Alastair Stevenson
Alastair is What Hi-Fi?’s editor in chief. He has well over a decade’s experience as a journalist working in both B2C and B2B press. During this time he’s covered everything from the launch of the first Amazon Echo to government cyber security policy. Prior to joining What Hi-Fi? he served as Trusted Reviews’ editor-in-chief. Outside of tech, he has a Masters from King’s College London in Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion, is an enthusiastic, but untalented, guitar player and runs a webcomic in his spare time.
Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson
Adventures in AV: If you bought an OLED TV during Black Friday this Dolby Atmos soundbar deal is a great follow-up
By Alastair Stevenson published
Based on my friends, lots of people bought OLEDs this year, but completely forgot to invest in audio.
Best surround sound systems 2025: home cinema speakers and soundbars put to the test
By Lewis Empson last updated
best buys Looking for the perfect home theater set-up? From powered speakers to soundbars to 5.1 packages, follow our guide to the best surround sound systems from budget to premium.
Panasonic W90A (TV-55W90A)
By Alastair Stevenson published
A solid Full Array Local Dimming TV designed for movie fans on a budget.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over – but they left us with a big hint about LG's 2025 OLED TVs
By Alastair Stevenson published
The LG C5 is one of 2025’s most talked about TVs, and based on Black Friday pricing I’m expecting big things from it.
I found the best tiny OLED deals: a Cyber Monday special on a five-star LG and 2 wild card recommendations
By Alastair Stevenson published
Huge discounts on small OLED TVs
Black Friday belongs to the 5-star LG C4 – and there’s still time to grab one cheap thanks to Cyber Monday
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
If you want a great all rounder then then LG C4 is the OLED TV to get this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Forget the LG C4 – here’s 3 great alternatives for movie fans with “specialist” tastes during Cyber Monday
By Alastair Stevenson published
The LG C4 is the best OLED for most people. But if you have more specialist tastes these 3 Cyber Monday deals are worth considering.
Movie fans unite! These are the 5 best Panasonic OLED and Blu-ray deals I've spotted during Black Friday
By Alastair Stevenson published
Love movies? Fan of Panasonic TVs? Love owning your films on a physical disc? Then these Black Friday deals are for you.
If you care about ‘as the director intended’ authenticity this is still the OLED TV I'd recommend during Black Friday
By Alastair Stevenson published
If you’re a hardcore movie fan like me that wants to see films as the director intended, these Panasonic Z95A Black Friday deals are well worth considering.
We found 5 incredible Black Friday Sony home cinema deals: Award-winning OLEDs, Dolby Atmos systems and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
If you’re looking to upgrade your home cinema set-up and insist on using Sony hardware we have some good news…
Black Friday deal alert! The already affordable, 5-star Dali Spektor 2 speakers' price just crashed
By Alastair Stevenson published
The Dali Spektor 2 were already great value hi-fi speakers, but with this Black Friday deal, they’re an absolute steal.
Don't fall for these bogus Black Friday projector deals – this 5-star Sony saving is the only one worth considering
By Alastair Stevenson published
Get an extra £200 off the Sony Bravia 8 with this fresh Black Friday OLED TV deal
By Tom Parsons published
A big additional discount on the Award-winning Bravia 8 has appeared overnight.
Happy Black Friday! Our editor's favourite 55-inch OLED TV just dropped to its best price ever
By Alastair Stevenson published
The Panasonic Z95A is a fantastic flagship OLED with cutting edge specifications, and thanks to Black Friday 2024, it’s had a huge price cut.
Our favourite Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system is selling for its cheapest price ever this Black Friday
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our Product of the Year surround sound system winner has had its price slashed this Black Friday.
Save nearly £4000 on this dream home cinema setup we built using 3 Black Friday deals on award-winning products
By Alastair Stevenson published
What happens when you combine 3 Black Friday deals on What Hi-Fi? Award winning home cinema hardware? Magic, that’s what.
OLED TVs too expensive? One of 2024’s top Mini LED sets just got a huge Black Friday discount
By Alastair Stevenson published
The 65-inch Hisense U8N has had a massive price cut, making it a great option for buyers who don’t fancy an OLED.
I would ignore the Sonos Ace Black Friday deal – you'll be better off with these 5-star wireless headphones
By Alastair Stevenson published
Sometimes a decent discount isn’t enough to make a pair of wireless headphones worth recommending, especially when this amazing Bose pair is on deal.
The 4K Dolby Vision projector I use every day is selling for its lowest price ever this Black Friday
By Alastair Stevenson published
If you want an easy to use, no fuss home cinema in a box you should take a look at the Xgimi Horizon Ultra this Black Friday.
Rewind: huge news from Bose and McIntosh, luxury turntables tried and tested and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our latest hi-fi and home cinema news digest covers a lot more than Black Friday deals.
Giant Black Friday TV deal alert! The Sony Bravia 9’s price has crashed
By Alastair Stevenson published
If you want a giant TV deal and are a fan of Sony sets, these Bravia 9 deals are well worth considering.
4 big reasons you should take the Dolby Atmos surround-sound plunge this Black Friday
By Alastair Stevenson published
Four of our favourite Dolby Atmos soundbars and systems have already had their price crash this Black Friday.
I’ve reviewed some of 2024’s best small OLED TVs and they all still have one big issue
By Alastair Stevenson published
I’ve tested tiny LGs, dinky Panasonics and minute Philips sets, and they all have one key flaw with their design.
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