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 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.

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.

I saw Sony’s next-gen RGB mini-LED TV tech in action, and OLED TVs should be worried

By Al Griffin Published 13 March 25

Sony has announced its next-gen RGB mini-LED TV backlight tech, and from our eyes-on experience it looks like a winner.

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TCL’s big, bright new mid-range mini-LED TVs have built-in Bang & Olufsen sound

By Al Griffin Published 10 March 25

TCL has announced the QM7K, a mid-range mini-LED TV series with impressive specs.

The Samsung S95D, Sony Bravia 9 and LG G4 TVs

I review TVs for a living, and here are the 3 best TVs you can buy today

By Al Griffin Published 23 February 25

TechRadar reviewed over 30 TVs in 2024 alone, and these three came out best in our tests.

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The best Roku TV is on sale for its lowest-ever price for Presidents’ Day

By Al Griffin Published 15 February 25

The Roku Pro Series is our pick for best budget TV, and it's getting big discounts for Presidents' day.

The best OLED TV has a Presidents’ Day sale, but I wouldn’t buy it right now – here are 3 reasons why

By Al Griffin Published 14 February 25

Samsung's flagship OLED is getting discounts, but we've seen deeper ones, and the forthcoming S95F promises to be an even better TV.

Hisense U9N TV showing colorful abstract image onscreen

I tested the Hisense U9N mini-LED TV for weeks, and the dazzling, refined picture and powerful Dolby Atmos sound make it a winner

By Al Griffin Published 13 February 25

Recommended

Hisense's flagship offers excellent all-around picture and sound, and is a relative bargain for a premium mini-LED TV.

Nakamichi Dragon soundbar system in living room with undersea image of fish on screen

I spent a month testing the 11.4.6-channel Nakamichi Dragon, and it’s a Dolby Atmos soundbar on steroids

By Al Griffin Published 1 February 25

Nakamichi’s pricey Dragon is an 11.4.6-channel beast that's more like a full home theater system than a soundbar.

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Our favorite TV for sports is back to its record-low price – just in time for Super Bowl 2025

By Al Griffin Published 31 January 25

The Samsung QN90D is the best TV for watching sports, and it's now back to its lowest-ever price.

Need a really big TV for Super Bowl 2025? I’m a TV expert, and here are 3 I’d recommend

By Al Griffin Published 27 January 25

Want a 75-inch or larger TV for Super Bowl LIX? Go really big screen with these three TechRadar-recommended TVs.

I test TVs, and these are the 4 best mini-LED and OLED TVs for watching Super Bowl 2025

By Al Griffin Published 23 January 25

Need a new TV for watching the Super Bowl? These four picks are the best options for all budgets.

Panasonic Z95B OLED TV showing image of people in colorful clothing dancing

LG 'four-stack' OLED TV panel explained: I've seen the dazzling 4,000-nit panel, and here's how it works

By Al Griffin Published 18 January 25

The arrival of LG Displays' fourth-gen OLED panel means high-end OLED TVs will be brighter than ever in 2025.

LG QNED evo TVs showing colorful images onscreen

Forget OLED? LG is going all in on QNED TV tech for 2025, and it's dropping quantum dots

By Al Griffin Published 15 January 25

LG's 2025 TV lineup has a strong focus on QNED, with new wireless models and a 100-inch screen size

Hisense L9Q projector beaming image of masked face on screen

The 7 best projectors at CES 2025

By Al Griffin Published 10 January 25

CES 2025 CES is the top venue for new TV launches, but this year's show also featured an impressive number of projectors.

Red Cadillac OPTIQ with Dolby Atmos Music sign in background

I experienced Dolby Atmos music in a Cadillac OPTIQ, and now I want to drive in an immersive audio bubble

By Al Griffin Published 8 January 25

Dolby Atmos music is a standard feature of the new Cadillac IONIQ, which brings the number of Atmos-equipped cars to 20.

Panasonic Z95B OLED TV showing image of people in colorful clothes dancing

I tried Panasonic’s new Z95B OLED TV, and it takes OLED picture quality to an even higher level

By Al Griffin Published 8 January 25

CES 2025 Panasonic's new Z95B OLED TV boasts several tech innovations, and it was looking great at CES 2025.

Samsung 115-inch QN90F TV showing image of skateboarder

Samsung’s massive 115-inch mini-LED TV is its largest yet – but there’s an even bigger one at CES 2025

By Al Griffin Published 7 January 25

CES 2025 Samsung's 115-inch mini-LED TV looked impressive at CES 2025. Can Hisense's 116-inch TV inch it out?

TCL QM581G showing colorful image onscreen

Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode is coming to more TVs in 2025 – here’s why that’s important

By Al Griffin Published 7 January 25

CES 2025 Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode provides an easy way to get a director-approved HDR picture, and it's coming to TCL TVs.

TCL QM6K TV showing image of football player on screen

TCL's 2025 mini-LED TVs for 2025 promise a mind-blowing 50% brightness increase

By Al Griffin Published 6 January 25

CES 2025 TCL announced its QM6K mini-LED TVs at CES, the first models in a phased series rollout for 2025.

Hisense 136MX micro-LED TV showing colorful abstract image

Hisense’s 2025 TVs go real big, including a 116-inch mini-LED TV – the largest one yet

By Al Griffin Published 6 January 25

CES 2025 The TV lineup Hisense announced at CES 2025 includes a 116-inch mini-LED TV and its brightest yet ultra short throw projector.

I saw Samsung’s new OLED TV with Glare Free 2.0 tech, and it fixes the Samsung S95D’s biggest problem

By Al Griffin Published 6 January 25

CES 2025 Version 2.0 of Samsung's reflection-reducing Glare Free screen tech fixes the first generation's black-level issue.

Samsung announces 2025 OLED TVs, with next-gen Glare Free tech and 165Hz gaming support

By Al Griffin Published 6 January 25

CES 2025 Samsung has announced its 2025 OLED TV lineup with improved features and AI enhancements.

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