Alastair Stevenson
Alastair is What Hi-Fi?’s editor in chief. He has well over a decade’s experience as a journalist working in both B2C and B2B press. During this time he’s covered everything from the launch of the first Amazon Echo to government cyber security policy. Prior to joining What Hi-Fi? he served as Trusted Reviews’ editor-in-chief. Outside of tech, he has a Masters from King’s College London in Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion, is an enthusiastic, but untalented, guitar player and runs a webcomic in his spare time.
Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson

Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025: pictures, highlights, and all the latest audio news
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
The show starts now!

Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025: we’re reporting live on new audio products from Chord, Wharfedale, and more
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
All the latest Bristol Hi-Fi Show news reported direct from our team on the ground

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

JBL's premiere Dolby Atmos soundbar’s price has crashed – but this 5-star Samsung set-up is still better
By Alastair Stevenson published
When it comes to home cinema surround sound, sometimes it’s worth paying a little extra

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 Event 2025: the new iPhone 16e (not SE 4), but no new HomePod or AirPods
By Alastair Stevenson last updated

The iPhone 16e could be a fantastic music player – but we have some big questions
By Alastair Stevenson published
Once again we’ll have to get Apple’s latest iPhone in for testing to find out what, if any, audio upgrades it has made

3 audio Temptations to look out for at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our team’s got a hitlist of Temptation-level hi-fi to check out at this year’s Bristol Hi-Fi Show

Here’s why I’ll be sprinting to hear the Wharfedale Super Linton at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show
By Alastair Stevenson published
The Wharfedale Super Linton speakers are an exciting release that I can’t wait to hear – here’s why

Rewind: hi-fi treats from McIntosh and TEAC, Sky Glass TV Gen 2, Apple launch announcement and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our hi-fi and home cinema experts had to write a lot of news last week….

One movie, two cinema experiences: how watching Nosferatu taught me a valuable AV lesson
By Robyn Quick published
Sound really makes all the difference

3 Apple audio and home cinema products we want, but probably won't see, at the iPhone SE 4's anticipated launch
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our team detail the top Apple products we want, but almost certainly won’t see, at Apple’s next event

The new iPhone SE 4 could be cool – but I want a proper OLED Apple TV
By Alastair Stevenson published
Recent iPhones are fantastic portable music players, but Apple needs to up its home cinema game

I’ve tested some of the best and the big problem with Mini LED TVs is they try too hard
By Alastair Stevenson published
There’s a lot to like about Mini LED, but I’ve spotted two mistakes that keep happening.

Sky should have resurrected a key hi-fi partnership with its Glass Gen 2 TV
By Alastair Stevenson published
Based on my experience, In-built TV speakers can only take you so far…

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.

Sky says it's not after OLED TV buyers with Glass Gen 2 – and I think that's a mistake
By Alastair Stevenson published
An OLED from Sky makes a lot of sense in the current market

Best headphones with a mic 2025: top options for music and calls tested
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Want a great pair of headphones for phone calls and video chats? These are the best options we've tested.

Rewind: five-star wireless headphones for audiophiles, why Apple should buy an OLED TV heavyweight and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the top hi-fi and home cinema headlines from last week in one handy place.

The Super Bowl in Dolby Atmos could be a match made in heaven – but only if they don't fumble the play
By Alastair Stevenson published
I’ve watched loads of sports in Dolby Atmos, and not all of the experiences were great…

Pick of the Month: five-star Dali wireless headphones, Technics earbuds plus a hi-fi surprise
By Alastair Stevenson published
These are the top scoring hi-fi and home cinema products we reviewed last month.

Sony Bravia 8 (K65XR80)
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Updated The Bravia 8 is the only new OLED TV from Sony this year, but can it fill the shoes of its Award-winning predecessor?

This five-star Dolby Atmos soundbar's price tag has dropped by £400
By Robyn Quick published
The five-star Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 is selling for its lowest price ever, boasting £400 off its usual price.
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