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Astell & Kern A&futura SE200 review A portable music player with a choice of DACs and a benchmark-setting performance

Harman Kardon Citation MultiBeam 700 review A Sonos Beam beater?

Sony WH-1000XM4 review: Sony's noise-cancelling headphones deliver Sony’s premium wireless headphones deliver a sonic masterclass

18 of the best hip-hop albums to test your speakers Beats, bass, MCs and DJs

Best TV 2020: amazing 4K Ultra HD TVs for every budget Watch movies at home like never before with a brand-new 4K TV

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Sony WH-1000XM4 vs Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700: which is better? Which wireless headphones reign supreme?

Latest Reviews

Philips 65OLED984 review

By What Hi-Fi?

The best of Philips meets the best of B&W and the results are exceptional.

Sony PS-LX310BT review

By What Hi-Fi?

UPDATED A no-nonsense, fully automatic turntable with a built-in phono stage, Bluetooth and a surprisingly musical sound.

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Sony WH-1000XM3 review

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updated A superb pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones

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Samsung QE55Q85R review

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UPDATED Samsung’s second-tier 2019 4K QLED boasts fantastic picture quality, but is it better value than its flagship sibling?

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Denon AVR-X2600H review

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UPDATED Denon has done it again, producing another multi-talented, future-proofed receiver

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Marantz PM6006 review

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UPDATED Marantz hasn't lost its touch - the PM6006 is a fine budget amplifier...

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Elac Debut B5.2 review

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UPDATED Elac’s latest budget speaker is talented enough to worry the established competition.

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MartinLogan Motion 60XTi review

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If you've got the room for it, the Motion 60XTi from MartinLogan offer exceptional audio, particularly from the custom tweeter design.

Samsung QN55Q90T review

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Samsung’s top 4K model for 2020 is punchy, feature-packed and good value.

Spendor Classic 1/2 review

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Spendor’s Classic 1/2 wraps thoroughly modern sound quality in a rich blanket of retro charm.

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Latest News

Marantz announces 12 Series Special Edition amplifier and SACD player

By Becky Roberts

The PM-12 Special Edition amplifier and SA-12 Special Edition SACD player are revamps of the original models that were made solely for the Japanese market.

B&O partners with F1 champ Fernando Alonso for limited edition headphones

By Becky Scarrott

Bang & Olufsen's collaboration with two-time F1 World Champion and double Le Mans winner, Fernando Alonso, means a limited edition run of Beoplay E8 Sport earphones and Beosound Edge home speaker.

PS5 could 'struggle' to run 4K games says tipster

PS5 could 'struggle' to run 4K games, suggests developer leak

By What Hi-Fi?

Leaker claims that some game developers are having trouble getting PS5 games to run at a native 4K resolution...

John Williams' Live in Vienna concert gets the Dolby Atmos treatment

By Becky Roberts

You can now hear the maestro's movie magic in immersive surround sound on Amazon Music HD or Blu-ray...

Surface Duo is Microsoft's first Android phone: foldable, dual screen, super-thin

By Becky Scarrott

Opening into the thinnest mobile device on the market, Surface Duo connects two PixelSense Fusion displays to create one, 8.1-inch screen.

Xbox Series X release date revealed by anonymous tipster

Exact Xbox Series X release date suggested by tipster

By What Hi-Fi?

A mysterious Xbox fan claims to know the exact launch date of the Xbox Series X...

TCL takes aim at OLED TVs with ultra-affordable Mini-LED and QLED TVs

By Becky Roberts

TCL's new 5 series (QLED) and 6 series (Mini-LED) TVs take the fight to OLED with very attractive pricing...

Xiaomi Mi TV Lux Transparent Edition: the world's first mass-made see-through TV

Xiaomi unveils ludicrous transparent OLED TV – and it's actually going on sale

By What Hi-Fi?

The Chinese electronics firm is marking its 10th anniversary with a fully transparent OLED TV.

iPhone 12 OLED display found in leaked image

iPhone 12 OLED display revealed in leaked image

By Becky Scarrott

Although the noted leaker has since deleted the image, it appeared to show the inside view of an OLED screen, on a disassembled 5.4in 'iPhone 12'.

Sky's next slate of TV shows in HDR is here

By Becky Roberts

Britannia and Cobra are available in HDR now, with four more TV shows due by the end of next month...

Xbox Series X release date confirmed for November; Halo Infinite delayed to 2021

By Becky Roberts

Microsoft has announced a launch window for the Xbox Series X, but the latest instalment of Halo has been delayed.

Want cheap AirPods? These Enacfire wireless earbuds are just £25 at Amazon

Want cheap AirPods? Save 75% on these Enacfire wireless earbuds at Amazon

By What Hi-Fi?

Just £25.50 today only, the Enacfire G20s promise a 48-hour battery and IPX8 water resistance... not bad on paper.

Sony wireless Extra Bass headphones with Alexa voice control, now 40% off

By Becky Scarrott

Deals Up to 30 hours of battery life, Alexa built-in, Extra Bass sound processing plus a huge $52 saving.

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Latest Advice

Bose SoundSport Free vs Sony WF-1000XM3: which is better?

By What Hi-Fi?

Advice Looking for a pair of true wireless earbuds? Bose and Sony both offer excellent options, but which is best?

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PS5 vs Xbox Series X: specs, power, features, pricing and controllers compared

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: specs, price and features compared

By What Hi-Fi?

Sony and Microsoft are both launching 8K games consoles in 2020 – but how do they compare?

Xbox Series X price and pre-orders: how much will the new Xbox cost?

By Joe Svetlik

Everything we know right now about the price of Microsoft's new Xbox console(s) ahead of the launch later this year.

How to watch HDR on Sky Q: what do you need? What HDR shows are available?

By What Hi-Fi?

Sky Q customer? Want to watch in the very best picture quality? Here's how to watch High Dynamic Range content on Sky Q...

Xbox Series X: release date, specs, games, news

Xbox Series X: specs, release date and news for the new Xbox

By Andy Madden

Your complete guide to the Xbox Series X covers everything including specs, launch date, controller, games and more

How to transfer music from Google Play Music to YouTube Music

How to transfer your music from Google Play Music to YouTube Music

By What Hi-Fi?

Google Play Music is closing, but this doesn't mean you lose all your music. Here's how to transfer it all to YouTube Music.

Sony 2020 TVs: 8K, 4K, Full HD, OLED, LCD - everything you need to know

Sony 2020 TV lineup: 4K, 8K, OLED, everything you need to know

By Dan Sung

The full skinny on the Sony 2020 TV line-up from top to bottom.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs Apple AirPods Pro: which is better?

By What Hi-Fi?

Apple and Samsung both offer noise-cancelling wireless earbuds, which headphones should you buy?

Panasonic 2020 TVs: everything you need to know

Panasonic 2020 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Becky Roberts

Here's all there is to know about Panasonic's six OLED and 13 LCD TVs for 2020...

Latest Features

Here's a simple and superb-sounding wireless hi-fi system

Here's a superb-sounding hi-fi system with streaming skills

By Jonathan Evans

This talented streaming set-up puts a clever, modern twist on the traditional hi-fi system.

Grandmaster Flash: the man who gave us the turntable as an instrument

By Andrew Murphy

We speak to Grandmaster Flash about turntables, chamber music and the glory of finding the break nobody else has.

iPhone 12: price, design, release date, leaks and news

By Joe Svetlik

The iPhone 12 is expected to launch in a matter of weeks, so naturally lots of rumours have surfaced about what we can expect from the next iPhone...

15 of the best live streams and online virtual concerts

By Joe Cox

Get your live music fix with these online shows, this week featuring a classic R.E.M. Glastonbury performance.

20 of the best live albums to test your speakers

By Becky Roberts

If your itch for live music needs to be scratched, and you aren't prepared to turn down an excuse to give your hi-fi system a proper run out, track down these exceptional live albums...

Here's an excellent hi-fi system combining vinyl and streaming

By Jonathan Evans

After a complete stereo system that allows for vinyl playback and music streaming? Let us be your guide....

18 of the best film scenes to test picture quality

By Becky Roberts, Dan Sung

Feature Looking for film scenes to demo a new projector or TV? We have a selection...

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B&W 606 vs 607 speakers: which should you buy?

By Ketan Bharadia

We compare and contrast B&W's 606 speakers with their little brothers, the 607s, to find out which is the better buy.

Xbox Series X showcase: 5 questions left unanswered about the new Xbox

Xbox Series X games showcase: 5 big questions left unanswered

By Andy Madden

Xbox revealed more about its upcoming games line-up for the Series X, but we'd still like a few key questions answering.

25 of the best 1980s albums to test your speakers

By Andrew Murphy

We've put together some of the best albums from the 1980s to test your hi-fi system at home.

Listen to the What Hi-Fi? playlist 2020

By Andrew Murphy

Every time a new issue of What Hi-Fi? is published, we update our playlist (on Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify and Tidal) with music we've been listening to in the last month. So please, join us.

Enjoy CDs and streaming with this complete digital hi-fi system

By Jonathan Evans

Get the best of both digital worlds with this CD and streaming system

Latest Best Buys

Best iPhone headphones 2020: budget, premium, wireless

By Joe Svetlik, Andy Madden

best buys Make the most of that excellent sound quality with our pick of the best iPhone headphones on the market right now.

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Best over-ear headphones 2020

By Joe Cox

Best Buys Our pick of the best over-ear headphones, featuring great sound, wireless connectivity, call functionality and more.

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Best Samsung TVs 2020: budget, premium, QLED, 4K, 8K

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Looking for a new TV? Prefer a Samsung? No one would blame you. Take a look at the company's best sets for 2020.

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Best gaming TVs 2020: 4K gaming TVs for PS5, Xbox Series X and all current consoles

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Best Buys The best gaming TVs for current and next-gen consoles.

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Best OLED TVs 2020: the best budget and premium OLED TVs

Best OLED TV 2020: the best budget and premium OLED TVs

By Andy Madden

Best Buys The best OLED TVs deliver some of the most stunning and immersive 4K pictures we've ever seen.

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Best HDR TVs 2020: the ultimate high dynamic range TVs

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best buys High Dynamic Range (HDR) is the TV technology to have right now, but you'll need a compatible TV to make the most of it.

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Best wireless noise-cancelling headphones 2020

By Tom Parsons

Best Buys Immerse yourself in music and leave the noisy world behind with our pick of the best wireless noise-cancelling headphones.

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Best noise-cancelling headphones 2020: in-ear, on-ear, budget and premium

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2020: in-ears and on-ears, budget to premium

By Tom Parsons

Best Buys Leave the noisy world behind and immerse yourself in music with our pick of the best noise-cancelling headphones.

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Best noise-cancelling earbuds: the true wireless way to cut out background noise

Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2020: budget and premium

By Tom Bailey, Andy Madden

Best Buys We've got the best noise-cancelling earbuds for you across a range of prices, budget to premium.

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Best TV 2020: the best 4K Ultra HD TVs

By Joe Cox, Tom Parsons

Best Buys This year's best TVs for 4K resolution pictures, smart features, streaming apps and more.

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Best DACs 2020: USB, portable and desktop DACs

By Andy Madden

Best Buys The best DACs can really take a system to another level, and we've rounded up out top picks below.

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Best headphones 2020

By Dan Sung, Joe Svetlik

Best buys The very best headphones around, from cheap and cheerful to seriously expensive.

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