Hi-res music streaming services compared: is Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Amazon or Apple Music better?
As the battle to dominate hi-res audio streaming intensifies, we look at which platforms offer the most for your money...
Hi-Fi
We've put together a terrific-sounding and thoroughly modern hi-fi system for streaming and vinyl
Featuring freshly minted What Hi-Fi? 2025 Award winners
What is high-resolution audio? And is hi-res music worth it?
Hi-res audio is the pinnacle for digital music fans, but what is it, how can you get it, and what kit do you need to listen to it?
Meet the Quad Platina Integrated, an amp five years in the making
First spotted as a prototype in 2023, the Quad Platina Integrated is now finished; and it promises to be Quad's “finest-ever integrated amplifier”.
Digital equipment with a range of tweaking options may seem like a good idea, but I'm not convinced
Choice is not always a good thing
Headphones
Speakers
Best Bluetooth speakers 2025: tried and tested for every budget
Best Buys Looking for a Bluetooth speaker? These are the best home and portable speakers money can buy, from budget wonders to burly boomboxes.
KEF LS50 Wireless II
Updated KEF has improved upon the former Award-winning all-in-one system with an innovative and entertaining sequel.
KEF LSX II LT
Updated Despite dropping a few features from the standard LSX II, the great value, stripped-down KEF LSX II LT doesn’t miss a step when it comes to delivering KEF’s superb signature sound.
Triangle AIO Twin
Updated The versatile Triangle AIO Twin is a hugely talented and feature-packed system that can play music from nearly anything.
TV & Home Cinema
2025 has been an exceptional year for TVs at all different prices – and our Awards list proves it
Flagship OLEDs and budget Mini LEDs have both seen huge improvements
We've just given this compact 4K projector a What Hi-Fi? Award – but it's already hundreds of pounds off
In the market for a five-star coffee table projector?
Marantz Cinema 30
Updated With style, poise, scale and all of the latest specs, the Cinema 30 is a premium AV receiver to be coveted.
KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System
KEF makes a glorious return to our AV testing room with a new 5.1 surround-sound system.
Streaming & Entertainment
Test your TV and home cinema system with this powerful history lesson from the director of Goodfellas
When a powerhouse performance from Daniel Day-Lewis isn't even the best thing about a film, you know you're in for a treat.
This harrowing Holocaust movie is a great test for your TV's sound system, but it's not on Amazon Prime for much longer
Without proper speakers you’ll only really experience half of The Zone Of Interest
Tidal
UPDATED Tidal is facing tough competition in the hi-res music streaming arena, so is it still the best service for discerning listeners?
Apple TV 4K
Updated The latest Apple TV 4K model is more powerful and cheaper than its predecessor, making it pretty hard to pick faults.
More from What Hi-Fi?
These four thrilling discs have been on repeat in the What Hi-Fi? test room this month
But what makes them so special?
We've just got four brand-new discs in to the What Hi-Fi? test room: this is why they made the list
Three of the biggest blockbusters plus a remastered classic
Chord Company ClearwayX ARAY Analogue RCA
Updated If you’re looking at ways to eke out the best performance from your hi-fi system, this audio interconnect cable offers a significant uplift
Chord Company C-line
UPDATED This Chord interconnect is a no-brainer if you want to give your hi-fi system a lift....
