Becky Roberts
Becky is the managing editor of What Hi-Fi? and, since her recent move to Melbourne, also the editor of the brand's sister magazines Down Under – Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica. During her 11+ years in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices. In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.
Latest articles by Becky Roberts

Sony WH-1000XM5 tips: how to connect to PS5 and multiple devices, use the app, and more
By Becky Roberts last updated
We have rustled up some tips and answered FAQs to help you get to know your Sony XM5 headphones a little better...

Our TV experts would happily live with Amazon's cheap 65-inch Omni QLED – now 25% off for Black Friday
By Becky Roberts published
Right now, the Amazon Fire 65-inch Omni QLED TV is just $599 for Black Friday courtesy of a 25 per cent discount.

Last chance! LG's brilliant B3 OLED TV is just $798 for Black Friday before it's gone forever
By Becky Roberts published
LG's entry-level OLED TV from last year is fantastic value in its final weeks of shelf life.

Wireless speaker vs all-in-one system vs hi-fi separates: which beginner audiophile path is right for you?
By Becky Roberts published
Want to introduce a serious-sounding audio set-up to your home? You have a choice of three routes to go down...

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e vs Sony WH-1000XM5: which ANC headphones are better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
B&W's latest over-ear headphones are some of its best yet, but how do they compare to the mighty Sony XM5?

What are the best Bluetooth codecs? aptX, AAC, LDAC and more explained
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Do you know your aptX from your LDAC? Or your AAC from your elbow? Here's the full guide to Bluetooth codecs...

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: revitalised radio category has never looked so good
By Becky Roberts published
Three gorgeous, modern radio systems win Best Buy awards at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024.

From studio to living space: Chord’s pro-made Alto headphone/monitor amplifier can now be yours
By Becky Roberts published
Designed specifically for recording and mastering studio engineers to meet the demands of critical monitoring.

Portable audio peaked 14 years ago – is it time to come full circle?
By Becky Roberts published
The fourth-gen iPod Shuffle was portable audio at its practical peak – here's why it should make a comeback.

9 of the best Quincy Jones tracks for testing your system
By Harry McKerrell published
From performing his own tunes to peerless production for other artists, the world of music owes a serious debt to Quincy Jones.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024: CD players alive and well as Arcam, Cyrus and Marantz give you good reason to dust off your discs
By Becky Roberts published
A trio of easy recommendatione for anyone looking to dust off and rediscover their CD collection.

How do active noise-cancelling headphones work? Are they worth it?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
What is active noise cancellation, you ask? We break down the tech that eliminates extraneous noise (and divulge the headphones that do it best).

Hi-fi and music streaming live harmoniously, but two Big Tech brands hold the relationship back
By Becky Roberts published
From where I’m standing, hi-fi and music streaming mostly live pretty harmoniously… save for one thing: two big companies are letting the side down.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the Super Linton speaker from Wharfedale
By Becky Roberts published
Wharfedale has improved its most popular speaker with drive units, crossover and cabinet upgrades.

Netflix too pricey? Here are 9 horror movie hits you can stream for free this Halloween weekend
By Becky Roberts, Kashfia Kabir last updated
What Hi-Fi?'s two scream queens highlight 9 horror movies on video streaming service Tubi, which doesn’t cost a penny and takes only a minute to register free for.

Tidal will reportedly make mass staff cuts (again) as it looks to operate 'like a startup'
By Becky Roberts published
CEO Jack Dorsey says the company must act “like a startup again” and operate with a "much smaller team" to improve efficiency.

Beyerdynamic’s studio headphone sequels nod to its 100-year history with an all-new ‘Tesla’ driver
By Becky Roberts published
The DT 770 Pro and DT 990 Pro enter their second generation

Short on space? Lyngdorf Audio’s quirky FR-2 floorstanders are specifically designed to sit against rear walls
By Becky Roberts published
They certainly appear easy to house

Which Sonos speaker should you buy in 2025?
By Joe Cox, Becky Roberts last updated
Got your heart set on a Sonos speaker or soundbar but not sure which product is right for you? Here's our guide to help you decide.

Bose, Beats and Amazon headphones make Top 100 Prime Day deals – but I'd buy these instead
By Becky Roberts published
All are attractively priced, but none is the best you can buy at its price. I have found you better alternatives for each...

Oops! Did Amazon make a mistake? Sony XM4 headphones hit their lowest-ever price on Prime Big Deals Day
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Deals The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are now just $198 thanks to Amazon Prime Day – but they were briefly even cheaper.

I just re-reviewed Spotify – here are 3 things it now needs to beat Apple, Tidal et al
By Becky Roberts published
Spotify currently lags behind its competitors in quality, so what does its forthcoming upgrade need to put the service's nose back in front?

Netflix has just released the gory sequel to this “inventive and captivating” horror movie
By Becky Roberts last updated
The sequel to 2019's acclaimed Spanish dystopian horror kicks off the streaming service's spooky spree for Halloween month.
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