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

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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 6 January 26

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

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

By Mark Wilson last updated 5 January 26

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 5 January 26

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 30 December 25

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 24 December 25

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 22 December 25

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

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

By Becky Scarrott last updated 15 December 25

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 15 December 25

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

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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 9 December 25

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

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

By Becky Scarrott published 8 December 25

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 8 December 25

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 5 December 25

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 4 December 25

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 3 December 25

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 2 December 25

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 2 December 25

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

By Carrie Marshall published 1 December 25

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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Quick! Up to 43% off Bose headphones – all still live this Cyber Monday

By Becky Scarrott published 1 December 25

Bose offers the best ANC in the business and now, Cyber Monday prices make them much more viable for all – thanks, sales season!

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The best Cyber Monday earbuds deals offer huge discounts on AirPods, Bose, Sony, Technics and more!

By Becky Scarrott published 1 December 25

I test earbuds for a living, and these are the Cyber Monday deals I'd choose myself – if we haven't fully tested it, it's not here.

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I test headphones: these are the Cyber Monday headphones deals really worth buying

By Becky Scarrott published 30 November 25

On Cyber Monday, there are headphones deals that save you a bit of money, and then there are genuine bargains – so let's go for option two, shall we?

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Sennheiser headphones up to 55% off for Black Friday – sell-out risk high(!)

By Becky Scarrott last updated 28 November 25

Just joining Sennheiser's Black Friday deals? Seize the day, music lover!

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Every Black Friday earbuds deal worth buying – deals from just $9 / £19!

By Becky Scarrott published 28 November 25

On Black Friday, there are great earbuds deals, and there are older products that are discounted – so let's go for option one!

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At long last, I'm recommending a Black Friday deal on a 5-star speaker I bought with my own money – and it's 59% off!

By Becky Scarrott published 27 November 25

When you finally see a deal on something you bought with your own money, and it feels incredibly good to recommend it at less than half-price

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I test audio kit and if you buy just one hi-fi deal this Black Friday, make it this superb cheap Sony turntable

By Becky Scarrott last updated 27 November 25

I've loved this deck for years and at this price, it's my hi-fi buy of Black Friday

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MP3 players are back, and just in time for Black Friday – save up to 40% on bundle IEM deals

By Becky Scarrott last updated 27 November 25

So you wanna be an audiophile? I’ve got the only 4 Black Friday MP3 player deals you need

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