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

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 3 July 25

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.

LG G5 OLED TV on a blue and white gradient background with "Big Savings" text in white.

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

By Al Griffin published 2 July 25

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

Sony Bravia 8 II showing image of landscape

Sony Bravia 8 II review: a better, brighter Sony OLED TV that sounds as good as it looks

By Al Griffin published 28 June 25

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.

Collage of 3 TVs showing colorful images

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

By Al Griffin published 27 June 25

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

TCL, LG, and Panasonic TVs on purple background

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 18 June 25

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

Three mini LED TVs showing colorful abstract images

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

By Al Griffin published 18 June 25

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.

LG G5 and Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TVs showing images of mountainside and squirrel

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 17 June 25

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?

visionOS 26 Personas, Liquid Glass on iOS 26 on an iPhone, and macOS 26 Tahoe

15 things we learned at the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote

By Marc McLaren published 9 June 25

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

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 9 June 25

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

Apple TV home screen showing Fountain of Youth

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

By Al Griffin published 9 June 25

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.

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

By Al Griffin published 8 June 25

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.

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

By Dave Meikleham published 5 June 25

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

TCL QM8K showing image of mountains in living room with woman watching

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 27 May 25

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.

Hisense U8QG showing image of mountain range

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

By Al Griffin published 25 May 25

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.

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

By Al Griffin published 24 May 25

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

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 22 May 25

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

The excellent Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV is back to its record-low price in Best Buy’s Memorial Day sale

By Al Griffin published 20 May 25

Sony's Bravia 8 was one of the best OLED TVs we tested in 2024, and the 65-inch version is now back to its record-low price.

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.

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.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
View Archive

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: