
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

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 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.

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
Moving with the times

TCL C7K (65C7K)
By John Archer published
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 winner. Step-down Mini LED model is arguably the pick of TCL’s 2025 TV range

My laziness has been rewarded: Spotify HiFi (well, Lossless) is finally here
By Tom Parsons published
Switching streaming services is hard, but music quality is also important

The iPhone 17 Pro looks great, but the standard iPhone 17's screen upgrades mean it’s probably all a cinephile needs
By Tom Parsons published
The screen looks the same, so why pay more unless you really are a pro?

Metz MQE7600 (65MQE7600ZUK)
By John Archer published
Venerable German brand Metz turns to Tivo, Freely and Quantum Dots to try and make its mark on the UK.

TCL 98C7K
By John Archer published
TCL’s latest giant TV combines a revamped LCD panel with advanced HDR and gaming features for remarkably little money.

We just found our first Dolby Vision 2 TV in the wild – and it's not a Hisense
By Tom Parsons last updated
Our roving reporter is hunting down all things Dolby Vision 2 at IFA

Samsung S95F (QE65S95F)
By Tom Parsons published
Not only Samsung’s best-ever OLED, but perhaps its best-ever TV, period.

Want Dolby Vision 2? Our sources suggest you will need to buy a new TV
By Tom Parsons published
Looks like you might have to wait and buy a 2026 TV if you want Dolby Vision 2

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
By Esat Dedezade published
Samsung's refined flagship delivers premium build quality, a vibrant display, and all-day battery life – ideal if you don’t need the extra bells and whistles of its pricier Ultra sibling.

Primary RGB Tandem OLED TV tech explained: how it works, why it’s better than MLA and how it compares with QD-OLED
By John Archer last updated
Primary RGB Tandem (aka ‘Four-Stack’) OLED tech is here to take the brightness battle to QD-OLED

As a huge fan of the movies, I'm loving Alien: Earth – but as a home cinema nerd, I'm disappointed
By Tom Parsons published
A great show, but it could and should be even greater

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?
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