Lewis Empson
Lewis Empson is a Senior Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.
Latest articles by Lewis Empson

Best Samsung TVs 2025: budget to premium, 4K, 8K, QLED, QD-OLED
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys Looking for a new TV and prefer a Samsung? No one would blame you. Take a look at the best Samsung TVs our in-house experts have tested and reviewed...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung’s flagship smartphone for 2025 promises a key AV upgrade, but can it deliver?

There's already a new Apple iPad Air – but it's not got a key Pro feature we want
By Robyn Quick last updated
Updated Apple has announced a new iPad Air less than a year after the last one started shipping

LG has officially revealed the G5 OLED TV's price – and there are already some tempting pre-order deals
By Lewis Empson published
The LG G5 is set to cost the same price as its predecessor in all sizes (apart from the new 48-inch version).

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 theatre set-up? From powered speakers to soundbars to 5.1 packages, our experts have tested the best for all budgets.

7 test tracks that have been playing on repeat in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
This week's instalment of our monthly playlist includes fresh tracks from Doechii and Lady Gaga alongside deep cuts from Radiohead and Thundercat.

Best iPads 2025: big and small, budget to premium, all reviewed by experts
By Lewis Empson last updated
Here are the best iPads on the market, from the iPad Mini all the way up to the Pro.

TCL C855K (65C855K)
By Alastair Stevenson published
Can TCL’s follow-up to one of its best value Mini LED TVs live up to the hype?

LG announces pricing for its 2025 OLED TVs, and it's a promising first sign
By Lewis Empson published
LG's 2025 OLEDs could carry identical prices to the 2024 range, according to the official European pricing.

Philips Hue lights now work with LG OLED TVs for an Ambilight-like experience at a considerable cost
By Lewis Empson published
The Philips Hue Sync app comes to LG TVs to add an Ambilight-like effect.

Sony's Award-winning native 4K projector drops to its lowest price since Black Friday thanks to this incredible deal
By Lewis Empson published
Our favourite projector is down to a Black Friday-worthy price with this deal.

Save over £800 on LG's Award-winning compact OLED TV
By Lewis Empson published
The 42-inch LG C4 OLED TV is now at its lowest-ever price, thanks to a sale at Amazon. With an extra discount at checkout, it's better than Black Friday.

Sony Bravia Projector 8 (VPL-XW6100ES)
By Lewis Empson published
The final projector in Sony’s native 4K projector series has landed in our test room – can it score Sony the hat-trick?

Now Showing: 7 discs we’ve been using to test out the latest TV and AV kit
By Robyn Quick published
This is what the What Hi-Fi? team have been watching to put TV and AV kit to the test

Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED (ML65F700)
By Alastair Stevenson published
The Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED is the firm’s most premium TV to date, but can it compete with its Samsung, Hisense and TCL rivals?

Apple officially unveils the affordable iPhone 16e complete with an OLED display and Dolby Atmos support
By Lewis Empson published
The iPhone 16e is a cheaper alternative to the 16 with many of the same features.

Google TV's latest update adds a secret feature that could hint towards new hardware
By Lewis Empson published
Google TVs latest update hints towards backlit remote support coming soon.

I watched the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Spatial Audio, now I'm convinced Dolby Atmos concerts are the future
By Lewis Empson published
Kendrick Lamar's Halftime show in Dolby Atmos is a perfect example of how to stream an immersive performance.

Best projectors 2025: budget, 4K and ultra-short-throw
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys There's nothing quite like a huge picture from a great projector – we've rounded up the best around.

If you want a Sonos Arc, then this is the best price right now
By Lewis Empson published
5-star Sonos Arc Soundbar drops in price, potentially for one last time.

How to set up your AV receiver and get the best sound
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Advice Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.

The Sky Glass Gen 2 is here, and Sky is promising a major Dolby Atmos upgrade
By Lewis Empson published
Sky has unveiled two new TVs, including the second generation Sky Glass.

Apple's next cheap iPhone could launch this week according to new rumours
By Lewis Empson published
Apple's new affordable iPhone is rumoured to launch later this week with a new design and major upgrades.
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