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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE on TR's blue background
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE arrive with real-time translation, Buds 3 Pro looks, and the longest battery life of any Galaxy Buds

By Becky Scarrott Published

AI with Gemini including voice activation and translation with real-time interpreter, plus enhanced ANC – on paper there's plenty to like for the money.

Homepod mini review
HomePod mini 2: all the latest rumors, what we know and 5 things we want to see

By Tom Bedford Last updated

Could the HomePod mini 2 arrive in 2025? There are certainly a few rumors gathering traction…

iFi Go Pod in a hand, with high-end wired earbuds and in the case, which accepts even larger earbuds
iFi's high-end ‘Pods’ turn every pair of wired IEMs I own into hi-res Bluetooth earbuds, but they're a pretty penny

By Becky Scarrott Published

You'll breathe new life into your wired IEMs but take note: your bank account will feel a lot lighter… 

Campfire Audio Grand Luna wired IEMs with their case and a hi-res player, on white background and with TR's 'Money No Object' badge
I’m a serial collector of Campfire Audio IEMs at this point, and the new Grand Luna are about to join my collection

By Becky Scarrott Published

Uniquely finished so no two pairs are ever the same? Gah, Campfire Audio, why do you do this to me?!

Wentronic YO1 (AirPods Max dupe) headphones in blue with AirPods Max nearby to compare and contrast their looks, outside on a sunny day
I bought the $37 AirPods Max dupes to see how they compare with the real thing – and I'm actually angry

By Becky Scarrott Published

I bought the silly-cheap Wentronic YO1 AirPods Max lookalikes just to see if I was missing out – and I'm livid at what I discovered.

Spider-Man looking at a Sonos speaker and GPT-5 logo
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from GPT-5's rocky debut to Sonos' upcoming price hike

By Hamish Hector Published

This week ChatGPT got an upgrade, and Tom Holland swung back into action as Spider-Man.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 held in a man's hand, and the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds in their case, held in a woman's hand
Is Sony looking to end XM4 vs XM5 vs XM6 confusion with new ‘1000X The Collexion’ headphones?

By Becky Scarrott Published

Sony ‘1000X The Collexion’ trademark spotted and if Sony thinks I’m buying ‘Collexion’ headphones, it can think again

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

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

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

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

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

Editor's Choice

Finally, a set of Bose earbuds that are fully featured, premium and thoroughly desirable across the board.

JBL Xtreme 4 party speaker with the techradar logo behind it
Best party speakers for all budgets, chosen by our expert audio reviewers

By Becky Scarrott Last updated

Want a wireless speaker with enough bounce for a banging party? We've got picks for all sizes of shindig, whatever your budget.

A woman in profile, wearing Audio-Technica's Mimio Assist One earbuds in white
Audio-Technica takes aim at AirPods Pro with new hearing-health earbuds and speakers

By Becky Scarrott Published

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 FE
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE images were reportedly leaked, then withdrawn – which is probably a sign that they were real

By Becky Scarrott Published

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 QX13 on a gray table
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

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

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

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

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

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

Apple AirPods Pro 2 deal image
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

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

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

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

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

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.

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