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

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

AirPods 5: all the rumors and leaks, plus everything we want to see from Apple's cheaper earbuds

By Becky Scarrott Published 5 August 25

Updated Apple's 5th-gen non-Pro AirPods aren't here yet, but as we approach one year since the two AirPods 4 models arrived, the rumor mill is turning to churn…

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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Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Homepod smart speakers

The best smart speaker: for Google, Alexa and Siri

By Cat Ellis Last updated 18 July 25

Updated Whatever smart home ecosystem you use, our experts have picked the best smart speaker for you.

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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Two pairs of headphones on TR's blue/green Prime Day background

Every decent Amazon Prime Day headphones deal is still live after the huge sales event – some of the cheapest-ever prices still available

By Becky Scarrott Last updated 14 July 25

I've rounded up the cheapest deals still live on excellent headphones the week after Prime Day, so you can still get the best music for your money

Skullcandy Method 260 ANC in animal print, on red poster with 'Price Cut' written in white

Steady on, tiger! These animal-print earbuds with Bose sound are still on sale this Prime Day, and someone you know needs ‘em (read: me)

By Becky Scarrott Published 11 July 25

A leopard never changes its spots, but you can certainly switch up your buds with this last-minute Prime Day deal

OK, so AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 and AirPods Max are all still heavily discounted for Prime Day but hurry – Amazon deals must end midnight!

By Carrie Marshall Published 11 July 25

AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max are all getting deep discounts

Sony WH-1000XM4 on TR's Prime Day poster in blue/pink

Every cheap Amazon Prime Day noise cancelling headphones deal still live now – but hurry, Prime Day ends midnight!

By Becky Scarrott Published 11 July 25

Need to cut the chat with cheap ANC over-ears? See the best Amazon Prime Day noise-cancelling headphones deals on the final day of the sale – quick!

Earfun headphones and earbuds on TR's dark blue and green Prime Day banner

Only a few hours left! Snap up Earfun's highly-rated earbuds and headphones for Prime Day – see my top picks on super-cheap deals

By Becky Scarrott Published 11 July 25

I test earbuds for a living, and Earfun makes some of the best in the budget sector – which is why these last-minute Prime Day deals are worth shouting about.

A turntable and speakers with a selection of vinyl, in a hi-fi listening room

A whole vinyl system for £149 including speakers!? Finally, a proper cheap turntable deal on the last day of Prime Day – quick!

By Becky Scarrott Published 11 July 25

Getting into vinyl and need a starter turntable? This Prime Day deck and speakers deal will get you into the groove.

Sony WF-C510 earbuds in butter yellow, on purple background with TR's 'lowest price' badge

Yep, I also had to check this outrageously cheap Sony earbuds deal was legit – and it is! (But Prime Day ends today)

By Becky Scarrott Published 11 July 25

The Sony WF-C510 only arrived in September last year, but they've been causing quite the commotion ever since – and at this price, they're a Prime Day steal.

UE Miniroll at a picnic with Cadbury's Mini Rolls and cookies, held in a hand, with TR's Prime Day badge

Last chance! Buy this outstanding bijou Bluetooth speaker in the Prime Day sales and your picnic party will be grateful

By Becky Scarrott Published 11 July 25

Ultimate Ears’ little bun-shaped speaker is without question the sleeper hit of Prime Day, at 43% off – but hurry because today's the last day of Amazon's four-day sale!

JLab Go Air Pop against a green background

Wait, what? JLab’s already ultra budget and ‘ridiculously good’ earbuds have somehow dropped even lower for Prime Day

By Becky Scarrott Published 10 July 25

How much?! JLab just smashed Prime Day with its ‘emphatically unbeatable for this money' buds – now so cheap I barely believe it.

A selection of earbuds with TechRadar's dark blue Prime Day branding

Enough already! These are the only Amazon Prime Day earbuds deals worth buying – and I know because testing headphones is my job

By Harry Padoan Published 10 July 25

Testing audio kit is my job, so trust me when I say that these are the only decent Amazon Prime Day earbuds deals

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.

Earfun Air Pro 4 earbuds on an orange background with "Big Savings" text in white on the left side.

Want hi-res audio, don’t have limitless cash? I got you: Earfun’s Pro 4 with LDAC and aptX Lossless just crashed to £59 in an early Prime Day deal – run!

By Becky Scarrott Last updated 3 July 25

I test earbuds all day, every day, and for this level of hi-res codec support, you simply cannot go wrong here – thanks, Amazon Prime Day!

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?

Two pairs of headphones and two Bluetooth speakers, all on TechRadar's Prime Day background

I'm an audio expert and these are the only 4 headphones and Bluetooth speakers I want to see in the Prime Day deals

By Becky Scarrott Published 1 July 25

I test hi-fi products for a living and if I were you, I'd hold out for deals on these excellent headphones and speakers, this Prime Day

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