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

Sennheiser IE 900 wired earbuds on a colorful background with the TechRadar logo

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

By Matt Bolton last updated

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

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

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

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

Sony WH-1000XM5

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

By Becky Scarrott published

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

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

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

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

Sony WH-1000XM4 on purple background

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

By Becky Scarrott published

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones held in a woman's hands, with a logo saying TechRadar Choice Awards Winner 2025

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

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

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

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

The Earfun Air Pro 4 on TR's Prime Day poster

Prime Day's officially over, but some super-cheap Earfun deals are still live – save up to 43% on budget earbuds

By Becky Scarrott last updated

The day after the event: if you're looking for cheap Earfun earbuds in Amazon's October Prime Day, these are still live – quick!

Nothing Ear (a) press shot with a hand holding the earbuds in white, on yellow TR background with 'Prime Day' badge

Nothing Ear (a) earbuds crash to their cheapest price in my top bargain of Prime Day – quick!

By Becky Scarrott published

You can keep most of the earbuds deals I've seen this Prime Day: Nothing's Ear (a) remain top of the pile, for me

A selection of Bluetooth speakers on TR's purple Prime Day background

Don't even consider buying an Amazon Prime Bluetooth speaker unless it's listed here – the event ends today!

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Nab serious savings on Bluetooth speakers if you're quick – but I'm TR's audio editor; these are the only deals worth buying

AirPods Max, Earfun Wave Pro, Earfun Air Pro 4 and Sony WH-1000XM5 on purple background with TR's 'Prime Day' badge

Last day for huge Prime Day headphones deals! The only over-ears and earbuds deals worth buying, still live now

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Need a headphones deal in Amazon's October Prime Day? These are the only ones worth looking at – but time is ticking

A color Amazon Kindle next to an Amazon Fire TV showing Maverick from Top Gun, next to some Amazon Echo Buds

New Echos and Kindles are coming tomorrow – 5 things to expect from Amazon's big 2025 hardware launch

By Mark Wilson last updated

Amazon has shared an invite for a major product launch on September 30 – here's what we think is coming based on its revealing teaser.

Nothing Ear (3) being tested on a commuter train late at night

Nothing Ear (3) earbuds look fantastic next to my phone and the ANC is solid – but I'm not sure the audio quality is good enough for this money

By Becky Scarrott published

Editor's Choice

Has Nothing done something truly remarkable in the true wireless earbuds arena yet again with the Ear (3)? Yes, and no.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 in front of a red brick wall

Bowers & Wilkins' Px8 S2 headphones land with comprehensive hi-res Bluetooth codec support, USB audio and a better noise-cancellation setup

By Becky Scarrott published

When it comes to sound quality, B&W is a class-leading audio specialist, which is why the new Px8 S2 over-ears are seriously big news.

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