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An iPad, Sony headphones, Bose earbuds and an Apple TV remote in front of a Christmas tree

New tech for Christmas is great – but I use 4 last-gen devices every day and refuse to upgrade

By Lewis Empson published

New gear is a treat, but I still use these previous generation devices every single day

AV

Rewind 2024: What Hi-Fi? picks the hottest hi-fi and home cinema news of the year

By Alastair Stevenson published

Our team of hi-fi and home cinema experts reveal the top stories to break this year and how they will shape 2025.

AV

Rewind: Onkyo returns, we reveal our 2025 hi-fi wishlist, and fresh hints about 8K TVs’ future

By Alastair Stevenson published

Our experts detail the top hi-fi and home cinema news you need to know about to break over the past week.

AV
Open wireless earbuds: Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

2024 was the year of 'open' wireless earbuds, but are they game-changers or gimmicks?

By Harry McKerrell published

Open wireless earbuds were one of 2024's biggest trends, but are they the buds for you?

Wireless Earbuds
Test tracks graphic of album covers

14 best songs of 2024 to test-drive your hi-fi system

By Becky Roberts last updated

Want to throw your hat into the ring? Please do, because the year and the list ain't over till it's over…

Streaming & Entertainment

I’d hoped mid-range OLED TVs would get a key upgrade in 2025 – but it’s looking unlikely

By Alastair Stevenson published

MLA and QD-OLED have a bright future, but it looks like they’ll stay an expensive luxury for the foreseeable future.

Televisions

2024's Mini LED TV experiment failed – all hail OLED

By Alastair Stevenson published

Samsung, Sony, Hisense, TCL and more all bet big on Mini LED taking on OLED this year. The results were mixed…

Televisions

I watched my favourite TV show on a £38k home cinema and never want to go back

By Robyn Quick published

What better way to kick off a career in AV journalism than to get a taste of the best kit you can buy?

TV & Home Cinema
Naim NSS 333 streamer on wooden rack

I heard over 150 products in 2024 and these are my 5 hi-fi highlights

By Ketan Bharadia published

What Hi-Fi?'s technical editor Ketan Bharadia reveals his favourite kit of the year.

Hi-Fi

We've built a versatile vinyl and streaming system that brings the best of both worlds – but doesn't cost the earth

By Jonathan Evans published

Here we have put together a wonderful all-rounder of a system, not least as it features both a streamer and a turntable as its musical sources.

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