What Hi-Fi Reveals Awards 2026 Best Buy Winners

What Hi-Fi? has announced its Best Buy winners for the 2026 Awards, naming 111 products across 24 categories after months of comparative testing in dedicated review rooms. The awards cover audio, home cinema, televisions and streaming products.

According to What Hi-Fi?, the winners range from affordable surround sound systems and budget turntables to high-end stereo amplifiers and premium televisions. The publication said the selections were made through its testing process.

The 2026 winners list includes several headphone and earphone categories. What Hi-Fi? named the Austrian Audio Hi-X15 as the best wired headphone choice for value, while the Rode NTH-100, Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X and Sennheiser CX 80U were also highlighted among wired audio winners.

What Hi-Fi? reported that the Rode NTH-100 earned the top position in its price category because of its detailed sound performance. The publication also listed the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X for its clear and balanced audio, and the Sennheiser CX 80U for its combination of affordability and sound quality.

In the television and streaming categories, What Hi-Fi? selected Sky Stream as the leading subscription service for most users. The publication also recognized the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation) for maintaining strong value with picture and audio capabilities.

The Apple TV 4K remained among the top streaming box choices for movie-focused viewers, according to What Hi-Fi?. The device was included despite its age as part of the publication's 2026 streaming recommendations.

What Hi-Fi? will announce its overall Products of the Year winners during its Awards ceremony and online event on 12th November. The publication will also reveal special category winners, including Outstanding Contribution, Readers’ Award, Innovation of the Year and Hall of Fame.

The 2026 ceremony also marks What Hi-Fi?’s 50th birthday celebrations, with three additional Golden Anniversary trophies planned as part of the event.