Sony reviews & products

The PS5 is nearly here - should you still bother buying the current-gen system?

The most powerful version of the PS4 is also the best, but should you wait for the PS5?

updated A superb pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones

UPDATED What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 winner. The STR-DN1080 is still a force to be reckoned with.

updated Sony is flying high with this superb pair of noise-cancelling headphones.

Sony’s wireless noise-cancelling headphones mean business...

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2018 winner. It's five stars for Sony's proper wireless in-ears...

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2018 winner. This entertaining turntable can rip vinyl to hi-res

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2019 winner. This Sony takes the Dolby Atmos soundbars to new heights...

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2018 winner. Flagship features and mid-range price make for a stunning Sony TV.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2018 winner. A belter of a 4K TV.

Having delivered our initial thoughts on the AF9, it’s time to turn our attention to the other model in Sony’s new Master Series: the ZF9.

Sony’s cheapest native 4K projector so far is an outright winner.

Almost the perfect pair of noise-cancellers, but they lack a little excitement

Sony is back with a new flagship smartphone, and it's betting big on HDR.

Not quite a return to its heyday, but this is still an impressive Sony Walkman

Sony’s LF-S50G struggles to match its main rivals in the sound department.

Sony’s premium 4K Blu-ray player flexes its muscles...

A pretty affordable 55in 4K TV, but the HDR performance needs to be better

Sony's latest short-throw projector has finally made it to the UK

Sony’s first 4K Blu-ray player sets a new benchmark for the money...

An impressive picture and decent sound make for a good value Blu-ray player...

Sony’s first 4K HDR LCD TV of the year is a resounding success...

Sony's Xperia Touch short-throw, gesture-based projector feels like the stuff of sci-fi lovers' dreams. We hit the show floor of MWC to give it a try...

The Xperia XZ Premium is the world's first 4K HDR phone. We've been hands on to find out if 4K on a smartphone finally makes sense.

With the right source, these are the best closed-back headphones we’ve heard

A stellar performing 4K HDR projector even at this price

Sony's desktop DAC is packed with features and clever technology...

This versatile speaker/soundbar is let down by average sound quality

From the moment you switch it on, you’ll discover a talented projector

This compact portable radio charms, but the sound doesn’t win us over...

Not a bad effort, but this Sony soundbar doesn't give your TV the boost it should...

Sony announced some serious bling at IFA 2016 in the shape of the NW-WM1Z, a high-end gold-plated Walkman. Like an audiophile magpie, we headed straight to its stand for a closer look...

Sony has produced a dazzling flagship 4K TV, but not quite the perfection we expect for £4000

Looks like a budget Blu-ray player, but this Sony is all about the performance

No 4K here, but for a small TV on a budget, this is a fantastic choice...

It might not be 4K, but this Sony projector is still a tempting proposition...

One of the most talented multimedia players we’ve seen at the price

Sony’s flagship 4K telly is a serious showstopper...

This slimline 4K HDR TV is a technological tour de force and a great start for Sony's 2016 TV range

This future-proofed projector pulls out all the stops...

These Sonys do most things right, but suffer from a lack of excitement...

This likeable hi-res player hits the sweet spot for design, performance and price...

These in-ears block out the world, but they fall short on sound quality...

A matter of time before the world’s first 4K smartphone makes sense

A respectable offering from Sony, but these headphones can be bettered for the money...

Can this hybrid home cinema system justify the premium price tag?

A solid performer from Sony, but not the leap we expected from the Z3...

In the market for an affordable, portable hi-res music player? This Sony Walkman could be just the ticket...

Sony launched a number of 4K Ultra HD TVs at CES 2016 and we've been spending some time on the show floor getting to know one of the new arrivals, the KD-65XD9305...

A talented wireless speaker bursting with features and a powerful, weighty sound...

Sony has produced a great big telly, and we mean ‘great’ and ‘big’...

More style than substance for this super-slim Sony TV...

These rugged headphones could last a lifetime...

If you're in the market for an affordable 4K TV, this entry-level Sony set is one to consider...

Sony has a reputation for excellent, budget AV receivers - can the STR-DN1060 continue the trend?

This big-screen Sony TV packs in a lot of tech and delivers a good picture...

Sony's done it again - this budget AV receiver offers sensational performance at an excellent price...

Can Sony’s pricey high-res audio Walkman portable music player deliver sonic nirvana?

This Sony set is an elegant, vibrant, Full HD TV with plenty of tricks up its sleeve...

Sony has produced a great tablet for both work and play, and a strong rival for the iPad too

This fantastic 4K all-rounder is pricey, but not many projectors make your movies look this good...

Look ma, no set-top box! We take our first look at YouView's first native appearance on Sony's 2015 TVs

This Sony Blu-ray player is a remarkable performer, and at this price, a steal...

If you'd rather go Full HD than 4K, this big-screen Sony is a great buy...

In the market for a budget Blu-ray player? Sony's BDP-S5500 warrants attention with its excellent performance

The Sony PHA-3AC is a good product, and is worth an audition, but isn’t the class leader we hoped for

A new version of Sony's over-ear headphones brings a host of new features, but how do they sound?

Best Blu-ray player up to £150, Awards 2014. Top-notch performance and good features too: this Sony is a top budget buy

Sony’s Z3 family goes from strength to strength with this tablet, with a superb performance Android can be proud of

A good way to get into high-resolution music

Smarter, more stylish and a better performer than the average 4K TV

Best smartphone 5in+, Awards 2014. An outstanding all-rounder that really takes the fight to its big Android rivals

Best cinema system, Awards 2014. A well-featured package that delivers an exciting and convenient home cinema performance for a great price – Sony’s on to a winner

Best 32in TV, Awards 2014. Impressing across the board with picture, features and sound, it does more than enough to bag Sony another five stars

A stylish, feature-packed answer to the budget soundbase question

Best Blu-ray player £150-£300, Awards 2015. Serves up a classy picture and stunning sound – an impressive all-rounder

Product of the Year, Awards 2014. A seriously good amp that balances muscle and subtlety with stacks of features at a great price. Sony raises the bar once again

A good picture for a good price, this TV is well worth considering

Best 40-46in TV, Awards 2014. This five-star Sony is a great set that’s easy on the eye and wallet

Sony shows that you don’t need to pay a fortune to get a good 4K TV

Sony has done it again, with a talented player that should be on your shortlist

This Sony Walkman is an object lesson in building a well realised, high-performing music player.

Another solid tablet from Sony, but it just doesn’t do quite enough against the mighty iPad

Sony’s first amp of 2014 is an impressive and well-featured all-rounder at a great price

Big, bassy and beautiful, but its tonal balance won’t be for everyone

It may have lost a star, but this 50in Sony is still worth an audition

A step forward for Sony’s soundbars, but not the huge stride we were hoping for

The Sony TV has its issues with upscaled content, but it’s a gorgeous set that looks great in 4K

A do-it-all speaker that puts superb sound quality at the top of its list of priorities

Even if the size appeals, the Z's poor camera and video performance let it down

The one to beat, doing everything right and excelling in the sound department

A hugely-tempting proposition, it sets the bar high for 4K picture quality

A promising service from Sony, let down by its offline playback quality

Proof that good things can come in small packages. If you like a smartphone that’s easy on the hand, then this is a good choice

TA-A1ES isn’t perfect, but it’s talented enough in key areas to demand serious consideration

The W95 is a good TV in many regards, but we expect fireworks from a flagship set and the Sony just doesn’t quite deliver

Best projector £2000+, Awards 2015. A seriously capable performer that does nearly everything right

Sony fans will love it – this speedy slab of Xperia glass is an impressive smartphone