Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson
LG G3 prices have dropped – but stocks of the five-star, MLA OLED are drying up fast
Stock of the LG G3 OLED TV is limited, but there are some good deals to be had still.
SoundMagic’s new headphones aim to beat the award-winning Sony WH-CH720N with a novel trick
Another week another contender for the cheap wireless headphone crown takes the stage.
What’s going on with TV prices this year? At this rate we may finally see a cheap OLED in 2024
We don’t want to jinx it, but all evidence suggests we may finally see a “cheap” OLED TV appear this year.
Rewind: New Bowers & Wilkins earbuds, Bluesound’s latest trio of hi-res hi-fi streamers and more
Welcome to the latest entry into our weekly hi-fi and home cinema news summary.
I've reviewed some of 2024's top TVs and I have one take away – Mini LED needs to stop fighting OLED
Hisense, Sony and TCL are all pushing Mini LED as a legitimate rival to OLED, but our testing shows the tech isn’t ready – yet.
Forget AirPods, this is the hi-fi accessory every student should be taking to university
Wireless is great, but if you’re a student eager to explore the world of hi-fi, a portable DAC is a cost and space efficient starting point.
Rewind: A fresh Rega turntable review, new Monitor Audio speakers, Google’s latest Apple TV rival and more
It’s been a busy seven days in the world of hi-fi and home cinema, here’s what you need to know
The best 2024 OLED and Mini LED TVs are obsessed with max brightness – but is it really that important?
Don’t believe the hype, whether it’s OLED or Mini LED, max brightness isn’t a silver bullet for brilliant picture quality
This portable DAC helped me get my hi-fi ‘Mojo’ back
There are very few times I use the word “game changer”, but this portable DAC justifies it.
Hisense U8N (65U8N)
Hisense has long championed Mini LED over OLED, and this year’s U8N is a solid step forward.
Rewind: Pro-Ject’s latest turntable, plus our verdict on Philips' step down OLED, and the Quad Revela 1 speakers
Our experts detail the biggest developments in the world of hi-fi and home cinema over the past seven days
My biggest issue with OLED TVs hasn’t gone away – but hope is on the horizon
I’ve reviewed some of 2024’s best, and there’s still a key issue hindering many OLED TVs' appeal for gamers and Dolby Atmos fans
Philips OLED809 (65OLED809)
Philips latest mid-range OLED TV is a great set designed for regular people as well as cinephiles.
Rewind: Our verdict on Sony’s wireless Dolby Atmos system, Audio-Technica’s affordable turntable and more
New affordable hi-fi breaks ground, while Samsung drops a huge hint on its future TV plans.
Pick of the month: Marantz’s premium AVR and Wilson Benesch’s high-end speakers earn perfect marks
Our team of product reviewers reveal the seven hi-fi and home cinema products to earn five-star ratings in July.
Can Mini LED beat OLED in 2024? It’s not looking good so far, but there are two rays of hope
Mini LED TVs can be great, but they’re a long way off dethroning OLED, based on our testing.
The 6 coolest high-end hi-fi products yet to come in 2024 – wallet-breaking turntables, next-gen speakers and more
Our reviewers reveal the top-of-the-line high-end hi-fi they’re looking forward to testing this year.
Samsung has dropped a huge hint about its future OLED and Mini LED TV plans
Tech giant Samsung’s latest figures show it’ll continue its focus on premium, big TVs for at least the rest of the year
Next-gen deal alert! Samsung's five-star 8K TV is back to its best price since Prime Day
If you want an 8K TV right now, then Samsung’s 5-star QN900D is the one to get, especially at this price
The 6 most exciting high-end hi-fi products of 2024 so far
£20k speakers, £10k amps and more delighted our reviewers, but only six performed well enough to make this list...
Rewind: our final verdict on the Sony Bravia 9 TV, a retrospective on a KEF classic, and more
Here’s everything you need to know from the world of hi-fi and home cinema in the past seven days
Rewind: Dyson’s OnTrac to take on the AirPods Max, a new Denon streaming amp and more
Welcome to our latest news digest where we detail the most important hi-fi and home cinema announcements over the past seven days
Forget gimmicks like 8K – trust me you're better of with one of these 5-star OLED TVs this Prime Day
Prime Day is hear and it’s brought with it a wealth of great TV deals, including on 8K sets, but we’d recommend proceeding with caution before buying them
