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

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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

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

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

By Becky Scarrott last updated

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

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

By Becky Scarrott last updated

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

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

By Becky Scarrott last updated

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 DAB radio: the top digital radios to buy, all tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

The best DAB radios combine old-school 'wireless' radio concepts with new digital tech – here are our top picks.

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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

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

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

By Becky Scarrott last updated

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

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100, Sony WF-C710N, AirPods Pro 2 and Nothing Ear (a), which all feature in this student headphones guide, on a wooden table next to a stack of exercise books, a diary and a pen

The best headphones and earbuds for students: the top buys to help you study, all tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

We've picked out the best headphones for studying based on price, comfort, portability, sound and more.

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Best headphones for TV: home theater without the speakers, all tested by our experts

By Matt Bolton last updated

Buying guide Meet the best headphones for movies or TV viewing, with specialized features such as Dolby Atmos spatial audio.

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The best AirPlay speakers, all tested by TechRadar, and perfect for Apple-using music lovers

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Buying Guide Here are the best AirPlay speakers to stream audio from your iPhone, iPad or MacBook using Apple AirPlay 2.

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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

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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The best travel headphones for all budgets, chosen by our jet-setting reviewers based on real-world testing

By Matt Bolton last updated

Mute planes, trains and automobiles with our top travel headphones and earbuds, from Sony, Bose and more

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The best music streaming services: Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Qobuz, more

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated The very best music streaming services and apps for every kind of music fan.

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Dune is the new worldwide music platform aiming to fix Spotify's artist income problem — and the band you love? Probably loves it

By Becky Scarrott published

This new music platform is like Spotify and Kickstarter rolled into one — and one of my all-time favorite bands is launching music exclusively on it.

A selection of earbuds (Nothing, Bose, JBL, Technics, Bowers & wilkins and Cambridge) in a wicker basket

The best wireless earbuds, all real-world tested: I've covered wireless buds for 10 years, and these are the best for all budgets

By Matt Bolton last updated

Our reviewers spent over 600 hours testing these earbuds, so here’s my verdict on the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, Android or anything else.

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

By Becky Scarrott last updated

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

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Record Store Day 2026 starts soon! The date, the top vinyl drops, and everything else you need to know

By Becky Scarrott last updated

RSD happens but once a year, and it's a refreshing return to bricks-and-mortar-store shopping for vinyl — so you'll want to be ready

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I've picked out 6 superb turntables at all price points for Record Store Day — here’s how to level up your vinyls

By Marc McLaren published

What better time is there to upgrade your turntable than on Record Store Day? None, there's no better time.

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'The serious audiophile Record Store Day deck': this elite new turntable unnerves me almost as much as it piques my interest

By Becky Scarrott published

TechDas' elite new turntable vacuum-clamps your vinyl to a heavyweight platter floating on air, promising to dig up 'extraordinary sound' from an LP’s grooves

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Considering a wireless turntable setup for Record Store Day? See my 4 simple vinyl systems — Bluetooth and Sonos-compatible options

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Want to get into wire-free vinyl for Record Store Day 2026 but not sure where to start? This little quartet of two-product systems all come recommended by our audio editor.

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13 of the best Record Store Day 2026 releases, as picked by TechRadar — Pavement, Public Service Broadcasting and more

By Becky Scarrott published

We're a music-loving bunch at TechRadar, just see our top Record Store Day 2026 picks (and why we love them)

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The best waterproof speakers for all budgets: top outdoor speakers, all tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated We've tested the best waterproof speakers you can buy right now, so you can enjoy the great outdoors without a care.

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The best earbuds for small ears, all tested by a petite-eared audio expert

By Becky Scarrott last updated

My pick of the best earbuds for those with a smaller ear canal, tragus or concha, however much you're able to spend.

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'Everyone seemingly hates modern tech': this brand new retro cassette player proves the hipsters right

By Tom Bedford published

The Gadhouse Miko Cassette Player is part of a growing trend of feature-packed physical music players.

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