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

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

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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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A selection of earbuds and headphones with TR's Wellness Week sponsored by Pure badge, on mint green background
A gentle reminder to clean your earbuds and headphones: study reveals they may carry 10x more bacteria than a toilet seat

By Becky Scarrott Published

Sponsored

Your go-to buds or cans for a musical (or informative) commute may be harboring more nasties than you think…

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE on TR's blue background
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE arrive with real-time translation, Buds 3 Pro looks, and the longest battery life of any Galaxy Buds

By Becky Scarrott Published

AI with Gemini including voice activation and translation with real-time interpreter, plus enhanced ANC – on paper there's plenty to like for the money.

Homepod mini review
HomePod mini 2: all the latest rumors, what we know and 5 things we want to see

By Tom Bedford Last updated

Could the HomePod mini 2 arrive in 2025? There are certainly a few rumors gathering traction…

iFi Go Pod in a hand, with high-end wired earbuds and in the case, which accepts even larger earbuds
iFi's high-end ‘Pods’ turn every pair of wired IEMs I own into hi-res Bluetooth earbuds, but they're a pretty penny

By Becky Scarrott Published

You'll breathe new life into your wired IEMs but take note: your bank account will feel a lot lighter… 

Campfire Audio Grand Luna wired IEMs with their case and a hi-res player, on white background and with TR's 'Money No Object' badge
I’m a serial collector of Campfire Audio IEMs at this point, and the new Grand Luna are about to join my collection

By Becky Scarrott Published

Uniquely finished so no two pairs are ever the same? Gah, Campfire Audio, why do you do this to me?!

Wentronic YO1 (AirPods Max dupe) headphones in blue with AirPods Max nearby to compare and contrast their looks, outside on a sunny day
I bought the $37 AirPods Max dupes to see how they compare with the real thing – and I'm actually angry

By Becky Scarrott Published

I bought the silly-cheap Wentronic YO1 AirPods Max lookalikes just to see if I was missing out – and I'm livid at what I discovered.

Spider-Man looking at a Sonos speaker and GPT-5 logo
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from GPT-5's rocky debut to Sonos' upcoming price hike

By Hamish Hector Published

This week ChatGPT got an upgrade, and Tom Holland swung back into action as Spider-Man.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 held in a man's hand, and the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds in their case, held in a woman's hand
Is Sony looking to end XM4 vs XM5 vs XM6 confusion with new ‘1000X The Collexion’ headphones?

By Becky Scarrott Published

Sony ‘1000X The Collexion’ trademark spotted and if Sony thinks I’m buying ‘Collexion’ headphones, it can think again

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
AirPods 5: all the rumors and leaks, plus everything we want to see from Apple's cheaper earbuds

By Becky Scarrott Published

Updated Apple's 5th-gen non-Pro AirPods aren't here yet, but as we approach one year since the two AirPods 4 models arrived, the rumor mill is turning to churn… 

Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 with the original P100, either worn by Becky Scarrott or next to each other, to illustrate the similarities
I tried Cambridge Audio's 'Special Edition' headphones and everything that made the originals great is here, but one new perk surprises me

By Becky Scarrott Published

Retuned audio, DynamEQ to maintain full sound at lower volumes, a cushier headband and a new blue finish (but sadly, I received another gray set).

TechRadar's review team member Harry Padoan wearing the 1More Sonoflow Pro HQ51, on blue background
Back to school headphones: I've picked 4 noise-cancelling over-ears to keep your study game strong, all TechRadar tested and approved

By Becky Scarrott Published

You want weapons-grade ANC, zero interruptions and a price that won't rinse the student loan? Read on

Quad's Generation X ESL speakers in a hi-fi listening room with lots of vinyl, and TechRadar's 'Money No Object' badge
Quad's new Gen X ESL electro-static speakers look nothing like the 1957 originals, and I really, really want them

By Becky Scarrott Published

Stunning slimline electro-static speakers with a halo of light at the base. Yes, you can switch it off (but I actually love it).

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) in purple color, next to some flowers of a similar shade but held in a hand
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) review: Bose just did it again with the best noise cancellation in earbuds to date

By Becky Scarrott Published

Editor's Choice

Finally, a set of Bose earbuds that are fully featured, premium and thoroughly desirable across the board.

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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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?

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