James Davidson

James Davidson

Senior TV Writer

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

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.

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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.

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.

TCL C6K with orange butterfly on screen
TCL C6K review: a cheap mini-LED TV that's very good value for money

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.

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.

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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.

Samsung S85F with iguana on screen
Samsung S85F review: a brilliant, affordable OLED TV with a lot of strengths, especially for gamers

By James Davidson Published

Recommended

The Samsung S85F doesn't offer the same brightness as more premium OLED TVs, but its feature set and performance are great for the price.

TCL C8K with pink flower on screen
TCL C8K review: easily one of 2025's best mini-LED TVs

By James Davidson Published

Recommended

The TCL C8K isn't quite best-in-class, but it still delivers exceptional value for money.

Xgimi Horizon 20 Max on display at IFA 2025
The 7 coolest projectors at IFA 2025

By James Davidson Published

From powerhouse portable 4K models to one of the smallest beamers on the market, here are the 6 coolest projectors we saw at IFA 2025

Samsung micro-RGB TV with home theater week logo in corner
The 5 coolest TVs at IFA 2025

By James Davidson Published

There was no shortage of cool TVs at IFA 2025. Here are five of the coolest ones we saw at the show.

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5 awesome home theater installations you won't believe

By Al Griffin, James Davidson Published

If you've considered having a home theater professionally installed, or even thought of doing it yourself, you'll find inspiration in these installations.

Hisense 85-inch RGB mini-LED TV with flower and yellow background on screen
I saw the first RGB TV that you'll be able to buy at a remotely realistic size, and it's a real OLED rival

By James Davidson Published

Hisense shook things up with the arrival of its cinema-screen-sized RGB mini-LED TVs – and now it's ready to bring the tech to more living rooms.

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Best of IFA 2025 awards – our 15 favorite tech reveals at the show, from next-gen TVs to stair-climbing robo-vacs

By Matt Bolton Published

From hybrid gaming laptops to AI home robots to elite turntables, IFA in Berlin saw tech innovations of all kinds.

Baseus Inspire XC1 earbuds in three colors
The world's first dual-driver open earbuds and two more headphones all tuned by Bose: Baseus goes all in on audio at IFA 2025

By James Davidson Published

Powerful open earbuds, plus regular true wireless buds and over-ear headphones from an audio brand that doesn't like to break the bank

LG C5 with The Batman on screen and Home Theater Week logo in bottom right corner
4 awesome 4K Blu-rays for evaluating your TV's picture

By James Davidson Published

4K Blu-rays are essential for evaluating TVs. Here are the discs I use on a regular basis.

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