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

Sonos Ace headphones could get a price cut as higher-spec version rumoured
By Joe Svetlik published
Are the Ace in for a price drop?

The vinyl revival continues! WH Smith stores will start selling records again
By Joe Svetlik published
The high street retailer is to stock vinyl again in 80 stores, after dropping the format in the 90s.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Sony WH-1000XM5: which is better?
By Andy Madden last updated
Bose's new QC Ultra Headphones earned five stars, but can they best Sony's finest noise-cancelling headphones?

Sony Bravia 8 vs Bravia 9: which Sony TV should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik published
2024 Bravia TVs face off

These 5-star Elac speakers are £50 off
By Joe Svetlik published
The Elac Debut B6.2 have dropped to £249 – buy now

How to connect Sony headphones and earbuds to Macs, laptops, phones and multiple devices
By Joe Svetlik published
Get connected and get listening

Headphones vs Earbuds: which is right for you?
By Joe Svetlik, Ainsley Walker last updated
Both offer advantages over one another, but which type is best for you? We’re here to explain the key differences between headphones and earbuds to help you decide.

What a Flex! The Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker is under £100 for the first time
By Joe Svetlik published
That's £50 off the launch price.

The Sennheiser HD 599 headphones return to their lowest ever price in the Prime Day sale
By Joe Svetlik published
Hear this: Sennheiser's sensibly priced over-ears are now less than half price at Amazon. But hurry – this bonkers discount won't last much longer.

This 5-star Amazon tablet deal has just won Prime Day – it's nearly half-price!
By Joe Svetlik published
Now just £79

These Award-winning Sony earbuds are now just £34 in the Prime Day sale – their lowest price ever
By Joe Svetlik published
A massive £55 off

Prime Day starts with a bang! This Award-winning Sony home cinema amp hits its lowest price ever
By Joe Svetlik, Verity Burns published
Get £300 off the Sony TA-AN1000 home cinema amplifier

Bose Smart Soundbar vs Sonos Beam Gen 2: how do they compare?
By Joe Svetlik published
Bose's latest soundbar is a direct rival to the market-leading Sonos Beam Gen 2. So how does it stack up?

Sonos Roam 2 vs Roam 1: is Sonos' new portable speaker better than the original?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Let's see what the Sonos Roam 2 offers over the original, and whether it justifies the higher price.

Record Store Day Black Friday returns 29th November
By Joe Svetlik published
With a flight case bursting with special releases

Samsung HW-Q990D vs LG S95TR: which Dolby Atmos soundbar package is best?
By Joe Svetlik published
Samsung's 5-star 'bar wowed us earlier this year, but how does LG's more recent rival compare?

The 12 best TVs, headphones and Bluetooth speakers to buy on October Prime Day – and the best prices to pay
By Joe Svetlik published
Don't do Prime Day without this guide

Is it Prime Day already? Bose’s five-star earbuds have hit their lowest ever price
By Joe Svetlik published
Bose's outstanding QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are back to their joint-lowest price, with over £80 off the original launch figure.

The Cyrus 40 Series promises a new beginning for the British hi-fi brand
By Joe Svetlik published
New range comprises an integrated amplifier, CD player, network streamer and external power supply.

Sonos' road to redemption: under-fire firm details 7-point plan to win back fans
By Joe Svetlik published
The multi-room firm has set out how it intends to learn from its recent mistakes to avoid repeating them.

Bose Smart Soundbar vs Smart Ultra Soundbar: how do these Dolby Atmos 'bars compare?
By Joe Svetlik published
Bose has a new Smart soundbar for your consideration – but how does it compare to its flagship Dolby Atmos model?

LG G4 OLED TV hits lowest-ever price for second time in two weeks
By Joe Svetlik published
The 55in LG G4 OLED TV has hit a new low price of £1619, and comes with a free soundbar worth £800.

Linn's new speakers and Selekt streamer promise fun and versatility
By Joe Svetlik published
Linn's 119 standmount and 150 floorstander join the new Selekt DSM: Classic Hub digital music player.
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