Lee Dunkley
After 2.5 years as Tom's Guide's audio editor, Lee has joined the passionate audio experts at audiograde.uk where he writes about luxury audio and Hi-Fi. As a former longstanding editor at the U.K.'s Hi-Fi Choice magazine with over 20 years experience, Lee knows all about crafting accessible reviews and features for audio fans.
Lee is passionate about all kinds of audio tech and has been providing sound advice to enable consumers to make informed buying decisions since he joined the Consumers' Association, publisher of Which? magazine, in the 1990s. As a product tester, Lee started his consumer tech career evaluating all kinds of audio and home theatre products for Which? magazine, including CD players (remember those?), speaker systems, portable audio players and mobile phones, flatscreen TVs, and all kinds of surround sound solutions.
Trained as an 'expert listener' and a regular participant on audio and video evaluation panels, Lee has worked with some of the biggest audio brands in the world, consulting on product design and audio development.
As an experienced print editor and contributor, Lee has worked on numerous consumer tech titles (past and present), including Home Entertainment, What Home Cinema, Home Cinema Choice, What Satellite & Digital TV, and Hi-Fi Choice magazine, to name a few.
Lee has been covering all things audio for Tom's Guide, including headphones, wireless speakers, and soundbars, and loves to connect and share the mindfulness benefits that listening to music in the very best quality can bring. When not listening to music or researching the tech behind the latest audio products, Lee can usually be found tending to his cottage garden or baking sourdough bread for villagers from his home bakery.
Latest articles by Lee Dunkley
![Sonos Move 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Dt7MsDCivJEVzPJUvVDpp4-320-80.jpg)
I test portable speakers for a living — these are my 3 favorites of 2023
By Lee Dunkley published
From a high-end Bluetooth speaker with surprisingly big bass, to a weird-looking portable theater system, these are my picks of the the most memorable go-anywhere speakers in 2023.
![Listing image showing Sennheiser, Sony and B&W headphones on a wooden table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HvVZN6HsDcphcYf92xrArS-320-80.jpg)
I test headphones for a living — these are my favorite of 2023
By Lee Dunkley published
These are the best wireless headphone designs of the year that stood out in my tests for their balance of excellent sound quality, strong noise-canceling and awesome features.
![Sony WF-1000XM5 hero shot with earbuds in white charging case](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NLdedP98Uju82cvkrWUSTW-320-80.jpg)
I test wireless earbuds for a living — and these are the best of 2023
By Lee Dunkley published
These are my 3 favorite wireless earbuds of the year
![Master & Dynamic MW75 on TG cool blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RSzvmgfYZ44VjcdhqK5NsW-320-80.jpg)
These wireless headphones can read your brain waves and help you work smarter — here’s how Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro work
By Lee Dunkley published
This AI-platform partnership could make the new Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro wireless headphones the smartest model of 2024.
![The Apple AirPods 3 wireless earbuds resting atop the wireless charging case](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ttxu8GyBKwWk2jH3htGPMS-320-80.jpg)
AirPods 4 leak just revealed all the new features — and two models are on the way
By Lee Dunkley published
AirPods 4 will streamline Apple's entry-level models in 2024 with two new versions that replace the AirPods 2 and AirPods 3, and bring Active Noise Cancelation to basic AirPods.
![Sennheiser Accentum and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless placed side-by-side on an off-white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TapVurhBsLVRVpTxF4AbXH-320-80.jpg)
Sennheiser Accentum vs. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless: Which headphones should you buy?
By Lee Dunkley published
Here's how Sennheiser's popular noise-cancelers compare
![Anker AeroFit Pro in charging case held in hand in an urban outdoor street](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ftKFfresvnGQy6eoagfWAM-320-80.jpg)
These air conduction wireless earbuds turned me from a skeptic to a fan
By Alex Bracetti published
These Soundcore by Anker AeroFit Pro open-ear wireless earbuds are the first to convince me that the design can deliver great sound with practical awareness and all-day comfort after all.
![Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DhYub5u92hANcYqzE4Kr4Y-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro leak reveals real-time translation feature — and you don't even need the cloud to speak to people in another language
By Lee Dunkley published
Samsung's next-gen Galaxy Buds Pro could beat the Pixel Buds with on-device AI capabilities that includes real-time language translations.
![Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iXfbvuVPjDtx4U6TQASzu9-320-80.jpg)
Sony's best noise cancelling headphones are massively reduced right now — starting from $228
By Lee Dunkley last updated
These are the lowest prices I've found on Sony's WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones, here's where to snap them up for less.
![Bose QC Ultra Headphones listing image shown in smoke white held aloft in daylight on an urban street](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8zbndSSA58pwPNLRMttFa6-320-80.jpg)
5 things I love about new Bose QC Ultra Headphones — and 1 thing I hate
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a major upgrade that introduces some big changes in a new foldable design, but not everything's a winner.
![Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones with AirPods Max side-by-side](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ULSmQXyoFKy6uKhgb3RH9-320-80.jpg)
AirPods Max vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Which noise canceling headphones win?
By Lee Dunkley published
Bose's new QC Ultra Headphones have the best noise-canceling tech in the world, but how do they compare to the more costly AirPods Max?
![AirPods Pro 2 with deal tag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mWz4QQ54YK9PdeP4FoP7bh-320-80.jpg)
My favorite Cyber Monday deal is back — AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are just $189 at Amazon
By Lee Dunkley published
Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales may officially be over, but the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C continue to be discounted at Amazon. Don't miss out.
![Spotify Wrapped 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zrvM65ryRENTMFkQFeyam5-320-80.jpg)
Spotify Wrapped 2023 is live: Here's how to get yours
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Spotify Wrapped 2023 is here. Here's how to find out what your most played songs and artists were on the music streaming service over the past year.
![Image of Apple AirPods Pro 2 USB-C in hand with Cyber Monday deal tag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EKAqTrbpV3SdAcMvaY275J-320-80.jpg)
AirPods Cyber Monday deals 2023 — best sales you can still get
By Lee Dunkley last updated
These are the best Cyber Monday discounts still available on Apple's AirPods wireless earbuds and headphones.
![Sonos Arc lifestyle shot with CM deals tag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3Hya6cr8PtMRwrJs8T4VAW-320-80.jpg)
Quick! This Cyber Monday deal drops Sonos Arc soundbar to lowest price ever
By Lee Dunkley published
This Sonos Arc Dolby Atoms Soundbar at just $719 is the Cyber Monday deal I'd recommend before it's gone.
![Sony WF-1000XM5 in charging case held in hand with a Cyber Monday lowest price deal tag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kbyFrGvWMvWYK5NuZyrJqE-320-80.jpg)
My favorite Cyber Monday earbuds deal is here — Sony WF-1000XM5 hits lowest price ever
By Lee Dunkley published
Sony's WF-1000XM5 are my favorite AirPods Pro alternative, and they're $60 off for Cyber Monday at Walmart.
![Apple AirPods Por 2 hero image with Cyber Monday Lowest Price deals tag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8EVAwovR4E68xZD9s3TwhQ-320-80.jpg)
The new AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are my go-to earbuds and they're just $189 for Cyber Monday
By Lee Dunkley last updated
The latest AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are at lowest price now
![Sonos Era 100 on a table with an Epic deals tag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vLfe7EhNtHqucn5appSoC3-320-80.jpg)
Sonos Black Friday deals — here's my 7 favorite deals to shop
By Lee Dunkley published
These are the biggest savings I've found on Sonos soundbars and speaker packages in Black Friday sales.
![Bose QuietComfort Headphones outside with TG deals badge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mFdFKziC4LRfZ5BHQYkzGY-320-80.jpg)
Wow! Bose QuietComfort Headphones are a whopping $100 off for Black Friday
By Lee Dunkley published
This great holiday deal has Bose QuietComfort Headphones at $199 — the lowest price I've ever seen them at.
![Apple AirPods Pro 2 with deals tag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZLfFGDBynw3oS8CFUFtQUP-320-80.jpg)
AirPods Black Friday deals live — 5 sales I recommend right now
By Lee Dunkley last updated
These are the very best discounts you'll find on Apple's AirPods wireless earbuds and headphones right now.
![Sonos Era 100 Black Friday deals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7TsjHfdsLjRbdRM8B73tPH-320-80.jpg)
Sonos Black Friday deals — 13 best sales I recommend right now
By Lee Dunkley last updated
These are the biggest savings I've found on Sonos soundbars and speaker packages in Black Friday sales.
![Beats Studio Pro headphones on table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jHqR6hVFrtk3sNYQ32C8US-320-80.jpg)
Beats Black Friday deals — best sales I recommend right now
By Lee Dunkley last updated
These are the very best discounts you'll find on Beats wireless earbuds and headphones right now.
![Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar in white placed on a window seat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JAmEv5y6iHYPS42jDb33hG-320-80.jpg)
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar review: Dolby Atmos and AI-enriched TV sound
By Lee Dunkley published
The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar flagship packs Dolby Atmos and AI clear dialogue support for immersive 3D audio, but bass output is a real rough spot.
![Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V3uReqTifeacnbt9qtyWc8-320-80.jpg)
Black Friday headphone deals 2023 — 7 best early sales I'd shop now
By Lee Dunkley published
As audio editor I test a lot of headphones, and these are the best early Black Friday headphone deals I'd buy right now.
![Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones on the head of a man](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SfdHN8cBznkPC2mc7U2Qom-320-80.jpg)
Bose's new QC Ultra headphones and wireless earbuds are great — here's how I made them sound even better
By Alex Bracetti published
Here are 7 ways to boost the sound of Bose's new Ultra headphones and wireless earbuds so that you can optimize the listening experience on the world's best noise-canceling cans.
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