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

Samsung QN95D (QE65QN95D)
By Lewis Empson published
The QN95D completes the trifecta of flagship Samsung TVs for 2024, but can it outperform its QD-OLED counterpart?

Rewind: Sonos reveals the Ace up its sleeve, a guide to separates and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our team of experts detail the top hi-fi and home cinema developments you need to know about

The Sonos Ace are here and I have one question: why aren't there more home cinema headphones?
By Alastair Stevenson published
Home cinema headphones feel like such an untapped market, especially for movie fans with families

Rewind: New OLED TVs, Q Acoustics 3000c first impressions, Lamborghini sound systems and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Last week was a busy one with breaking news from Panasonic, Sonus Faber and more

I spent 48 hours staring at Panasonic's new OLED and Mini LED TVs – these are 3 key things I learned
By Alastair Stevenson published
After checking out all the Japanese giant’s latest OLEDs and Mini LEDs over the past two days I learned a lot about Panasonic’s home cinema plans

OLED is cool, but Panasonic’s latest demo proves Mini LED has so much room to grow
By Alastair Stevenson published
I had an opening look at Panasonic’s latest flagship Mini LED, and it looks like a big step forward

Panasonic has a plan to fix our biggest problem with small OLED TVs
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Panasonic claims its latest OLED's Dynamic Theatre Surround sound system will deliver the home cinema audio experience we've been waiting for

Panasonic Z90A
By Alastair Stevenson published
Not yet ratedPanasonic's making some bold moves with its latest step down OLED TV.

Panasonic has finally unveiled its new LG C4 and B4 rivals: say hello to the Z90A, Z85A and Z80A OLED TVs
By Alastair Stevenson published
Panasonic has unveiled a trio of new OLED TVs to take on LG, Samsung and Sony

Rewind: High End hi-fi highlights from Sonus Faber, Q Acoustics, Astell & Kern and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Struggling to keep on top of all the hi-fi and home cinema news from last week? There’s a good reason for that.

We found 5 surprisingly affordable hi-fi gems at High End Munich
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our team hunted the world’s premiere hi-fi show to find its hidden affordable gems

The new iPad Pro costs as much as an LG OLED TV – but perhaps for good reason
By Alastair Stevenson published
Here's why the iPad Pro could be the portable home cinema treat that I’ve been waiting for.

Rewind: big changes for Q Acoustics’ sound, developments in OLED, new premium turntables and more appear
By Alastair Stevenson published
It was another big week for the What Hi-Fi? team with premium turntables, new OLED TVs and more hitting the headlines. Here’s what you need to know

Pick of the month: the LG C4 OLED, Q Acoustics 5050 and more earn perfect marks from our reviewers
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our team reveals the top hi-fi and home cinema products to earn perfect marks in April 2024

9 brilliant TV miniseries to binge this weekend – Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+
By Lewis Empson published
We've rounded up our favourite limited series TV shows that we think you can squeeze into one weekend of viewing.

Rewind: Denon brings the fun back to home cinema, B&O revives an iconic ’90s CD changer and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our team details the top home cinema and hi-fi headlines over the past week in our latest news digest

I listened to two five-star AVRs – and it reminded me why home cinema should be fun
By Alastair Stevenson published
Denon and Arcam’s AVRs are undeniably brilliant, but running them head to head, one in particular reminded me why I love home cinema.

I own an OLED TV, but a three-star projector has become my go-to home cinema product
By Alastair Stevenson published
I love my LG C2, but recently this three-star, battery-powered projector has been my go-to product. Here’s why

Rewind: Record Store Day treats, five-star record players, new Sony TVs and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our team of experts deliver the biggest hi-fi and home cinema news to break over the past seven days

The What Hi-Fi? team on the first vinyl records they ever bought
By Kashfia Kabir published
As we celebrate Record Store Day 2024 today, team What Hi-Fi? recalls the first time they spent their own money on a vinyl record.

The What Hi-Fi? readers have spoken – and Spotify’s price hike is great news for Tidal
By Alastair Stevenson published
Spotify's latest price hike may have incited an exodus to Tidal, with many subscribers sharing their unhappiness with the streaming service.

10 tips for buying second-hand vinyl
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Crate digging for records is an art. Here's how to do it right.

We asked three big record stores what young people are buying – surprisingly it’s not just Taylor Swift
By Alastair Stevenson published
We had a chat with three big-name record store owners about vinyl sales, and it turns out the kids are alright.
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