Simon Lucas
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Sky Glass Gen 2 vs Sky Glass: How do they compare?
TVsSky has unveiled the Sky Glass Gen 2, but how big an upgrade is it on its predecessor and should it be at the top of your TV wishlist?
The best ANC headphones you can buy
HeadphonesThe best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy – of every style, and at every price – tested and selected by audio experts
Nothing Ear (2024): ANC earbuds with one glaring issue
Headphones
The Nothing Ear have a lot going for them but are hamstrung by noise cancellation that completely changes how they sound
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100: First-rate mid-range earbuds
HeadphonesThe Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 sound great, are very well specified and very much worthy of your attention
Hisense AX5100G: Cheap but not very cheerful
SoundbarsThe Hisense AX51000G is an eminently affordable surround-sound system but its audio performance disappoints in a number of areas
Bose Smart Soundbar 600: What you want versus what you need
SoundbarsThe Bose Smart Soundbar 600 delivers big, immersive Dolby Atmos audio but is less convincing when handling non-Atmos content
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless: Better, and more affordable
HeadphonesOutstanding battery life, impressive audio quality and startlingly aggressive pricing makes the newest Momentum the most competitive yet
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review
HeadphonesA great combination of ergonomics, specification and performance make the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 a genuine contender
Samsung HW-Q600C: Very capable but short on Atmos impact
SoundbarsThe Samsung HW-Q600C is confident and accomplished in most ways but isn’t quite the finished spatial audio article
PSB Alpha iQ: Not so big but definitely clever
SpeakersThe PSB Alpha iQ is a diverting option that combines rousing sound with extended functionality, discreet dimensions and very agreeable build