Tom Parsons

Tom Parsons

Tom Parsons has been writing about TV, AV and hi-fi products (not to mention plenty of other 'gadgets' and even cars) for over 15 years. He began his career as What Hi-Fi?'s Staff Writer and is now the TV and AV Editor. In between, he worked as Reviews Editor and then Deputy Editor at Stuff, and over the years has had his work featured in publications such as T3, The Telegraph and Louder. He's also appeared on BBC News, BBC World Service, BBC Radio 4 and Sky Swipe. In his spare time Tom is a runner and gamer.

Latest articles by Tom Parsons

Bush UT24SB 50-inch TV

Bush UT24SB (50UT24SB)

By John Archer published

A 50-inch feature-packed TV for just £270 should be rubbish, yet somehow this Bush is anything but.

Televisions
The Samsung S95C photographed on a wooden table in a living room. On the screen is the Intelligent Mode Settings menu, and in the corner of the photo is a badge that says 'Adventures in AV'.

I swapped a Panasonic OLED for a Samsung QD-OLED, and I massively miss this specific feature

By Tom Parsons published

The Samsung S95C doesn't make life easier for you in the same way a Panasonic OLED does.

Televisions
Hisense E7NQ Pro 75-inch 4K TV with impressionist painting on screen

Hisense E7NQ Pro (75E7NQ Pro)

By John Archer published

Is 75 inches of locally dimmed, Quantum Dot-boosted LED pictures for £1299 really as good a deal as it sounds?

Televisions
Samsung Q80D 55-inch LED TV on wooden dining table with field landscape on screen

Samsung Q80D (QE55Q80D)

By John Archer published

Samsung’s latest mid-range TV proves you don’t need Mini LEDs or thousands of dimming zones to deliver good picture quality.

Televisions
Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar system

I love the Sonos Arc and it's cheap right now, but you should buy this instead

By Tom Parsons published

The Sonos Arc is close to its lowest-ever price, but you still shouldn't buy it – and it's got nothing to do with the app issues

Soundbars
LG C4 42-inch OLED TV

I review TVs for a living and these two OLED deals are the only good ones I've seen during Prime Day

By Alastair Stevenson published

Great discounts on the normal sizes of the LG C4 and giant savings on the 77-inch Philips OLED809.

Televisions
LG C4 (OLED48C4) 48-inch TV

The LG C4 is the OLED TV to buy this Prime Day – but not from Amazon

By Lewis Empson published

One of the best OLED TVs of 2024 is down to a spectacularly low price

Televisions
An LG OLED42C3 TV and Xbox Series X console positioned together against a grey background

Best gaming TVs 2025: ideal companions for the PS5, Xbox and PC put to the test

By Tom Parsons last updated

Best Buys Take your gaming to the next level with these awesome gaming TVs.

Best Buys
The 65-inch Philips OLED809 TV photographed on a wooden TV stand with an image of wilderbeest crossing a crocodile-infested river on the screen

I learned a depressing stat this week: HDR accounts for only around 5% of TV viewing

By Tom Parsons published

Figures from Philips suggest only a tiny portion of TV-watching is in HDR – even on flagship OLED and Mini LED models.

Televisions
AirPods 4 in their case

The AirPods 4 with ANC have a uniquely weird design – but I think they could be great

By Tom Parsons published

I love the open design of the AirPods 3 but just occasionally crave a little bit of noise cancelling.

Wireless Earbuds
Apple HomePod 2 with Apple TV 4K

Why won't Apple launch a Dolby Atmos soundbar?

By Tom Parsons published

Apple has all of the ingredients to produce a stunning, smart Dolby Atmos soundbar, so why doesn't it put them all together?

Soundbars
A still from Wolfs, showing stars Brad Pitt and George Clooney sitting opposite one another in a diner

The 5 best new original movies and TV shows coming in September on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and Apple TV+

By Tom Parsons published

Wolfs [sic], witches and Will Ferrell: here are my top streaming picks for September 2024.

TV Streaming Services
Panasonic Z95A OLED TV photographed on a stand at CES 2024

US cinephiles assemble: Panasonic's Hollywood-approved OLED TVs are finally coming your way

By Tom Parsons published

Panasonic's 2024 OLED TVs and its new Mini LED model are now available in the States.

Televisions
Hisense 43A6KTUK 43-inch TV. On the screen is an image of a vineyard under a starry night sky.

This 43-inch Hisense is the perfect cheap 4K TV for your uni house

By Tom Parsons published

4K, HDR, a great smart platform and low input lag for games make this budget Hisense a great choice for a dorm or shared house.

Televisions
An early prototype of a Samsung soundbar photographed on a table surrounded by Genelec studio monitors

I’ve had a top-secret listen to the future of Samsung’s Dolby Atmos soundbars, and it sounds deeply impressive

By Tom Parsons published

I’m one of the first non-Samsung people to hear the brand’s new prototype soundbar tech, and it could be a game-changer when it arrives.

Soundbars
4K TV streamer: Apple TV 4K

One of the best features of the Apple TV 4K is one you might not know about

By Tom Parsons published

I use this Apple TV Siri feature all the time, but it seems that lots of people don’t know about it.

Streaming Hardware
Fire TV Omni QLED

Should you buy an Amazon Fire TV?

By Tom Parsons last updated

Is Amazon's Fire TV line actually any good? We take a closer look at Fire TV 2-Series, 4-series, Omni Series, and Omni QLED Series.

Televisions
Hisense U8N (65U8N) 75-inch TV on wooden TV bench with lion on screen

Hisense U8N (65U8N)

By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons published

Hisense has long championed Mini LED over OLED, and this year’s U8N is a solid step forward.

Televisions
The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL pictured against a white background

Google Pixel 9 Pro: release date, price and specs for Google's iPhone 15 Pro rival

By Tom Parsons published

Could the Pixel 9 Pro XL be the Google picture and sound powerhouse we've been waiting for?

Smartphones
The Bravia Theatre Quad system arranged on a wooden rack. A red badge in the corner of the image says 'Adventures in AV'.

As a user of the Sony HT-A9 Dolby Atmos system, I'm both disappointed and relieved by the imperfect Bravia Theatre Quad

By Tom Parsons published

I was expecting to feel the need to upgrade, but now I can be happy with what I've already got.

TV & Home Cinema
A teaser image for the movie The Instigators, with Matt Damon and Casey Affleck standing together with several police cars behind them

3 new Apple TV+ movies and TV shows I can't wait to watch over the next month – and one came out today

By Tom Parsons published

A Damon/Affleck action movie, a Vince Vaughn comedy that actually looks good and the fourth series of of an awesome crime thriller.

TV Streaming Services
65-inch LG C4 TV photographed straight-on on a wooden stand. On the screen is an image of a golf course.

LG C4 (OLED65C4)

By Tom Parsons last updated

A minor upgrade on paper but a big step up in reality, the C4 puts LG’s C-series back on top.

Televisions
The JBL MA310 amplifier, Stage 250B standmount speakers and Stage 200P subwoofer photographed as a system with a TV in a dedicated listening room

JBL’s new cinema system costs the same as a premium soundbar – but has a few sound advantages

By Tom Parsons published

I've been ears-on with the JBL MA310 and Stage 2 speakers, and the system does some things that a soundbar never could.

TV & Home Cinema
QD-OLED TV: Sony A95L

Will there ever be a replacement for the Sony A95L? I believe so, but it could be a long way off

By Tom Parsons published

Sony has gone back to backlighting for 2024, but I don't think it's done with QD-OLED.

Televisions
LG C4 OLED TV 65 inch

Quick! It's the last day of Prime Day and this incredible LG C4 deal won't last long

By Verity Burns published

Grab this massive discount while stocks last, Prime Day ends today!

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