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

By Matt Bolton last updated

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.

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Prime Day is nearly over, but you can still snag a deal on these 3 TVs I’ve tested and recommend – and they’re all under $1,000

By Al Griffin published

These three TVs from Samsung, Hisense, and TCL are great for sports, movies, and gaming, and they're all on sale for under $1,000.

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I’m an 8K TV fan, but this year’s Prime Day 8K TV deals get a hard pass – here’s why... and a better deal to get

By Al Griffin published

There are big discounts all around in this year's Prime Day TV deals, but they don't extend to 8K TVs. However, there's a better option for now.

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Amazon Fire TV Sticks and Roku Streaming Sticks are some of the hottest Prime Day deals – here’s which one I’d buy, before the sale ends tonight

By Al Griffin published

All Roku and Fire TV streaming sticks are getting big discounts in the Prime Day sales, but there's one stick that sticks out from the rest.

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This Bose earbuds and soundbar combo is like a Dolby Atmos home theater without wires, and both are getting deep discounts for Prime Day

By Al Griffin published

Bose's compact Smart Soundbar and Ultra Open Earbuds can be wirelessly paired for a full Dolby Atmos surround sound experience, and both are getting good Prime Day deals.

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This bright 4K laser projector with Dolby Vision HDR is getting a Prime Day exclusive deal

By Al Griffin published

The Valerion VisionMaster Pro2 has serious specs for a 4K projector, and it's now just $2,389 in this exclusive Amazon Prime member deal.

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The BenQ X3100i is one of the best gaming projectors you can buy, and it’s getting a Prime Day discount

By Al Griffin published

The BenQ X3100i is TechRadar's top gaming projector pick, and it's getting a rare discount during Prime Day.

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Last chance! Time is running out for this Prime Day deal on the best Roku TV

By Al Griffin published

The Roku Pro Series is our top budget TV pick. It's an excellent value for a mini-LED TV, and this Prime Day deal brings it to a record-low price.

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The Sony Bravia 8 II is one of the best TVs I’ve tested this year, and it’s hit a record-low price for Prime Day

By Al Griffin published

Sony's new flagship OLED is one of 2025's most anticipated TVs, and it's hit a record-low price in this Prime Day deal.

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The ‘most all-around attractive TV in Samsung’s 2025 TV range’ is getting a big Prime Day discount

By Al Griffin published

The 65-inch Samsung S90F has a great picture for the price, and this Prime Day deal makes it one of the best OLED TV deals going.

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These are the 5 best Amazon Prime Day projector deals, with one so good I almost can’t believe it

By Al Griffin published

Prime Day offers a unique opportunity to score a big discount on a projector, and here are the five best deals I've uncovered in Amazon's sale.

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I thought this was a mistake – TCL’s new mini-LED TV is 50% off for Prime Day

By Al Griffin published

TCL's QM7K is one of the brightest TVs we've tested, and it's getting a staggering discount in Amazon's Prime Day sales.

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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 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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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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