
Tom Parsons
Tom Parsons has been writing about TV, AV and hi-fi products (not to mention plenty of other 'gadgets' and even cars) for over 15 years. He began his career as What Hi-Fi?'s Staff Writer and is now the TV and AV Editor. In between, he worked as Reviews Editor and then Deputy Editor at Stuff, and over the years has had his work featured in publications such as T3, The Telegraph and Louder. He's also appeared on BBC News, BBC World Service, BBC Radio 4 and Sky Swipe. In his spare time Tom is a runner and gamer.
Latest articles by Tom Parsons

US cinephiles assemble: Panasonic's Hollywood-approved OLED TVs are finally coming your way
By Tom Parsons published
Panasonic's 2024 OLED TVs and its new Mini LED model are now available in the States.

This 43-inch Hisense is the perfect cheap 4K TV for your uni house
By Tom Parsons published
4K, HDR, a great smart platform and low input lag for games make this budget Hisense a great choice for a dorm or shared house.

I’ve had a top-secret listen to the future of Samsung’s Dolby Atmos soundbars, and it sounds deeply impressive
By Tom Parsons published
I’m one of the first non-Samsung people to hear the brand’s new prototype soundbar tech, and it could be a game-changer when it arrives.

Buying a TV this weekend? This incredible deal on the LG B4 OLED can't be beaten
By Tom Parsons published
It came out just a few short months ago, but the 55-inch version of the brand-new LG B4 is already down to just £749.

One of the best features of the Apple TV 4K is one you might not know about
By Tom Parsons published
I use this Apple TV Siri feature all the time, but it seems that lots of people don’t know about it.

Should you buy an Amazon Fire TV?
By Tom Parsons last updated
Is Amazon's Fire TV line actually any good? We take a closer look at Fire TV 2-Series, 4-series, Omni Series, and Omni QLED Series.

This Samsung Q990C Dolby Atmos soundbar system deal is extraordinarily good
By Tom Parsons published
The lowest-ever price can be yours if you follow our simple guide.

Hisense U8N (65U8N)
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons published
Hisense has long championed Mini LED over OLED, and this year’s U8N is a solid step forward.

Google Pixel 9 Pro: release date, price and specs for Google's iPhone 15 Pro rival
By Tom Parsons published
Could the Pixel 9 Pro XL be the Google picture and sound powerhouse we've been waiting for?

As a user of the Sony HT-A9 Dolby Atmos system, I'm both disappointed and relieved by the imperfect Bravia Theatre Quad
By Tom Parsons published
I was expecting to feel the need to upgrade, but now I can be happy with what I've already got.

Our favourite small OLED TV is cheaper than ever before – save nearly £800 on the 42-inch LG C3
By Lewis Empson published
With nearly £800 chopped off the price tag, the 42-inch LG C3 is an absolute bargain for gamers right now.

3 new Apple TV+ movies and TV shows I can't wait to watch over the next month – and one came out today
By Tom Parsons published
A Damon/Affleck action movie, a Vince Vaughn comedy that actually looks good and the fourth series of of an awesome crime thriller.

LG C4 (OLED65C4)
By Tom Parsons last updated
A minor upgrade on paper but a big step up in reality, the C4 puts LG’s C-series back on top.

JBL’s new cinema system costs the same as a premium soundbar – but has a few sound advantages
By Tom Parsons published
I've been ears-on with the JBL MA310 and Stage 2 speakers, and the system does some things that a soundbar never could.

Will there ever be a replacement for the Sony A95L? I believe so, but it could be a long way off
By Tom Parsons published
Sony has gone back to backlighting for 2024, but I don't think it's done with QD-OLED.

Missed the Sony A80L Prime Day deal? Don't hesitate on this second chance to save over £1100 on this Award-winning OLED TV
By Lewis Empson published
Save over a thousand pounds on the Product of the Year Award-winning Sony A80L OLED TV.

Should you buy a new TV this Prime Day? Yes! And I know which one
By Tom Parsons published
Wondering whether Amazon Prime Day is the best time to buy a new TV? It is! And we know which deals are genuine.

The LG C3 OLED TV is the cheapest it's ever been for Prime Day – don't miss out!
By Tom Parsons published
£799 for the 48-inch model and just a hundred pounds more for the 55-inch version.

Forget Fire Sticks – the Chromecast 4K is the cheap streamer to buy this Prime Day
By Tom Parsons published
The Chromecast with Google TV is down to its lowest-ever price of just £30.

These 6 awesome OLED TVs just hit their lowest-ever prices for Prime Day
By Tom Parsons published
Forget the fake discounts – these prices on LG and Sony OLED TVs are the real deals.

This 2016 'box-office bomb' is a must-watch if you love Dolby Atmos as much as I do
By Tom Parsons published
If you’ve got an Atmos setup and want to see what it can really do, fire up this overlooked Mark Wahlberg gem.

The 11 best punk tracks even audiophiles should listen to
By Alastair Stevenson published
Hi-fi fan looking to get into punk? Here’s the tracks our team recommend trying first

14 best prog rock tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Our team of product experts detail the top prog rock tracks they use to test hi-fi and audio kit
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