Joe Svetlik
Joe has been writing about tech for 20 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine (now defunct), Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and many more. His specialities include all things mobile, headphones and speakers that he can't justifying spending money on.
Latest articles by Joe Svetlik

9 of the stand-out tracks we've been enjoying in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
Now Playing returns for its third instalment, with new bangers and some old school classics for you and your hi-fi to enjoy.

JBL Flip 7 vs JBL Flip 6: which five-star Bluetooth speaker is better?
By Harry McKerrell last updated
A new Flip speaker is big news. But what improvements does the Flip 7 have over the Flip 6?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: how do the flagship phones compare?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Can Samsung's improvements elevate the S25 Ultra above Apple's top-of-the-range iPhone?

Google TV Streamer vs Apple TV 4K: which streaming device is better?
By Joe Svetlik published
Which streamer should earn a place under your TV: the Google TV Streamer or Apple TV 4K?

JBL Flip 6 dips below £80 for the first time this year
By Joe Svetlik published
£79 for the JBL Flip 6 is a great deal – and the biggest discount so far this year.

Napster is back and promising music streaming, listening parties, merch and tickets
By Joe Svetlik published
Napster has been acquired by Infinite Reality, and will gain a new social focus.

Sony WF-C710N vs WF-C700N: what's the difference between these two pairs of wireless earbuds?
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony's new 'buds promise better noise cancelling and a longer battery life – but is that enough?

Best iPhones 2025: 4 options for music and movie lovers rated
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Whether you want an entry-level model or the larger Pro Max for watching movies, Apple has an iPhone for you.

Sony WF-C710N: price, specs, features and everything you need to know about the new mid-range earbuds
By Harry McKerrell last updated
The Sony WF-C710N follow the immensely popular WF-C700N What Hi-Fi? Award winners.

Best Sony soundbars 2025: these are the 5 our reviewers recommend
By Joe Svetlik last updated
best buys Sony makes some of the best soundbars in the business, including immersive Dolby Atmos models – here are our favourites.

Best iPhone headphones 2025: budget to premium, tested by experts
By Joe Svetlik, Andy Madden last updated
best buys Make the most of that excellent sound quality with our pick of the best iPhone headphones on the market right now.

Sony Bravia Projector 8 vs JVC DLA-NZ800: which ultra-premium projector is better?
By Joe Svetlik published
Because if you're spending this much on a projector, you want the best one possible.

The best Sonos deals 2025: save big on speakers, soundbars and more
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Deals The place to be for big savings on Sonos soundbars and wireless speakers.

Qobuz reveals average payout per stream – and claims it is higher than rivals
By Joe Svetlik published
Qobuz claims it's the first streaming platform to have its average payout rate per stream officially validated.

Best cheap wireless headphones 2025, tested by our experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Save money without sacrificing sound quality with our pick of the best cheap wireless headphones around.

The Google Pixel 9a launches at £100 less than the iPhone 16e with a better screen
By Joe Svetlik published
Google's new mid-range phone undercuts the iPhone 16e significantly, and goes on sale next month.

5 tricks to breathe new life into your old TV
By Joe Svetlik published
You don't need a new TV to upgrade your viewing – try these cheap (or free) tricks to enhance your experience.

Best budget wireless earbuds 2025: top affordable pairs tested by our experts
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Our expert picks of the best budget wireless earbuds from the likes of JBL, Sony and Apple.

Best AirPods 2025: Apple's wireless headphones ranked and rated
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Apple's AirPods span a range of prices and designs, but which pair of wireless headphones will suit you best?

It's Prime time! The Amazon Spring Deal Days sale is next week
By Joe Svetlik published
A whole week of deals is coming our way, with the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale taking place 25th-31st March.

Apple HomePod with a screen: rumoured release date, spec leaks and more
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The next HomePod smart speaker could have a screen to act as a hub for your smart home.

Oh, this old thing? It's just a watch inspired by the Technics SL-1200 record player
By Joe Svetlik published
With a tonearm as the minute hand, this Technics SL-1200-inspired watch shows an impressive attention to detail.

JBL Charge 6 vs Charge 5: what's new?
By Joe Svetlik published
We're promised a bigger, bassier sound, but what else is new?
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