Lewis Empson
Lewis Empson is a Senior Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.
Latest articles by Lewis Empson

Samsung 2025 TV lineup: everything you need to know
By Lewis Empson last updated
Here are all the specs and new additions to Samsung's 2025 TV range.

Sony has revealed US pricing for the Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV – and there is a shocking twist
By Lewis Empson published
Sony's new QD-OLED is cheaper in the UK, but it's a different story in the US.

LG G5 (OLED65G5)
By Lewis Empson last updated
LG’s latest flagship OLED TV aims to dazzle with its next-generation OLED panel, but does it succeed?

Sony reportedly exits the 8K TV market, leaving Samsung and LG to battle it out
By Lewis Empson published
Sony has announced that it will end production of the Z9K.

Best soundbar deals 2025: Sonos, Samsung, Sony and more
By Lewis Empson last updated
Deals A soundbar can do wonders for your TV's sound – and these discounts could save you money

HDMI gets a new Chinese competitor – and it could be 8K's saviour
By Lewis Empson published
GPMI is a new video, audio, data and power interface, but can it replace HDMI?

LG's OLED TVs are losing these two features – and one will affect all users
By Lewis Empson published
LG has dropped support for two TV features in quick succession.

The LG OLED G5 was the best TV I've ever seen – until I found this problem
By Lewis Empson published
LG's G5 is one of the best TVs to grace our test room – it's a shame that it brought this bug with it.

Best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray players 2025: budget to premium disc players
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys The best Blu-ray players guarantee awesome picture quality and excellent sound from Full HD and 4K Blu-rays.

Samsung officially announces the Galaxy Tab S10 FE series – and it could spell trouble for the Apple iPad Air
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung's new tablets are affordable gateways to the Galaxy Tab range.

Just bought an LG C5 OLED TV? Change these three crucial settings to get the best picture quality
By Lewis Empson published
We loved the LG C5, but its even better if you amend these settings.

Best outdoor projectors 2025: top models reviewed and rated
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys Want to bring big-screen thrills to your backyard? Here's our pick of the best outdoor projectors for 2025.

9 stand-out tracks we've been enjoying in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
Now Playing returns for its third instalment, with new bangers and some old school classics for you and your hi-fi to enjoy.

Best tablets 2025: top tablets for movies and music
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best buy Our pick of the best tablets for video and audio, featuring iPads, Fire HD tablets, and a big-screen Samsung device.

Sony Bravia 9 (K75XR90)
By Lewis Empson last updated
UPDATED The Bravia 9’s next-gen Mini LED backlight is a marvel, but do higher brightness and more dimming zones make for a better TV overall?

TCL C8K (75C8K-UK)
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedTCL's new flagship 4K Mini LED TV makes a bright and bold first impression.

LG knows OLED is king, which is why it's trying to make its Mini LEDs more like the C5
By Lewis Empson published
LG's new QNED Evo range looks to enhance Mini LED TVs with some of the best OLED TV features.

Best AV receivers 2025: the top home cinema amplifiers we've tested
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys From Dolby Atmos to HDMI 2.1, get the surround sound system you deserve with our list of the top AV amplifiers we've tried and tested.

LG's budget OLED TV is even cheaper than before – but there are ‘only 7 left in stock’
By Lewis Empson published
At £523, the LG B4 offers a lot of features for very little money.

Best soundbars 2025: options for every need, recommended by our experts
By Robyn Quick, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our experts pick the very best soundbars to help you boost your home cinema sound, no matter your budget.

TCL's new Mini LED TV range comes with huge brightness gains, reduced blooming and souped-up sound
By Lewis Empson published
TCL's new TV range is official, with bigger and brighter models coming to the UK and Europe.

Samsung is taking its flagship 4K Mini LED TV in a new direction – and I think it's the right one
By Lewis Empson published
The Frame is the future according to Samsung

Quick! This five-star Sonos Dolby Atmos soundbar has dropped close to its lowest price
By Robyn Quick last updated
Our favourite compact Dolby Atmos soundbar is on sale right now at Amazon.
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