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

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 1 August 25

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 31 July 25

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 28 July 25

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 25 July 25

Editor's Choice

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

Best party speakers for all budgets, chosen by our expert audio reviewers

By Becky Scarrott Last updated 24 July 25

Want a wireless speaker with enough bounce for a banging party? We've got picks for all sizes of shindig, whatever your budget.

Audio-Technica takes aim at AirPods Pro with new hearing-health earbuds and speakers

By Becky Scarrott Published 23 July 25

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 3 FE images were reportedly leaked, then withdrawn – which is probably a sign that they were real

By Becky Scarrott Published 22 July 25

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'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 18 July 25

Is hi-res music streaming about to hit the mainstream? If so, FiiO's got to be in pole position

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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 16 July 25

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 5 July 25

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 2 July 25

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 28 June 25

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 27 June 25

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 26 June 25

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 26 June 25

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 26 June 25

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 25 June 25

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 23 June 25

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 23 June 25

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 20 June 25

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 18 June 25

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 17 June 25

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 16 June 25

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

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

By Becky Scarrott Published 16 June 25

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 12 June 25

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.

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