Latest articles by Becky Roberts
Sony WH-1000XM5 tips: how to connect to PS5 and multiple devices, use the app, and more
We have rustled up some tips and answered FAQs to help you get to know your Sony XM5 headphones a little better...
Wireless speaker vs all-in-one system vs hi-fi separates: which beginner audiophile path is right for you?
Want to introduce a serious-sounding audio set-up to your home? You have a choice of three routes to go down...
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs Sony WH-1000XM5: which ANC headphones are better?
B&W's latest over-ear headphones are some of its best yet, but how do they compare to the mighty Sony XM5?
What are the best Bluetooth codecs? aptX, AAC, LDAC and more explained
Do you know your aptX from your LDAC? Or your AAC from your elbow? Here's the full guide to Bluetooth codecs...
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: revitalised radio category has never looked so good
Three gorgeous, modern radio systems win Best Buy awards at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024.
From studio to living space: Chord’s pro-made Alto headphone/monitor amplifier can now be yours
Designed specifically for recording and mastering studio engineers to meet the demands of critical monitoring.
Portable audio peaked 14 years ago – is it time to come full circle?
The fourth-gen iPod Shuffle was portable audio at its practical peak – here's why it should make a comeback.
9 of the best Quincy Jones tracks for testing your system
From performing his own tunes to peerless production for other artists, the world of music owes a serious debt to Quincy Jones.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: CD players alive and well as Arcam, Cyrus and Marantz give you good reason to dust off your discs
A trio of easy recommendatione for anyone looking to dust off and rediscover their CD collection.
How do active noise-cancelling headphones work? Are they worth it?
What is active noise cancellation, you ask? We break down the tech that eliminates extraneous noise (and divulge the headphones that do it best).
Hi-fi and music streaming live harmoniously, but two Big Tech brands hold the relationship back
From where I’m standing, hi-fi and music streaming mostly live pretty harmoniously… save for one thing: two big companies are letting the side down.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the Super Linton speaker from Wharfedale
Wharfedale has improved its most popular speaker with drive units, crossover and cabinet upgrades.
Netflix too pricey? Here are 9 horror movie hits you can stream for free this Halloween weekend
What Hi-Fi?'s two scream queens highlight 9 horror movies on video streaming service Tubi, which doesn’t cost a penny and takes only a minute to register free for.
Tidal will reportedly make mass staff cuts (again) as it looks to operate 'like a startup'
CEO Jack Dorsey says the company must act “like a startup again” and operate with a "much smaller team" to improve efficiency.
Beyerdynamic’s studio headphone sequels nod to its 100-year history with an all-new ‘Tesla’ driver
The DT 770 Pro and DT 990 Pro enter their second generation
Short on space? Lyngdorf Audio’s quirky FR-2 floorstanders are specifically designed to sit against rear walls
They certainly appear easy to house
Which Sonos speaker should you buy in 2025?
Got your heart set on a Sonos speaker or soundbar but not sure which product is right for you? Here's our guide to help you decide.
Bose, Beats and Amazon headphones make Top 100 Prime Day deals – but I'd buy these instead
All are attractively priced, but none is the best you can buy at its price. I have found you better alternatives for each...
I just re-reviewed Spotify – here are 3 things it now needs to beat Apple, Tidal et al
Spotify currently lags behind its competitors in quality, so what does its forthcoming upgrade need to put the service's nose back in front?
Netflix has just released the gory sequel to this “inventive and captivating” horror movie
The sequel to 2019's acclaimed Spanish dystopian horror kicks off the streaming service's spooky spree for Halloween month.
Heybrook is back! HB1 Evolution speakers reimagine the beloved 80s classic
The first speakers to win three What Hi-Fi? Awards in a row, the Heybrook HB1 have been reimagined for the modern market.
This overrated hi-fi feature is an excellent concept poorly executed
EQ aims to deliver sound as you like it, but not without repercussions in 'everyday' products...
FiiO KA15 'cassette player' portable DAC is super fun, flexible and affordable
The all-new portable DAC resembles a tape recorder, not only in its compact cuboidal shape but also with its one-inch colour screen’s graphic interface.
