Articles by 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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‘Sound by Bose’ earbuds for this money?! I’ve never said ‘Hello Moto’ with so much conviction!

By Becky Scarrott published 2 March 26

Motorola just launched cheap earbuds with ‘Sound by Bose’, hi-res support, and spatial audio — and for this money, they're a no-brainer

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The best headphone DACs: top desktop and portable DACS to make your music sing, all tested by TechRadar

By Becky Scarrott last updated 2 March 26

Updated The best headphone DACs (or digital-to-analogue converters) are a must-buy accessory for audio-lovers.

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The best open earbuds, all real-world tested by TechRadar: open-fit buds to stay aware of your surroundings

By Becky Scarrott last updated 26 February 26

Stay aware with the best open-ear headphones and air-conduction buds for running outdoors, sports, yoga and more.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 outside, near some daffodils, in the afternoon sun

I spent four days with the new Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5, and they're hands-down Huawei's best buds yet

By Becky Scarrott published 26 February 26

Huawei's been hard at work and honestly, the FreeBuds Pro 5 offer a formidable feature set — and yes, they also sound good.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 earbud, next to a Buds 4 Pro one, with their cases in the background.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 vs Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: audio architecture, battery life, pricing and more

By Becky Scarrott published 26 February 26

Looks aside, there's plenty that joins these two fourth-gen. Samsung earbuds — but plenty separates them as well.

9 things we learned from Samsung’s big Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event — from the S26 Ultra to the Buds4 Pro

By Jacob Krol published 25 February 26

Samsung has wrapped up it first big Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026 — here's everything it announced in one handy place.

Spotify icon app on a phone screen, surrounded by Apple Music, YouTube, WhatsApp and TikTok apps

Want to tell Spotify’s algorithm where to go? Soon, you may be able to do just that

By Becky Scarrott published 24 February 26

Great recommendations, no notes? Thought not – and Spotify could actually be testing a way to change that

A Technics SL-1500CS turntable on a wooden table

Technics just added its famed ΔΣ direct drive tech to a turntable that won't cost thousands — and I want one

By Becky Scarrott published 23 February 26

A unique gray finish, automatic tonearm, pre-fitted Ortofon cartridge and built in phono stage too? Where do I buy?!

A selection of wireless earbuds, in their cases, held in a woman's hands on a sunny day

The best earbuds I recommend for every budget, all TechRadar tested

By Becky Scarrott last updated 20 February 26

My carefully considered pick of the best earbuds in the business – including one or two new models you might not be familiar with.

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The best wireless headphones, chosen by our experts for all budgets

By Becky Scarrott last updated 20 February 26

These are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, whatever your budget or your priority.

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The best over-ear headphones for any budget, all tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated 20 February 26

Updated Looking for the best-sounding headphones? These are the cans you need to get more from your music.

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The best headphones for all budgets, real-world tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated 19 February 26

Updated Here’s our pick of the best headphones you can buy today with top cans to suit your style and your budget.

Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds next to the older-gen. WF-1000XM5 and WF-C710N, on colorful table

I reviewed Sony's flagship WF-1000XM6 earbuds — and it's another case of 'great sound, impressive features, middling noise cancellation'

By Becky Scarrott published 12 February 26

Sony's WF-1000XM6 are smaller again and the sound is admirable, but while there's an extra mic per bud, I'm not sure it's being perfectly utilised here

The best wireless speakers, all tested by us — from Apple, JBL, Sonos and more

By Becky Scarrott last updated 6 February 26

Updated Looking for the best wireless speaker? These are the top TechRadar-reviewed and approved buys to hear music throughout your home.

What are the best Bluetooth speakers money can buy? I’ve tested more than 30 models, and these are my top picks for every budget

By Harry Padoan last updated 6 February 26

Updated Looking for the best Bluetooth speaker money can buy? Here are the top portable speakers on the market right now, all TechRadar tested.

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The best stereo speakers: top speaker systems for all budgets, tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated 6 February 26

Buying Guide The best stereo speakers to deck out your home audio system.

Ultrasonic Molecular Audio system on a white wall, showing multiple wall-mounted speakers connected to look like molecular structures

These speakers are what you’d find in the center of an art, molecular science and hi-fi Venn diagram and I want them

By Becky Scarrott published 3 February 26

Love music, love interior design, want something that combines both on your wall? Meet Ultrasonic's Molecular Audio system

Victrola Stream Carbon turntable playing David Bowie, with the tonearm being operated

So you got a new turntable, now what? A step-by-step guide on how to get into the groove with your vinyl spinner

By Becky Scarrott published 30 January 26

Getting started with stacks of wax: everything you need to know about setting up a turntable and playing records

The best wired headphones, all tested by TechRadar's audio experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated 26 January 26

We pick out the best wired headphones for big audio upgrades, no matter how much you want to spend.

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The best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, chosen by a TechRadar expert based on real-world testing

By Becky Scarrott last updated 26 January 26

Updated The best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones – here are our top recommendations based on in-house testing

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FiiO's retro headphones will make me look like Julia Roberts singing in a bathtub bigger than the Blue Banana — and I must have them

By Becky Scarrott published 23 January 26

Forget your AirPods, FiiO's mixing retro style with LDAC wireless audio and knobs on the earpieces – music to my ears.

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Sony updates a cult-favorite cheap Bluetooth turntable with not one but two new models – but there's a catch

By Becky Scarrott published 22 January 26

Sony's finally updated its fan-favorite PS-LX310BT deck – but the budget-friendly pricing hasn't carried over

A man holding eight pairs of headphones in his hands, with models from Bose, Sony, Amazon, Soundcore, and Sonos, among others

I've picked the best noise cancelling headphones for all budgets, based on real-world testing of nearly 20 models

By Matt Bolton last updated 22 January 26

We've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.

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This hi-res music streaming app is rocketing up the charts – and Spotify’s AI ‘Slopify’ outrage could be supplying the fuel

By Becky Scarrott published 21 January 26

AI slop is the scourge of music streaming sites, but French platform Qobuz does things differently – and it's being rewarded with huge growth.

Pro-Ject's Scorpions themed turntable on black background

Pro-Ject's Scorpions themed turntable is ready to rock you like a hurricane

By Becky Scarrott published 20 January 26

Pro-Ject's new Scoprions turntable is out na-na-na-na-na-na-now

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