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

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I loved this TCL mini-LED 4K TV when I tested it and it’s back to a record-low price for Prime Day

By Al Griffin published 8 October 24

The TCL QM851G is the brightest TV we've yet tested and great for sports, and it's now just $998 for Prime Day.

I review soundbars for a living and these are the 5 best Prime Day deals

By Al Griffin published 8 October 24

Amazon Prime Day is your big chance to get a big deal on the best soundbars. Here are five that we recommend.

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Game on: Samsung’s The Freestyle portable projector is $200 off for Prime Day

By Al Griffin published 8 October 24

The Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen is one of the best portable projectors you can buy, and with this Prime Day deal you can get it for $200 less.

This Sonos Dolby Atmos soundbar just got a rare discount for Prime Day

By Al Griffin published 8 October 24

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is one of our favorite soundbars for music, and it's getting a big discount at Amazon.

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The Hisense U7N is our best budget mini-LED TV, and it’s hit a record-low price for Prime Day

By Al Griffin published 7 October 24

The Hisense U7N is an excellent budget mini-LED TV, and this Prime Day deal reduces the 55-inch model's price to $547.

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New Epson portable laser projectors with Google TV get US pricing and release date

By Al Griffin published 1 October 24

Epson's latest portable projectors get a Google TV upgrade and are available in a range of eye-catching colors.

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I compared premium Samsung and LG OLED TVs side-by-side – and this one key difference surprised me

By Al Griffin published 15 September 24

Both the LG G4 and Samsung S95D OLED TVs are designed to reduce screen reflections. As it turns out, they do it in very different ways.

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5 incredible home theater demos at CEDIA Expo 2024

By Al Griffin published 8 September 24

Home theater demos using cutting-edge gear are the best part of CEDIA Expo. Here are 5 demos from the 2024 show that rocked our world.

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6 awesome home theater installations you won't believe

By Al Griffin, James Davidson published 7 September 24

These six examples of the home theater design state of the art will make you want your own theater to hide away in.

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I tried Dynaudio’s 22-speaker Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it was like hearing a full home theater system from a single box

By Al Griffin published 7 September 24

Dynaudio demoed the Symphony Opus One at CEDIA Expo, and it was the closest I've heard a single-box soundbar come to creating a surround sound experience.

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TechRadar Best of CEDIA Expo 2024 awards – the 5 most exciting products at the show

By Al Griffin published 6 September 24

CEDIA Expo is a playground for the best in home theater tech, and these 5 products captured our attention most at the show.

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Welcome to TechRadar’s Home Theater Week 2024

By Al Griffin published 2 September 24

Home Theater Week is happening now, so check out our guide to the latest and greatest custom installation tech that's on display at CEDIA Expo and IFA 2024.

LG B4 review: the top budget OLED TV gets even better for gaming

By Al Griffin published 23 August 24

Recommended

LG's entry-level OLED TV doesn't reach the brightness heights of other LG OLEDs, but has an impressive overall picture and great gaming features.

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Epson's super-bright new Q-Series 4K 120Hz projectors could be the ultimate gaming displays

By Al Griffin published 20 August 24

Epson's new trio of 3LCD laser projectors are its brightest models yet, and they feature gaming-friendly features such as 4K 120Hz support.

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I tested a ‘cheap’ LG OLED TV – here’s how it compares to a more expensive OLED TV

By Al Griffin published 18 August 24

LG's budget B4 OLED TV offers many of the same features found in the more expensive LG C4, but in this case, spending extra may be worth it.

Hisense U8N review: a brighter and better mini-LED 4K TV

By Al Griffin published 11 August 24

Recommended

Hisense’s new next-to-flagship mini-LED TV amps up the brightness and overall picture performance while remaining comfortably within the affordable camp.

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Brane X review: a portable smart speaker with incredible bass

By Al Griffin last updated 29 July 24

Recommended

The Brane X may look unassuming, but this portable speaker conceals a real subwoofer that delivers surprisingly potent bass.

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Epson can't stop suing other projector manufacturers – here's why

By Al Griffin published 21 July 24

Epson's recent lawsuit against Formovie is just the latest battle in the projector brightness specification wars, and its consumers who come out on top.

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Amazon Prime Day soundbar deals 2024: best deals still available

By James Pickard last updated 18 July 24

Prime Day has officially ended, but there are still some deals to be had on wide range of soundbars

Prime Day is ending soon: get Roku's 55-inch Pro mini-LED TV for its lowest price ever

By Al Griffin published 18 July 24

Roku's top TV has hit a record-low price, but you'll need to jump on it before the clock strikes midnight tonight.

Last chance! I loved TCL’s super-bright mini-LED 4K TV when I tested it, and it’s selling at a record-low price for Prime Day

By Al Griffin published 17 July 24

TCL's top mini-LED TV was already a great value upon release and this Prime Day deal brings it down to a record-low price.

I tested both the LG C3 and LG C4 OLED TVs – here's what you should buy for Prime Day

By Al Griffin published 17 July 24

The LG C3 OLED TV is getting enticing discounts in Prime Day sales. But is it worth bypassing the new and improved LG C4 to save money?

Want 5-star headphones for less? These 7 got our highest score, and have big Prime Day deals

By Al Griffin published 17 July 24

From $17 to $298, you can't miss with these Prime Day deals on five-star-rated headphones selected by our experts.

I test the best 4K TVs and these are the TVs sports fans should buy on Prime Day

By Al Griffin published 16 July 24

Some TVs are much better than others for watching sports, and these four Prime Day deals will set you up for game day.

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From the Hudson River School to the 1980s East Village – how Samsung’s The Frame TV turns your living room into an art gallery

By Al Griffin published 14 July 24

The latest generation of The Frame TVs is more advanced than ever, and the Samsung Art Store has some great new additions to display on them.

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