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 was a little bit disappointed by the Bravia 9, but I think Sony's 2025 flagship TV could be very special
By Tom Parsons published
Could 2025 be the year of the Sony Bravia 10 OLED TV?
Best budget soundbars 2025: affordable home cinema sound tested by experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys These budget soundbars are easy, effective, and prove you don't have to spend a fortune to improve your TV's sound.
Best 65-inch TVs 2025: the top models we've tested
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our team of experts detail the top 65-inch TVs they've tried and tested in our dedicated viewing rooms
How to get the best picture and sound from your PlayStation 5
By John Archer last updated
Tweaks and tips for making the most of Sony's next-gen console.
Best 43-inch, best 42-inch and best 40-inch TVs 2025: superb 'small' TVs
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys If you're in the market for a more manageable TV screen size, then something around the 43-inch mark could be just right.
TCL 98Q9BK
By John Archer published
With its high brightness, 1500+ dimming zones and Mini LED lighting, the 98Q9BK transports your living room to the movies.
Best Panasonic TVs 2025: 2 top options for buyers who value authentic picture quality
By Tom Parsons last updated
Brand loyal to Panasonic? We can't blame you. You'll want to check out the company's best TVs, then...
Philips’ new OLED TVs have a unique gaming feature that I’m nerdily excited about
By Tom Parsons published
Per-game picture customisations sound like manna from heaven for a fussy gamer like me.
Best cheap TVs 2025: 6 fantastic value sets for movie fans tested
By Tom Parsons last updated
best buys For very little money you can buy a 4K HDR TV with a great smart platform and decent gaming specs.
Dolby Atmos: what is it? How can you get it?
By Becky Roberts last updated
Want to heighten your home cinema surround sound experience? You need to know about Dolby Atmos.
I really hope the LG W5 Wallpaper OLED is real – because I think it might be my dream TV
By Tom Parsons published
I loved the old Wallpaper TVs, and the W5 has the potential to be even better.
Best Mini LED TV: super-bright next-gen TVs recommended by our experts
By Tom Parsons, Tom Wiggins last updated
Our expert TV reviewers highlight the very best Mini LED TVs at each price and size.
Hisense U7N (65U7N)
By Alastair Stevenson published
Hisense’s middle-child Mini LED TV is a solid option for most people.
Best LG TVs 2025: until the new models arrive these are the 3 we recommend
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Pick the right LG TV and you'll be treated to some of the best pictures on the market. Here's our pick of LG's current crop.
Best Sony TVs 2025: 6 top OLEDs and Mini LEDs fully reviewed
By Tom Parsons last updated
best buys In the market for a new TV? A Sony flatscreen will probably be on your shortlist – here's our pick of the current crop, including the latest 4K and 8K models.
The LG B4 is a bargain once more, thanks to this superb OLED TV deal
By Tom Parsons published
An absolute steal for a 55-inch OLED TV – especially one from LG.
Improve your TV's audio for peanuts with this super-cheap soundbar deal
By Tom Parsons published
It's down to under £70 but this soundbar still sounds better than most TVs.
Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2025: our reviewers' 5 recommendations
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Add a sprinkling of immersive audio to your TV with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars.
Best soundbars 2025: options for every need, recommended by our experts
By 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.
Best TV 2025: flagship OLEDs and affordable flatscreens tried and tested
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our expert reviewers detail the best TVs they've tested across every price and size.
The best TV deals 2025: the cheapest prices on the OLEDs, Mini LEDs and LCDs that our experts recommend
By Tom Parsons last updated
Deals These are the best 4K, OLED and HDR TV deals available right now.
Best OLED TV 2025: our reviewers' 3 recommendations for every budget
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our TV reviewers detail the top-scoring OLED TVs they'd personally recommend for every budget and type of viewer.
LG seemingly isn't launching any new soundbars this year, and that's baffling to me
By Tom Parsons published
LG is already behind Samsung, Sony and Sonos, so a year without new models is the last thing it needs
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