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Areas of expertise: Audio, TVs and home entertainment, with a healthy dose of smartphones and smart home thrown in as well.

Articles by Verity Burns

Features

Sky Q vs Apple TV 4K – which should you buy?

Looking for 4K content to make the most of your 4K TV? Here’s where your money is best spent

20 September 2017 / 14:30 BST4 July 2022 / 13:32 BST

Reviews

Samsung UE55MU8000 review

How good are mid-range tellies in 2017? This stunner has the answer

Price: $1,218.60

7 September 2017 / 10:43 BST25 October 2021 / 17:39 BST

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Buying guide: The best turntables under £350

MP3s are out, vinyl is in (again). Get on board with one of these affordable turntables

22 August 2017 / 13:00 BST16 November 2021 / 18:19 GMT

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Sony PS-HX500 review

A great traditional turntable with a modern trick up its sleeve

Price: $372.77

20 August 2017 / 07:00 BST25 October 2021 / 17:39 BST

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Rega Planar 1 review

An entry-level turntable that sounds like it should cost much more

Price: $338.88

13 August 2017 / 07:00 BST25 October 2021 / 17:40 BST

Audio

These Audio Technica headphones look great, sound even better

Special edition ‘phones get an upgrade in style and performance

11 August 2017 / 12:03 BST5 November 2021 / 08:13 GMT

Audio

The Aqua+ wireless headphone amp turns your smartphone hi-fi

Better sounding music, just as convenient

10 August 2017 / 09:00 BST5 November 2021 / 08:14 GMT

The Aqua+ wireless headphone amp turns your smartphone hi-fi

Audio

KEF’s Muo Metal goes for chrome

Shiny enough to make a magpie jealous

7 August 2017 / 16:59 BST5 November 2021 / 08:15 GMT

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Lenco L-85 review

A bright, affordable deck that offers up a pleasantly surprising performance

Price: $149.11

6 August 2017 / 07:00 BST25 October 2021 / 17:40 BST

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Hisense H50N6800 review

A cheap 4K TV but its HDR abilities are limited

Price: $813.31

4 August 2017 / 14:00 BST25 October 2021 / 17:40 BST

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Samsung QE55Q7F review

If a bright, vibrant picture is top of your TV wishlist, this Samsung has you covered

Price: $2,709.66

4 August 2017 / 09:47 BST25 October 2021 / 17:40 BST

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Panasonic TX-55EZ952B review

Panasonic’s cheapest 2017 OLED is good rather than great

Price: $3,794.07

2 August 2017 / 16:15 BST25 October 2021 / 17:40 BST

Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

What’s the best gaming console? That’s a question gamers have debated for as long as consoles have existed. The truth is, it’s one of the most subjective discussions in the world of technology. But don’t worry – we’re here to help you figure out which one might be the best option for you. Of course, […]

Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

Best mid-range laptop in 2025 for work, gaming and more

Looking to buy the best mid-range laptop? It’s a smart move. Why splurge over a grand on a machine if you won’t fully utilise all its premium features? Like mid-range phones, mid-range laptops once meant compromises in performance and speed, but fortunately, technology has come a long way. Today, you can find sleek, fast notebooks […]

TEST 15TH APRIL – Best foldable phone 2024: next-gen flip phones reviewed and rated

With enough force, almost every phone can fold in half – not even the best smartphones on sale are immune from brute strength. But only a few can do it without suffering terminal damage. Think folding phones are just a hinged gimmick? Think again: the best foldable phones are about as versatile as handsets get […]

Test 2 reviews

Introduction It wasn’t too far back into PC gaming history that “integrated graphics” was considered a curse word. An Asus ROG device without a dedicated GPU would’ve been unthinkable. Madness, even. Fast forward to 2025, though, and the Z13 Flow is very much flying solo in the graphics department – yet I couldn’t be happier. […]