Hi-Fi

Big screen, small price: get a brilliant budget TV ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026

By Daniel Furn published

Football – and a huge Mini LED – could be coming home

Hi-Fi

Garmin – yes, Garmin – has launched a premium home sound system with a neat trick up its sleeve

By Joe Svetlik published

With the help of JL Audio, which it bought in 2023.

Hi-Fi

Concerned about space? This just-add-speakers music streamer could be the answer

By Daniel Furn published

The Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier does it all

Stereo Amplifiers

iFi refreshes its entry-level Zen Air range with a new phono stage, DAC and Bluetooth receiver

By Joe Svetlik published

Each device costs just £129 / $129.

DACs

I tried this Bluetooth cassette player so you don't have to

By Joe Svetlik published

This marriage of old and new tech should end in divorce

Portable Music Players
JBL L100 speakers in orange within a mock 1970s domestic setup

“What is JBL sound? It’s powerful, dynamic and energetic” – we chat to JBL about headphones, history and 80 years in the business

By Harry McKerrell published

JBL celebrates 80 years in the game – and looks forward to 80 more…

Hi-Fi
ALL HI-FI

Headphones

There's finally a big saving on Bose's flagship headphones – but I'd still recommend Sony's instead

By Daniel Furn published

Wireless Headphones

AirPods with a camera could be here soon – and could change how we use our earbuds

By Joe Svetlik published

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Wireless Earbuds
Sivga M260 HiFi wired earbuds in silver on the edge of a laptop

These affordable wired earbuds seek to blend retro-inspired looks with modern sonic performance

By Harry McKerrell published

Wired Earbuds

Got a flight coming up? These noise-cancelling Bose Earbuds are a total game-changer – it’s like having your own private cabin

By Daniel Furn published

Wireless Earbuds

Technics partners with Teenage Cancer Trust for a special edition of its five-star wireless earbuds

By Kashfia Kabir published

Wireless Earbuds

Best Sony earbuds 2026: the top sets recommended by our reviewers

By Alastair Stevenson last updated

Best Buys
ALL HEADPHONES

Speakers

Forget JBL! This giant discount makes the Sony ULT Field 1 an absolute bargain

By Paul Hatton published

At this price, Sony's portable speaker is a very enticing bit of kit

Wireless Speakers

Best KEF speakers 2026: budget, premium, bookshelf and wireless systems

By Joe Svetlik, Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys British audio maker KEF makes a fine array of speakers, from bookshelf to tower speakers. Here's our pick of the bunch.

Best Buys

REL's unconventional new subwoofer is a statement piece for your home cinema or hi-fi system

By Lewis Empson published

Ever seen a subwoofer on wheels?

Subwoofers

A five-star Bluetooth belter at a knockdown price? Grab this Bose speaker for under £300

By Grace Dean published

Nicely made and conveniently portable

Wireless Speakers
A black Apple HomePod 2 on a white surface with its top panel visible.

Best Sonos alternatives 2026: multi-room music systems rated by experts

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Best Buys Sonos is the original, and one of the best, home wireless music systems – but there are alternatives worth considering.

Best Buys

This classy portable smart speaker is one of our favourites – and it's just crashed to an unbelievable price

By Grace Dean published

The Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) can be yours for £179

Wireless Speakers
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TV & Home Cinema

Adventures in AV: wireless soundbar systems are in vogue, but are they just a rehash of a previous home cinema trend?

By Lewis Empson published

Are home cinema in a box systems back?

Soundbars

Sharp is taking on TCL with this super affordable QLED TV

By Robyn Quick published

And Roku is teaming up to help

Televisions
Samsung S95F OLED TV

Best Samsung TVs 2026: budget to premium, 4K, 8K, QLED, QD-OLED

By Lewis Empson last updated

Best Buys Looking for a new TV and prefer a Samsung? No one would blame you. Take a look at the best Samsung TVs our in-house experts have tested and reviewed...

Best Buys

Want to level up to a home cinema? This Epson projector delivers movie magic – and is at its lowest ever price

By Daniel Furn published

It's great for gaming too!

Projectors
Samsung Q990H and Q990F on a red and grey background

Samsung HW-Q990F vs HW-Q990H: which Dolby Atmos soundbar system reigns supreme?

By Robyn Quick published

Two five-star performers go head to head

Soundbars

Roku and TCL accused of bricking TVs through faulty software updates and refusing to fix them

By Joe Svetlik published

In a class action lawsuit in the US.

Televisions
ALL TV & HOME CINEMA

Streaming & Entertainment

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus held in front of a yellow surface. On screen is 'Heat Waves' by Glass Animals on Tidal.

Best music streaming services 2026: free streams to hi-res audio

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.

Best Buys
The Batman film / soundtrack poster with the WHF Now Playing roundel

Now Playing: check out the 5 blockbuster test tracks we’re using this May

By Harry McKerrell published

Batman, Superman, and a new Bond theme (sort of)

Music Streaming

“If you’re passionate about music, you’ll hear the difference” – Apple’s lossless audio claims have riled our readers

By Alastair Stevenson published

Apple Music’s boss has started an audiophile vs “normal people” war on our site

4 Comments
Music Streaming

Pro-Ject’s two new streaming devices will give your hi-fi wireless skills

By Joe Svetlik published

The Stream Box E and Wireless Box E make for wi-fi hi-fi

Streaming Hardware

Apple Music Lossless: which devices do (and don't) play lossless and Spatial Audio

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Apple Music's 100-million+ library has lossless tracks and Spatial Audio, but most AirPods lack key hi-res audio features.

Music Streaming

Apple Music exec: "Most people can't hear the difference with lossless audio"

By Joe Svetlik published

It's a controversial opinion – do you agree?

38 Comments
Music Streaming
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Bose’s new Sonos rival, a 360-degree David Bowie experience, surprise high-end hi-fi launch and more

By Alastair Stevenson published

All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news, in one handy digest

AV

Our deal experts have found the best deals on Award-winning 4K projectors, five-star noise-cancelling earbuds and Dolby Atmos AV receivers

By Daniel Furn published

Samsung, Grado and Bowers & Wilkins also have big discounts this week

AV

Happy 100th birthday! The top five David Attenborough documentary scenes for delivering home cinema magic

By Robyn Quick published

Celebrating eight decades of film-making

AV

What Hi-Fi? is now officially on Reddit: discuss everything hi-fi and home cinema on r/whathifi

By Lewis Empson published

Find the latest news, reviews and buying guides in our official subreddit

AV
Naim preamp with In For Review logo

In For Review: we’re testing Naim’s flagship amplifier, the first RGB Mini LED TV, slim Dali floorstanders and more this month

By Kashfia Kabir published

Seven new products from the world of hi-fi and home cinema are in our test rooms now

AV

Watch out Sonos! Bose just launched a Dolby Atmos soundbar, subwoofer and wireless speaker – and a “reimagined approach to home audio"

By Andy Madden published

Bose’s new home audio products get the ‘Ultra’ treatment

AV