Al Griffin

Al Griffin

Senior Editor Home Entertainment, US

Al Griffin is Senior Editor - Home Entertainment, US at TechRadar. Previously the editor of Sound & Vision magazine, he brings nearly three decades of journalism experience to the position, and has contributed to a wide range of print and online outlets including Wirecutter, ProjectorCentral, The SoundStage! Network, Popular Science, and HD Guru. An ISF-trained video calibrator, Al specializes in TV and projector testing and has also written countless audio equipment reviews ranging from speakers and subwoofers to integrated amps. An avowed movie fanatic, he spends his free time holed up in his home theater, and is also an avid cyclist.

Articles by: Al Griffin

Samsung QN900D showing image of lizard

Samsung QN900D review: the best 8K TV yet… and one of the best TVs of any kind

By Al Griffin last updated

Editor's Choice

The Samsung QN900D pushes the 8K envelope, mainly by making 4K images look exceptionally good and giving gaming a high-speed boost.

Samsung S85D OLED TV in living room setting

Samsung's new, cheaper OLED TVs are now available to buy

By Al Griffin published

Samsung's entry-level S85D series has arrived, providing a less expensive OLED TV option that still offers premium features.

LG Cinebeam Q projector on table

LG CineBeam Q review: a portable 4K projector with style

By Al Griffin published

Recommended

LG's latest 4K projector brings a dash of style to the portable category, and it uses the same WebOS smart TV system as the company's TVs

MJ and Spider-Man leap off the top of a bridge in Spider-Man: No Way Home

I got a Dolby Atmos soundtrack mixing demo at Sony Pictures Studios, and now I know how Spider-Man sounds get made

By Al Griffin published

My behind-the-scenes Sony Pictures Studios tour showed me the magic of Foley effects, ADR, soundtrack mixing and more.

A Boston Dynamics robot, the Nothing Ear (a), and Humane AI pin on a green background.

ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech news stories from Boston Dynamic's new robot to Sony's OLED-beating Micro-LED TV tech

By Hamish Hector published

Here's your tech news round up for April 20, 2024, with the 8 biggest stories from Boston Dynamics, Humane AI, and Sony.

Sony Bravia Theater Quad spaker system with TV in comfortable living room

I listened to Sony’s new Bravia Theater Quad system, and it's full-fat Dolby Atmos without wires

By Al Griffin published

Sony's new 4.0.4-channel wireless speaker system is a lifestyle-friendly package that doesn't compromise on sonic immersion.

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

I’ve seen Sony’s impressive new mini-LED TV backlight tech in action, and OLED TVs should be worried

By Al Griffin published

Sony's new flagship mini-LED TV combines high brightness with OLED-like blacks, closing the gap between the two technologies.

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 soundbar on TV stand with colorful abstract image on screen

I tried Klipsch’s affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar – and Sonos and Bose have been put on notice

By Al Griffin published

Klipsch's new Flexus Core 200 is an impressive Dolby Atmos model that should shake up the budget soundbar space.

Neytiri speaks to an annoyed Jake Sully in 2009's Avatar movie

I watched Avatar on the Apple Vision Pro and this is how you do 3D movies at home

By Al Griffin published

I watched Avatar in Cinematic High Frame Rate 3D on the Apple Vision Pro and now I want a mixed-reality headset.

LG C3 OLED TV showing image of pink butterfly onscreen

LG C3 OLED review: a picture-perfect TV for movies and gaming

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

LG's mid-range TV is a feature-packed option for gamers and movie fans. You can spend more on an OLED and you can also spend less, but the C3 seems just right.

TechRadar reviewer measuring TV accuracy with test equipment

How we test TV accuracy at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published

Techradar routinely runs grayscale and color accuracy tests on the TVs we review. Here's why those measurements are important.

TechRadar reviewer measuring TV color gamut coverage with test equipment

How we test TV color gamut coverage at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published

We measure TV color gamut coverage to determine which sets can display colors true to the source.

TechRadar reviewer measuring TV brightness with test equipment

How we test TV brightness at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published

How we measure peak and full-screen brightness to determine how well a TV handles HDR and daylight viewing

Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI input lag tester

How we test TV input lag at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published

A guide to how we test TV input lag, which is crucial for gaming.

TV testing equipment including murideo, portrait displays C6 and leo bodnar

How we test TVs at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published

A guide to testing methods and equipment used for TechRadar's TV reviews.

Samsung CES 2024 press conference AI banner

AI is taking over your smart TV – here’s why that’s important

By Al Griffin published

AI technologies drive many of the picture-enhancing features in new 4K and 8K TVs, but not all AI used in TVs is equal.

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen on table

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen review: the best portable projector gets even better

By Al Griffin published

Samsung's next-gen portable projector mixes a compelling design with great features, though the price ultimately is high for what you get.

Samsung QN90C showing green landscape

Samsung QN90C TV review: a bright mini-LED TV that looks good from any angle

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

Samsung’s QN90C packs many of the same features as its flagship QN95C Neo QLED, but sells for considerably less.

home theater room with beige seating and purple-lit walls

End of an era for home theater fans – new EU regulations spell lights out for lamp-based projectors

By Al Griffin published

New EU regulations that go into effect on January 1, 2026 will effectively ban the sale of projectors that use UHP lamps.

Bose Soundbar 600 on TV stand with red screen in background

Bose Smart Soundbar 600 review: small and affordable with serious Dolby Atmos power

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

Bose's compact all-in-one soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos thrills, and it does so at an affordable price.

Brane X speaker with Sonos Move speaker in background

Step aside Sonos Move – the Brane X portable speaker is bringing the bass

By Al Griffin published

Brane makes big claims for the sub-bass capabilities of its Brane X portable speaker. Naturally, we had to put it to the test.

The Apple Vision Pro sat in front of an LG OLED TV with Paramount Plus showing on it

ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest tech stories from Paramount Plus cancellations to our LG G4 OLED TV review

By Hamish Hector published

Catch up on the week's 8 biggest tech stories from the Apple Vision Pro to Paramount Plus to the LG G4 OLED TV.

BenQ v5000i projector on TV stand

BenQ v5000i review: a great ultra short throw projector for movies and gaming

By Al Griffin published

BenQ's sleek, step-up UST projector isn't the cheapest, but movie fans and gamers will find plenty here to like.

XGIMI Horizon Max projector on motorized gimbal

Portable projectors are everywhere – is this the end of home theater as we know it?

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Portable projectors made a splash at CES 2024, with new models featuring 4K resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, and other high-end features.

Disney Plus screen interface showing Guardians of the Galaxy 3

I streamed Disney Plus movies with DTS:X sound – and now I know why IMAX Enhanced matters

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Disney Plus is adding DTS:X to its library of IMAX Enhanced movies, which means sound is now the new streaming superhero.

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