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

TechRadar reviewer measuring TV color gamut coverage with test equipment

How we test TV color gamut coverage at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published

We measure TV color gamut coverage to determine which sets can display colors true to the source.

TechRadar reviewer measuring TV brightness with test equipment

How we test TV brightness at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published

How we measure peak and full-screen brightness to determine how well a TV handles HDR and daylight viewing

Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI input lag tester

How we test TV input lag at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published

A guide to how we test TV input lag, which is crucial for gaming.

TV testing equipment including murideo, portrait displays C6 and leo bodnar

How we test TVs at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published

A guide to testing methods and equipment used for TechRadar's TV reviews.

Samsung CES 2024 press conference AI banner

AI is taking over your smart TV – here’s why that’s important

By Al Griffin published

AI technologies drive many of the picture-enhancing features in new 4K and 8K TVs, but not all AI used in TVs is equal.

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen on table

Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen review: the best portable projector gets even better

By Al Griffin published

Samsung's next-gen portable projector mixes a compelling design with great features, though the price ultimately is high for what you get.

Max B/R sports main screen on TV

Sports on Max just got a free Dolby Vision HDR upgrade – and NBA basketball has never looked better

By Al Griffin published

Max's B/R Sports add-on is currently free, which means subscribers can watch basketball, hockey, and more in Dolby Vision HDR.

Cheap Amazon projector on white background

Amazon is filled with cheap projectors – are they worth it?

By Al Griffin published

Lawsuits by Epson have forced Amazon selling partners to be more truthful about projector specs, but there's still work to be done.

TCL QM8 TV showing abstract image onscreen

TCL QM8 Class review: a powerfully bright mini-LED TV that's priced right

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

The new TCL QM8 Class TV beats its mini-LED predecessors when it comes to brightness, and its overall picture quality and feature set make it a great value.

Samsung QN90C showing green landscape

Samsung QN90C TV review: a bright mini-LED TV that looks good from any angle

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

Samsung’s QN90C packs many of the same features as its flagship QN95C Neo QLED, but sells for considerably less.

home theater room with beige seating and purple-lit walls

End of an era for home theater fans – new EU regulations spell lights out for lamp-based projectors

By Al Griffin published

New EU regulations that go into effect on January 1, 2026 will effectively ban the sale of projectors that use UHP lamps.

Hisense U8K with onscreen image of colorful trees

Hisense U8K Series TV review: Mini-LED magic at a strikingly low price

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

Hisense's U8K is a great option for sports, movies and gaming, and it's strikingly affordable for a TV with mini-LED tech.

Bose Soundbar 600 on TV stand with red screen in background

Bose Smart Soundbar 600 review: small and affordable with serious Dolby Atmos power

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

Bose's compact all-in-one soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos thrills, and it does so at an affordable price.

Brane X speaker with Sonos Move speaker in background

Step aside Sonos Move – the Brane X portable speaker is bringing the bass

By Al Griffin published

Brane makes big claims for the sub-bass capabilities of its Brane X portable speaker. Naturally, we had to put it to the test.

The Apple Vision Pro sat in front of an LG OLED TV with Paramount Plus showing on it

ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest tech stories from Paramount Plus cancellations to our LG G4 OLED TV review

By Hamish Hector published

Catch up on the week's 8 biggest tech stories from the Apple Vision Pro to Paramount Plus to the LG G4 OLED TV.

KC Chiefs and SF 49ers helmets on football field

Super Bowl 4K TV tune-up: how to get the best-looking picture for the big game

By Al Griffin published

Getting the Super Bowl and other sports to look best on your TV can take some work, but we'll give you the basics on how to do it.

Samsung Neo QLED TV and Epson projector on blue background

Projector vs big-screen TV: which is better for watching Super Bowl 2024?

By Al Griffin published

TVs are now sold in sizes that rival projector-and-screen installations, but which setup is best for watching sports?

Super Bowl TVs 2024

The 3 best TVs to watch the Super Bowl 2024 chosen by our expert reviewers

By James Davidson published

Super Bowl LVIII is nearly here, so we've found three TVs that are not only sure to make the big game all that more thrilling but also suit any and every budget.

BenQ v5000i projector on TV stand

BenQ v5000i review: a great ultra short throw projector for movies and gaming

By Al Griffin published

BenQ's sleek, step-up UST projector isn't the cheapest, but movie fans and gamers will find plenty here to like.

XGIMI Horizon Max projector on motorized gimbal

Portable projectors are everywhere – is this the end of home theater as we know it?

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Portable projectors made a splash at CES 2024, with new models featuring 4K resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, and other high-end features.

Disney Plus screen interface showing Guardians of the Galaxy 3

I streamed Disney Plus movies with DTS:X sound – and now I know why IMAX Enhanced matters

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Disney Plus is adding DTS:X to its library of IMAX Enhanced movies, which means sound is now the new streaming superhero.

sonus faber suprema with mcintosh amps in backgroiund

The best speakers of CES 2024

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 CES is better known nowadays for TVs, robot vacuums, EVs, and appliances, but there's still hi-fi gems to be dug out at the show.

Klipsch Core 200 and 100 soundbars on table

Klipsch’s modular Dolby Atmos soundbar system hits the right home theater notes

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 The affordable new Flexus soundbar system Klipsch is showing at CES could give Sonos and Bose a run for their money.

Mercedes-Benz S580 with Dolby logo

I listened to Dolby Atmos music in a Mercedes-Benz – and music on the road never sounded so good

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Dolby had a Mercedes-Benz S580 with a 31-speaker Dolby Atmos audio system parked at CES, and I got to take it for a ride.

Hisense 110UX TV on display at CES showing image of mountains

Hisense’s massive 110-inch TV tops a mostly mini-LED lineup for 2024

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Hisense's new TVs for 2024 include 110- and 98-inch additions to its flagship ULED X series, plus a budget 100-inch QLED model.

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