Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos One: which Sonos smart speaker should you buy?

The Era 100 supersedes Sonos’s One, but the One is not done yet. Hold tight for our One vs 100 head to head…

Sonos Era 100

Sonos delivers a terrific step up in performance and features

Sonos Era 300 vs Apple HomePod 2: which smart speaker is better?

Can Sonos's all-new, feature-packed contender trump Apple's long-established  titan?

Sonos Era 300

Sonos's new Era 300 is an immensely immersive experience

TOP FIVE LAUNCHES

Five products to look out for this month

HI-FI SEPARATES ARE BACK - GOOD NEWS FOR ALL OF US

Hi-fi separates are all the rage again. That's something to celebrate, says Kashfia Kabir, who highlights some of the key products coming our way

Samsung QE65QN95C

Samsung's latest Mini LED TV takes the fight to OLED

Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2

Agentle evolution of the classy original turntable

LG G3 (OLED65G3)

The first Micro Lens Array-equipped OLED is a shining star

TAD DA1000TX

EXPENSIVE, YES. BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM

Linn Selekt DSM: Edition Hub

EXPENSIVE, YES. BUT YOU KNOW YOU WANT THEM

WHAT IS A HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER AND WHY SHOULD YOU BUY ONE?

Headphones don't always get the partnering equipment they deserve. Here's how to change that

Rotel RA820BX (1984)

An '80s amplifier that still holds up today

THE BEST JOHN WILLIAMS MOVIE SCORES TO TEST YOUR HI-FI SYSTEM

Our go-to test tracks from the movie maestro's epic collection

TOP FIVE LAUNCHES

Five products to look out for this month

MARK OF QUALITY

Mark Levinson's director of engineering talks reference systems, favourite albums and high-end hi-fi electronics

Sonos Five

Does Sonos deserve a high five for its latest wireless speaker?

Xgimi Horizon Pro

This 4K projector is brilliant in many ways, but not so good in others

Philips 550LED907

An irresistible combination of spectacular pictures, potent audio and Ambilight design

HOT AMPS! (WE LOVE YOU SO)

Six sizzling sub-£750 integrated amplifiers that deliver class-leading sound at the more affordable end of the market, and that you will love too

Polaroid P49D600

4K Compatibility; Good colour balance; Sound quality

Their Composure Is Impressive And Absoulte

Clean, Detailed sound; Huge scale; great Bass; build

“This Oppo Just Gives Us More…”

FOR Stunning 4K picture; big sound; fast and easy to operate AGAINST No streaming apps included

“A Rare Talent Indeed”

FOR Big, bold sound; refined and agile; good build AGAINST More analytical alternatives for similar price

A Command Performance

FOR Weighty, assured sound; effective processing; stylishAGAINST Reliance on voice control; too Apple-focused

'Even, And Nicely Judged'

FOR Controlled, articulate sound; nice build and finishAGAINST Sound lacks a little enthusiasm and excitement

An Endearing, Upbeat Character

FOR Solid, entertaining sound;AGAINST No remote; rivals

'An Almost-Perfect Bedroom Clock'

FOR Sharp screen; neat design; clear midrangeAGAINST Sound could be better; lack of video content

No Room For Compromise

FOR Refined, faithful sound; stereo imaging; DAC; buildAGAINST Newer Apple iPhone compatibility issues

Tidal £10 Or £20 Per Month

FOR Masters tracks; interface; curated playlists; sound qualityAGAINST Few Masters tracks are easily discoverable