere 5
By Lewis Empson published
Can Samsung’s feature-rich portable UST projector live up to the hype?

Sky Glass Gen 2
By Tom Parsons published
A big upgrade and a very compelling all-in-one TV, soundbar and TV service solution – but the costs soon mount up.

Quick! Get an £1100 discount on a 55-inch LG OLED TV while you still can
By Tom Parsons published
An absolute steal for a 55-inch OLED TV – especially one from LG

Forget Letterboxd and JustWatch – this rival app has one killer feature that I now can’t live without
By Tom Parsons published
Ever started a show and forgotten all about it? This app will fix that

There’s only one new feature that I want the next Apple TV 4K to have, but it’s too nerdy for Apple to ever consider
By Tom Parsons published
There aren't many ways the Apple TV 4K can be improved, but I can think of one neat upgrade for us home cinema specialists

This Apple TV 4K Dolby Atmos hack has been a game-changer for my system
By Tom Parsons published
Lip-sync issues with the AirPods Max sent me down a sound and video settings rabbit hole

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?

LG G5 vs G4: is LG's new flagship OLED worth the extra money?
By Tom Parsons last updated
LG's new flagship TV has Primary RGB Tandem OLED technology. But is it actually a better TV?

This relatively niche projector category has suddenly become my favourite – and is perfect if you already own a nice TV
By Tom Parsons published
But there are a couple of problems that still need to be fixed

Nebula X1
By Robyn Quick published
Nebula’s hefty 4K projector delivers powerful audio and easy usability in a semi-portable package

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.

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6
By Tom Parsons last updated
Sony’s mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbar package gets you a lot of kit for your money

Sharp HT-SB700
By Robyn Quick published
An affordable and light soundbar that packs a surprising punch.

Sharp GM6245K (43GM6245K)
By John Archer published
Sharp’s surprisingly good 43-inch TV with TiVo and Freely smarts costs less than many people pay for a pair of headphones.

tvOS 18.5 fixes an audio-delay issue that has been bugging some AirPods and HomePod users for years
By Tom Parsons published
Also works on HomePods

Optoma Photon Go
By Robyn Quick published
A UST projector that boasts a portable design and simple set-up.

Best 50-inch TVs 2025: OLED and LCD sets selected by our experts
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.

What is Perfect for PlayStation 5? How does it work? Is it accurate? And does it make Sony’s TVs the best choice for PS5 gamers?
By Tom Parsons published
'Perfect' is pushing it, but ‘very good for PlayStation 5’ doesn’t have quite the same ring to it…

Hisense's 2025 TV range does feature an OLED, but Mini LED is still the big deal
By Tom Parsons published
100-inch Mini LED TVs galore!

Absolute Cinema: this dream penthouse custom install system is all about the Joy of home theatre (and hi-fi)
By Daniel Sait published
When you just can't decide between native 4K home cinema and panoramic views of London Bridge

Sony Bravia Theatre U
By John Archer published
In which we explore the age-old question of whether shoulder pad speakers can supplant a decent set of headphones.
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