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

Some 2024 Philips TVs will have four HDMI 2.1 sockets – but not its top OLED models
By Tom Parsons published
You will be able to get a Philips TV with four HDMI 2.1 sockets this year, but you won’t get the brand’s best picture quality.

Philips's new OLED TVs feature 3000-nit MLA tech, upgraded Ambilight and B&W sound
By Tom Parsons published
Philips has announced a full new range of TVs for 2024 with new OLED, Mini LED and LCD options in the lineup.

Hisense 43A6KTUK
By John Archer published
Hisense delivers a 4K 43-inch screen, Dolby Vision and a VA LCD panel for peanuts. So what’s not to like?

I saw every TV at CES 2024 (probably) and these 5 were the best
By Tom Parsons published
Next-gen MLA and QD-OLEDs, plus huge Mini LED TVs with mind-bending specs.

Affordable hi-fi is here to stay, but OLED TVs will remain a luxury: 6 things we learned at CES 2024
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our team of experts detail the biggest insights CES has given about what to expect from hi-fi and home cinema companies this year

I've seen the 115-inch TCL Mini LED TV in action and now I want it
By Tom Parsons published
I've been considering getting a projector but I'd now much prefer this huge TCL TV.

TCL just announced a 115-inch Mini LED TV with 20,000 dimming zones and 5000 nits
By Tom Parsons published
The TCL 115QM89 looks like a projector killer.

Panasonic’s flagship 2024 TV is the Z95A OLED with brighter MLA panel and Fire OS
By Tom Parsons published
It looks very much like the outgoing MZ2000, but the Z95A seemingly features some nice upgrades.

The Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV will almost certainly have a 3000-nit panel
By Tom Parsons published
Samsung Display has announced a 3000-nit QD-OLED panel that it says will appear in specific TVs at CES this week.

I’ve seen Sony’s prototype TV backlight tech and it looks amazing – could it spell the end for OLED?
By Tom Parsons published
A behind-the-scenes look at Sony’s script-flipping backlight technology left me very impressed but full of questions about the future of TVs.

LG says the new G4 OLED TV will be "measurably better" than the G3
By Tom Parsons published
The new G4 looks much the same as the G3 in terms of design and specs, but LG's David Seperson says upgrades are there.

Samsung CU8000 (UE43CU8000)
By John Archer published
It looks sleek, doesn’t cost much and boasts a surprisingly powerful processor, so what has gone wrong?

This compact, OLED-enhanced gaming system will keep you entertained for years
By What Hi-Fi? published
We've combined both current-gen consoles with a 42-inch OLED TV and a small Dolby Atmos soundbar.

What Hi-Fi? Wrapped: our favourite tracks that we used to test hi-fi gear in 2023
By Lewis Empson published
We've shared our favourite testing tracks of 2023, with a Spotify Wrapped-style roundup - introducing What Hi-Fi? Wrapped.

The best films of 2023 to test your TV or home cinema system
By Lewis Empson published
We've rounded up our favourite films of 2023 that we think would be ideal for testing your AV system.

There’s no such thing as a perfect TV and there never will be (but that’s ok)
By Tom Parsons published
Forget looking for the perfect TV and just focus on getting the right TV for you.

Best Sonos Beam Boxing Day deals: save big on the small-but-mighty Dolby Atmos soundbar
By Tom Parsons published
You can get a big discount on the Sonos Beam Gen 2 in the Boxing Day sales.

14 of the best Grand Theft Auto radio songs to test your headphones or hi-fi system
By Harry McKerrell published
Radio stations are integral to immersing you into the whacky world of GTA. Here are some of the best tracks to be found across the virtual airwaves.

14 best grunge tracks to test your hi-fi system
By Chris Burke published
Dig out that flannel and put your hi-fi system through its paces with our playlist of favourite grunge test tracks.

Best of 2023: from top-tier OLEDs to retro revivals, our team picks its favourite products
By Alastair Stevenson published
2023 has been a busy year, but these are the What Hi-Fi? review team's personal highlights.

Philips OLED808 (55OLED808)
By Tom Parsons published
It’s taken a while to get here, but the Philips OLED808 has been worth the wait.

Treating yourself to a new TV this Christmas? These are the sets I recommend
By Tom Parsons published
These are the TVs I'm personally recommending to friends and family this year.

How to use Sonos as a home cinema system
By Ainsley Walker published
Sonos produce several wireless speakers creating its own ecosystem. Here's our guide on how to put them to use and bring TV and movies to life
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