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

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.

5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from May 2026

By James Davidson Published 2 June 26

For May 2026, I'm looking at 5 new 4K Blu-rays that could be added to your collection, which includes one of my most anticipated discs of all time.

The LG B6 (left) and LG G6 (right) showing an orange butterfly. Good colors on both TVs, but the G6 looks punchier.

I put the LG G6 and LG B6 OLED TVs side-by-side, and exploring the nuances of color depth and HDR brightness across the range makes me more certain than the LG C6 is the real star of 2026 — here’s how the flagship and budget OLED tech compares

By James Davidson Published 1 June 26

How does LG's flagship G6 OLED compare to its entry-level B6 OLED? I used my usual reference movie scenes to find out

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LG B6 OLED TV with an owl on screen. The B6 delivers realistic textures, shown by the owl's feathers

LG B6 review: a great budget OLED TV, but not the upgrade I hoped for

By James Davidson Published 30 May 26

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The LG B6 brings B-series brightness to a new level with great performance and features, but a couple of setbacks stop it from being truly perfect.

Samsung HW-Q990H soundbar system with the soundbar in front, subwoofer behind and rear speakers stacked on subwoofer

Samsung HW-Q990H review: a soundbar system that brings a real Dolby Atmos experience to your home

By James Davidson Published 28 May 26

Editor's Choice

The Samsung HW-Q990H is yet another awesome entry in Samsung's flagship soundbar lineage, delivering a full Dolby Atmos experience at home.

A shot of the narrator up-close from the Fight Club 4K Blu-ray on LG G5 OLED. Skin tones look realistic and there's strong contrast and shadows across the narrator's face

The long-awaited Fight Club 4K Blu-ray has finally arrived — but not only is it missing Dolby Atmos and Vision, it's also been the subject of controversy on Reddit due to David Fincher's changes

By James Davidson Published 27 May 26

Fight Club has arrived on 4K Blu-ray and while it's been hotly anticipated, it's been met with some controversy on Reddit

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A home theater with plush gray seats and a bright projector screen

You think your World Cup TV setup is good? This custom 9.4.4-channel Dolby Atmos home theater was designed for sports, with a unique smart 'Football Mode' and powerful sound that's probably louder than a real stadium crowd

By James Davidson Published 25 May 26

This CEDIA EMEA award-winning home cinema isn't just great for movies: it's perfect for the World Cup too!

Hisense U7S Pro taken right angle shot with footage of a football training ground at night aerial shot on screen

We recommend mini-LED TVs over OLED TVs if you're looking for a big-screen World Cup upgrade — here's why

By James Davidson Published 23 May 26

Mini-LED TVs are the better bet for your World Cup viewing, and there are a few key reasons why.

Samsung HW-Q800F with 4K UHD Blu-rays on shelf beneath it

As TechRadar's TV tester, I've created 4 TV and soundbar setups to suit every budget — just in time for the World Cup

By James Davidson Published 18 May 26

With the World Cup only weeks away, I've put together four TV and soundbar combos to suit every budget to upgrade your setup

The LG B6 (left) and LG B5 (right) showing a shot of a city skyline at sunset on screen. Both TVs have good contrast, but the B6 has brighter highlights

I tested the LG B6 and LG B5 OLED TVs side by side — and it was a mess that's mostly just given me a fresh appreciation for the LG C6

By James Davidson Published 16 May 26

The LG B6 had a lot to live up to as the B5 was one of my top OLED TVs of 2025. Putting them side by side didn't go as I expected…

LG C6 (left) and LG G5 (right) with a shot of an owl on-screen. Both TVs deliver the shot with real precision and authenticity.

I’m a certified TV calibrator, and I tested the LG C6 and LG G5 OLEDs side-by-side to see which is better value — and I was surprised by the result

By James Davidson Published 10 May 26

With the LG C6's launch imminent, is it better value than last year's flagship G5? I tested the two side-by-side to find out

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Looking for a new Dolby Atmos soundbar in time for the World Cup? Here are my top 4 picks, with models from Samsung, Sonos, and Hisense

By James Davidson Published 9 May 26

Complete your World Cup experience with an audio upgrade with a new soundbar: here are my four current picks.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's iPhone AI payout to Google's all-new Fitbit

By Hamish Hector Published 9 May 26

Here's the biggest tech news from Apple, Nintendo, Google, and more for May 9, 2026.

The LG C6 OLED TV with a green and yellow butterfly on a leaf on screen. The butterfly's colors are bold, punchy and accurate

LG C6 review: a brighter, faster and more accurate-looking OLED TV

By James Davidson Published 6 May 26

Editor's Choice

The LG C6 is a great upgrade over the already fantastic LG C5, and another blockbuster entry in the C-series OLED lineage.

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4K Blu-ray May 2026 releases image with Fight Club, Leaving Las Vegas, Some Like It Hot and Wuthering Heights (2026) featured

These are the 4 new 4K Blu-rays I'm most looking forward to testing in May 2026 — and one of them is 'easily one of my most anticipated discs ever'

By James Davidson Published 4 May 26

May 2026 has another big list of 4K Blu-ray releases, so I've picked the top 4 I'm most looking forward to testing.

Blu-ray Bounty April 2026 hero image with chariot race from Ben-Hur on LG G5

8 new 4K Blu-rays from April 2026 to add to your collection

By James Davidson Published 2 May 26

April has been another great month for 4K Blu-rays, and I'm looking at 8 discs that could make a fine addition to your collection.

Samsung S90H OLED TV with Tizen home page on screen

I saw Samsung's new mid-range OLED TV and its controversial Glare Free screen — and based on my first look, it could be a real challenger to the LG C6

By James Davidson Published 1 May 26

The Samsung S90H is the LG C6's rival and while the latter has set a high bar, my first impressions with the S90H suggest it's more than able to reach that bar.

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LG C6 with a field of red flowers and a single yellow flower in the centre of the field on screen

'It's looking good': I've been testing the LG C6 OLED TV and these are the top 3 things it improves from its predecessor — and one where it still struggles

By James Davidson Published 26 April 26

The LG C6 looks to be a nice upgrade over the LG C5, so I've picked my three best upgrades and one area where it needs to improve.

LG C6 (left) and LG C5 (right) OLED TVs showing a yellow parrot on screen. Both TVs show excellent color reproduction, but the C6's colors are brighter and more natural

'It would be my pick': I tested the LG C6 and LG C5 OLED TVs side-by-side, and I'm impressed by the upgrade — but it's not all clear-cut

By James Davidson Published 23 April 26

The LG C5 was one of 2025's top TVs and after comparing it with this year's LG C6, the latter is a worthy successor.

The LG G5 (left) and LG G6 (right) OLED TVs showing a picture of a satellite at sunset on screen. The G5 shows more signs of color banding compared to the G6, noticeable in the sunset itself

Home theater fans will be happy the LG G6 OLED TV fixes this overlooked picture issue its predecessors had — but there's a catch

By James Davidson Published 21 April 26

The LG G6 fixes a long-running issue most prominent on LG's G-series OLEDs… for the most part.

The Amazon Ember QLED (left) and Amazon Ember 4-series (right) showing an orange flower on screen. The flower looks punchier and brighter on the Ember QLED

I compared Amazon's new Ember QLED and LED TVs side-by-side — and there's a clear winner

By James Davidson Published 19 April 26

I put two of Amazon's Fire TVs, now known as Ember TVs, head-to-head to find out which is better value for money

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD being held in a person's hand

Own a Fire TV device? You're getting a free update soon, with refreshed layout and new streaming channels — and Amazon's also launching a slimmer Fire TV Stick

By James Davidson Published 15 April 26

Amazon is refreshing its Fire TV interface for 2026 with new organisation and new streaming channels. Plus, it's bringing out a new, slimmer Fire TV HD Stick.