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

Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT, Sony PS-LX5BT, Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 and Victrola Stream Carbon turntables on a concert stage surrounded by drums, guitars and speaker stacks

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.

TechDas Air Force IV turntable on a table, with TR's Money no Object badge in the top right corner

'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

A selection of hi-fi system products, edited using Gemini 2.5

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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Boiler Room Records in Poole Dorset, with a Record Store Day poster on the street just outside the shop front

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)

Sony LinkBuds S earbuds with a techradar logo in the background

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.

The Gadhouse Miko Cassette Player on a blue blackground, with some cassettes spilling out.

'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.

A selection of earbuds held in two hands, above a Persian carpet

The best budget earbuds, all real-world tested by our expert audio team

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

Updated The best budget wireless and wired earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.

Person holding Sony WH-1000XM6 and Sony WH-1000XM5

The best Sony headphones for all budgets, as tested and recommended by our audio experts

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

Updated Our pick of the best Sony wireless earbuds and over-ear headphones, however much you're able to spend.

Selection of corded headphones, with swirly music themed background

Miss the headphone jack on your iPhone? These wired headphones are the next-best thing

By Ruth Hamilton Published

It's been a decade since Apple controversially nixed the 3.5mm jack, and wired headphones are still very much in demand.

Denon 200, 400 and 600 in a very nice hotel room

‘Dolby Atmos with headroom to spare’: meet Denon’s 'Sonos-busting' trio of wireless speakers (and why WiiM should also be worried)

By Becky Scarrott Published

Denon launched 'Sonos-busting' 200, 400, and 600 wireless speakers — think multiple drivers, all-stereo presentation, multi-room smarts, and chic looks

Philips audio products worn by a group of young people, with a skateboard

‘The real question is, are there any audio products Philips won’t be releasing in 2026?’ — I just looked at the firm’s hi-fi listings for 2026, and it’s a lot

By Becky Scarrott Published

Earbuds, wireless over-ears, retro on-ears, boombox-style speakers, a turntable, and a ‘micro hi-fi system’ — is there any audio product Philips isn’t releasing in 2026?

Cambridge Audio's Melomania A100 on blue background, with TR's 'Lowest price' badge

'So good for the money, it shouldn't be allowed' — forget AirPods, these 5-star Cambridge earbuds at 34% off are my pick of Amazon's Spring Deal Days

By Becky Scarrott Published

I have them; I love them — and for just £78.99 they're an absolute no-brainer on the last day of Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale extravaganza.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) on a plain background.

'I am extremely angry!' — Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) reportedly lost key features after a firmware update, and users aren't OK

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

Users say a Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen firmware update has removed key features — here's what to do if you feel the same

Nothing Ear a against a white background with the text "Lowest Price"

My top half-price earbuds in Amazon's Spring Deal Days? Easy, the 5-star Nothing Ear (a) — now just £49.99!

By Becky Scarrott Published

Most of the earbuds deals I've seen in the Spring Deal Days sales are fine rather than fantastic — but Nothing's Ear (a) at this new lowest-seen price are a no-brainer

A selection of wired earbuds, hi-res players and headphones on muted background

Get wired in Amazon's Spring Sale: audiophile IEMs, portable hi-res players and more at lowest ever prices

By Becky Scarrott Published

Amazon's Spring Deal Days are here and I've picked out the best portable hi-fi deals live now, with some lowest-seen prices across audiophile products — enjoy!

A split-screen image showing Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, and a screen-grab of the 2014 Samsung Milk Music streaming service options

‘I'm a huge music fan and I love the idea, but it’s not on the horizon’ — Samsung exec confirms Milk Music won’t be revived any time soon, and I think that’s a big mistake

By Becky Scarrott Published

Why Samsung’s defunct Milk Music was the Betamax to Apple Music’s VHS – and why I think it’s high time Samsung rebuilt its music streaming platform

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Meze Audio Astru worn by a woman wearing glasses, in profile

Wired earbuds are back! Meze’s new IEMs would look great with your MacBook Neo — but they're more expensive than a whole laptop

By Becky Scarrott Published

Titanium shells, plus an innovative diaphragm design featuring '80 layers of gold'

Grado Signature S550 headphones on a stand, with an amplifier and leather chair nearby

A cheaper version of my favorite open-back audiophile headphones just dropped — cheers, Grado!

By Becky Scarrott Published

Grado's more affordable Signature S550 headphones are in and if you read our Signature S750 review, you'll be eager to know more… 

Magico S7 2026 in four color options, on magneta background but with TR's 'Money no object' banner

Magico's new S7 money-no-object speakers were acoustically refined using robotics — and I'm desperate to hear them

By Becky Scarrott Published

Magico's exhaustive pursuit of audio excellence harnesses cutting edge tech — and understandably, that doesn't come cheap

Moto Buds 2 side by side, on a gray background

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

By Becky Scarrott Published

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

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

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

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

Samsung February Galaxy Unpacked

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

By Jacob Krol Published

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

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

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

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