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

A selection of headphones and earbuds on gray background with TechRadar's 'Black Friday deals' badge

Which headphones should I buy this Black Friday? I test audio kit – these 5 buys are all you need

By Becky Scarrott published 23 November 25

Anti-social over-ears, best (audiophile-grade) earbuds, cheap saviour second set of cans, wired option and sports-specific open ears – voila!

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

By Becky Scarrott last updated 21 November 25

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

Sony and Nothing earbuds on blue background with TR's 'Black Friday deals' poster

Nothing and Sony budget earbuds both hit record-low Black Friday deals – I tested both, and there’s a clear winner

By Becky Scarrott published 21 November 25

Sony's WF-C710N are a great set of budget noise cancelling earbuds, but how do Nothing's newer Ear (a) marry up against 'em (and the deals) this Black Friday?

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I'm a headphones expert: here are 7 Black Friday headphones deals I want you to avoid – and why

By Becky Scarrott last updated 20 November 25

Most sites might simply pile the deals high and let you click to buy – I won't do that, because I'm TechRadar's Audio Editor and I want you to buy better

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These are the only Black Friday earbuds and headphones deals worth buying – all tested and recommended by TechRadar

By Becky Scarrott last updated 20 November 25

On Black Friday, there are earbuds deals that save you a bit of money, and there are genuine bargains – so let's go for option two, shall we?

The best wired earbuds, from cheap USB-C to audiophile-grade IEMs – all tested by TechRadar

By Matt Bolton last updated 20 November 25

Still craving a reliable connection, high-end audio, and no battery life anxiety? Here are the best wired earbuds you can buy today.

Bose headphones on TechRadar's gray Black Friday poster with 'DEALS' written in pink

Bose's newest Ultra noise-cancelling headphones are £50 off – nab the best ANC I’ve ever heard, at its lowest ever price!

By Becky Scarrott published 20 November 25

A genuine Bose Black Friday bargain on its newest and best flagship over ears? Yes really, this is not a training exercise – go go go!

The Beats Studio Pro on a yellow background with text saying Lowest Price next to it.

Beats Studio Pro over-ears are back to their lowest ever price of £149 – Black Friday's heating up nicely…

By Becky Scarrott published 17 November 25

We're big fans of Beats and right now, the company's newest over-ear headphones are back down to their lowest price ever. Come on!

Astell & Kern's SR35 player on TR's Black Friday background

Audiophiles, assemble! The first legit Black Friday Astell & Kern deal worth considering is in

By Becky Scarrott published 13 November 25

What Astell & Kern calls an 'entry level' hi-res audio player is rarely what we'd call affordable – until this Black Friday deal lands.

Black Friday Sony headphones deal klaxon! WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling over-ears now 47% off at Amazon

By Becky Scarrott published 13 November 25

Don't miss Amazon's deal on the Sony WH-1000XM5 today – they're back down to a sub-£200 price-tag!

CMF Headphone Pro in pistachio green held in a hand or hung on a barbell, being pushed up by a carved frog

CMF Headphone Pro could easily cost twice as much – and even if the sound is fun and fierce (rather than fully fledged fantastic) they're still a great buy

By Becky Scarrott published 12 November 25

Recommended

The detailed listening tests, circumaural sound and on-ear extras make for an ideal set of cans for this level – a resounding win for CMF

Moto Buds Bass in all three colorways, on a white table with different levels

Moto just revealed super-cheap wireless earbuds with surprisingly beefy driver and Hi-Res Audio certification

By Becky Scarrott published 7 November 25

Grime music fan? You might want to check out Moto Buds Bass

HEDD D1 headphones in black, on a dark and backlit background

The world’s first Thin-Ply Carbon Diaphragm headphones are here from an audio icon – and I need to try them

By Becky Scarrott published 6 November 25

Meet HEDDphone D1: A HEDD-y mix of futuristic technology in open-back cans

Stop what you're doing! Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones just crashed to £149 – cheaper than they've ever been

By Becky Scarrott published 6 November 25

Sony's excellent over-ears are an iconic buy – especially at this all-new lowest ever price!

Two Fyne stereo speakers, one with grilles facing the camera, the other spun around to see the connections, in a lounge with a couch visible in the background

These slimline tower speakers would fit just Fyne in my tiny apartment – and for this money, I'm tempted

By Becky Scarrott published 5 November 25

When I think of Fyne speakers, the last thing I think of is space-saving – but this Scottish firm understands the current state of living, and I like that.

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 4 November 25

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

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) and Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 on a photo split in two, to compare the two headphones

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: in the battle of the 5-star headphones, which is best?

By Becky Scarrott published 29 October 25

It's Bowers & Wilkins' Px8 S2 versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) in real-world testing of two of the hottest noise cancelling headphones of late 2025

Snapshot of the Paris Audio show, showing new hi-fi equipment at the Palais des Congres, Paris, from October 25 - 27

4 high-end hi-fi and home cinema setups I saw (and heard) at the Paris Audio Show 2025

By Becky Scarrott published 27 October 25

A home cinema room with 200-inch screen? Don't mind if I do…

The OneOdio Focus A5 against a wooden background.

The best cheap headphones, all tested by our reviewers

By Becky Scarrott last updated 27 October 25

Updated Want a decent pair of budget earbuds or headphones without breaking the bank? Here are the best cheap headphones available today.

A selection of headphones, including the Audio-Technica ATH-ADX7000 worn by a man in Paris

The 4 best all-new headphones I listened to at the Paris Audio Show 2025

By Becky Scarrott published 26 October 25

Know this: when elite over-ear headphones and the 'city of love' come together, I will always want to be in the room(s)

Apple AirPods Pro 3 held in a hand, with beige woollen background

I tested the AirPods Pro 3 and the ANC is even better than before – and that's before I get to the improved fit and heart-rate monitor

By Becky Scarrott published 24 October 25

Recommended

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 will be a hit regardless of what I say, but nevertheless, this review is reassuringly glowing in all but one or two areas

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 24 October 25

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

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 22 October 25

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 15 October 25

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 9 October 25

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

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