Becky Scarrott

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

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

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

Pro-ject's debut carbon evo on a yellow background

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

By Becky Scarrott last updated

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.

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

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

An array of Bluetooth speakers on table

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

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

Selection of corded headphones, with swirly music themed background

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

By Ruth Hamilton published

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

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

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

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

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

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

A split-screen image showing Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, and a screen-grab of the 2014 Samsung Milk Music streaming service options

‘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

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

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

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

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

Moto Buds 2 side by side, on a gray background

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

By Becky Scarrott published

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

The Chord Mojo 2 against a yellow background

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

By Becky Scarrott last updated

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

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 outside, near some daffodils, in the afternoon sun

I spent four days with the new Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5, and they're hands-down Huawei's best buds yet

By Becky Scarrott published

Huawei's been hard at work and honestly, the FreeBuds Pro 5 offer a formidable feature set — and yes, they also sound good.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 earbud, next to a Buds 4 Pro one, with their cases in the background.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 vs Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: audio architecture, battery life, pricing and more

By Becky Scarrott published

Looks aside, there's plenty that joins these two fourth-gen. Samsung earbuds — but plenty separates them as well.

Samsung February Galaxy Unpacked

9 things we learned from Samsung’s big Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event — from the S26 Ultra to the Buds4 Pro

By Jacob Krol published

Samsung has wrapped up it first big Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 — here's everything it announced in one handy place.

Spotify icon app on a phone screen, surrounded by Apple Music, YouTube, WhatsApp and TikTok apps

Want to tell Spotify’s algorithm where to go? Soon, you may be able to do just that

By Becky Scarrott published

Great recommendations, no notes? Thought not – and Spotify could actually be testing a way to change that

A Technics SL-1500CS turntable on a wooden table

Technics just added its famed ΔΣ direct drive tech to a turntable that won't cost thousands — and I want one

By Becky Scarrott published

A unique gray finish, automatic tonearm, pre-fitted Ortofon cartridge and built in phono stage too? Where do I buy?!

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My job is testing budget earbuds and I'd buy these 4 options right now in the Presidents' Day sales — including a lowest price deal on my top pick

By Tom Bedford published

It seems like every pair of earbuds I've enjoyed is discounted right now; here are five you should check out, all at reduced prices.

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Don't buy AirPods Pro 3 in the Presidents' Day Sales! Buy any of these 4 earbuds deals instead – all recommended by me, an audio expert

By Becky Scarrott published

AirPods Pro 3 are still a little pricey, no? These excellent options are a better bet for your hard-earned cash

Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds next to the older-gen. WF-1000XM5 and WF-C710N, on colorful table

I reviewed Sony's flagship WF-1000XM6 earbuds — and it's another case of 'great sound, impressive features, middling noise cancellation'

By Becky Scarrott published

Sony's WF-1000XM6 are smaller again and the sound is admirable, but while there's an extra mic per bud, I'm not sure it's being perfectly utilised here

Q Acoustics M40 HD on blue TR buying guide background

The best stereo speakers: top speaker systems for all budgets, tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Buying Guide The best stereo speakers to deck out your home audio system.

Ultrasonic Molecular Audio system on a white wall, showing multiple wall-mounted speakers connected to look like molecular structures

These speakers are what you’d find in the center of an art, molecular science and hi-fi Venn diagram and I want them

By Becky Scarrott published

Love music, love interior design, want something that combines both on your wall? Meet Ultrasonic's Molecular Audio system

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