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

The Chord Mojo 2 against a yellow background

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

By Becky Scarrott last updated

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

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones held in a woman's hands, with a logo saying TechRadar Choice Awards Winner 2025

Bowers & Wilkins wins TechRadar's Headphones of the Year Award for the second year running – and I'd wager it knew the trophies were coming

By Becky Scarrott published

The Px8 S2 set a new standard in over-ears (just like the Pi8 did last year, but for earbuds)

Pro-Ject's Elvis-themed turntable on black background

Pro-Ject's Elvis themed turntable means I'll listen My Way (and a new cassette player is good for A Little Less Conversation)

By Becky Scarrott published

Hunk'a hunk'a burning love? It's actually a CNC-machined Audio-Technica turntable plinth, but close… 

Neurable MW75 LT in green on a wooden shelf

Meet Neurable’s all new brain-hacking headphones: 2-minute daily cognitive snapshots, real-time burnout detection and weekly brain age tracking

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Want your cans to spill the tea on how old your brain is, given its overall health and fitness? Meet Neurable's new and improved (but cheaper!) brain-hacking cans

A color Amazon Kindle next to an Amazon Fire TV showing Maverick from Top Gun, next to some Amazon Echo Buds

New Echos and Kindles are coming tomorrow – 5 things to expect from Amazon's big 2025 hardware launch

By Mark Wilson last updated

Amazon has shared an invite for a major product launch on September 30 – here's what we think is coming based on its revealing teaser.

Nothing Ear (3) being tested on a commuter train late at night

Nothing Ear (3) earbuds look fantastic next to my phone and the ANC is solid – but I'm not sure the audio quality is good enough for this money

By Becky Scarrott published

Editor's Choice

Has Nothing done something truly remarkable in the true wireless earbuds arena yet again with the Ear (3)? Yes, and no.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 in front of a red brick wall

Bowers & Wilkins' Px8 S2 headphones land with comprehensive hi-res Bluetooth codec support, USB audio and a better noise-cancellation setup

By Becky Scarrott published

When it comes to sound quality, B&W is a class-leading audio specialist, which is why the new Px8 S2 over-ears are seriously big news.

OneSonic Studio Pro headphones with white flowers in the background

Bose-level ANC, B&W-adjacent sound, cheap Sony money: check out the best headphones you’ve never heard of

By Becky Scarrott published

If you love headphones and you've yet to be introduced, allow me: OneSonic is the plucky Irish audio outfit you need to keep an eye on… 

Nothing Ear (3) being tested on a commuter train late at night

Nothing Ear (3) earbuds land and just 4 days into testing them, the new 'Super Mic' is the case perk I never knew I needed

By Becky Scarrott published

Nothing's 'first of its kind' Super Mic is built into the Nothing Ear (3)'s case and for content creators (and even just mere mortals who like to call people), it could be a game-changer

A phone on a green and purple background showing the Spotify Lossless mode

Just got the Spotify Lossless update? Here's how to make sure you're getting the audio upgrade on the fly

By Becky Scarrott published

To go Lossless, you're going to need to embrace the wind beneath your wires

A Nikon camera next to an iPhone Air and new Bose headphones

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's iPhone Air debut to Spotify finally getting Lossless music

By Hamish Hector published

This week Apple debuted new iPhones, Bose gave us new headphones, and Nikon dropped a camera.

Screenshot from Apple's September 2025 event

5 key features missing from AirPods Pro 3 I'd hoped for (and why they matter)

By Becky Scarrott published

Apple's third-generation Pro AirPods arrived on September 9, but they're not quite the massive update I'd hoped for after three years.

Bose QCU Headphones (2nd Gen) in 'Driftwood Sand' on tree branch, with pearls also growing on the tree

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen land, boasting even better ANC, USB-C audio and a much-needed battery bump

By Becky Scarrott published

Is that person stuck in a purple crystal labyrinth with only cans for comfort – or is it just the 'Midnight Violet' finish?

Apple Watch 11 on a red background, iPhone Air on a blue background and AirPods Pro 3 on a turquoise background

Apple iPhone 17 event – everything Apple announced and 9 things we learned

By Mark Wilson published

Missed Apple's big 'Awe Dropping' event? Here's everything it announced – including the iPhone 17, Apple Watch 11 and more.

AirPods Max in green, shown from above, looking past the mesh headband to the earcups

AirPods Max 2: all the rumors, possible release dates and what we want to see

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Updated Apple events have come and gone – and AirPods Max 2 still did not arrive

Screenshot from Apple's September 2025 event

5 things you need to know about Apple's all-new AirPods Pro 3 – including the price

By Becky Scarrott published

Updated Apple's third-generation Pro AirPods are here, but they're not quite the massive update we'd expected, given the three year wait

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro against a leafy background.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro 'parts' may have just leaked – but don't hold out for a 2025 release

By Becky Scarrott published

It's been a bumper year for Samsung's Galaxy Buds output, and a fresh leak suggests the tech giant isn't done yet – although these will likely land in 2026

Lenco's LBT-515 turntable on a wooden table

This flagship new turntable spins Lenco into a different price-groove entirely – and I think I like it

By Becky Scarrott published

Meet the LBT-515, a turntable whose three-figure price-tag actually starts with a '5' as if to prove that Lenco's moving up in the world

JBL Grip in purple, held in a hand with beautiful nails, in front of a tree

In the can: JBL unveils all-new Grip Bluetooth speaker with IP68 and 'drop-proof' build

By Becky Scarrott published

JBL's Grip is inspired by the dimensions of a seltzer can (for the uninitiated, think energy drink – but the one named after a male cow in a primary color).

Beyerdynamic's DT 72 IE earbuds for vocals and guitar on brown background, showcasing the accessories

I tested Beyerdynamic's wired earbuds for vocalists/guitarists and the midrange clarity is palpable – I wish I'd had the money during my career

By Becky Scarrott published

Recommended

The bass is a different story, but for emotive mids you'll struggle to better them

Apple September 9, 2025 Event Invite

Every woman walking home late at night wants IR cameras in their AirPods – and Apple's September 9 event graphic gives me hope it'll land soon

By Becky Scarrott published

Okay, Apple’s ‘Awe dropping’ event logo probably doesn’t mean IR sensors in AirPods Pro 3 just yet – but when that safety feature arrives, I’ll be first in line

Gadhouse Wesley worn by a boy in profile, over a red baseball cap

I don’t care what Google says, wired headphones sound better, are more planet-friendly and (as this USB-C set proves) look better too

By Becky Scarrott published

As if to hit back at Google’s lengthy dunk on wired headphones, the most beautiful USB-C pair of cans I’ve ever seen just landed in my inbox – for $68

Peacemaker, Google Pixel 10, and Hornet next to each other.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Google's Pixel 10 release to Gamescom's biggest reveals

By Hamish Hector published

The week's biggest news from Made by Google, Gamescom, and Spotify fopr August 23, 2025.

Google Pixel Buds 2a hands-on

4 reasons why Google Pixel Buds 2a may be the $129 earbuds to beat in 2025 – and one key way they disappoint

By Becky Scarrott last updated

They're super-small, they're the first A-series Pixel Buds to get ANC and there are other strong perks – but there's one thing left off the spec-sheet…

A woman holding a Pixel 10 Pro to her ear, next to ands holding a Google Pixel 10 phone, and another Pixel phone on a stand

13 things we saw at the wild Google Pixel 10 launch – including the best Pixel phones yet

By Jacob Krol published

Google's Made by Pixel event just delivered a ton of new Pixel, Pixel Watch and AI features – here are all of the big headline announcements from the event.

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