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

I’ve seen Sony’s prototype TV backlight tech and it looks amazing – could it spell the end for OLED?
By Tom Parsons published
A behind-the-scenes look at Sony’s script-flipping backlight technology left me very impressed but full of questions about the future of TVs.

LG says the new G4 OLED TV will be "measurably better" than the G3
By Tom Parsons published
The new G4 looks much the same as the G3 in terms of design and specs, but LG's David Seperson says upgrades are there.

Samsung CU8000 (UE43CU8000)
By John Archer published
It looks sleek, doesn’t cost much and boasts a surprisingly powerful processor, so what has gone wrong?

This compact, OLED-enhanced gaming system will keep you entertained for years
By What Hi-Fi? published
We've combined both current-gen consoles with a 42-inch OLED TV and a small Dolby Atmos soundbar.

What Hi-Fi? Wrapped: our favourite tracks that we used to test hi-fi gear in 2023
By Lewis Empson published
We've shared our favourite testing tracks of 2023, with a Spotify Wrapped-style roundup - introducing What Hi-Fi? Wrapped.

The best films of 2023 to test your TV or home cinema system
By Lewis Empson published
We've rounded up our favourite films of 2023 that we think would be ideal for testing your AV system.

There’s no such thing as a perfect TV and there never will be (but that’s ok)
By Tom Parsons published
Forget looking for the perfect TV and just focus on getting the right TV for you.

Best Sonos Beam Boxing Day deals: save big on the small-but-mighty Dolby Atmos soundbar
By Tom Parsons published
You can get a big discount on the Sonos Beam Gen 2 in the Boxing Day sales.

14 of the best Grand Theft Auto radio songs to test your headphones or hi-fi system
By Harry McKerrell published
Radio stations are integral to immersing you into the whacky world of GTA. Here are some of the best tracks to be found across the virtual airwaves.

14 best grunge tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Chris Burke published
Dig out that flannel and put your hi-fi system through its paces with our playlist of favourite grunge test tracks.

Best of 2023: from top-tier OLEDs to retro revivals, our team picks its favourite products
By Alastair Stevenson published
2023 has been a busy year, but these are the What Hi-Fi? review team's personal highlights.

Philips OLED808 (55OLED808)
By Tom Parsons published
It’s taken a while to get here, but the Philips OLED808 has been worth the wait.

Treating yourself to a new TV this Christmas? These are the sets I recommend
By Tom Parsons published
These are the TVs I'm personally recommending to friends and family this year.

How to use Sonos as a home cinema system
By Ainsley Walker published
Sonos produce several wireless speakers creating its own ecosystem. Here's our guide on how to put them to use and bring TV and movies to life

Panasonic MZ980 (TX-55MZ980B)
By Alastair Stevenson published
Panasonic’s entry-level OLED TV delivers a wonderfully authentic picture, but there’s a key compromise.

The hi-fi keyboard DAC is something I never imagined would exist and now I must have one
By Tom Parsons published
Dear Santa, please bring me a FiiO KB3, for I do love hi-res music and RGB keys.

Black Friday is over, but you can still save well over £1000 on the LG G2 OLED TV
By Lewis Empson published
Black Friday is over but the OLED TV deal of the year is still live.

Hurry! The best Cyber Monday headphones deal is back... but for how long?
By Tom Parsons, Joe Svetlik published
Deals Rode's Award-winning headphones went out of stock, the deal was so good. Now it's back, for a limited time only.

The Sonos Arc is my favourite Dolby Atmos soundbar and it's cheap for Cyber Monday
By Tom Parsons published
It's been even cheaper before, but I can't see this price being beaten this year.

Cyber Monday deal alert! Superb savings on this five-star Sony LCD TV
By Tom Parsons published
We have unearthed another top-notch Cyber Monday TV deal with this excellent Sony LCD TV.

Our favourite AVR is a Sony, but the Denon X3800H is a much better Cyber Monday deal
By Tom Parsons last updated
A huge £800 saving makes this top-spec Denon AV amp an absolute steal.

Battle of the Black Friday LG OLED TV deals: should you buy the C3 or G2?
By Tom Parsons published
The C3 and G2 are the same price for Black Friday, so which is the best buy?

Black Friday hasn’t delivered the LG OLED TV deal I was hoping for
By Tom Parsons last updated
Last year, you could get a 42-inch C2 for just £699, but prices this year aren't even close.
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