
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

Sonos Arc Ultra vs Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9: which flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar is better?
By Joe Svetlik, Esat Dedezade last updated
They're both flagships and are brimming with features, but which soundbar is better?

Hisense vs TCL: which is the best cheap TV brand?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Hisense and TCL are two of the biggest makers of budget TVs – let's see what each has to offer.

Should you buy a Toshiba TV? Are they any good?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Toshiba makes nicely-priced TVs, including some with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound. But are the best Toshiba TV deals worth your hard-earned cash?

Should you buy a TCL TV? Our verdict on TCL, Roku TVs and more
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Updated TCL 4K TVs can be super-cheap, but should you buy one if there's a good deal to be had? Read on for some sage advice...

Bluetooth 5.0: everything you need to know
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Bluetooth 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and now 5.4 standards bring many benefits to your wireless kit. Read on for the full lowdown.

Should you buy a Hisense TV in 2025? The best models worth considering
By Lewis Empson last updated
Does a Hisense 4K TV represent good value? Or should you be looking elsewhere for a TV bargain?

What is Transparency mode? Which headphones have it?
By Joe Svetlik published
Did you know some headphones can let in outside sound when instructed, so you don't have to take them off to hear what's around you?

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2024 vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which ANC earbuds are better?
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony and Bose make some of the best wireless earbuds around, but should you buy Bose's mid-rangers or, for not much more money, Sony's range-toppers?

What is aptX HD Bluetooth? What devices and headphones support it?
By Joe Svetlik, Becky Roberts last updated
aptX HD brings high-quality streaming to wireless Bluetooth devices. Here's what you need to know about the codec, including how it compares to Sony's LDAC rival.

Sonos Ace vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: which noise-cancellers should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Sonos's first wireless headphones are nothing if not ambitious, but how do they compare to the best noise-cancellers around?

Amazon Last Minute Deals is like Black Friday for the festive period – see the best deals now live
By Joe Svetlik published
Amazon has another sale event, and it's slashed the price of Beats headphones, Amazon devices and more.

Sonos Ace vs Sony WH-1000XM5: which wireless headphones are better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Hopes are high for the Sonos Ace. But can they take on the best over-ear wireless headphones we've tested?

On-ear vs over-ear headphones: which is better for noise-cancelling, the gym, kids and more
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Don't want earbuds? You'll need to decide between on-ear and over-ear headphones. Here's what you need to know.

How to connect headphones to your TV
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Wired or wireless, with or without a dongle, here's how to watch TV solo without disturbing the rest of the room.

Zeitgeist branches out with a range of headphones made from trees
By Joe Svetlik published
By using parts of old trees, Zeitgeist has created a range of audiophile earbuds in which no two pairs are alike.

Apple's much-rumoured HomePod with a screen could be delayed, analyst says
By Joe Svetlik published
Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reckons the device won't appear until after Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2025.

The lowest ever price on this Award-winning 85in TV is a great deal – and I'll fight anyone who says it isn't
By Joe Svetlik published
Forget TCL, you'll need some TLC if you're going to argue with me about this deal.

I've found the best Cyber Monday deal on this five-star Arcam AVR
By Robyn Quick published
This amplifier can take your home cinema set up to the next level.

Save £400 on this hidden gem of a soundbar
By Joe Svetlik published
It might not be as well known as a Sonos or Sony, but this JBL model gets the job done.

Black Friday movie night, anyone? This Marantz AVR is £800 off
By Joe Svetlik published
Marantz's home cinema amp is a whopping £800 off. Break out the popcorn.

Best LG C3 OLED deals: get the superb LG TV at the lowest price possible
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Whatever the screen size, there's a deal for you. Here's where to find the lowest prices on LG's 5-star C3 OLED TV.

The affordable (and adorable) Sonos Ray soundbar drops to its lowest-ever price for Black Friday
By Lewis Empson published
The Sonos Ray has hit its lowest ever price for Black Friday at just £135.

The best Sony WH-1000XM5 deals 2025
By Joe Svetlik, Harry McKerrell last updated
All the best discounts on Sony's flagship, Award-winning wireless noise-cancelling headphones.
Get the What Hi-Fi? Newsletter
The latest hi-fi, home cinema and tech news, reviews, buying advice and deals, direct to your inbox.