Articles by Max Langridge, Senior Editor, Home Entertainment & Broadband (APAC)

Max is a senior staff writer for TechRadar, covering home entertainment and audio first, searching for the best NBN plans second and virtually anything else that falls under the consumer electronics umbrella third. Max started his career at What Hi-Fi?. In the three years he spent there, he went from not knowing what a DAC was, to demonstrating expert knowledge of brands, their latest releases and which ones could be deemed the best.

He took this knowledge and newfound passion across to Pocket-lint, where he spent a couple of years getting stuck into reviewing soundbars, headphones, home speaker systems and TVs, alongside producing a range of news and features for the day-to-day running of the site.

Max generated a new passion for fitness and health in the last few years, not only learning about how to keep himself fit in the gym, but how a range of wearable devices can prove to be expert assistants. He continued his writing in the men’s lifestyle space, before returning to consumer technology with Future where he is now also the editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines.

When he’s got some spare time, Max takes himself to the gym. He has dreams of one day learning to DJ.

Articles by: Max Langridge

A man wearing the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones outside at night.

Forget the Sony WH-1000XM6 – I think the XM5 headphones at just AU$369 is the better buy

By Max Langridge published 4 August 25

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are a talented set of headphones that will suit any music fan perfectly and, now at their lowest-ever price, they're a certified bargain.

I snapped up the Dreame Hair Gleam during Prime Day – here's why you should too now that it’s back to its discounted price of AU$79

By Zachariah Kelly published 30 July 25

The Dreame hair Gleam is a reliable and cheap hair dryer, and now that it’s back down to its Prime Day price of just AU$79, it’s even harder to ignore.

My go-to wet-dry vacuum cleaner is AU$300 off in this post-Prime Day deal – but hurry, stock is low

By Max Langridge published 23 July 25

The Roborock F25 Ace has been a godsend for my home cleaning routine and it's now down to a very attractive price.

The NBN 500 competition just got hotter – SpinTel joins the pre-launch club with a AU$74p/m plan

By Max Langridge published 21 July 25

SpinTel isn't waiting for the official launch of NBN 500 plans in September, and has already dropped a low-cost option for anyone wanting to supercharge their home internet.

Sunbeam Origins Sense espresso machine on a kitchen counter

I love the Sunbeam Origins Sense's nifty milk-steaming trick – I'd highly recommend it as an affordable espresso machine for beginners

By Max Langridge published 18 July 25

Recommended

Offering all of the features you need to pour a delicious coffee, including an automatic steam wand for milk, the Sunbeam Origins Sense is a fantastic manual coffee machine.

JBL, Tribit and Soundcore speakers on a pink background with "Price Cut" text in white.

Big sound, tiny price: I’ve found 5 fantastic Bluetooth speaker deals under AU$100 for Prime Day

By Max Langridge published 14 July 25

Good, portable sound doesn't have to cost the earth, as I've found five fantastic Bluetooth speakers for less than AU$100.

An AI-generated man and woman shushing with their finger to their lips. The TechRadar and Prime Day logos are on the right with "Secret Deals" text.

I'm a veteran Amazon deal hunter, but I only just learned there are SECRET deals that only Prime members can see

By Max Langridge published 11 July 25

Amazon doesn't make it a secret that Prime Day is for Prime members, but it doesn't always tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

Sony and Sennheiser headphones, Bose and JBL Bluetooth speakers on a pink and yellow gradient background. "TechRadar Prime Day Audio Deals" text is on the left side.

As an audio obsessive, I've uncovered 10 exceptional Prime Day headphone and speaker deals that shouldn't be missed

By Max Langridge published 11 July 25

With prices starting at AU$66 and nothing over AU$400, there are some true audio bargains to be found in this year's Prime Day sale.

Nespresso Vertuo Pop in Pacific Blue on a red background with "Big Savings" text in white.

I've reviewed many coffee machines, but my favourite is at its cheapest for Prime Day – AU$80 only!

By Max Langridge published 8 July 25

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop makes brewing a delicious coffee exceptionally easy and it's now down to its lowest-ever price.

Sunbeam Origins Classic Espresso Machine on a kitchen counter

Two weeks with the Sunbeam Origins Classic Espresso Machine gave me delicious coffee every day, but it’s got quite a messy quirk

By Max Langridge published 4 July 25

Recommended

It can get a little messy at times, but there's no arguing with the fact this manual bean-to-cup espresso machine is exceptional value.

UE Megaboom 4 speakers in blue and pink being used at a picnic table.

The Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 will be the life of any party – and it’s now 35% off in this early Prime Day deal

By Max Langridge published 3 July 25

A portable Bluetooth speaker capable of delivering room-filling sound and built tough enough to survive anything that comes its way? Sign us up.

Young family sitting on a sofa and all looking excited while looking at a tablet.

Want NBN 500 right now? Exetel's not waiting for NBN Co and has just unlocked the speed upgrade two months early

By Max Langridge published 1 July 25

The Exetel One NBN plan is the first of its kind, offering up to 500Mbps download speeds at a price that's cheaper than most 100Mbps plans.

Bose, Sony and Sennheiser headphones on an orange and white gradient background with "price cut" text in white.

It's not too late to save: I’ve been tracking EOFY headphone deals all month, and 5 of my favourites are still up for grabs

By Max Langridge published 30 June 25

The EOFY sales in Australia are coming to a close in a matter of hours, so don't delay and check out these excellent EOFY deals on a range of headphones before they expire.

Samsung S95D, Q990D soundbar, S25 Ultra and Galaxy Watch on a blue/green background with "Samsung EOFY Deals 2025" text.

Samsung EOFY sales 2025: last chance deals on phones, OLED TVs and more

By Zachariah Kelly last updated 29 June 25

Samsung's EOFY sales are almost over, but you can still save on a handful of phones, TVs and more.

A scene from Mad Max: Fury Road, displayed on the LG G5 OLED TV.

I tried a super-bright 83-inch OLED TV and now projectors are ruined for me

By Max Langridge published 27 June 25

The LG G5 is an impressive OLED TV and, as I found out, in its 83-inch guise, it's a true home cinema gem.

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De'Longhi La Specialista Touch, Sunbeam Origins Classic, Nespresso Vertuo Creatista and Smeg BCC13 coffee machines on a blue background with "Price Cut" text in white.

Wake up and smell the savings: these are the 5 best EOFY coffee machine deals to buy before June 30

By Max Langridge published 26 June 25

A high-quality coffee machine is practically a necessity in Australia and I've found 5 fantastic models that all get superb EOFY savings.

My favourite headphones aren’t from Sony or Bose – and this fantastic 37% EOFY discount means you can hear it for yourself

By Max Langridge published 24 June 25

The Sonos Ace headphones have been my best friend since they launched and they've now dropped to an exceedingly low price.

Young family sitting on sofa, all using phones and looking excited.

At just AU$85/month, Superloop’s stunning NBN 1000 discount is the best EOFY broadband deal I've found – but you'll need to be quick

By Max Langridge published 23 June 25

EOFY is always a great time to snap up some tech bargains, but it's also perfect to find an excellent NBN deal, as this Superloop gigabit plan proves.

Breville the Oracle Touch coffee machine on a blue background with "Exclusive Deals" text in white.

The oracle has spoken – the king of Breville coffee machines is now AU$1,000 off thanks to our exclusive discount code

By Max Langridge published 19 June 25

Effortless, delicious coffee time after time with the Breville Oracle Touch

Samsung S90F and LG QNED93 on a red background with "Don't Miss" text in white

LG and Samsung EOFY TV deals see up to AU$1,800 knocked off top-performing screens

By Max Langridge published 18 June 25

It's not often the major brands deliver discounts of their own, but that all seems to have changed with these fantastic offers from Samsung and LG.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, SoundLink Flex speaker, Smart Ultra Soundbar and Music Amplifier, arranged on a green background with "Big Savings" text in white.

The Bose bargains are strong this EOFY – and our exclusive TechRadar discount code will let you snag premium audio gear for even less

By Max Langridge published 17 June 25

Whether it's a new pair of headphones, a soundbar to partner with your TV or an easy gateway into hi-fi, Bose audio gear will serve you well – and it's now more affordable than ever.

LG's new Magic Remote held in a hand in front the LG G5 OLED TV.

I thought I’d love LG’s new OLED TV Magic Remote, but it’s changed too much for my liking

By Max Langridge published 11 June 25

Useful buttons gone, useless buttons in – what happened LG?!

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Frankly, I can't believe this 2025 Sony OLED telly is already AU$1,300 off – it's only a month old!

By Max Langridge published 10 June 25

Discounts of this magnitude can be expected on older models, but on a one-month-old TV? Act fast if you want to snap up one of Sony's best screens to date.

The Hisense C2 Ultra viewed from the side.

I spent three weeks testing the Hisense C2 Ultra projector and was amazed at how consistently it served up scintillating visuals

By Max Langridge published 2 June 25

Recommended

Who needs a TV when you can get a portable projector this good?

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones in black and white on an orange background with "lowest price" text.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones plummet further to all-time low AU$359.95 with our exclusive coupon code

By Max Langridge published 2 June 25

Offering some of the best noise cancellation and sound quality available, and now at an unbelievable price, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a fantastic buy.

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