Articles by James Davidson, TV Hardware Staff Writer, Home Entertainment

James is the TV Hardware Staff Writer at TechRadar. After studying English Literature and Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, he rekindled a childhood love for writing and creating stories that soon translated into the world of freelance writing, primarily for music blogs. Eventually getting into the world of TV and hi-fi, James honed a knowledge and passion for all things audio and visual. He is now bringing this experience to Tech Radar to write about the latest TV- related tech and give readers all the info they need. When not writing and reading about the latest audio and visual goodies, James can be found gaming, reading, watching rugby or coming up with another idea for a novel.

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A strikingly colored parrot on the screen of the Samsung S99H OLED TV

The Samsung S95H is one of the best OLED TVs I've ever tested, even if it does feature a controversial design

By James Davidson Published 17 July 26

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Samsung's latest flagship OLED TV, the S95H, delivers on picture and performance, but features a controversial design change.

The best 120Hz 4K TVs, tested for PS5 and Xbox Series X

By James Davidson Last updated 16 July 26

Updated Next-gen console owner? A TV with an HDMI 2.1 port will unlock its true 120fps potential. Here are our best 120Hz 4K TV picks.

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The best OLED TVs for all budgets, as reviewed by our experts

By Matt Bolton Last updated 16 July 26

With infinite contrast and phenomenal picture quality, the best OLED TVs will change how you experience your favorite movies and shows.

Speed Racer 4K Blu-ray on LG G5 showing Speed Racer stood in front of some bright fireworks

'One of the best Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 4K Blu-rays I've ever tested': Speed Racer on 4K is so good, it's going to be my new go-to disc for TV and soundbar testing

By James Davidson Published 11 July 26

As TechRadar's TV tester, I'm always on the look out for new 4K Blu-rays to use for testing and right now, there's none better than Speed Racer.

The best soundbars for all budgets, all tested by us

By Matt Bolton Last updated 9 July 26

Updated From budget-friendly bars to Dolby Atmos wonders, the best soundbars make it easy to get a serious TV audio upgrade.

Samsung S99H (left) vs LG G6 (right) showing a peacock feather against a black background on screen. Both TVs show punchy brightness and strong colors, with the G6's black tones looking deeper

'Still the king of bright room OLED TV': I tested Samsung and LG's latest flagship OLED TVs side-by-side to see which is better for bright rooms — here's the one I'd pick

By James Davidson Published 9 July 26

The LG G6 proved to be an excellent OLED TV for bright rooms, but how does its main Samsung rival compare?

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4K Blu-ray fans, it's back — Arrow Video has knocked up to 50% off its discs at multiple retailers including Amazon and I've picked the top 6 discs I'd recommend

By James Davidson Published 7 July 26

Arrow Films is having a sale on its 4K Blu-rays, with up to 50% off some discs. Here are the 6 I'd pick, all of which we've tested here at TechRadar.

Samsung S99H (left) vs LG G6 (right) showing a squirrel on screen. The S99H shows brighter colors, while the G6's are richer

I tested Samsung and LG's best OLED TVs side-by-side, and we've never been more spoiled for choice — here are the key ways each one beats the other in the real world

By James Davidson Published 5 July 26

LG and Samsung's flagship OLED rivalry continues with the LG G6 and Samsung S99H/S95H: but which model comes out on top? I tested them side-by-side to find out

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I test 4K Blu-ray for a living and these are the 4 discs I'm most looking forward to testing in July 2026

By James Davidson Published 4 July 26

July 2026 is packed with tons of new 4K Blu-ray releases: here are the top 4 I'm looking forward to testing.

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The best tech of 2026 so far — the 21 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson Published 4 July 26

TechRadar has spent days testing 639 products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2026. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

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The best 85-inch TVs: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying

By Matt Bolton Last updated 3 July 26

Updated The best 85-inch TVs give a new meaning to the word ‘large’. But if you can fit one in your home, which are the best options?

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The 6 best 4K Blu-rays released in 2026 that we've tested — which movies make the most of your TV and soundbar or speakers?

By Carrie Marshall, James Davidson Published 3 July 26

We recommend six great Blu-ray discs that make the most of the medium, and the most of your home AV setup.

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7 discs new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from June 2026

By James Davidson Published 1 July 26

This month, I'm looking at 7 new 4K Blu-ray released in June 2026 to see if they're worth adding to your collection.

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The best 4K Blu-ray players: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts

By James Davidson Last updated 30 June 26

Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.

The best Samsung TV for all budgets, tested by our reviewers

By James Davidson Last updated 29 June 26

Updated Love Samsung TVs but not sure which one to buy? Our guide to the best Samsung TVs can help you find what you're looking for.

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There’s 50% off Criterion Collection 4K Blu-rays right now — here are the 6 discs I recommend as beautiful movie upgrades, all of which I’ve tested on our OLED TV and Dolby Atmos setup

By James Davidson Published 28 June 26

Barnes & Noble's 50% off Criterion sale returns, so I've picked 6 discs that I've personally tested that will make for a great addition to your collection.

Don’t miss Prime Day’s best TV deals! I’ve picked great offers on TVs we’ve reviewed and rate highly, including OLEDs from LG and Samsung, big-screen TCL TVs and more

By James Davidson Published 26 June 26

I've rounded up the best TV deals on TVs we've tested here at TechRadar before Prime Day comes to a close.

The LG B5 was the one of the best OLED TVs I tested last year – and this could be your last chance to buy it for a super-low price

By James Davidson Published 26 June 26

The LG B5 was one of the best OLEDs I tested last year and it's got some great offers on for Prime Day, but they end soon!

Hurry, the Amazon Ember Mini-LED is a ‘perfect World Cup TV’ and this great Prime Day deal ends very soon

By James Davidson Published 26 June 26

The Amazon Ember Mini-LED TV is a surprisingly good TV for sports and as it's Prime Day, it's the best time to buy it.

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You can never have enough 4K Blu-ray —here are 7 discs I recommend that I've personally tested, and they're all on a Prime Day deal

By James Davidson Published 25 June 26

I've tested 90 4K Blu-rays over the past couple of years and I picked out some of the best from my time testing them

Still looking for a big screen for the World Cup? I'm a TV expert and these are the best 75-inch TV Prime Day deals I could find

By James Davidson Published 25 June 26

The World Cup still has a long way to go, so if you're looking for a big screen upgrade, these are the best Prime Day TV deals to consider.

I use the Sennheiser Momentum 4 everyday and there's no better time to buy them — here's why

By James Davidson Published 25 June 26

I've used the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones for years and they're still my go-to pair for most situations.

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I’ve tested every LG OLED TV you can buy today — here’s what I recommend buying in the Prime Day sale, including 4K bargains that are perfect for the launch of GTA 6

By James Davidson Published 24 June 26

Prime Day is the best time to buy an LG OLED, and 2025's models are cheaper than ever. But which is the best deal?

Prime Day’s TV deals are perfectly timed for GTA 6 — I’m a TV reviewer, and here are the best gaming TV deals to upgrade ready for its launch

By James Davidson Published 24 June 26

I've searched through Prime Day TV deals for the best offers on gaming TVs. Here are my picks, just in time for GTA 6 pre-orders.

I test gaming TVs every day and these are the models I'd trust to let GTA 6 look its best

By James Davidson Published 24 June 26

Looking for a TV upgrade for GTA 6? I've picked 5 of the best gaming TVs we've tested here at TechRadar that are sure to do the best job.

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