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

Just bought an LG C5 OLED TV? Change these three crucial settings to get the best picture quality
By Lewis Empson published
We loved the LG C5, but its even better if you amend these settings.

Best outdoor projectors 2025: top models reviewed and rated
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys Want to bring big-screen thrills to your backyard? Here's our pick of the best outdoor projectors for 2025.

9 of the stand-out tracks we've been enjoying in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
Now Playing returns for its third instalment, with new bangers and some old school classics for you and your hi-fi to enjoy.

Best tablets 2025: top tablets for movies and music
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best buy Our pick of the best tablets for video and audio, featuring iPads, Fire HD tablets, and a big-screen Samsung device.

Samsung 2025 TV lineup: everything you need to know
By Lewis Empson published
Here are all the specs and new additions to Samsung's 2025 TV range.

Sony Bravia 9 (K75XR90)
By Lewis Empson last updated
Updated The Bravia 9’s next-gen Mini LED backlight is a marvel, but do higher brightness and more dimming zones make for a better TV overall?

TCL C8K (75C8K-UK)
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedTCL's new flagship 4K Mini LED TV makes a bright and bold first impression.

LG knows OLED is king, which is why it's trying to make its Mini LEDs more like the C5
By Lewis Empson published
LG's new QNED Evo range looks to enhance Mini LED TVs with some of the best OLED TV features.

Best AV receivers 2025: the top home cinema amplifiers we've tested
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys From Dolby Atmos to HDMI 2.1, get the surround sound system you deserve with our list of the top AV amplifiers we've tried and tested.

This five-star Sony AV receiver is back at its lowest price ever, and I can't recommend it highly enough
By Andy Madden published
The Sony TA-AN1000 is now only £699, down from £999

LG's budget OLED TV is even cheaper than before – but there are ‘only 7 left in stock’
By Lewis Empson published
At £523, the LG B4 offers a lot of features for very little money.

Best soundbars 2025: options for every need, recommended by our experts
By Robyn Quick, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our experts pick the very best soundbars to help you boost your home cinema sound, no matter your budget.

TCL's new Mini LED TV range comes with huge brightness gains, reduced blooming and souped-up sound
By Lewis Empson published
TCL's new TV range is official, with bigger and brighter models coming to the UK and Europe.

Samsung is taking its flagship 4K Mini LED TV in a new direction – and I think it's the right one
By Lewis Empson published
The Frame is the future according to Samsung

Quick! This five-star Sonos Dolby Atmos soundbar has dropped close to its lowest price
By Robyn Quick last updated
Our favourite compact Dolby Atmos soundbar is on sale right now at Amazon.

Best smartphones 2025: the best phones for music and movies
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys The best phones on the market for music, video, games, photography and more...

Samsung QN990F 8K TV
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedSamsung's latest 8K flagship hopes to pick up where its Award-winning predecessor left off.

Google TV Streamer
By Lewis Empson published
The Google TV Streamer has some big shoes to fill and even bigger competition — so is it up to the task?

The best Amazon Fire TV Stick deals
By Lewis Empson last updated
The deals have landed and there are big savings on the Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick Lite and more

Best LG G4 deals: get a big discount on the five-star MLA OLED TV
By Tom Parsons last updated
LG's stunning flagship G4 OLED is one of the best TVs we've seen this year, so make sure you get the best deal, too.

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8
By Tom Parsons published
Can Sony’s smaller Bravia ‘bar live up to the standards set by its superb sibling?

Sony launches its first new 4K Blu-ray player in over five years – and it's good and bad news
By Lewis Empson published
4K Blu-ray gets a boost, as Sony reveals it's still in the game.

Best Android phones 2025: Google-powered smartphones for all budgets
By Lewis Empson last updated
Watching or listening on the move? Our pick of the best Android phones has got you covered.
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