Becky Scarrott

Becky Scarrott

Senior Audio Staff Writer

Articles by: Becky Scarrott

Nothing Ear Stick earbuds in case, held in a hand on white background

Nothing Ear (Stick)

By Becky Scarrott published

Nothing is now quite something sonically and the design tweaks are all positive – but we do miss a key feature.

Cabasse Rialto speakers on a mantlepiece, with a picture of the Venice Rialto bridge in the background

Cabasse’s Rialto wireless speakers are a serious high-end soundbar alternative

By Becky Scarrott published

The active stereo speaker pair nods to the brand’s spherical ethos but in a more practical package.

Master & Dynamic x BAPE MW08 headphones in case on white background

Master & Dynamic x BAPE are the best-looking earbuds and gaming headset of 2022

By Becky Scarrott published

BAPE-finished wireless earbuds and gaming headsets now exist, and they’re utterly gorgeous.

TechRadar senior staff writer Becky wearing Soundcore Liberty 4

I tried the world’s first 'stress testing' earbuds and I genuinely feel much better

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Heart-rate, stress and wellness monitoring earbuds are now a thing and I really like them – and 'stress tests' are especially helpful.

Monolith MTM 100 speakers with laptop on black background

Monolith’s huge 100W desktop speakers want to knock you off your office chair

By Becky Scarrott published

Monolith’s well-connected MTM 100 aptX HD desktop speakers will hugely improve your desktop PC or laptop’s audio – that's just fact.

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Bowers & Wilkins PX8 vs Focal Bathys: which high-end wireless over-ears are best?

By Becky Scarrott published

We put the best Focal and Bowers & Wilkins can offer in wireless over ears head-to-head to see how these flagship over-ears compare.

House of Marley Get Together Solo speaker, held up by a man and woman

House of Marley Solo is like a cheaper, better-looking, Bluetooth Sonos One

By Becky Scarrott published

Want a Sonos One but made from consciously crafted, sustainable materials? See House of Marley’s bamboo wireless speaker, the Get Together Solo.

Marshall Emberton II on blue table with JBL Flip 6

Marshall’s new Bluetooth speaker looks so good, I ditched my JBL Flip 6 for it

By Becky Scarrott published

Opinion The May-issue Marshall Emberton II boasts 30 hours of stamina, which leaves the JBL Flip 6's 12 hour lifespan looking a little flat… 

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 007 Edition headphones on black background

B&W's James Bond 007 Edition wireless headphones are a view to (a) kill for

By Becky Scarrott published

Bowers & Wilkins' gorgeous PX8 wireless over-ears are being given a limited edition release, echoing the midnight blue tuxedo worn by James Bond in Dr. No – 60 years ago.

Moto Buds 150 in a hand

Motorola Razr 3’s matching cheap earbuds say ‘Hello Moto’ 2004 style

By Becky Scarrott published

Budget earbuds that say ‘Hello Moto’ every time you take them out for a spin are surely the perfect addition to the upcoming 2022 retro Razr phone…

Victrola Stream Carbon and vinyl, on a beige coffee table

I tried Victrola’s new Sonos-compatible turntable and it’s so easy to play vinyl now

By Becky Scarrott published

Victrola’s turntable works with your Sonos speakers wirelessly, and it sounds great.

AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro 2 on a black and white background

Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods Pro (2019): how Apple beat its own buds

By Becky Scarrott published

We put the latest Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods Pro (2019) head-to-head to see how Apple's wireless earbuds compare.

Spotify app on a smartphone next to a pair of true wireless earbuds

Spotify ‘Platinum’ will have do a lot better than this to make me cancel Apple Music

By Becky Scarrott published

Opinion I certainly won't be switching from Apple Music to Spotify – not based on these promises and prices, at any rate.

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Focal Bathys

By Becky Scarrott published

Recommended

For high-fidelity sound, comfort and class, look no further

Beyerdynamic Xelento earbuds in a diamond, as if mined from coal

Beyerdynamic’s new wireless earbuds are high-end 'audible jewelry' and I need them

By Becky Scarrott published

High-end earbuds with an elite jewel-like finish: it's a yes from me.

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The best budget wireless earbuds 2023: our pick of the top cheap earphones

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Buying Guide The best cheap wireless earbuds for commuting, working out and travelling.

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The best wireless headphones for 2023: top Bluetooth headphones

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Buying Guide These are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, from over-ear cans to sporty true wireless earbuds.

Bose Noise Cancelling Heaphones 700 on green background with Prime Day heading

Forget earbuds, for ANC headphones on a budget go for this Prime Day Bose deal

By Becky Scarrott published

TechRadar Prime Day Early Access deals They're not especially new and they're not earbuds, but the ANC here is superb, they look great, and the discount is superb.

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones on gold background with deal heading

Why this deal on 5-star Sony headphones is hands down my top pick for Prime Day

By Becky Scarrott published

TechRadar Prime Day Early Access deals If you've stumbled upon this bulletin and you want a deal on new over-ear headphones, look no further – you've found the ultimate Prime Day October deal.

Bose Soundbar 600 on a wooden table beneath a TV

Bose Soundbar 600 boasts Dolby Atmos, eARC and Chromecast in a compact design

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Bose just unveiled its newest Dolby Atmos 'bar – and on paper, there's plenty to like.

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16 of the best earbuds and headphones deals in the big October Prime Day sales

By Becky Scarrott last updated

We pick the best Amazon Prime Day Early Access sale earbuds and over-ear wireless headphones deals, from budget to high-end.

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Quick! Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are now $52 off in the Prime Day October sale

By Becky Scarrott published

TechRadar Prime Day Early Access deals Sony's XM5 noise-cancelling headphones only arrived in May, but they're now listed with a hefty price cut – thanks, Amazon!

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Acer Chromebook for just $80 is the best Amazon Prime Day Early Access sale yet

By Becky Scarrott published

Deals The Acer Chromebook 512 is now more affordable than ever thanks to this brilliant Prime Day Early Access deal.

H2O Tri headphones, worn by a swimmer, underwater

New wireless headphones go 'beyond IPX8' for ultimate waterproofing and I want them

By Becky Scarrott published

And if 12ft underwater seems a bit much for your phone, the H2O TRI Multi-Sport Headphones can store music too!

GravaStar Mars Pro on a white table, with lights glowing blue

I tried the weirdest-looking Bluetooth speaker in the world, and I utterly adore it

By Becky Scarrott published

The GravaStar Mars Pro in 'War Damaged Yellow' is a product I wanted to dislike – but it turns out I cannot let it go.

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