James Davidson

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 listing image with deer in snow on screen

These are the 5 best TVs I tested in 2025, from flagship OLEDs to affordable mini-LEDs

By James Davidson published

I tested a lot of TVs in 2025, and these were the very best of the bunch.

Blu-ray Bounty December 2025 hero image with Catch Me If You Can on LG G5

6 new 4K Blu-rays from December 2025 to add to your collection

By James Davidson published

Just in time for the holidays, we take a look at new 4K discs we recommend adding to your 4K Blu-ray collection – or giving as gifts.

The LG G5 (left), LG C5 (middle) and LG B5 (right) showing a purple flower on screen

Want to know which 2025 LG OLED TV to buy? I tested three models side-by-side, and there's one clear winner

By James Davidson published

I evaluated the G5, C5 and B5 side-by-side to find out which is the best overall value.

A shot of Maria on a hillside from The Sound of Music 4K Blu-ray on LG G5

I review 4K Blu-rays for a living — these 5 new discs are so good, they've entered my TV testing rotation

By James Davidson published

As a TV reviewer, it's good to update the 4K Blu-rays I use for testing. These 5 discs are the latest additions.

Best 85-inch TV 2025 hero image

The best 85-inch TVs: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated The best 85-inch TVs give a new meaning to the word ‘large’. But if you can fit one in your home, which are the best options?

Best OLED TV Buying Guide hero image with Samsung S95F

The best OLED TVs for all budgets, as reviewed by our experts

By Matt Bolton published

With infinite contrast and phenomenal picture quality, the best OLED TVs will change how you experience your favorite movies and shows.

Blu-ray Bounty November 2025 hero image showing Edward Scissorhands 4K Blu-ray on LG G5

6 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from November 2025

By James Davidson published

It's the 1st anniversary of Blu-ray Bounty, and we've got 6 new discs for you to add to your 4K Blu-ray collection.

Best TVs for sound 2024 hero image with the Sony Bravia 8

The best TVs for sound: from Sony, Panasonic, Hisense and more

By Al Griffin last updated

Buying Guide The best TVs for sound bring you theater-style audio to match their picture performance without adding soundbars or the hassle of a surround system.

LG G5 (left) vs Samsung S95F (middle) vs LG C5 (right) showing red flowers on screen

I tested three 5-star OLED TVs from LG and Samsung, and I know which one I’d buy on Black Friday

By James Davidson published

With Black Friday discounts, is it worth opting for a mid-range OLED over a flagship OLED? I tested LG and Samsung models to find out.

LG C5 OLED TV on red background

The best 40, 42 and 43-inch TVs, chosen by our experts

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated The best 40- to 43-inch TVs hit that sweet spot between small and large-scale TV displays, and can deliver high-end picture quality, or can hit super-affordable prices.

Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Blu-ray player on a colourful background with the TechRadar logo

The best 4K Blu-ray players: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts

By James Davidson last updated

Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.

TCL C6K with orange butterfly on screen

The TCL C6K is one of the best affordable mini-LED TVs I've tested this year, and it'll be a no-brainer during Black Friday

By James Davidson last updated

TCL's entry-level mini-LED TV has generally good picture quality and an impressive list of gaming features, and while it's not perfect, it is excellent value for money.

Samsung S95F with Ember from Elemental on screen

Samsung TVs are the first to support HDR10+ on Disney+, taking the sting out of missing Dolby Vision

By James Davidson published

Samsung's TVs get first access to HDR10+ on Disney+

TCL Q6C (left) vs Samsung Q8F (right) showing parrot on screen

I put TCL’s affordable mini-LED TV and a Samsung QLED head-to-head, and here's where my money would go on Black Friday

By James Davidson published

Putting a budget mini-LED TV against a mid-range QLED to see which one should be on your Black Friday shopping list

Blu-ray Bounty October 2025 hero image with Rocky Horror Picture Show on LG G5 screen

5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from October 2025

By James Davidson published

This month's Blu-ray Bounty explores 5 new titles that could make their way into your 4k Blu-ray collection.

Best 65-inch TV featuring LG C5 on a Blue background

The best 65-inch TV in Australia: big screens for every budget

By Max Langridge last updated

Updated We pick out the best 65-inch 4K and 8K TVs to complete your home theatre setup, no matter how much you want to spend.

LG B5 OLED TV with parrot on screen

It's my job to test TVs, and these 3 models are the best value for money on the market

By James Davidson published

These three TVs will give you premium performance and features without the premium price.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) accessories and packing box on table

A new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus has just appeared – but it's not what you think

By James Davidson published

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is new in name only.

Nosferatu 4K Blu-ray with Nicolas Hoult on Panasonic MZ1500

3 stunning Dolby Atmos movies to treat your home theater with this Halloween, and they sound best on 4K Blu-ray

By James Davidson published

Bring your horror movie night to life with these 3 4K Blu-rays that will really put the scare into your home theater system.

Hisense 116-inch UX RGB mini-LED TV displaying squirrel

Hisense 116UX review: a step forward for TV, but at a price that's too premium for most people

By James Davidson published

Hisense's first RGB mini-LED delivers solid performance, but its eye-watering price is tough to ignore.

Blu-ray Bounty September 2025 hero image with Master and Commander 4K Blu-ray on screen of LG G5

7 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from September 2025

By James Davidson published

This month's Blu-ray Bounty brings 7 new titles that could make their way into your 4K Blu-ray collection.

LG C5 (left) and LG B5 (right) displaying yellow butterfly on screen

LG C5 vs LG B5: here's which affordable LG OLED TV you should buy

By James Davidson published

We compared LG's two most affordable OLED TVs to find out which is better value for money

LG B5 in Dolby Vision picture and Samsung S85F in HDR10 picture mode displaying sunset over ocean

Does Dolby Vision on OLED TVs matter? I put LG and Samsung's most affordable models side by side to find out

By James Davidson published

I compared two OLED TVs, one with Dolby Vision support and one without it, to test how important that feature is to picture quality.

Samsung S85F (left) vs Samsung S95F (right) displaying orange butterfly on screen

I tested Samsung's flagship and most affordable 2025 OLED TVs side-by-side, and I was surprised by the results

By James Davidson published

How does an entry-level OLED compare to a flagship OLED from the same brand? I tested Samsung's 2025 TVs side by side to find out.

An RGB mini-LED TV (left) next to Samsung's micro-RGB TV showing a red tower

I saw Samsung's micro-RGB next to a Hisense RGB mini-LED TV, and the future of TV has me excited

By James Davidson published

RGB display technologies are a big new addition to the TV world in 2025, and I got to compare Samsung's micro-RGB TV with Hisense's RGB mini-LED TV to see which has the early advantage.

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