Sonos Roam review By Olivia Tambini last updated 16 February 24 The Sonos Roam is the best portable speaker for total flexibility.
Amazon Music Unlimited review By Becca Caddy last updated 26 April 24 Amazon Music Unlimited delivers good value and hi-res audio in a simple package that’s ideal for both Prime and non-Prime subscribers alike.
Deezer review By Olivia Tambini last updated 24 April 24 Deezer has a huge library, minimal design and good recommendations – but there’s little to set it apart from its rivals.
Tidal review: hi-res music, a DJ add-on and oodles of class, as long as you can forego those 'Wrapped' features By Becca Caddy last updated 11 September 24 Proving Spotify isn’t the only service with a huge library of music, Tidal is an audiophile’s must-have streaming service.
Apple Music review By Becca Caddy last updated 19 April 24 Apple Music is one of the best music streaming services around – and a true competitor to Spotify.
Spotify review By Becca Caddy last updated 28 March 24 The biggest and most popular music streaming service now has plenty of competition – how does it stack up today?
YouTube Music review: no doubt it's gaining on Spotify, so is it time to switch? By Becca Caddy published 13 July 24 YouTube Music might not be the best streaming service but it has a huge library of music, including remixes, user uploads and more obscure genres.
HiFi Walker H2 review: An MP3 player with wide-ranging file support but rough edges By Tom Bedford published 18 May 24 The HiFi Walker H2 is an MP3 player that reaches above its price in its support for audio formats, but falls flat when it comes to basically everything else
Activo P1 music player review: Astell & Kern audio quality for considerably less cash By Carrie Marshall published 24 July 24 Astell & Kern's new, more affordable audio brand hits the ground running with great sound and a decent price too.
Astell & Kern A&norma SR25 MKII review By Becky Scarrott last updated 19 February 24 If a three-figure sum starting with a six or seven still counts as 'entry-level' in your world, the MKII SR25 is money very well spent indeed.
Pure Classic C-D6 DAB radio review: tap into some CD-playing, retro music love By Jennifer Allen published 11 June 24 The Pure Classic C-D6 packs a whole lot of punch, combining a DAB radio, CD player, aux-in and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity into one versatile retro box.
Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000 review: a high-end hi-res digital audio player By Simon Lucas published 24 December 23 At what point does a digital audio player become more than just a digital audio player? Astell & Kern thinks it knows – hence the A&ultima SP3000…
Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000T portable music player review: another huge step forward in energetic, open sound By Simon Lucas published 21 June 24 The Astell & Kern A&ultima SP3000T is another seismic step forward to create the perfect portable music player
I tested this digital audio player and its sound dominates almost any rival, but there's a catch By Simon Lucas published 6 September 25 The Astell & Kern A&ultima SP4000 is remarkably accomplished but let down by a hefty price
SiriusXM app review: an audio streaming service with something for everyone By Howard Kneller published 2 November 24 The SiriusXM’s app’s All Access $9.99 per month subscription plan includes an astonishing amount of content. Music, podcasts, live sports, Howard Stern – there's something here for everyone.
Astell & Kern A&norma SR35 review: hardly an entry-level Hi-Res music player, but so, so worth it By Simon Lucas published 29 January 24 Recalibrate your understanding of what ‘entry level’ means and there’s just so much to love about the A&norma SR35.
Majority MP3 Player review: one of the best cheap music players to consider By Tom Bedford published 12 May 24 The Majority MP3 is a cheap and cheery music player that’s easily portable, easy to use and, most importantly, eminently affordable.
FiiO M23 portable music player review: delicate yet muscular, assertive yet subtle, lavishly detailed and vaultingly dynamic By Simon Lucas published 22 July 24 FiiO has become so well-known for its great-value, high-performance players that the M23 is almost unremarkable. Almost.
I tested the FiiO JM21 portable music player and it's hard to believe an entry-level digital audio device can sound so good for so little outlay By Simon Lucas published 27 February 25 FiiO has come up with another intriguing product, and the JM21 is now making a play at the digital audio player entry level market...
Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII review: WiiM addition fixes the wireless speakers' only minor issue By Simon Lucas last updated 19 September 25 Now with the WiiM streaming platform, the beautiful Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII is maturing into later life
JBL Go 4 review: a fun-size budget Bluetooth speaker, just don’t expect big things By Cesci Angell published 22 August 24 This palm-sized speaker delivers an acceptable listening experience for its sub-$50 price tag – just don't expect the earth from it.
JBL Authentics 200 review: a punchy smart speaker with vintage style By Chris Rowlands published 4 November 24 A smart speaker with vintage style a generous feature list, the JBL Authentics 200 is capable of rich, immersive audio, with the added benefit of Alex and Google Assistant support.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation review: three is truly the magic number for this excellent portable speaker By Simon Lucas published 7 May 25 If three really is a magic number, the Beosound A1 3rd Gen is going to be quite a speaker – given how good the first two were…
iFi Zen DAC 3 review: striking the perfect balance between price and performance By Simon Lucas published 1 June 24 The iFi Zen DAC 3 headphone amp is a digital-to-analogue converter that has secured a top spot in the mid-range DAC market.
Q Acoustics M40 HD review: a splendid all-in-one speaker system, down to the ground By Simon Lucas published 2 March 24 Q Acoustics takes the proven concept of its excellent little M20 HD streaming system and makes it bigger. Not by much, mind you...
Pure Woodland review: charming, practical and hitting the right notes By Jennifer Allen published 27 January 24 Pure's reasonably priced Woodland Bluetooth speaker and DAB radio packs loads of stylish charm for the general listener.
Groov-e Boston review: an affordable and to-the-point DAB radio, if not the most sonically gifted listen By Jennifer Allen published 13 March 25 It isn’t the most interesting of DAB radios but the Groov-e Boston's ease of use, plenty of presets and excellent value for money ensure it does the job
Mechen M3 review: A jack of all trades digital audio player but a master at none By Tom Bedford published 19 May 24 The Mechen M3 MP3 Player is an all-in-one entertainment machine that only supports a very limited number of file formats.
JBL Flip 7 review: meet the new portable Bluetooth speaker boss, even better than the class-leading old boss By Simon Lucas published 28 April 25 The JBL Flip 7 portable Bluetooth speaker bests its class-leading former self to make the most of music on-the-go
iFi hip-dac 3 review: delicious audio and features in a beautiful portable DAC By Becky Scarrott published 9 December 23 Level up your smartphone, tablet or laptop's sound with the added benefit of colleagues asking "Ooh, what's that?"
