Articles by James Davidson, TV Hardware Staff Writer, Home Entertainment

James is the TV Hardware Staff Writer at TechRadar. After studying English Literature and Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, he rekindled a childhood love for writing and creating stories that soon translated into the world of freelance writing, primarily for music blogs. Eventually getting into the world of TV and hi-fi, James honed a knowledge and passion for all things audio and visual. He is now bringing this experience to Tech Radar to write about the latest TV- related tech and give readers all the info they need. When not writing and reading about the latest audio and visual goodies, James can be found gaming, reading, watching rugby or coming up with another idea for a novel.

Articles by: James Davidson

LG C5 OLED T V with forest road and car on screen

LG reveals US pricing for the LG G5 and LG C5 OLED TVs, and it's great news for OLED fans

By James Davidson published 11 March 25

LG announced pricing for the new G5 and C5 OLED TVs, and they cost the same or less than their predecessors.

Hisense U8N mini-LED TV on blue background

The best mini-LED TVs for all budgets, tested by our experts

By Al Griffin last updated 7 March 25

We choose the best mini-LED TVs, from budget-friendly big screens to premium models that rival OLED picture quality.

The LGQNED93 and LG QNED91 with garden on screen

I saw LG's latest QNED mini-LED TV and it might finally compete with Samsung, Hisense and TCL

By James Davidson published 6 March 25

LG has been in the mini-LED game for a while, but its latest flagship, the QNED93, is its most competitive yet.

LG G5 OLED with harbor in Japan at night on screen

I saw LG's G5 flagship OLED TV next to last year's G4, and the brightness boost I was excited about is very real

By James Davidson published 5 March 25

LG's G5 OLED TV is a significant step-up in brightness over its predecessor – and that's a gamechanger.

Samsung reportedly sold more OLED TVs than mini-LED in 2024, suggesting that if the price is matched, people have a favorite

By James Davidson published 5 March 25

Samsung's OLED TVs outsold its Neo QLED TVs in 2024, proving which tech people will choose if price is close.

Sony Bravia 9 backlight demo showing images on screen and on raw backlight

TCL overtaking LG's premium TV sales is the inevitable result of OLED's biggest problem and mini-LED's biggest strength

By James Davidson published 4 March 25

As OLED TVs stay in the same price bracket, mini-LED is making new options possible.

I test TVs for a living, and these 4 TVs are the best for bright rooms and beating reflections

By James Davidson published 3 March 25

If you have a bright room, TV viewing can be a pain. But these 4 TVs will handle bright light better than any other.

Yaber K3 projector review: an affordable smart projector that delivers good sound but sub-par picture quality

By James Davidson published 23 February 25

The Yaber K3 offers smart features for cheap, but it struggles in some key areas.

Get Dolby Atmos on a budget: the Sony HT-S2000 soundbar is back to its lowest ever price

By James Davidson published 21 February 25

If you want a Dolby Atmos soundbar on a budget, the Sony HT-S2000 is an excellent option and it's now even cheaper with this deal

4K Blu-ray action movies splayed out on a kitchen counter

Movie sales – including 4K Blu-ray – fell again last year, but if you're going streaming only, you're massively missing out

By James Davidson published 19 February 25

Physical media sales, including 4K Blu-ray, have once again declined, but it's easily still the best way to watch your favorite movies and TV shows at home.

The Sonos Arc is one of our favorite Dolby Atmos soundbars, and it's back to its lowest-ever price at Amazon

By James Davidson published 17 February 25

Is it Black Friday again? The Sonos Arc has received a rare discount, bringing it back to its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

We loved the Samsung Q80D when we tested it and it's back to a record-low price for Presidents' Day

By James Davidson published 14 February 25

Samsung's Q80D is a seriously versatile TV, and its price has dropped to a record low for Presidents' Day.

President's Day TV sales image with LG C4, LG B4, Amazon Omni QLED and Hisense U8N on purple background

As TechRadar's TV reviewer, here are the 4 Presidents' Day TV deals I'd buy

By James Davidson published 14 February 25

Presidents' Day TV sales have arrived. Here are four deals worth checking out.

I test TVs for a living and this Presidents' Day deal on one of the best mini-LED TVs is too good to miss

By James Davidson published 12 February 25

The Hisense U8N is one of 2024's best mini-LED TVs, and it's had its price slashed for Presidents' Day.

Samsung QN900D 8K TV on ochre background

The best 8K TVs: super-detailed displays from Samsung and LG

By Al Griffin last updated 10 February 25

Buying Guide The best 8K TVs are for when 4K just doesn't quite cut it, and can even be found for less than you'd expect.

LG C5: everything we know so far about LG's mid-range OLED TV

By James Davidson published 9 February 25

Revealed at CES 2025, the LG C5 OLED is the latest in the LG OLED C-series. Here's everything we know about it so far.

Best TVs for sports hero image 2024 with Samsung Qn90D on blue background

The best TVs for sport for all budgets

By Matt Bolton last updated 7 February 25

Buying Guide Here are the best TVs for sport from Samsung, LG and more. See which of our top 4K picks is right for you.

3 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection in January 2025

By James Davidson published 1 February 25

The latest entry in the Blu-ray Bounty adds three new 4K discs that should be in your collection.

Philips Hue's new SmartThings integration

Philips Hue set to support the latest LG TVs, so you can turn your movies or games into a light show

By James Davidson last updated 30 January 25

Philips Hue will be supported on 2024 LG TVs, having been available for Samsung TVs since 2022.

I test soundbars for a living, and these 4 affordable models are a great audio upgrade for your Super Bowl Sunday

By James Davidson published 26 January 25

Want an audio upgrade for your TV in time for the Super Bowl? Check out these four budget soundbars!

Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED TV listing image with butterfly on screen

Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED TV review: the best Fire TV yet, and a solid option for sports and gaming

By James Davidson published 25 January 25

Amazon's Omni Mini-LED is its most premium TV to date, and it delivers the goods.

Hisense 110UXN listing image with sunset on screen

Hisense 110UXN review: a super-bright, 110-inch mini-LED TV

By James Davidson published 19 January 25

Hisense's giant, bright mini-LED TV hits great heights, but is held back by some annoying setbacks.

LG and Samsung's gaming TV supremacy may be under threat as more TVs are set to get multiple HDMI 2.1 ports in 2025

By James Davidson published 15 January 25

Gamers rejoice – more TVs are set to receive more HDMI 2.1 ports, which is excellent news if you have multiple gaming consoles

Samsung S95F OLED TV: everything we know about Samsung's elite new OLED

By James Davidson published 14 January 25

The Samsung S95F is Samsung's 2025 flagship OLED TV - here's all the confirmed info we have about it.

LG G5 OLED TV on display at CES 2025 with George Clooney on screen

Own an LG TV released from 2021 onwards? Here's when (and if) you can expect your smart TV platform to update to webOS 25

By James Davidson published 14 January 25

If you've got an LG TV from 2021 onwards, your smart TV interface may be getting an upgrade.

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