Al Griffin

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

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Sony’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar has hit a record-low price for Amazon Prime Day

By Al Griffin published

Sony's latest Dolby Atmos soundbar has good sound and room-filling bass, and it's now also great value in this Prime Day deal.

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Amazon makes many Fire TVs, but there’s only one I’d buy in the Prime Day sales

By Al Griffin published

The Omni Mini-LED is the best TV Amazon makes, and it's getting a big discount for Prime Day.

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I’m a TV expert, and these are the 3 OLED TV deals to look for on Prime Day

By Al Griffin published

If you're in the market for an OLED TV, these are the 3 models I'd recommend buying on Prime Day.

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The best projectors, tested and reviewed by our experts

By Al Griffin last updated

Whether for home or portable use, the best projectors will give you a big image with minimal setup fuss.

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The best tech of 2025 so far – the 17 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson published

TechRadar has spent days testing products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2025. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

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This TCL mini-LED TV was already a bargain, and it’s now ridiculously cheap in this Amazon Prime Day deal

By Al Griffin published

The TCL QM7K's bright picture makes it great for sports, and the 65-inch model is selling for $999 in this early Amazon Prime Day deal.

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The Hisense U8QG is one of the brightest TVs I’ve ever tested, and it’s getting big discounts ahead of Prime Day

By Al Griffin published

The Hisense U8QG is a great all-around TV for sports and movies, and it's already selling at a deep discount ahead of Prime Day.

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I review TVs, and my favorite OLED TV just hit its lowest-yet price

By Al Griffin published

Best Buy's 4th of July sale brings the spectacular LG G5 OLED TV down to a new low price.

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

By Matt Bolton last updated

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

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I tested the Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TV, and it has Sony's most impressive picture quality to date – and that's saying something

By Al Griffin published

Recommended

Sony’s new flagship OLED has a significantly brighter picture than its Bravia 8 predecessor, and its built-in sound puts most other TVs to shame.

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I review TVs for a living, and these are the 3 best TVs I’ve tested so far in 2025

By Al Griffin published

We're only halfway through 2025, but these TVs have already emerged as top picks, and they are starting to see discounts.

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Forget Prime Day – these 3 TVs are among the best I've tested, and they're all discounted right now at Amazon

By Al Griffin published

These three TVs all impressed me when I reviewed them, and they're all now selling for a record-low price at Amazon.

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I tested 3 flagship mini-LED TVs – here’s the one I’d spend my own money on

By Al Griffin published

I've tested the top mini-LED TVs from Hisense, Samsung, and TCL. Here are my thoughts on what each model does well, and which one I'd personally lean toward buying.

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I tested the Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TV, and I don’t think Samsung and LG have anything to worry about

By Al Griffin published

Sony's new Bravia 8 II flagship OLED TV has arrived at a premium price. Does it have what it takes to stand up to this year's OLED competition?

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

By James Davidson last updated

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.

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15 things we learned at the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote

By Marc McLaren published

Apple's WWDC 2025 was packed with big software announcements. Here are the key details you need in your brain.

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The new tvOS 26 feature I’m most excited for is also the most obvious upgrade Apple could make to match Samsung and LG

By Al Griffin published

Display Profiles gets an update in tvOS 26, and it's one enhancement that will help Apple keep up with the smart TV competition.

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The 5 new Apple TV 4K features coming in tvOS 26 you need to know about

By Al Griffin published

Apple announced the new tvOS 26 at WWDC 2025: here are the new features coming to your Apple TV or Apple TV 4K streaming box.

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Samsung QN90F TV review: an outstanding mini-LED TV for bright room viewing

By Al Griffin published

Editor's Choice

The Samsung QN90F combines refined picture quality with a wide range of well-executed features, making it an excellent TV for movies, sports, and gaming. It's comparatively pricey, but worth it.

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10 great Father’s Day gifts for movie-loving dads: from OLED TVs to Dolby Atmos soundbars

By Dave Meikleham published

On the hunt for the perfect present for your AV-loving pop this Father’s Day? We’ve got your gift needs covered.

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The best 4K projector: top home theater beamers

By Al Griffin last updated

UPDATED From long throw to ultra short throw and portable models, our guide will give you the big picture on the best 4K projectors.

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TCL says its new flagship mini-LED TV is its brightest one yet, but there’s another feature I’m more excited about

By Al Griffin published

TCL has announced its new flagship QM8K series, its brightest mini-LED TVs yet, and the first to provide an ultra-wide viewing angle feature.

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Hisense U8QG review: a brighter and all-around better Hisense mini-LED TV

By Al Griffin published

Recommended

The Hisense U8QG is a great value and the brand's brightest TV yet. It's also packed with a wide array of features that make it an excellent option for gaming.

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Shop the 5 best Memorial Day OLED TV deals - Samsung, LG and Sony from $549.99

By Al Griffin published

We scoured the Memorial Day sales for the best OLED TVs and discovered these five great deals.

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I test TVs, and the Panasonic Z85A for under $1,000 is the best OLED TV deal ahead of Memorial Day

By Al Griffin published

The 65-inch Panasonic Z85A is getting an $800 discount in Amazon's Memorial Day sale, bringing it down to a record-low price.

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