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Lewis Empson

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Sep 26, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Lewis Empson

    After nearly half a decade, the small, next-gen OLED TVs I've been waiting for are finally here (opens the original)

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    We're deep into the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2026 judging process, and finalising our list of the best TVs has been the point of order for this week. As such, I've had the pleasure of testing a crop of compact OLED TVs, and this is a particular area of interest for me both inside and outside of the testing room. While I love OLED TVs of all shapes and sizes, I've had my eye on a sub-55-inch OLED ever since I first laid eyes upon the LG C2 during my very first year on the What Hi-Fi? team. Every year s

  2. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · By Lewis Empson

    Samsung R95H (MRE65R95H) review (opens the original)

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    Samsung’s first mainstream RGB Mini LED TV impresses with its specifications and features, but it’s neither the best TV of its kind nor a match for similarly priced OLEDs Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms, to help you make the best choice for your budget. Find out more about how we test. 2026 is the year of RGB Mini LED and, unsurprisingly, Samsung is eager to get a slice of the new panel technology pie. To give the Korean AV giant some credit

  3. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Lewis Empson

    "What was a Panasonic TV is still a Panasonic TV" – I spoke to the CEO of Panasonic's new TV division about what to expect from this legendary Japanese AV brand moving forward (opens the original)

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    2026 has been one of the most interesting and, if we're being brutally honest, exhausting years for TVs on record. From the mainstream adoption of RGB Mini LED to cheaper OLED SE panels hitting the market, and the news of TCL essentially buying a majority stake in Sony's Bravia TV division, it's been a whirlwind. And yet, there's been one manufacturer which has remained concerningly quiet up until now: Panasonic. Rewind all the way to February (which feels like both a lifetime ago and strangely

  4. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Lewis Empson

    Sony TA-AN1000 vs Denon AVR-X2900H: which mid-range AV amplifier comes out on top? (opens the original)

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    HDMI 2.1 features 4K/120Hz, 8K/60Hz, VRR, ALLM Audio formats Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, Neural:X, Auro-3D Streaming AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music HD, TuneIn, Roon Tested, Bluetooth HDMI 2.1 features 4K/120Hz, 8K/60Hz, VRR, ALLM, QMS on three HDMI inputs HDR formats HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision Audio formats Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, Neural:X, Auro-3D Streaming Heos, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music HD, TuneIn, Roon Tested, Bluetooth Voice

  5. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Lewis Empson

    The iPhone Duo looks great for movie fans, but I'm still waiting for this proper Apple home cinema announcement – and my patience is wearing thin (opens the original)

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    Apple finally lifted the lid on its most anticipated smartphone to date, with the iPhone Duo marking the Californian tech giant's first step into the foldable phone market. While Apple spent most of its annual iPhone event touting the AI (that's Apple Intelligence, not Artificial Intelligence, by the way) capabilities and camera quality of its first foldable, we did get a sneak peek at how movies will look and sound on the phone. An uninterrupted, anti-glare-equipped 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR di

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