Articles by 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 QN990F showing image of tennis court

I tested the new Samsung QN990F mini-LED TV, and it’s an 8K wireless wonder – with a couple of catches

By Al Griffin published 1 April 25

Samsung's flagship 8K TV is its best yet, but the price is high, and the jury is still out on its wireless gaming performance.

Hisense U8 series TV on wall in living room

Hisense announces 2025 mini-LED TV lineup, with screen sizes up to 100 inches – and a surprising smart TV switch

By Al Griffin published 26 March 25

Hisense is updating its U9, U8, U7, and U6 series TVs for 2025, with larger screen sizes and gaming feature upgrades.

LG G5 OLED TV mounted on wall showing image of man in a parking garage

The new LG OLED TV feature I’m most excited about is Filmmaker Mode with Ambient Light Compensation – here’s why

By Al Griffin published 15 March 25

Filmmaker Mode with Ambient Light Compensation brings director-approved accuracy to pictures, even in bright viewing conditions.

I review TVs for a living, and here are the 3 best budget TVs you can buy today

By Al Griffin published 14 March 25

TechRadar reviewed over 30 TVs in 2024 alone, and these three came out as best values in our tests.

I saw Sony’s next-gen RGB mini-LED TV tech in action, and OLED TVs should be worried

By Al Griffin published 13 March 25

Sony has announced its next-gen RGB mini-LED TV backlight tech, and from our eyes-on experience it looks like a winner.

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Nakamichi Dragon soundbar system in living room with undersea image of fish on screen

I spent a month testing the 11.4.6-channel Nakamichi Dragon, and it’s a Dolby Atmos soundbar on steroids

By Al Griffin published 1 February 25

Nakamichi’s pricey Dragon is an 11.4.6-channel beast that's more like a full home theater system than a soundbar.

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Panasonic Z95B OLED TV showing image of people in colorful clothing dancing

LG 'four-stack' OLED TV panel explained: I've seen the dazzling 4,000-nit panel, and here's how it works

By Al Griffin published 18 January 25

The arrival of LG Displays' fourth-gen OLED panel means high-end OLED TVs will be brighter than ever in 2025.

LG QNED evo TVs showing colorful images onscreen

Forget OLED? LG is going all in on QNED TV tech for 2025, and it's dropping quantum dots

By Al Griffin published 15 January 25

LG's 2025 TV lineup has a strong focus on QNED, with new wireless models and a 100-inch screen size

Hisense L9Q projector beaming image of masked face on screen

The 7 best projectors at CES 2025

By Al Griffin published 10 January 25

CES 2025 CES is the top venue for new TV launches, but this year's show also featured an impressive number of projectors.

Red Cadillac OPTIQ with Dolby Atmos Music sign in background

I experienced Dolby Atmos music in a Cadillac OPTIQ, and now I want to drive in an immersive audio bubble

By Al Griffin published 8 January 25

Dolby Atmos music is a standard feature of the new Cadillac IONIQ, which brings the number of Atmos-equipped cars to 20.

Panasonic Z95B OLED TV showing image of people in colorful clothes dancing

I tried Panasonic’s new Z95B OLED TV, and it takes OLED picture quality to an even higher level

By Al Griffin published 8 January 25

CES 2025 Panasonic's new Z95B OLED TV boasts several tech innovations, and it was looking great at CES 2025.

Samsung 115-inch QN90F TV showing image of skateboarder

Samsung’s massive 115-inch mini-LED TV is its largest yet – but there’s an even bigger one at CES 2025

By Al Griffin published 7 January 25

CES 2025 Samsung's 115-inch mini-LED TV looked impressive at CES 2025. Can Hisense's 116-inch TV inch it out?

TCL QM581G showing colorful image onscreen

Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode is coming to more TVs in 2025 – here’s why that’s important

By Al Griffin published 7 January 25

CES 2025 Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode provides an easy way to get a director-approved HDR picture, and it's coming to TCL TVs.