Articles by Max Langridge, Senior Editor, Home Entertainment & Broadband (APAC)

Max is a senior staff writer for TechRadar, covering home entertainment and audio first, searching for the best NBN plans second and virtually anything else that falls under the consumer electronics umbrella third. Max started his career at What Hi-Fi?. In the three years he spent there, he went from not knowing what a DAC was, to demonstrating expert knowledge of brands, their latest releases and which ones could be deemed the best.

He took this knowledge and newfound passion across to Pocket-lint, where he spent a couple of years getting stuck into reviewing soundbars, headphones, home speaker systems and TVs, alongside producing a range of news and features for the day-to-day running of the site.

Max generated a new passion for fitness and health in the last few years, not only learning about how to keep himself fit in the gym, but how a range of wearable devices can prove to be expert assistants. He continued his writing in the men’s lifestyle space, before returning to consumer technology with Future where he is now also the editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines.

When he’s got some spare time, Max takes himself to the gym. He has dreams of one day learning to DJ.

Articles by: Max Langridge

I used the De'Longhi Magnifica Start for three weeks — it makes great coffee, but testing it revealed a few frustrating quirks

By Max Langridge Published 27 October 26

This compact espresso machine is a great option for smaller kitchens, just be prepared to spend a bit of time learning the ropes first.

Sonos Beam Ultra with black and white Sonos Play speakers on a TV unit.

I tried Sonos’ clever new surround setup trick — and it delivers the home theater flexibility I’ve always wanted

By Max Langridge Published 26 October 26

Sonos has forever been synonymous with wireless, multi-room audio, but it's latest endeavour transforms a surround sound setup into something much more versatile.

Two-way split image of a man wearing the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds, and a close-up shot of the copper Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds.

Sennheiser gives its flagship true wireless earbuds a full revamp, complete with Bluetooth 6 and replaceable batteries

By Max Langridge Published 21 August 26

Clearly aiming for the wireless earbud supremacy, Sennheiser has rebuilt its flagship buds from the ground up.

The KitchenAid KF2 might be the company's entry-level automatic coffee machine, but I think its unique feature makes it the most desirable

By Max Langridge Published 11 August 26

If you don’t need all the bells and whistles of an extensive drinks menu, the KitchenAid KF2 will be an invaluable addition to your kitchen.

‘Exceptional espresso every time’: The KitchenAid KF3 is a gorgeous fully automatic coffee machine ideal for smaller kitchens

By Max Langridge Published 29 July 26

A personal barista that won’t judge your coffee order

KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine front view

The KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine is excellent — and now I think all manual machines should feature flat-bottomed porta filters

By Max Langridge Published 7 May 26

Editor's Choice

Serving up a considered combination of looks, usability and performance, this rather cute bean-to-cup coffee machine is worthy of a spot in your kitchen.

‘Nothing can replace good room design’: how one award-winning home theater designer approaches custom installs

By Max Langridge Published 26 April 26

David Moseley is an award-winning home cinema designer from Australia, here he discusses his design processes and how you can make simple upgrades at home.

I used the Philips Baristina Milk Frother for two weeks and found it produced consistently thick foam, even from non-dairy milks — but it’s too thick for latte art

By Max Langridge Published 21 April 26

Philips' attractive milk frother is extremely simple to use and does an excellent job of foaming milk, but there's just one texture and it's rather thick.

Dreame Z20 vacuum cleaner being used in a kitchen.

The Dreame Z20 Station is an excellent example of how power, performance and price can be balanced in a cordless vacuum

By Max Langridge Published 10 April 26

Recommended

The Dreame Z20 Station offers a close-to-perfect combination of design and performance and would be a fantastic addition to any home.

Sonos Play speaker in white next to a black vase

After living with the Sonos Play, I think it's the only speaker you need — here's why

By Max Langridge Published 28 March 26

The perfect wireless speaker doesn’t exis… Oh wait

JBL Spinner BT turntable in black-and-orange colour finish.

I use this affordable JBL turntable at home and I can’t recommend it highly enough for anyone putting together their first hi-fi system

By Max Langridge last updated 19 February 26

If the vinyl revival has you champing at the bit to find an affordable but capable turntable, this model from JBL is a surefire winner – and it's discounted too.

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I wasn’t convinced there was a need for the LG StanByMe 2 TV – but I’m completely sold on this rollable display after 3 weeks with it

By Max Langridge Published 11 December 25

The LG StanByMe 2 is a unique TV proposition and I wasn't sure I'd find a need for it at home – how wrong I was.

Philips LatteGo 4400 Series coffee machine

I used the Philips LatteGo 4400 Series for two weeks and found it produced excellent coffee, but its milk foaming could use improvement

By Max Langridge last updated 26 October 25

The Philips 4400 Series LatteGo espresso machine is a great option for smaller households, but it's not without its quirks.

AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2 side-by-side on a knitted yellow throw.

I tried the AirPods Pro 3 – they’re fantastic, but I wouldn’t trade in my Pro 2

By Max Langridge Published 17 October 25

Apple's third-generation of AirPods arrived to much acclaim, and having now listened to them, it's just highlighted how good the previous model still is.