Articles by Max Langridge, Senior Editor, Home Entertainment & Broadband (APAC)

Max is a senior staff writer for TechRadar, covering home entertainment and audio first, searching for the best NBN plans second and virtually anything else that falls under the consumer electronics umbrella third. Max started his career at What Hi-Fi?. In the three years he spent there, he went from not knowing what a DAC was, to demonstrating expert knowledge of brands, their latest releases and which ones could be deemed the best.

He took this knowledge and newfound passion across to Pocket-lint, where he spent a couple of years getting stuck into reviewing soundbars, headphones, home speaker systems and TVs, alongside producing a range of news and features for the day-to-day running of the site.

Max generated a new passion for fitness and health in the last few years, not only learning about how to keep himself fit in the gym, but how a range of wearable devices can prove to be expert assistants. He continued his writing in the men’s lifestyle space, before returning to consumer technology with Future where he is now also the editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines.

When he’s got some spare time, Max takes himself to the gym. He has dreams of one day learning to DJ.

Articles by: Max Langridge

‘Exceptional espresso every time’: The KitchenAid KF3 is a gorgeous fully automatic coffee machine ideal for smaller kitchens

By Max Langridge Published 29 July 26

A personal barista that won’t judge your coffee order

KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine front view

The KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine is excellent — and now I think all manual machines should feature flat-bottomed porta filters

By Max Langridge Published 7 May 26

Editor's Choice

Serving up a considered combination of looks, usability and performance, this rather cute bean-to-cup coffee machine is worthy of a spot in your kitchen.

‘Nothing can replace good room design’: how one award-winning home theater designer approaches custom installs

By Max Langridge Published 26 April 26

David Moseley is an award-winning home cinema designer from Australia, here he discusses his design processes and how you can make simple upgrades at home.

I used the Philips Baristina Milk Frother for two weeks and found it produced consistently thick foam, even from non-dairy milks — but it’s too thick for latte art

By Max Langridge Published 21 April 26

Philips' attractive milk frother is extremely simple to use and does an excellent job of foaming milk, but there's just one texture and it's rather thick.

Dreame Z20 vacuum cleaner being used in a kitchen.

The Dreame Z20 Station is an excellent example of how power, performance and price can be balanced in a cordless vacuum

By Max Langridge Published 10 April 26

Recommended

The Dreame Z20 Station offers a close-to-perfect combination of design and performance and would be a fantastic addition to any home.

Sonos Play speaker in white next to a black vase

After living with the Sonos Play, I think it's the only speaker you need — here's why

By Max Langridge Published 28 March 26

The perfect wireless speaker doesn’t exis… Oh wait

JBL Spinner BT turntable in black-and-orange colour finish.

I use this affordable JBL turntable at home and I can’t recommend it highly enough for anyone putting together their first hi-fi system

By Max Langridge Last updated 19 February 26

If the vinyl revival has you champing at the bit to find an affordable but capable turntable, this model from JBL is a surefire winner – and it's discounted too.

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I wasn’t convinced there was a need for the LG StanByMe 2 TV – but I’m completely sold on this rollable display after 3 weeks with it

By Max Langridge Published 11 December 25

The LG StanByMe 2 is a unique TV proposition and I wasn't sure I'd find a need for it at home – how wrong I was.

Philips LatteGo 4400 Series coffee machine

I used the Philips LatteGo 4400 Series for two weeks and found it produced excellent coffee, but its milk foaming could use improvement

By Max Langridge Last updated 26 October 25

The Philips 4400 Series LatteGo espresso machine is a great option for smaller households, but it's not without its quirks.

AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2 side-by-side on a knitted yellow throw.

I tried the AirPods Pro 3 – they’re fantastic, but I wouldn’t trade in my Pro 2

By Max Langridge Published 17 October 25

Apple's third-generation of AirPods arrived to much acclaim, and having now listened to them, it's just highlighted how good the previous model still is.

This often-overlooked but very affordable AV accessory has finally helped me perfect my home cinema setup

By Max Langridge Published 17 October 25

A TV screen and speakers do a great home cinema make, but I recently spared a thought for the unsung hero in a system – the humble HDMI cable.

A scene from the movie Gravity displayed on a TV

I tried a high-end Kaleidescape movie player – its audio output blew me away

By Max Langridge Published 5 September 25

The Kaleidescape Strato E isn't just talented when it comes to picture quality – as I found out, its audio quality is out of this world.

Kaleidescape Strato E Movie Player on a blue TV unit.

After three weeks with the Kaleidescape Strato E movie player, I can’t go back to 4K streaming services to get my movie fix

By Max Langridge Published 1 September 25

Editor's Choice

The best picture and sound performance from a home entertainment product

A scene from Mad Max: Fury Road, displayed on the LG G5 OLED TV.

I tried a super-bright 83-inch OLED TV and now projectors are ruined for me

By Max Langridge Published 27 June 25

The LG G5 is an impressive OLED TV and, as I found out, in its 83-inch guise, it's a true home cinema gem.

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LG's new Magic Remote held in a hand in front the LG G5 OLED TV.

I thought I’d love LG’s new OLED TV Magic Remote, but it’s changed too much for my liking

By Max Langridge Published 11 June 25

Useful buttons gone, useless buttons in – what happened LG?!

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The Hisense C2 Ultra viewed from the side.

I spent three weeks testing the Hisense C2 Ultra projector and was amazed at how consistently it served up scintillating visuals

By Max Langridge Published 2 June 25

Recommended

Who needs a TV when you can get a portable projector this good?

Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds sitting on top of their case.

Skullcandy's won me over with the Bose-tuned Method 360 ANC, but one design choice baffles me

By Max Langridge Published 21 May 25

Excellent sound and noise cancelation do a solid pair of cost-effective earbuds make, but surely the case can be improved?

Sonos Ace headphones and Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones side-by-side.

The Sony XM6 are an accomplished set of cans, but they’re not replacing my Sonos Ace anytime soon

By Max Langridge Published 19 May 25

Sound quality and excellent ANC are all well and good, but I need my headphones to be supremely comfortable, too.

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De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next coffee machine on a kitchen counter top.

The De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Next took me some time to master, but the delicious espresso it makes was worth the wait

By Max Langridge Published 5 May 25

Recommended

While there's a slight learning curve, this affordable espresso machine makes great coffee, with an admirable level of personalization on offer.

A scene from Toy Story 3 being shown on the Samsung S95F.

I'm very impressed with the Samsung S95F's anti-glare technology, but I'm far more excited for the other TVs of 2025 – here's why

By Max Langridge Published 15 April 25

I was keen to see the next generation of TV tech with my own eyes, but it proved that personal preference plays a huge role in a purchase.

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Roborock F25 Ace wet-dry vacuum being used in a kitchen.

Roborock F25 Ace review: effortless for a floor washer, from setup to self-clean

By Max Langridge Published 31 March 25

Recommended

The Roborock F25 Ace's ability to lie completely flat means it can mop places not many other machines can.

If you loved Hacks, don't miss this sleeper-hit sitcom that's 97% positive on Rotten Tomatoes

By Max Langridge Published 5 February 25

The Other Two is one of the funniest, bingeable comedies that has likely flown under your radar.

Streaming apps viewed on an Apple TV 4K and an LG G4 OLED TV

Hear me out: my TV's built-in streaming apps sound better than via the Apple TV 4K

By Max Langridge Published 27 January 25

The Apple TV 4K has long been heralded as the media streaming king. But as I found out recently, your TV's built-in streaming apps shouldn't be overlooked.

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