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

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.

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

By Al Griffin published 21 November 23

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

I’ve reviewed OLED TVs for 10 years, and these are the Black Friday deals I’d buy

By Al Griffin published 20 November 23

New OLED TVs that arrived in 2023 are better and brighter than ever, and with these Black Friday deals, they are now more affordable

Best Buy Black Friday TV deals are live - shop the 13 best on 4K, QLED and OLED TVs

By Al Griffin published 17 November 23

Best Buy's Black Friday TV deals are in full swing, with discounts to be found on top sets from Sony, Samsung, LG, and more.

Our favorite Sony OLED TV just hit a record-low price for Black Friday

By Al Griffin published 17 November 23

Sony's A80L OLED TV, a fantastic mid-range model that's ideal for movie fans, has hit its lowest price yet.

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The Samsung S90C OLED is our TV of the year, and it's hit record-low Black Friday prices

By Al Griffin published 17 November 23

Samsung's S90C OLED TV, a TechRadar Choice Awards 2023 winner, is better value than LG's OLEDs at these prices.

Sony HT-S2000 soundbar review: a Sonos Beam alternative with surprisingly big sound

By Al Griffin published 12 November 23

Recommended

Sony's affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar is a compact, all-in-one design with surprisingly big and well-balanced sound.

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Don’t wait – this limited-time deal on a Hisense 65-inch mini-LED 4K TV drops its price to below $500

By Al Griffin published 10 November 23

This Amazon deal on Hisense's entry-level mini-LED TV drops its price below $500, but you'd better act fast before it's gone.

Sony XR-X90L TV on stand with red car on screen

Sony X90L review: a mid-range 4K TV that performs like a mini-LED

By Al Griffin last updated 6 November 23

Recommended

The Sony's X90L's great all-around picture quality lets it compete effectively with higher-priced TVs.

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4 soundbar upgrades that are worth the money

By Al Griffin published 5 November 23

You don't need to spend large sums on a soundbar, but these 4 upgrades will have an impact and are worth the extra money.

People on beach listening to Klipsch Detroit Bluetooth speaker

Move over Sonos Roam, Klipsch’s new portable Bluetooth speakers can rock outdoors

By Al Griffin published 30 October 23

Klipsch’s new lineup of portable Bluetooth speakers can bring the music to bike rides, beach outings, and other outdoor fun.

Hegel Viking CD player on shelf with CDs and LPs

Forget vinyl LPs – the Hegel Viking will take your CD collection to Valhalla

By Al Griffin published 29 October 23

CDs are far from dead, with the arrival of new dedicated CD players confirming the format’s ongoing viability.

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How to use a projector to turn a window into a Halloween horrorshow

By Al Griffin last updated 26 October 23

Transforming a window into a spooky cinema is easy, but you'll need a projector and scream, I mean screen.

How Max became our Streaming Service of the Year and beat Netflix

By Al Griffin published 25 October 23

In a year that saw streaming services consolidate and raise prices across the board, Max stands out as the best option for most people.

I tested Sony’s X90L, and this 4K LED TV matches its mini-LED competition in 3 surprising ways

By Al Griffin published 21 October 23

Our initial testing of Sony's new mid-range LED TV reveals multiple improvements over last year's X90K, with no change in price.

Samsung QN90C vs Samsung QN85C: which 4K mini-LED TV should you buy?

By Al Griffin published 14 October 23

We compare Samsung's 2023 mini-LED TVs on performance, value and specs to help you decide which one to buy.

Ending soon! Samsung's 55-inch The Frame TV hits a record-low price for Prime Day

By Al Griffin published 11 October 23

Samsung's 55-inch The Frame TV has hit its lowest-ever price for Prime Day, but you'd better act fast...

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Not all Amazon Fire TVs are the same – this is the one to buy in the Prime Day sales

By Al Griffin published 11 October 23

Amazon's full lineup of Fire TVs are getting great Prime Day deals, but there's only one series that we fully recommend.

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Samsung’s QN90C is one of the brightest TVs you can buy, and it’s now 40% off

By Al Griffin published 10 October 23

Samsung's QN90C is one of the company's best 'Neo QLED" mini-LED TVs, and it's now selling for a record low price.

I test TVs, and these 3 OLED TV deals are the best I’ve seen on Prime Day

By Al Griffin published 10 October 23

The discounts are in, and these deals are among the best available for three of 2023's top OLED TVs.

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Amazon Fire TV Soundbar review: a cheap, basic soundbar with benefits

By Al Griffin published 7 October 23

Soundbars don't get much cheaper than Amazon's new Fire TV model, which sounds good and is easy to set up and use.

I test soundbars, and here are the 3 best deals to look out for during Prime Day

By Al Griffin published 6 October 23

If you're looking for a deal on a great soundbar, these 3 models are well worth looking out for on Prime Day.

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