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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Roku’s new 4K TVs are brighter – and use AI to automatically adjust for the best picture

By Al Griffin published 3 January 24

Roku's Pro series TVs use a mini-LED backlight for enhanced brightness and come with a new AI-driven Smart Picture feature.

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I tried the world’s most expensive movie player – here’s how it beats 4K Blu-ray

By Al Griffin published 2 January 24

The Kaleidescape systems bring 4K Blu-ray video and audio quality to movie downloads, and that's just one of the things they can do...

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8K TVs were supposed to be the next big thing – what happened?

By Al Griffin published 30 December 23

With few new TVs coming out in 2023 and prices remaining stubbornly high, does the 8K format have a future?

I updated my Apple TV 4K to tvOS 17.2 – and smart TV makers should take note of what Apple is doing

By Al Griffin published 17 December 23

Apple's new tvOS update reduces screen clutter and adds features that make it easier to access shows you want.

I loved this Sony soundbar when I reviewed it, and it’s 40% off in this holiday deal

By Al Griffin published 15 December 23

The Sony HT-S2000 is one of our favorite budget Dolby Atmos soundbars, and at 40% off, we like it even more.

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Get movies on the go with Samsung’s The Freestyle – now $200 off for the holidays

By Al Griffin published 13 December 23

Samsung's The Freestyle is our favorite portable projector, and it's now selling for just $599 in this bright holiday deal.

Forget OLED TVs – I review projectors and these 5 holiday deals are serious upgrades

By Al Griffin published 12 December 23

If you're shopping for a big-screen TV for the holidays, a projector will deliver an even bigger bang for your home theater buck.

An LG OLED TV for under $600? This holiday deal is really happening

By Al Griffin published 11 December 23

If you're set on buying an OLED TV for the best possible price, this deal on the 48-inch LG A2 is the one to beat.

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I switched from a 65-inch TV to a 4K projector – and the results surprised me

By Al Griffin published 10 December 23

Thinking of upgrading to a projector? Watching on a 100-inch screen can bring out details in movies you're likely to miss on a typical TV.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories, from Google Gemini to Windows 12

By Mark Wilson published 9 December 23

2023 might nearly be over, but that doesn't mean the tech news has run dry. Here are biggest stories of the week.

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This Samsung OLED is our TV of the year, and it’s $1,000 off for the holidays

By Al Griffin published 6 December 23

Samsung's S90C OLED won best TV in the TechRadar Choice Awards, and it's $1,000 off in the holiday sales.

I’ve reviewed OLED TVs for a decade, and these are the holiday deals worth buying

By Al Griffin published 5 December 23

Treat yourself or someone really special to an OLED TV this season with these great holiday deals.

3 soundbar gift ideas for movie fans – all under $100

By Al Griffin published 4 December 23

Need a great under-$100 gift for the movie fanatic in your life? Any of these 3 soundbars is sure to bring a smile to their face.

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Bought a new 4K TV on Black Friday? Here’s how to adjust it for the best picture

By Al Griffin published 3 December 23

With these simple setup steps, you can make your new TV’s picture go from good to great

Netflix quietly rolled out an HDR upgrade for 4K TVs – here are the details

By Al Griffin published 1 December 23

Pricing for Netflix's 4K Premium tier has gone up, but so has the HDR video quality according to a Netflix tech blog post.

Going fast! The 6 best post-Cyber Monday TV deals for PS5 and Xbox Series X owners

By Al Griffin published 28 November 23

Own a PS5 or Xbox Series X? These TVs will take your gaming to the next level, and they're all still on sale post-Cyber Monday.

This 75-inch Roku TV is $799, and it’s one of the best Cyber Monday TV deals going

By Al Griffin published 28 November 23

This Cyber Monday deal on the 75-inch version of Roku's Plus Series TV lineup is one of the season's best big-screen buys.

I review TVs and wouldn’t bother with this Cyber Monday Apple TV 4K deal – here’s why

By Al Griffin published 28 November 23

With a new Apple TV 4K arriving as soon as early next year, near-full-price for the 2022 model isn't the best Cyber Monday deal.

Forget OLED TVs – I review projectors and these 10 Cyber Monday deals are serious upgrades

By Al Griffin published 27 November 23

If you're shopping for a big TV on Cyber Monday, a projector will deliver an even bigger bang for your home theater buck.

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Cyber Monday 65-inch TV deals – big savings on 4K TVs, including OLED & QLED

By Al Griffin last updated 27 November 23

Updated Your guide to all the best Cyber Monday 65-inch TV deals we can find so far, with great options for all budgets.

The best Cyber Monday 75-inch TV deals 2023 – today's deals on LG, Samsung, and more

By Al Griffin last updated 27 November 23

Your guide to the best 75-inch Cyber Monday TV deals on Samsung, Sony, LG, and more.

3 can’t-miss early Cyber Monday soundbar deals – all under $100

By Al Griffin published 25 November 23

If you're looking to upgrade your TV's sound on the cheap, these 3 Cyber Monday deals on 2.0-channel soundbars are solid bets.

The 7 best Black Friday TV deals: $1,100 off OLED TVs, $99 smart TVs

By Al Griffin published 25 November 23

Whether you're looking at a cheap smart TV or a premium big screen OLED, this year's Black Friday TV discounts are big.

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The LG C3 is one of the best OLED TVs in the world and it's down to its lowest price ever for Black Friday

By Al Griffin published 24 November 23

You waited for Black Friday and here’s your reward: the LG C3 OLED TV has hit a record-low price

This cheap wireless music streamer turns any speaker into a Sonos – and it’s $50 off in this Black Friday deal

By Al Griffin published 22 November 23

The WiiM Pro is our favorite low-cost wireless music streamer, and it's now even cheaper with this Amazon Black Friday deal.

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