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

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The best hi-fi kit we saw at CES 2026: an iconic turntable updated, Edifier's first eARC active speakers, and much more

By Becky Scarrott published

CES 2026 Cambridge's first ever bookshelf stereo speakers, portable Fender Bluetooth options and Victrola's, er, soundbase (yes really).

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The 7 best earbuds and headphones at CES 2026 — from shape-shifting open earbuds to cans that twist into a speaker (yes, really)

By Becky Scarrott published

Open earbuds that cut noise and offer spatial audio profiles, cans that can read your mind, open earbuds than morph into, er, closed earbuds and on-ears that can become… on-tables?

Cambridge's L/R Series in various colors, at Cambridge Audio's Melomania HQ in London, UK

Cambridge has unveiled three active bookshelf speakers at CES and it’s not hard to see the KEF resemblance

By Becky Scarrott published

CES 2025 I’ll take a set in orange: Cambridge’s new active bookshelf speakers are so thoroughly un-Cambridge – in the best way

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I’ve worn the all-new Shokz open earbuds for 4 days and the ‘noise reduction’ is so good, I forget they’re open-ear

By Becky Scarrott published

Head-tracked spatial audio and ANC in open earbuds? Yes, you can, with the latest flagship offering from Shokz

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CES 2025 live: all the latest news from the world's biggest tech show

By Mark Wilson last updated

CES 2025 is now well underway and we're live at the show – here's all of the latest tech news.

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JBL is going all-in on open earbuds at CES 2026: meet the firm’s 3 new open-fit options

By Becky Scarrott published

JBL really wants to keep your ear canals free of intrusion in 2026 – and the Soundgear Clips, Sense Pro and Sense Lite prove it.

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The year in wireless hi-fi and headphones: 2025's top winners and losers — and what I want to see in 2026

By Becky Scarrott published

A whole year of wireless headphones and we’re still using Li-ion batteries, but buds can take our heart-rate? 2025’s audio wins, losses and could-do-betters.

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The best travel headphones for all budgets, chosen by our jet-setting reviewers based on real-world testing

By Matt Bolton last updated

Mute planes, trains and automobiles with our top travel headphones and earbuds, from Sony, Bose and more

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The best open earbuds, all real-world tested by TechRadar: open-fit buds to stay aware of your surroundings

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Stay aware with the best open-ear headphones and air-conduction buds for running outdoors, sports, yoga and more.

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Don’t gift earbuds or headphones ‘til you read this! My job is testing audio – these are 6 best cheap buys right now

By Becky Scarrott published

My pick of the 3 top headphones and 3 best earbuds to give as gifts; all TechRadar approved – and no product over $80

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The best wireless headphones, chosen by our experts for all budgets

By Becky Scarrott last updated

These are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, whatever your budget or your priority.

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The best over-ear headphones for any budget, all tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated Looking for the best-sounding headphones? These are the cans you need to get more from your music.

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9 inspired gift ideas for the music lover in your life, hand-picked by an audio expert

By Becky Scarrott published

Know a music-lover and looking for inspiration on what to buy them? Have a look at this little lot.

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Qobuz teams up with indie music mag Drowned in Sound to produce 6 months of artist-first podcasts — and I can’t wait to tune in

By Becky Scarrott published

Qobuz's Drowned in Sound collab will bring 6 months of artist-first podcasts to discerning music-lovers

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These quintuple-driver wired earbuds just landed for only $80 – and I want to know how

By Becky Scarrott published

Who says audiophile-grade listening gear is too expensive? Astell & Kern’s affordable Activo arm just launched five-driver IEMs for $80

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The best Bose headphones and earbuds, all tested and rated by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated In this guide, we test and recommemd the best Bose headphones, from wireless over-ear headphones to noise cancelling earbuds.

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The best waterproof speakers for all budgets: top outdoor speakers, all tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated We've tested the best waterproof speakers you can buy right now, so you can enjoy the great outdoors without a care.

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Forget Spotify Wrapped, get back into CDs with FiiO’s gorgeous new portable player

By Becky Scarrott published

CDs are so back, baby! FiiO’s new portable player is also a hi-res DAC, Bluetooth transmitter and wireless bridge for your music

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I’m hungry like the wolf for this Duran Duran-themed jewel-encrusted Walkman

By Becky Scarrott published

Wild boys (wild boys!) never lose it – and by 'it', I do mean this super-sparkly Duran Duran Walkman

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The best post-Cyber Monday turntable deals still live now: plate-spinners for beginners; expert decks (for a flex)

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Yes, Cyber Monday's been and gone, but these post-Cyber Monday record player deals will still spin you round (like a record, baby)

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45% off AirPods still live now! Every post-Cyber Monday AirPods deal still available – quick!

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Grab huge discounts on Apple's AirPods today with the best post-Cyber Monday prices still live across all retailers, wherever you live

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I test hi-fi systems and if you buy just one thing this Cyber Monday, make it this sexy Sony Bluetooth turntable

By Becky Scarrott published

I've loved this deck since it arrived in 2019, and at this price it's hands-down my hi-fi buy of Cyber Monday.

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The best earbuds I heard in 2025 just crashed to an even lower price for Cyber Monday – elbows out for Technics!

By Becky Scarrott published

Technics' EAH-AZ100 cannot be bettered for sound – and neither can this price!

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Amazon is selling 4.5-star Sony headphones for $33 and Cyber Monday just got real

By Becky Scarrott published

Cheap but top quality, the Sony WH-CH520 are down to under $33 right now at Amazon; here's my take on why you'll love them.

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Up to 54% off Sony headphones?! The best Cyber Monday Sony headphones and earbuds deals, all live now

By Carrie Marshall published

Sony's Cyber Monday earbuds and headphones deals go from super-cheap to super-elite and you love to see it

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