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

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?

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.

Sivga Que UTG in-ear monitors on blue TR background

My #1 cheap audiophile headphone maker just unveiled $89 IEMs and I can’t buy ‘em quick enough

By Becky Scarrott published

I don’t have a wooden heart, but I do love Sivga’s cheap audiophile-grade headphones – and now, you can buy $89 earbuds to match

A selection of earbuds, all on a grassy lawn on a sunny day

4 things you’re probably doing wrong with your budget earbuds and how to fix them

By Becky Scarrott published

Even the most cheap and cheerful earbuds can sound a lot better, if you follow these 4 tips

A trio of Bluetooth speakers on monochrome background

Bluetooth speaker heaven: my top 4 launches of 2025 so far, and what’s coming

By Becky Scarrott published

These are undeniably the 4 best Bluetooth speaker launches of 2025 – but here's what I want to see next

Four headphones and earbuds sets, on TR's light blue background

Everyone needs 5 pairs of headphones: my job is testing 'em – here are the ones to buy

By Becky Scarrott published

Anti-social over-ears, best buds, cheap second set, wired option and sports-specific open earbuds – see?

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Chord Suzi Pre and Chord Suzi Amp on blue and purple background

If you can’t give me love, give me Chord’s Suzi Pre and Suzi Amp (because elite hi-fi is basically the same thing)

By Becky Scarrott published

Stumblin’ in? Oh no, I've been waiting a while for this duo… 

OnePlus Buds 4 on a blue background

OnePlus Buds 4 revealed with high-spec dual DAC design and I’m impressed – on paper, at least

By Becky Scarrott published

Buds 4 arrive alongside two Nord 5 phones and a second Watch 3 so once again, OnePlus’ naming strategy may confuse you – but is worth looking into.

an photo of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro in white

Wait, did Samsung just forget the Galaxy Buds 2 FE? Because it certainly looks that way…

By Becky Scarrott published

The latest Galaxy Buds Controller app has name-dropped two new Samsung Galaxy Buds monikers, in what has been an odd month for tech naming strategies generally.

Breggz Zohn-1 RTW and custom-fit, in a listening session

I tried the $1.8k 'hearable' earbuds and I fear ChapGPT may have left these niche brands behind

By Becky Scarrott published

Sorry, but the Zohn-1 RTW are a hard sell now that Breggz has dropped its 'in-ear computer' tagline – and I'm worried they're just another ChatGPT casualty.

visionOS 26 Personas, Liquid Glass on iOS 26 on an iPhone, and macOS 26 Tahoe

15 things we learned at the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote

By Marc McLaren published

Apple's WWDC 2025 was packed with big software announcements. Here are the key details you need in your brain.

Apple WWDC 2025

Apple Music just got 3 huge new upgrades at WWDC

By Becky Scarrott published

Apple's AirPods are getting a bunch of upgrades too, but this bulletin is about Apple Music's AutoMix, Pins, lyrics translation and more.

KEF x Savoir The Seventy Five bed with inbuilt speakers, in a high-end room

If you haven't considered this super high-end bed with inbuilt KEF speakers, do you even love music?

By Becky Scarrott published

Meet the KEF x Savoir The Seventy Five, a seriously high-spec bed with a gloriously high-end sound system stitched in.

B&O Beogram 3000c turntable meticulously upgraded, on a stone table

Bang & Olufsen’s 1985 turntable re-release is limited to just 100 units and I only wish I could afford one

By Becky Scarrott published

B&O has once again meticulously reclaimed, refurbished and re-released one of its best products, but don't expect a discount – or even any left!

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with a green TechRadar Sustainability Week badge

Applying 'extreme heat' to lithium-ion batteries reportedly restores their capacity, and I think it's the sustainable tech breakthrough of 2025

By Becky Scarrott published

Could applying extreme heat to your AirPods’ ailing batteries restore them? A new report claims yes – but don't try this at home.

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Sony WF-C710N earbuds in 'blue glass' on a grey table, with a woman's hand holding one of the earpieces

Sony WF-C710N review: the best earbuds for noise cancellation you can get for the price

By Becky Scarrott published

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Sony's newest budget noise-cancelling earbuds sound good and come with perks – and that's before we get to the excellent bubble-of-silence ANC.

Samsung Galaxy Buds in white

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE 2 earbuds specs spotted, revealing bigger battery and even Wi-Fi support

By Becky Scarrott published

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE 2 filings spotted in the US and India, along with dual-band Wi-Fi specs and 'Buds Core' name.

Various Deezer phone screens, on a purple background

Deezer is rolling out its answer to Wrapped and Replay, plus three new features you won't find on Spotify or Apple Music

By Becky Scarrott published

Deezer's launching four new features between now and the end of May – and top of the pile has to be platform-agnostic music sharing

Sony's new ULT range, all together

Sony adds three Bluetooth speakers to its bass-hungry ULT range: meet Tower 9, Field 5, and Field 3

By Becky Scarrott published

All about that bass? Take a little look at Sony's newest speaker additions.

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