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

Sony Bravia 7 II (left) vs LG C6 (right) showing shot of squirrel eating on screen

‘OLED better watch its back’: LG’s C6 OLED TV is one of the best I’ve tested this year, but when I put it side-by-side with the Sony Bravia 7 II RGB TV, the close battle shocked me

By James Davidson Published 30 July 26

As RGB LED takes the fight to OLED in 2026, I compared the LG C6 next to Sony's more affordable RGB TV, the Bravia 7 II.

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Who needs Dolby Atmos? These 6 4K Blu-rays support with DTS Master Audio surround sound (and 1 with stereo) are perfect for showing off what your your home theater can really do

By James Davidson Published 29 July 26

While Dolby Atmos may have the name-power, its rival is no slouch either, so I picked my top 7 DTS-powered 4K Blu-rays.

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LG G6 (left) vs LG C6 (middle) vs LG B6E (right) showing a green and yellow butterfly. All three TVs show excellent colors, but the G6 has higher brightness, while the C6 has greater accuracy

I tested LG's newest OLED TVs side-by-side, and as a certified TV calibrator, there's one clear winner for me

By James Davidson Published 27 July 26

All three of LG's 2026 OLED TVs are great, but which is really the best value for money? I compared them alongside each other to find out.

Samsung HW-Q990F connected to the Samsung S95F with The Batmobile from The Batman on screen

The Batman Part II has been delayed again, so I'll have to stick with 4K Blu-ray at home for now — here are 3 Batman discs I recommend, including a controversial choice

By James Davidson Published 26 July 26

As Batman fans eagerly await The Batman Part II, now with a 2028 release, here are 3 of my favorite Batman 4K Blu-rays to watch at home

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 4K Blu-ray might not be my favorite movie of the year, but my god it's an awesome new reference disc for testing TVs and Dolby Atmos sound system

By James Davidson Published 22 July 26

Another month, another reference-quality 4K Blu-ray: and this time, it's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

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Samsung S95H review: top-tier performance, divisive design

By James Davidson Published 17 July 26

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Samsung's latest flagship OLED TV, the S95H, delivers on picture and performance, but features a controversial design change.

The best 120Hz 4K TVs, tested for PS5 and Xbox Series X

By James Davidson Last updated 16 July 26

Updated Next-gen console owner? A TV with an HDMI 2.1 port will unlock its true 120fps potential. Here are our best 120Hz 4K TV picks.

Speed Racer 4K Blu-ray on LG G5 showing Speed Racer stood in front of some bright fireworks

'One of the best Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 4K Blu-rays I've ever tested': Speed Racer on 4K is so good, it's going to be my new go-to disc for TV and soundbar testing

By James Davidson Published 11 July 26

As TechRadar's TV tester, I'm always on the look out for new 4K Blu-rays to use for testing and right now, there's none better than Speed Racer.

Samsung S99H (left) vs LG G6 (right) showing a peacock feather against a black background on screen. Both TVs show punchy brightness and strong colors, with the G6's black tones looking deeper

'Still the king of bright room OLED TV': I tested Samsung and LG's latest flagship OLED TVs side-by-side to see which is better for bright rooms — here's the one I'd pick

By James Davidson Published 9 July 26

The LG G6 proved to be an excellent OLED TV for bright rooms, but how does its main Samsung rival compare?

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Samsung S99H (left) vs LG G6 (right) showing a squirrel on screen. The S99H shows brighter colors, while the G6's are richer

I tested Samsung and LG's best OLED TVs side-by-side, and we've never been more spoiled for choice — here are the key ways each one beats the other in the real world

By James Davidson Published 5 July 26

LG and Samsung's flagship OLED rivalry continues with the LG G6 and Samsung S99H/S95H: but which model comes out on top? I tested them side-by-side to find out

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I test 4K Blu-ray for a living and these are the 4 discs I'm most looking forward to testing in July 2026

By James Davidson Published 4 July 26

July 2026 is packed with tons of new 4K Blu-ray releases: here are the top 4 I'm looking forward to testing.

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The best tech of 2026 so far — the 21 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson Published 4 July 26

TechRadar has spent days testing 639 products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2026. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

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The 6 best 4K Blu-rays released in 2026 that we've tested — which movies make the most of your TV and soundbar or speakers?

By Carrie Marshall, James Davidson Published 3 July 26

We recommend six great Blu-ray discs that make the most of the medium, and the most of your home AV setup.

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7 discs new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from June 2026

By James Davidson Published 1 July 26

This month, I'm looking at 7 new 4K Blu-ray released in June 2026 to see if they're worth adding to your collection.

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I test gaming TVs every day and these are the models I'd trust to let GTA 6 look its best

By James Davidson Published 24 June 26

Looking for a TV upgrade for GTA 6? I've picked 5 of the best gaming TVs we've tested here at TechRadar that are sure to do the best job.

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I tested 4 more 4K Blu-rays released in 2026 that are worth adding your collection — including a great Dolby Atmos showcase, and two sumptuous DTS music movies (well, one of them's Spinal Tap, but it absolutely counts)

By James Davidson Published 20 June 26

It's Blu-ray's 20th anniversary, which gave me an excuse to lock myself in a room for a work day with 4 discs released in 2026 that I missed testing previously.

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‘The best looking discs I’ve ever seen’: I’ve picked the top 10 4K Blu-rays I’ve tested in the last two years — including reference-quality discs I use as part of reviewing TVs

By James Davidson Published 19 June 26

After nearly two years of the Blu-ray Bounty, I’ve picked my top 10 4K Blu-rays I've tested for my monthly roundups.

A Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Blu-ray player, with its disc tray open, and copy of One Battle After Another on 4K Blu-ray disc in the tray

'We've seen an increase in Blu-ray orders of 10,000%': I spoke to a Blu-ray and vinyl agency about their Blu-ray sales and it's given me even more hope for physical media's survival

By James Davidson Published 19 June 26

While home physical media was on the decline, a talk with a vinyl and Blu-ray agency gave me hope for the future.

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Hisense UR8 (left) vs Samsung QN80H (right) showing an orange butterfly. The QN80H's colors are bolder, despite the fact the UR8 uses RGB tech

I tested a budget RGB TV and equivalent mini-LED TV side by side — and while RGB gets us closer to OLED performance, it still needs to learn a few things from its old-school counterpart

By James Davidson Published 14 June 26

How does the Hisense UR8, an affordable RGB mini-LED TV, compare to the Samsung QN80H, which uses standard mini-LED?

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I'm a certified TV calibrator, and I rate these 3 models as the best-value buys you can get for a World Cup upgrade, all based on our real-world testing

By James Davidson Published 10 June 26

World Cup fever is in full force and if you're looking for a great value TV for the tournament, these are 3 of my top recommendations

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Looking to upgrade your TV for the World Cup? Here are my 3 picks as TechRadar's TV tester, including models from Samsung, TCL and LG — hurry though, as you may not have long left them to buy them

By James Davidson Published 8 June 26

The World Cup is next week and if you're still deciding on a new TV, these 3 models are the top of my recommended list as TechRadar's TV tester

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I test 4K Blu-ray for a living and these are the 4 discs I'm most looking forward to in June 2026 — one of which I think will be 'reference quality'

By James Davidson Published 5 June 26

June 2026 is another stacked month for 4k Blu-ray releases — I've picked four that I can't wait to get my hands on.

Samsung M80H (left) vs Samsung QN80H (right) showing a squirrel in a brightly colored bush. The QN80H shows higher brightness and more vibrant colors

Looking to buy a new Samsung mini-LED TV for the World Cup? I tested two side-by-side and it's an 'opportune time' to pick up 2025's flagship set with Prime Day coming up

By James Davidson Published 5 June 26

I compared the Samsung M80H mini-LED and Samsung QN80H Neo QLED TVs 2026 TVs side by side ready for the World Cup: it reminded me of the Samsung QN90F's greatness.