Articles by Becky Scarrott, Audio Editor

Becky became Audio Editor in 2024, but joined TechRadar in 2022 as Senior Staff Writer, focusing on all things audio and hi-fi. Before joining the team, she spent three years at What Hi-Fi? testing, reviewing and generally enjoying everything from wallet-friendly wireless earbuds to huge, multi-product high-end sound systems. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, Becky freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 22-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance is of course tethered to a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo and The Stage.

When not writing, she is usually throwing shapes in a dance studio, spinning in the air to improve the tolerance of her inner ear to dizziness, drinking coffee, watching football or trying to surf in Cornwall with her other half; an irritatingly good surfer and an even better football writer.

Articles by: Becky Scarrott

Record Store Day 2026 starts soon! The date, the top vinyl drops, and everything else you need to know

By Becky Scarrott last updated 17 April 26

RSD happens but once a year, and it's a refreshing return to bricks-and-mortar-store shopping for vinyl — so you'll want to be ready

TechDas Air Force IV turntable on a table, with TR's Money no Object badge in the top right corner

'The serious audiophile Record Store Day deck': this elite new turntable unnerves me almost as much as it piques my interest

By Becky Scarrott published 17 April 26

TechDas' elite new turntable vacuum-clamps your vinyl to a heavyweight platter floating on air, promising to dig up 'extraordinary sound' from an LP’s grooves

Boiler Room Records in Poole Dorset, with a Record Store Day poster on the street just outside the shop front

13 of the best Record Store Day 2026 releases, as picked by TechRadar — Pavement, Public Service Broadcasting and more

By Becky Scarrott published 16 April 26

We're a music-loving bunch at TechRadar, just see our top Record Store Day 2026 picks (and why we love them)

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 on a blue background

The best waterproof speakers for all budgets: top outdoor speakers, all tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated 14 April 26

Updated We've tested the best waterproof speakers you can buy right now, so you can enjoy the great outdoors without a care.

The best earbuds for small ears, all tested by a petite-eared audio expert

By Becky Scarrott last updated 13 April 26

My pick of the best earbuds for those with a smaller ear canal, tragus or concha, however much you're able to spend.

The Gadhouse Miko Cassette Player on a blue blackground, with some cassettes spilling out.

'Everyone seemingly hates modern tech': this brand new retro cassette player proves the hipsters right

By Tom Bedford published 10 April 26

The Gadhouse Miko Cassette Player is part of a growing trend of feature-packed physical music players.

Best MP3 player: top portable hi-res music players for any budget, all tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated 10 April 26

Updated Looking for the best portable hi-res music player? Here's our pick of digital audio players from Astell & Kern, Sony and more.

The best wired earbuds, from cheap USB-C to audiophile-grade IEMs – all tested by TechRadar

By Matt Bolton last updated 9 April 26

Still craving a reliable connection, high-end audio, and no battery life anxiety? Here are the best wired earbuds you can buy today.

A selection of earbuds held in two hands, above a Persian carpet

The best budget earbuds, all real-world tested by our expert audio team

By Becky Scarrott last updated 8 April 26

Updated The best budget wireless and wired earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.

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The best turntables for all budgets, tested and selected by TechRadar's audio experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated 8 April 26

The best record player is just a few clicks away, whether you're a vinyl veteran or a turntable newbie – and every one is TechRadar tested and approved.

A selection of wireless earbuds, in their cases, held in a woman's hands on a sunny day

The best earbuds I recommend for every budget, all TechRadar tested

By Becky Scarrott last updated 7 April 26

My carefully considered pick of the best earbuds in the business – including one or two new models you might not be familiar with.

Person holding Sony WH-1000XM6 and Sony WH-1000XM5

The best Sony headphones for all budgets, as tested and recommended by our audio experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated 7 April 26

Updated Our pick of the best Sony wireless earbuds and over-ear headphones, however much you're able to spend.

What are the best Bluetooth speakers money can buy? I’ve tested more than 30 models, and these are my top picks for every budget

By Harry Padoan last updated 7 April 26

Updated Looking for the best Bluetooth speaker money can buy? Here are the top portable speakers on the market right now, all TechRadar tested.

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Miss the headphone jack on your iPhone? These wired headphones are the next-best thing

By Ruth Hamilton published 5 April 26

It's been a decade since Apple controversially nixed the 3.5mm jack, and wired headphones are still very much in demand.

A man holding eight pairs of headphones in his hands, with models from Bose, Sony, Amazon, Soundcore, and Sonos, among others

I've picked the best noise cancelling headphones for all budgets, based on real-world testing of nearly 20 models

By Matt Bolton last updated 31 March 26

We've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.

Denon 200, 400 and 600 in a very nice hotel room

‘Dolby Atmos with headroom to spare’ — my afternoon with Denon’s 'Sonos-busting' trio of wireless speakers (and why WiiM should also be worried)

By Becky Scarrott published 24 March 26

Denon launched 'Sonos-busting' 200, 400, and 600 wireless speakers — think multiple drivers, all-stereo presentation, multi-room smarts, and chic looks

The OneOdio Focus A5 against a wooden background.

The best cheap headphones, all tested by our reviewers

By Becky Scarrott last updated 18 March 26

Updated Want a decent pair of budget earbuds or headphones without breaking the bank? Here are the best cheap headphones available today.

Philips audio products worn by a group of young people, with a skateboard

‘The real question is, are there any audio products Philips won’t be releasing in 2026?’ — I just looked at the firm’s hi-fi listings for 2026, and it’s a lot

By Becky Scarrott published 17 March 26

Earbuds, wireless over-ears, retro on-ears, boombox-style speakers, a turntable, and a ‘micro hi-fi system’ — is there any audio product Philips isn’t releasing in 2026?

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) on a plain background.

'I am extremely angry!' — Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) reportedly lost key features after a firmware update, and users aren't OK

By Becky Scarrott last updated 16 March 26

Users say a Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen firmware update has removed key features — here's what to do if you feel the same

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‘I'm a huge music fan and I love the idea, but it’s not on the horizon’ — Samsung exec confirms Milk Music won’t be revived any time soon, and I think that’s a big mistake

By Becky Scarrott published 8 March 26

Why Samsung’s defunct Milk Music was the Betamax to Apple Music’s VHS – and why I think it’s high time Samsung rebuilt its music streaming platform

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Wired earbuds are back! Meze’s new IEMs would look great with your MacBook Neo — but they're more expensive than a whole laptop

By Becky Scarrott published 6 March 26

Titanium shells, plus an innovative diaphragm design featuring '80 layers of gold'

Grado Signature S550 headphones on a stand, with an amplifier and leather chair nearby

A cheaper version of my favorite open-back audiophile headphones just dropped — cheers, Grado!

By Becky Scarrott published 5 March 26

Grado's more affordable Signature S550 headphones are in and if you read our Signature S750 review, you'll be eager to know more…

Magico S7 2026 in four color options, on magneta background but with TR's 'Money no object' banner

Magico's new S7 money-no-object speakers were acoustically refined using robotics — and I'm desperate to hear them

By Becky Scarrott published 4 March 26

Magico's exhaustive pursuit of audio excellence harnesses cutting edge tech — and understandably, that doesn't come cheap

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‘Sound by Bose’ earbuds for this money?! I’ve never said ‘Hello Moto’ with so much conviction!

By Becky Scarrott published 2 March 26

Motorola just launched cheap earbuds with ‘Sound by Bose’, hi-res support, and spatial audio — and for this money, they're a no-brainer

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The best headphone DACs: top desktop and portable DACS to make your music sing, all tested by TechRadar

By Becky Scarrott last updated 2 March 26

Updated The best headphone DACs (or digital-to-analogue converters) are a must-buy accessory for audio-lovers.

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