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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Looking for the best AirPods Prime Day deal? I've got every top deal live now — including AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 at lowest-ever prices!

By Becky Scarrott last updated

AirPods Pro 3 is one of the most requested products on Prime Day, so here are the best deals live now, wherever you live.

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I've found the sleeper headphones deal of Prime Day and it's Nothing: Pro cans for just $61 and buds just $19!

By Becky Scarrott Published

When is a deal so good we might start calling it (ahem) basically Nothing? Well, right now earbuds from the brand are just $19 so… now!

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Back to school: my pick of the 4 best ANC headphones for studying — affordable, durable noise-cancelling cans this Prime Day

By Becky Scarrott Published

Because Prime Day is here, and even if you're not into 'back to school' headlines, you will be into the headphones — and the deals.

AirPods Max 2 and Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 in a split-screen configuration
Apple AirPods Max 2 vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: two noise-cancelling flagship headphones, one winner for design, sound, ANC and value

By Becky Scarrott Published

I find the ultimate winner — just in time for those Prime Day deals

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I test ANC headphones for a living, and these are the only 3 pairs I'd recommend on Prime Day — irrespective of the deals on offer

By Becky Scarrott Published

I've tested more pairs of headphones than I've had hot dinners since 2019: these are the only 3 pairs to look for this Prime Day

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AirPods Max 2 just dropped to a lowest-ever $399 at Amazon, proving the best deals don't always wait for Prime Day — run!

By Becky Scarrott Published

I tested them and for this money, the best headphones deal of Prime Day's already live

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Worried about your child's ears this festival season? These award-winning cans are the first noise-cancelling kids' headphones to receive TÜV Hearing Care Protection Certification and given recent stats on child hearing health, I think we need them

By Becky Scarrott Published

Tribit's sister company iClever just released a set of child-specific cans that are scooping up awards — and given recent stats on child hearing health, I think we need them

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The 4 turntables they really want on Graduation Day — or for their new apartment — as picked by an audio editor

By Becky Scarrott Published

I test audio kit for a living, and any of this quartet is the right choice for a graduation gift — see my picks for traditional hi-fi setups, Bluetooth streaming or even Sonos compatibility

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Justin Bieber just teased new Bluetooth speakers under his SKYLRK brand and actually, they look like something I wish B&O would do

By Becky Scarrott Published

Like baby, baby, baby no — these really are Justin Bieber speakers and headphones.

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Get ahead of Prime Day with the best TechRadar-tested audio kit of June 2026 — know the products now; snap up deals later

By Becky Scarrott Published

With not long to go 'til Amazon Prime Day, here's my pick of the recent portable audio kit you should look out for when the big day(s) arrive

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories, from Sony's State of Play to Nvidia's game-changing chip

By Hamish Hector Published

The week's biggest tech news stories from Nvidia, Lego, Android, WiiM and more for June 6, 2026.

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Two DACs for wildly different budgets unveiled at High End, from iFi's pocketable pal to AMR's 'price on request' hunk of hi-res conversion

By Becky Scarrott Published

Could you get any further apart yet stay within the hi-res DAC realm? AMR and iFi prove there's something for every music lover at High End, despite the show's name.

Ruark R710 Music Console and Talisman-R speakers, in a hi-fi listening room
Ruark's new music console and slimline speakers are the CD playing, vinyl spinning, hi-res music streaming system your small apartment craves

By Becky Scarrott Published

Ruark is back and celebrating its 40th anniversary with a heritage-look system that's anything but heritage when it comes to connectivity and hi-res music

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Clearaudio just unveiled a stunning Rammstein turntable and truly, ich will!

By Becky Scarrott Published

Clearaudio has unveiled a whopping seven new products at High End Vienna, but top of the pile has got to be this limited edition Rammstein turntable

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'Finally, heritage-look speakers without the elite asking fee': KLH's Model Four floorstanders come with a decidedly retro 1970s price — and I want them

By Becky Scarrott Published

KLH's Model Four speaker is here, bridging the gap between the Model Three and Model Five — but more importantly, making it onto my most-wanted list.

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'Doubtless the best noise-cancelling iPhone headphones on the planet': I tested AirPods Max 2 and they really are that good — here's why

By Becky Scarrott Published

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AirPods Max 2's strong resemblance to the originals might have some fans disappointed given the wait, but sonically, and in terms of features, I have to hand it to Apple — man, they're good… 

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The best Bose headphones and earbuds, all tested and rated by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated In this guide, we test and recommend the best Bose headphones, from wireless over-ear headphones to noise cancelling earbuds.

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Best Sonos speakers and soundbars, as rated by our expert reviewers

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated We've tested the best Sonos speakers to bring you a definitive list of the top speakers and soundbars available.

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The best DAB radio: the top digital radios to buy, all tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

The best DAB radios combine old-school 'wireless' radio concepts with new digital tech – here are our top picks.

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100, Sony WF-C710N, AirPods Pro 2 and Nothing Ear (a), which all feature in this student headphones guide, on a wooden table next to a stack of exercise books, a diary and a pen
The best headphones and earbuds for students: the top buys to help you study, all tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

We've picked out the best headphones for studying based on price, comfort, portability, sound and more.

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The best music streaming services: 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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Dune is the new worldwide music platform aiming to fix Spotify's artist income problem — and the band you love? Probably loves it

By Becky Scarrott Published

This new music platform is like Spotify and Kickstarter rolled into one — and one of my all-time favorite bands is launching music exclusively on it.

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

By Becky Scarrott last updated

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

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'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

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

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

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