Max Langridge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A man wearing a white pair of Sonos Ace headphones, standing in front of a wall. The TechRadar logo and "Big Savings" text are in black, in the top right.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sony Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV mounted on a wall with a soundbar underneath. The TechRadar logo and "Big Savings" in white text is on the right.

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

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

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

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.

KitchenAid KF8 coffee machine on a kitchen counter. "Price Cut" text is in the top left.

The KitchenAid KF6 "brews exceptional" coffee and it's now AU$300 off for a limited time only

By Max Langridge published

The easiest coffee you'll ever make from a gorgeous, capable espresso machine – and now a lot more affordable. We'll drink to that.

TCL C7K TV on a pink background with "Don't Miss" text in white on the left side.

TCL’s “affordable TV to beat in 2025” is already more affordable – get the 65-inch C7K for just AU$1,610

By Max Langridge published

The TCL C7K range only launched a few months ago, but you can already grab it with significant discounts for a limited time.

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I monitor internet plans for a living, and Telstra's upcoming AU$93 price for NBN 25 is a total joke – here's what to get instead

By Max Langridge published

It's not just the slower NBN 25 plan that's getting a price hike, but it's the one that's most shocking to me.

Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds sitting on top of their case.

Skullcandy's won me over with the Bose-tuned Method 360 ANC, but one design choice baffles me

By Max Langridge published

Excellent sound and noise cancelation do a solid pair of cost-effective earbuds make, but surely the case can be improved?

NBN fixed wireless

NBN speed test: check your broadband speed here in seconds

By Max Langridge last updated

Here's how to test your NBN speed connection so you can weigh it up against what you were promised.

Sonos Ace headphones and Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones side-by-side.

The Sony XM6 are an accomplished set of cans, but they’re not replacing my Sonos Ace anytime soon

By Max Langridge published

Sound quality and excellent ANC are all well and good, but I need my headphones to be supremely comfortable, too.

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A man wearing the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. "Big Savings" text in white is in the bottom left.

At an all-time low price of AU$278, I'd skip Sony's upcoming XM6 headphones and grab the old-but-gold XM4s instead

By Max Langridge published

Fantastic sound, comfort and noise cancellation combine for a truly remarkable set of headphones, and now they're yours for a remarkable price.

White Sonos Ace headphones in their case, on a table. "Big Savings" text in white is in the top right corner.

Forget Sony and Bose – the Sonos Ace headphones I love for both music and movies are currently AU$212 off

By Max Langridge published

Exceptional comfort, a strong list of features and great sound make the Sonos Ace headphones a pair worthy of your consideration.