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

JBL Xtreme 4 party speaker with the techradar logo behind it

Best party speakers for all budgets, chosen by our expert audio reviewers

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

Want a wireless speaker with enough bounce for a banging party? We've got picks for all sizes of shindig, whatever your budget.

A woman in profile, wearing Audio-Technica's Mimio Assist One earbuds in white

Audio-Technica takes aim at AirPods Pro with new hearing-health earbuds and speakers

By Becky Scarrott Published

Audio-Technica's latest project is to target users with some form of hearing loss – see the Mimio Assist One earbuds and Mimio Sound Move speakers.

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE images were reportedly leaked, then withdrawn – which is probably a sign that they were real

By Becky Scarrott Published

Samsung’s unreleased Fan Edition earbuds were leaked by a noted tipster on X, but the images have been withdrawn – which could be a clear indication of their impending launch

FiiO QX13 on a gray table

FiiO's portable hi-res DAC and amp is priced to make you an audiophile, right before hi-res goes 'truly mainstream'

By Becky Scarrott Published

Is hi-res music streaming about to hit the mainstream? If so, FiiO's got to be in pole position

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Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Homepod smart speakers

The best smart speaker: for Google, Alexa and Siri

By Cat Ellis Last updated

Updated Whatever smart home ecosystem you use, our experts have picked the best smart speaker for you.

AirPods Max in purple hooked up to a source via USB-C

USB-C audio in AirPods Max doesn't just sound great on paper: for me, Lossless audio quality finally makes them worth it

By Becky Scarrott Published

In which I gladly accept a set of AirPods Max with new USB audio and hook 'em up to various sources – and with a bit of patience, I reaped the rewards.

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Every decent Amazon Prime Day headphones deal is still live after the huge sales event – some of the cheapest-ever prices still available

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

I've rounded up the cheapest deals still live on excellent headphones the week after Prime Day, so you can still get the best music for your money

Skullcandy Method 260 ANC in animal print, on red poster with 'Price Cut' written in white

Steady on, tiger! These animal-print earbuds with Bose sound are still on sale this Prime Day, and someone you know needs ‘em (read: me)

By Becky Scarrott Published

A leopard never changes its spots, but you can certainly switch up your buds with this last-minute Prime Day deal

Apple AirPods Pro 2 deal image

OK, so AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 and AirPods Max are all still heavily discounted for Prime Day but hurry – Amazon deals must end midnight!

By Carrie Marshall Published

AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max are all getting deep discounts

Sony WH-1000XM4 on TR's Prime Day poster in blue/pink

Every cheap Amazon Prime Day noise cancelling headphones deal still live now – but hurry, Prime Day ends midnight!

By Becky Scarrott Published

Need to cut the chat with cheap ANC over-ears? See the best Amazon Prime Day noise-cancelling headphones deals on the final day of the sale – quick!

Earfun headphones and earbuds on TR's dark blue and green Prime Day banner

Only a few hours left! Snap up Earfun's highly-rated earbuds and headphones for Prime Day – see my top picks on super-cheap deals

By Becky Scarrott Published

I test earbuds for a living, and Earfun makes some of the best in the budget sector – which is why these last-minute Prime Day deals are worth shouting about.

Sony WF-C510 earbuds in butter yellow, on purple background with TR's 'lowest price' badge

Yep, I also had to check this outrageously cheap Sony earbuds deal was legit – and it is! (But Prime Day ends today)

By Becky Scarrott Published

The Sony WF-C510 only arrived in September last year, but they've been causing quite the commotion ever since – and at this price, they're a Prime Day steal.

UE Miniroll at a picnic with Cadbury's Mini Rolls and cookies, held in a hand, with TR's Prime Day badge

Last chance! Buy this outstanding bijou Bluetooth speaker in the Prime Day sales and your picnic party will be grateful

By Becky Scarrott Published

Ultimate Ears’ little bun-shaped speaker is without question the sleeper hit of Prime Day, at 43% off – but hurry because today's the last day of Amazon's four-day sale!

JLab Go Air Pop against a green background

Wait, what? JLab’s already ultra budget and ‘ridiculously good’ earbuds have somehow dropped even lower for Prime Day

By Becky Scarrott Published

How much?! JLab just smashed Prime Day with its ‘emphatically unbeatable for this money' buds – now so cheap I barely believe it.

A selection of earbuds with TechRadar's dark blue Prime Day branding

Enough already! These are the only Amazon Prime Day earbuds deals worth buying – and I know because testing headphones is my job

By Harry Padoan Published

Testing audio kit is my job, so trust me when I say that these are the only decent Amazon Prime Day earbuds deals

A Nintendo Switch 2 next to hands holding the Sigma BF and a B&O Bluetooth speaker sitting on a table

The best tech of 2025 so far – the 17 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson Published

TechRadar has spent days testing products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2025. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

Nothing Headphone (1) in black, on a pink rose and floral background, held in a woman's hand

OK, Nothing’s first over-ear headphones aren’t the finished article, but here's why I’m truly excited for the Headphone (2)

By Becky Scarrott Published

Nothing took three attempts to make a set of truly excellent earbuds, so why did I expect its first over-ears to wow me?

Two pairs of headphones and two Bluetooth speakers, all on TechRadar's Prime Day background

I'm an audio expert and these are the only 4 headphones and Bluetooth speakers I want to see in the Prime Day deals

By Becky Scarrott Published

I test hi-fi products for a living and if I were you, I'd hold out for deals on these excellent headphones and speakers, this Prime Day

A Tesla car, James Bonds and Samsung's foldable promo image

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Tesla finally launching robotaxis (kinda) to Samsung's foldables teaser

By Hamish Hector Published

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Amazon, Tesla, and more for June 28, 2025

A woman holding a Nik Bentel speaker bag and a mixer bag, almost like earrings, wearing a half-and-half monochrome dress, in front of a navy curtain

I just found my next wearable hi-fi fix, and it’s not a pair of over-ear headphones

By Becky Scarrott Published

This high-end brand wants you to dance around your Mixer Bag at the club – and so do I.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core in black and white, suspended on blue background

Full Galaxy Buds Core specs revealed, and Samsung’s finally fixed our main issue with the Buds FE

By Becky Scarrott Published

Comprehensive Galaxy Buds Core specs have been published on Samsung’s UAE site, showing cheaper-than-ever pricing, plus one good upgrade.

FiiO M23 player in a woman's hand, above a wooden table, playing Mogwai, Gunna and Fontaines DC

No, you can’t touch my FiiO: why this hi-res ‘MP3 player’ is still trouncing my old iPod Classic a year on

By Becky Scarrott Published

Why, oh why, oh why oh… why would I ever leave my FiiO? How this hi-res player got me – and my music – singing again

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Nothing Ear (a) earbuds in yellow, on a grass lawn alongside yellow flowers, on a sunny day

Nothing Ear (a) have been my top budget earbuds for over a year now: here’s why

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

I don't want to tell you what to do, but did I consider a 'Forget Prime Day, this is the only earbuds deal you need!' headline? Oh, I absolutely did… 

JBL Endurance Zone earbuds in purple, on TR's pink background

JBL just launched its ‘first ever’ open earbuds – and they act like they forgot about Tune Flex

By Becky Scarrott Published

Endurance Zone aren’t JBL’s first open-fit earbuds, but they are the firm's first sports-specific dedicated open-fit set – and I’m sure they’re a better, er… Flex

Some dark Samsung earbuds, backlit, on black background

Galaxy Buds Core spotted: Samsung India adds a launch date for earbuds that move you 'to the core'

By Becky Scarrott Published

Samsung in India has gone live with a Galaxy Buds 'Core' announcement – and an Amazon listing even spills when we can buy them.

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