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

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 9 May 25

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.

The best 75-inch TVs, all tested by our big-screen experts

By Al Griffin last updated 9 May 25

Updated The best 75-inch TVs offer a true big-screen experience, with a size befitting the greatest films and the most nail-biting sports matches.

Epson QL7000 showing football games on screen at CEDIA 20204

The Epson QL7000 is by far the brightest projector I’ve tested – but how bright do 4K projectors need to be?

By Al Griffin published 6 May 25

Brightness is a projector spec that gets plenty of attention, but other factors can make an even more important contribution to picture quality.

The best LG TVs, all tested by our reviewers

By Matt Bolton last updated 6 May 25

Updated Which is the best LG TV? We break down the differences in price and performance between all of LG's most current TVs.

Best gaming TV with LG C4 on Cyan background

The best gaming TV for all budgets, all real-world tested by our experts

By Matt Bolton last updated 6 May 25

Updated Our guide to finding the best gaming TV for your PS5, Xbox Series X, PC or even last-gen console that will suit all budgets.

Epson QL7000 projector review: unmatched brightness in a stylish package

By Al Griffin published 3 May 25

Recommended

Epson’s QL7000 projector can be paired with screens as large as 300 inches, and it’s so bright you won’t even need to dim the lights.

LG G5 OLED TV showing image of landscape

LG Display announces viability of ‘Dream OLED’ tech – but I wouldn't count on seeing it in the next generation of OLED TVs

By Al Griffin published 1 May 25

LG announced a hybrid two-stack OLED display with blue fluorescence in the lower stack and blue phosphorescence in the upper stack that gets us closer to the dream of a perfect OLED TV.

Roku's Pro Series is our favorite budget mini-LED 4K TV, and now it's launching a much cheaper model

By Al Griffin published 23 April 25

Roku has upgraded its Pro and Plus Series TVs, and the changes bring mini-LED tech to a new low price point.

Living room with screen showing Kaleidescape movie library

This 4K Blu-ray alternative could be the shot in the arm that 8K TVs desperately need

By Al Griffin published 21 April 25

Movie player/server maker Kaleidescape has joined the 8K Association, giving home theater fans hope for more and better 8K at home.

I love LG’s new Magic Remote design for its OLED TVs – too bad only certain regions are getting it

By Al Griffin published 13 April 25

LG's long-time Magic Remote control design has finally been updated – but not all regions will be getting the same remote.

LG G5 OLED TV showing colorful abstract image

LG G5 review: a new world of brightness for OLED TVs

By Al Griffin published 12 April 25

Editor's Choice

LG’s G5 uses a new OLED TV display panel to hit dizzying brightness heights, making it a versatile option for daytime and dark room viewing.

Android and Fire TVs are getting a new, cheap ATSC 3.0 adapter – but I wish it worked on LG OLED TVs

By Al Griffin published 4 April 25

A new, cheap ATSC 3.0 digital TV tuner is now available, but it will only work with specific TV smart systems.

Sue Storm using her force-field powers in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

CinemaCon 2025 – every big movie announcement, including Avatar 3, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, James Bond, Mission Impossible and more

By Matt Bolton last updated 4 April 25

CinemaCon 2025 is over – here are all new movie announcements that we spotted during the event.

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 on table below TV

Sony launches two new budget soundbars – one with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, and one with big surround-sound for cheap

By Al Griffin published 2 April 25

Sony has announced a trio of home theater audio offerings, led by a new entry-level Dolby Atmos soundbar.

Sony Bravia 8 II and other new TVs on podium with red curtain in back

Sony’s new TV lineup for 2025 doubles down on QD-OLED

By Al Griffin published 2 April 25

Sony has announced its new TVs for 2025, and the lineup is led by a flagship QD-OLED series.

I tested Samsung's new top mini-LED 4K TV, and the Glare-Free screen tech makes a big difference

By Al Griffin published 1 April 25

I've given the feature-packed Samsung QN90F 4K mini-LED TV a thorough hands-on test.

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.

The Samsung QN90D mini-LED is our favorite TV for sports, and it’s hit its lowest-ever price in Amazon’s Spring Sale

By Al Griffin published 28 March 25

The Samsung QN90D is a top mini-LED TV pick, and it's hit a record-low price at Amazon.

Q Acoustics M40 HD on blue TR buying guide background

The best stereo speakers 2025: top speaker systems for all budgets, tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated 28 March 25

Buying Guide The best stereo speakers to deck out your home audio system.

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.

The best Roku TV is getting a big discount in Amazon’s Spring Sale

By Al Griffin published 26 March 25

The Roku Pro Series is our pick for best budget TV, and it's getting a discount in Amazon's sale.

Samsung announces US prices for its 2025 mini-LED TV lineup, and it’s good and bad news

By Al Griffin published 26 March 25

Samsung has announced US pricing for its new 4K and 8K mini-LED TVs, and prices for the flagship 8K series are largely higher than in 20204.

The best Samsung TV for all budgets, tested by our reviewers

By James Davidson last updated 17 March 25

Updated Love Samsung TVs but not sure which one to buy? Our guide to the best Samsung TVs can help you find what you're looking for.

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.

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