
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

LG G5 vs G4: is LG's new flagship OLED worth the extra money?
By Joe Svetlik, Esat Dedezade last updated
LG's new flagship TV has Primary RGB Tandem OLED technology. But is it actually a better TV?

LG G5 vs C5: which 2025 LG OLED TV should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Should you go for the flagship Primary RGB Tandem OLED, or the step-down 'standard' OLED?

Sony Bravia 8 II vs A95L: how does the successor TV compare?
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony's new TV is cheaper than the A95L – but what other differences are there?

Brilliant five-star Elac speakers drop to their lowest price ever
By Andy Madden published
Deals Amazing budget speakers sink to just £179

Best internet radios 2025: modern radios with streaming smarts
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
Best Buys With internet connectivity and free streaming to boot, the best internet radios are fit for the 21st century.

iPad Mini 7: price, features and everything you need to know
By Joe Svetlik last updated
With a more powerful processor and new finishes, the latest iPad Mini is quite a proposition.

iPhone 16e: release date, price and all the specs of Apple's cheapest iPhone
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Apple's cheapest iPhone still costs quite a lot, but then it packs the same power as the iPhone 16.

iPhone 17: release date rumours, price leaks, possible specs and features
By Joe Svetlik last updated
We're about five months away from the rumoured iPhone 17. Here's what to expect.

Best multi-room speakers 2025: whole-home wireless speakers tried and tested
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Best Buys Kiss those cables goodbye and start your whole home sound system with one of these excellent multi-room speakers.

5 special edition record players that demand to be seen and heard
By Joe Svetlik published
When renowned turntable makers collaborate with bands, designers and car companies, good things happen.

ATC's new speaker is designed for less-than-perfect rooms
By Joe Svetlik published
No space? No problem! The ATC SCM20ASL was designed with awkward spaces in mind.

Buying your first record player? Here are 8 questions you should ask yourself
By Joe Svetlik published
A pre-purchase checklist

Best multi-room wireless systems 2025: all tested by expert reviewers
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Want to play all the music in the world at the touch of a button, all around your home? You want a wireless multi-room system.

How to spot fake records: 10 tips to avoiding counterfeit vinyl
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Looking for some new vinyl this Record Store Day? Here are 10 tips on how to avoid buying a fake by mistake.

Best headphone amplifiers 2025: expert picks to boost your personal listening
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Our expert pick of the best headphone amps includes affordable, portable models as well as premium units for home listening.

Why not celebrate Record Store Day with a limited-edition gold turntable?
By Joe Svetlik published
Available in US stores only

Best streaming devices 2025: smart TV sticks and boxes chosen by our experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys The best TV streaming devices are easy, affordable and capable of delivering high-quality pictures and sound to your TV.

JBL Charge 6 vs Charge 5: which Bluetooth speaker is better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The Charge 6 has a bigger, bassier sound, but what other improvements has JBL made?

Best cheap noise-cancelling headphones 2025: expert-tested recommendations
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Blocking background noise doesn't have to cost a fortune – these are the best cheap ANC headphones we've tested.

Best Sonos alternatives 2025: multi-room music systems rated by experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Sonos is the original, and one of the best, home wireless music systems – but there are alternatives worth considering.

Best budget soundbars 2025: cheap 'bars, tested by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys These budget soundbars are easy, effective, and prove you don't have to spend a fortune to improve your TV's sound.

Google TV Streamer vs Amazon Fire TV Cube: which is the best streaming device?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Wooed by Google Gemini? Smitten with Alexa? Or undecided? We dive into the details...

Google TV Streamer vs Chromecast with Google TV: should you upgrade?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Is the new kid on the block worth ditching your trusty Chromecast for? We compare Google's newest streamer with its predecessor.
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