Ruben Circelli
Ruben is a long-time freelance consumer technology and gaming journalist, and was previously a Staff Writer at What Hi-Fi?. Since 2014, Ruben has written news, reviews, features, guides, and everything in-between at a huge variety of outlets that include Lifewire, PCGamesN, GamesRadar+, TheGamer, Twinfinite, and many more. Ruben's a dedicated gamer, tech nerd, and the kind of person who misses physical media. In his spare time, you can find Ruben cooking something delicious or, more likely, lying in bed consuming content.
Latest articles by Ruben Circelli

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...

Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods 3: which wireless earbuds are better?
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Are AirPods 3 good enough, or should you buy the AirPods Pro 2? Here are the key differences in pricing, specs and features.

LG B4 vs C4: the differences between the affordable 2024 OLED TVs
By Ruben Circelli published
How LG's new entry-level B4 and mid-range C4 OLED TVs for 2024 compare...

Watch out Amazon! Walmart is buying smart TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion
By Ruben Circelli published
To better compete with media giants like Amazon, Walmart has announced its intention to acquire TV manufacturer Vizio.

Tidal Connect: what is it? Which devices support it?
By Ruben Circelli last updated
Wirelessly stream high-quality audio to a variety of devices via this hugely helpful Tidal feature.

Apple HomePod 2 vs HomePod Mini: what are the differences?
By Harry McKerrell last updated
We put two of Apple's finest smart speakers head-to-head to show you exactly what you're getting.

Filmmaker Mode: what is it? Is it any good and should you turn it on?
By Ruben Circelli published
Turn on this setting for a more authentic watching experience, and here's how it all works.

Panasonic Z95A vs MZ2000: how new and old flagship OLED TVs compare
By Ruben Circelli published
Will last year's five-star MZ2000 or its new Z95A successor be the better OLED TV buy in 2024?

MLA OLED tech reported to hit 3000 nits peak brightness
By Ruben Circelli published
Following up Samsung's new QD-OLED, LG has announced a similar feat with an OLED TV.

iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Plus: the key differences for music and movies
By Ruben Circelli published
The iPhone 15 Plus is the bigger of the two new iPhones, but how else do they differ? And which should you buy?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: what are the differences?
By Ruben Circelli last updated
With new features and a new chip, the S23 Ultra is bringing upgrades to the table, but are they worth the cash?

LG B2 OLED vs LG C2 OLED: which TV is better?
By Ruben Circelli published
Should you spend the cash on the C2 or save money and opt for the B2?

8K streaming isn’t coming anytime soon, and that’s a good thing
By Ruben Circelli published
Despite 8K TVs being firmly part of TV manufacturer lineups, 8K streaming still doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy S22: what are the differences
By Ruben Circelli published
A tweaked design and more powerful processor headline the changes coming with the latest Galaxy.

Yamaha TW-E3C wireless earbuds offer flagship features at a crazy-low price
By Ruben Circelli published
Get yourself aptX Adaptive, IPX5, and a 24hr battery for just £89 / $79.95

Everything Apple could launch in 2023 – iPhone 15, Apple Watch 9, iPad mini 7 and more
By Ruben Circelli published
Sure, another iPhone is likely, but this year could well be the year for new Apple kit, like the fabled AR/VR headset...

Need to upgrade your CD player? Denon’s DCD-1700NE promises “beautifully faithful” playback
By Ruben Circelli published
Some might say the CD is dying, but Denon is committing itself to the physical format with this new hi-res spinner.

Stars of CES 2023: the 10 best TV and audio products we saw this week
By What Hi-Fi? published
All the best of CES 2023 from wireless TVs and turntables to iconic hi-fi kit reimagined, to wild new takes on soundbars, this year's tech show had it all...

JBL announces Endurance, Tune and Vibe affordable wireless earbuds at CES 2023
By Ruben Circelli published
If you need a new pair of budget buds, JBL has you covered with a ton of different styles and features to choose from.

TCL CES 2023: QD-OLED, Mini-LED, and QLEDs TVs are on the way
By Ruben Circelli published
TCL's first QD-OLED is still a way off, Mini-LED QLEDs with up to 2300 local dimming zones are much closer.

Hisense announces new Mini LED TVs, ULED X display tech, Laser TVs at CES
By Ruben Circelli published
ULED X can reportedly reach up to 2500 nits peak brightness with 5000 local dimming zones.

Roku is now making its own TVs, and they start at just $119
By Ruben Circelli published
Roku-branded TVs are coming, and they may just shake up the budget-end of the TV market...

JBL's new Quantum gaming headsets are designed for Xbox and PlayStation
By Ruben Circelli published
The latest additions to JBL's Quantum headset line are the Quantum 360 and Quantum 910
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