Articles by Joe Svetlik

Joe has been writing about tech for 17 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and many more (including What Hi-Fi?). His specialities include all things mobile, headphones and speakers that he can't justifying spending money on.

Articles by: Joe Svetlik

Sony Bravia 9 vs Samsung QN95D: which Mini LED TV is best?

By Joe Svetlik published 1 August 24

Both Sony and Samsung have launched Mini LED TVs this year – but whose is best?

Sonos Era 300 placed next to the Audio Pro C20 on a desk

Best multi-room wireless systems 2024: all tested by expert reviewers

By Joe Svetlik last updated 30 July 24

Best Buys Want to play all the music in the world at the touch of a button, all around your home? You want a wireless multi-room system.

Sonos CEO apologises for the app redesign that deleted key features

By Joe Svetlik published 26 July 24

After saying the app redesign took 'courage', Sonos has finally admitted what many users already know: it's been a disaster.

Four Sony Bravia Theatre Quad speakers on stands placed around a rug in front of a TV.

Sony HT-A9 vs Bravia Theatre Quad: how has the home cinema system evolved?

By Joe Svetlik published 26 July 24

Sony's follow-up to the HT-A9 has a different design – but what else is new?

The Sky Q remote control screen on the Sky Go app on an Apple iPhone 12 Mini.

This little-known free Sky upgrade has changed how I watch TV – but there's a problem

By Joe Svetlik last updated 26 July 24

This clever upgrade has made a big difference to my Sky TV experience but there is a downside.

Pro-Ject Jukebox E1 in front of a window

Our Price is back, and it's having a hi-fi sale to celebrate

By Joe Svetlik published 26 July 24

The Pro-Ject Jukebox E1 has dropped to £540 in the Our Price sale. But it's not the retailer's only deal...

Floorstanding speakers: Bowers & Wilkins 603 S3 in front of bookshelves lined with books

Best Bowers & Wilkins speakers: 7 great models, all tested by experts

By Joe Svetlik last updated 25 July 24

best buy Bowers & Wilkins knows how to make a good pair of speakers – we've rounded-up the best you can buy.

LG OLED65G3 wall-mounted in a modern lounge with a soundbar and subwoofer

Best LG TVs 2024: OLED, 4K HDR

By Tom Parsons last updated 23 July 24

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.

Two speakers (one black, one white) mounted on external walls.

Monitor Audio's new speakers bring hi-fi sound to the great outdoors

By Joe Svetlik published 23 July 24

The Monitor Audio Climate Series 3G are built for indoor or outdoor use, and promise hi-fi-quality audio.

A pair of pink Beats Fit Pro and black Beats Studio Buds with their charging cases, lying on a yellow surface.

Best Beats headphones 2024: top pairs tested by experts

By Joe Svetlik last updated 23 July 24

Best Buys These are the best Beats headphones on the market right now, from true wireless to sporty designs.

Which JBL speaker should you buy? Flip 6, Charge 5, Xtreme 4 and more compared

By Joe Svetlik, Harry McKerrell last updated 22 July 24

UPDATED JBL makes some exceptional budget Bluetooth speakers and we're here to help you choose the right speaker for you.

Dummy models of all four handsets in the iPhone 16 range, lying in a row on a wooden surface on their fronts.

Is this our first look at the iPhone 16 range?

By Joe Svetlik published 19 July 24

Dummy models of all four expected iPhone 16 handsets potentially reveal quite a lot about the new iPhones...

The Award-winning Sony XM5 and XM4 hit new low prices – here's where to look if you missed these deals

By Joe Svetlik last updated 18 July 24

Deals The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are now just $198 thanks to Amazon Prime Day – that's a discount of $150, and $100 cheaper than the new XM5.

Naim Mu-so 2 on wooden desk with hexagonal wallpaper background

The best Naim Mu-so 2 deals

By Joe Svetlik last updated 18 July 24

Deals Naim's Gen 2 wireless speaker boasts premium sound and a price tag to match, but you can grab a hefty discount at various retailers.

LG C3 OLED TV in a modern apartment living room with a turtle on screen

Best LG C3 OLED deals: get the superb LG TV at the lowest price possible

By Joe Svetlik last updated 18 July 24

Whatever the screen size, there's a deal for you. Here's where to find the lowest prices on LG's 5-star C3 OLED TV.

A black Denon Home Amp seen from the front at a slight angle. On the front are icons for 1, 2, 3, Play/Pause, Minus and Plus.

The Denon Home Amp is a cheaper take on its cousin, the Marantz Model M1

By Joe Svetlik published 18 July 24

Denon has launched a more affordable rival to the Marantz Model M1, a just-add-speakers streaming amplifier.

Quick! You can still get 5 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free – but the offer ends today

By Ainsley Walker last updated 18 July 24

Prime members can get five months’ free Music Unlimited, while non-Prime members can get three months free.

A black pair of Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 lying on a wooden surface.

I've found a clever trick to see the lowest 'hidden' prices this Prime Day

By Joe Svetlik published 12 July 24

You can make serious savings on some great tech if you follow this handy piece of shopping advice.

A row of three MLA and QD-OLED TVs side-by-side.

MLA vs QD-OLED: which TV tech is better?

By Joe Svetlik published 11 July 24

MLA and QD-OLED are two of the most exciting TV technologies around – but which will serve you better?

A black pair of Apple AirPods Max headphones propped against a wall on a wooden surface next to pot plants.

Early Prime Day deals see 2 pairs of AirPods hit their lowest prices ever

By Joe Svetlik published 9 July 24

There's $60 off the AirPods gen 2 and $150 off the AirPods Max, and Prime Day hasn't even started yet.

Best cheap TVs 2024: smart and 4K TVs for under $500, picked by our experts

By Tom Parsons last updated 8 July 24

best buys Want a great TV on a tight budget? Here's our pick of the best cheap TVs that still offer great all-round performance.

The FiiO CP13 portable cassette player in a transparent finish on a white background.

You can now buy FiiO's portable cassette player in a trendy transparent finish

By Joe Svetlik published 5 July 24

FiiO's CP13 launched at the start of the year, but is now available to buy, including in a natty transparent finish.

The Panasonic MZ2000 TV on a TV stand, with a line of elephants seen from above on screen.

Which TVs have the best sound (as well as great pictures)?

By Joe Svetlik published 4 July 24

TV speakers can be underwhelming, so which TVs break the mould and deliver high-quality audio?

A white pair of Camridge Audio Melomania P100 headphones on a black background.

Cambridge Audio's first over-ear headphones trounce the Sony XM5 in this key area

By Joe Svetlik published 3 July 24

The Cambridge Audio P100 boast an industry-leading battery life, sleek design and same tech as its Award-winning amps.

Three iPhones showing customised homescreen layouts.

The iPhone 16 Pro's super bright OLED screen could be unveiled a month early

By Joe Svetlik published 2 July 24

Samsung Display's M14 screen is rumoured to feature in another phone ahead of the iPhone 16 Pro...

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