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

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The best stereo speakers 2025: 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.

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The best headphone DACs 2025: 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.

Pro-Ject A1.2 in black, playing a vinyl record in a hi-fi listening room

Pro-Ject's new fully-automatic turntable could be the buy of Record Store Day 2025

By Becky Scarrott published

Pro-Ject adds to its Record Store Day 2025 releases with a new fully-automatic turntable, to update its enjoyable A1.

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Apple Music Classical just got 3 excellent perks in its biggest upgrade since launch

By Becky Scarrott published

In the biggest upgrade since its March 2023 launch, Apple Music Classical just got Listening Guides, Personalized Recs and Editorial Stations.

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Sony WF-C710N earbuds land, and I think they'll be the 2025 budget buds to beat

By Becky Scarrott published

I loved the inexpensive April 2023 Sony WF-C700N and now, a new 2025 model is in with improved battery, wearer detection, and a colorway I adore.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Noise getting you down? Bag the Bose QuietComfort Headphones for 41% off and enjoy bubble-of-silence peace

By Becky Scarrott published

Thanks to the Amazon's Spring Deal Days, you can strap a set of Bose over-ears around your head and block out the noise… 

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DJ with Apple Music lands, allowing subscribers to build and mix DJ sets directly from its +100 million-song catalog

By Becky Scarrott published

Let's get this party started you Apple Music DJ, you!

iFi iDSD Valkyrie in gold, on a beige desk

iFi's iDSD Valkyrie DAC wants to guide your music to the great hall of Valhalla

By Becky Scarrott published

In Norse mythology, a Valkyrie is one capable of guiding souls to Odin's great hall, Valhalla. iFi's Valkyrie, however, may guide you to celestial hi-res audio.

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'Exploitative use of AI is social media; we already have it – it's called you don't own your data’: will.i.am talks tech, LG, and using AI responsibly

By Ural Garrett published

‘The public is not aware of just the power of data’: will.i.am on speaking to our speakers, responsible use of AI and, er, scrolling Insta on the toilet.

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The best music streaming services 2025: Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Qobuz, more

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated The very best music streaming services and apps for every kind of music fan.

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The best wired earbuds 2025, from cheap USB-C to audiophile-grade IEMs – all tested by TechRadar

By Matt Bolton last updated

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

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Vertere's elite DG X turntable is modular, expensive, and hugely desirable

By Becky Scarrott published

UK-based turntable specialist Vertere's new and easy-to-set-up turntable is for audiophiles and fledgling vinyl lovers alike – if they can afford it.

FCC filing for the Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus

Waiting for new Nothing cheap earbuds to go with the Phone 3a? It won’t be long – but audiophiles should skip 'em

By Becky Scarrott published

Nothing's CMF Buds 2 Plus are very near launch now – just don't expect the LDAC support you get in Nothing's flagship Ear lineup.

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I listened to Nine Inch Nails' With Teeth on Alessandro Cortini's Campfire Audio IEMs, and now everything else is just… less than

By Becky Scarrott published

Thought hi-res audio was all a terrible lie? Not anymore you won't – just try Campfire Audio's Clara.

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The best wireless speaker for 2025: our top TechRadar-tested speakers from Apple, JBL, Sonos and more

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated Looking for the best wireless speaker? These are the top TechRadar-reviewed and approved buys to hear music throughout your home.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the best tech at MWC to Apple's new iPads and MacBooks

By Hamish Hector published

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from MWC, Apple, Meta and more for March 8, 2025.

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Victrola adding Bluetooth and Roon to its Sonos-only turntables is the hi-fi equivalent of ‘I think we should see other people’

By Becky Scarrott published

Victrola has expanded the wireless streaming capabilities for its Stream Carbon, Pearl, Onyx and Sapphire decks to go beyond Sonos.

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The best travel headphones 2025, chosen by our jet-setting reviewers

By Matt Bolton last updated

Mute planes, trains and automobiles with our top travel headphones and earbuds, from Sony, Bose, Sennheiser and more.

AirPods Pro Review

Apple has quietly updated its guidance on how to clean your AirPods, and suggests you buy a kit… from Belkin

By Becky Scarrott published

You have an AirPods cleaning kit, right? Oh you don't? That's OK, Apple's got new some advice on that.

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Galaxy Buds 3 Pro just got 5 much-needed upgrades, but you need a Galaxy S25 to get ‘em

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Your Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Buds 3 are about to get 5 much-needed upgrades, but only if you’re running One UI 7 (which currently, is limited to the Galaxy S25).

Honor Earbuds open, in early testing

The top 3 ground-breaking earbuds innovations we saw at MWC 2025

By Becky Scarrott published

The thinnest earbuds case ever from Honor, the first wi-fi earbuds from Xiaomi, plus a set of buds with a case that'll act as a power bank your phone.

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The best AirPods 2025: the top TechRadar-tested Apple headphones and earbuds

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated We put the best AirPods to the test, alongside the best Beats headphones.

Honor Earbuds open, in early testing

I tried Honor's new Earbuds Open and for me, they jumped straight to the top of the pile

By Becky Scarrott published

Honor has just launched its first ever open earbuds, and unusually for this category, I'm really impressed by the bass weight.

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Hells bells! Pro-Ject's AC/DC turntable just left me thunderstruck

By Becky Scarrott published

Much like the beloved Acca Daccas themselves, Pro-Ject's new turntable screams 'let there be rock'.

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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: a hit for heart-rate monitoring, stamina and fit, but the sound isn't perfect

By Becky Scarrott published

Beats has done more than up its game with the Powerbeats Pro 2; the brand has actually made me reconsider what I prioritize in fitness buds – and it isn't sound quality.

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