Tom Parsons
Tom Parsons has been writing about TV, AV and hi-fi products (not to mention plenty of other 'gadgets' and even cars) for over 15 years. He began his career as What Hi-Fi?'s Staff Writer and is now the TV and AV Editor. In between, he worked as Reviews Editor and then Deputy Editor at Stuff, and over the years has had his work featured in publications such as T3, The Telegraph and Louder. He's also appeared on BBC News, BBC World Service, BBC Radio 4 and Sky Swipe. In his spare time Tom is a runner and gamer.
Latest articles by Tom Parsons
Samsung UE24N4300
By John Archer, Tom Parsons published
Samsung crams a surprising array of picture and streaming features into its 24-inch TV – yet something is still missing.
PS5 and Xbox gamers don't need 144Hz TVs – at least not yet
By Tom Parsons published
2024 is the year of 144Hz TVs, but only hardcore PC gamers need the feature.
I just can’t decide how I feel about the Sony-led super-bright TV future
By Tom Parsons published
Do we need 4000-nit TVs or not? I’m afraid I’m just not sure.
Sky has announced a fix for my biggest beef with Sky Stream and Sky Glass
By Tom Parsons published
Low Latency Sky Sports could mean the end of having goals spoiled.
There’s nothing wrong with buying vinyl and never listening to it
By Tom Parsons published
Buying vinyl is great for a band and gives you a lovely, physical copy of the music you love – listening to it is just a bonus.
Sony has chosen Mini LED over OLED for its 2024 flagship TV, but is that a big deal?
By Tom Parsons published
Is this the beginning of the end for Sony OLEDs, or a practical decision of little long-term consequence?
There's no new small OLED TV from Sony this year, and I'm gutted
By Tom Parsons published
The A90K is good, but its long overdue a replacement.
I’m blown away by how much better the LG C4 is than the C3
By Tom Parsons published
I had a sneaking suspicion that the spec sheet was hiding something, but I wasn’t prepared for this level of upgrade.
Sonos Beam Gen 2 vs Beam Gen 1: should you upgrade?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Updated We pit the current Dolby Atmos-toting, eARC-wielding Sonos soundbar against its predecessor.
Is there any point in buying an 8K TV when there’s no 8K content?
By Tom Parsons published
The new Samsung QN900D makes a compelling case that there is – at least for some people.
Samsung's QN900D isn't great out of the box, but it is if you change these settings
By Tom Parsons published
Samsung's new 8K QLED is good in its Standard preset but great in Movie mode.
Warning: just because a TV is great at one size doesn't mean it will be at another
By Tom Parsons published
The model number might be the same, but the performance could be very different.
LG G3 OLED vs Samsung S95C QD-OLED: should you choose MLA or QD-OLED?
By Lewis Empson, Tom Parsons last updated
The 2023 flagship 4K OLEDs from the biggest TV brands in the world do battle to be the best and the brightest.
LG B3 (OLED55B3)
By Tom Parsons published
LG’s entry-level OLED isn’t quite as good as the C3, but it is still all the TV that most people will ever need.
LG B4
By Tom Parsons published
Not yet ratedCould LG’s 2024 entry-level OLED TV replace the C series in our hearts?
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED QL43F601
By Tom Parsons published
After impressive scores for its 50-inch and 65-inch siblings, can the 43-inch Omni QLED continue the family tradition?
Samsung refuses to deny OLED 'panel lottery' reports
By Lewis Empson, Tom Parsons published
Samsung is causing huge confusion by apparently mixing OLED and QD-OLED panels under the same model number.
12 of the best British indie and alternative tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Lewis Empson published
We've rounded up our favourite British indie and alternative tracks that we use to test hi-fi kit and headphones
The best home cinema kit made by British hi-fi brands
By Tom Parsons published
Home cinema can be just as British as your hi-fi.
11 of the best Arcam products of all time
By Andy Madden last updated
Arcam has produced some sensational hi-fi and home cinema products over the years – here are just a few highlights.
16 of the best Rega products of all time: turntables, amps and phono stages
By Becky Roberts last updated
The greatest hits of Rega's storied, 50-year history, from its famous Planar decks to its excellent electronics.
LG 2024 OLED TV range: everything you need to know
By Lewis Empson last updated
LG's latest lineup of OLED TVs has been officially announced, with updates to the four core models coming in 2024.
TCL C745K (55C745K)
By John Archer published
TCL is on a mission to rewrite the TV value rulebook with this ridiculously well-featured but aggressively priced mid-ranger.
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