James Davidson

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. 

Articles by: James Davidson

LG B5 OLED TV with orange flower on screen

LG B5 review: LG's entry-level OLED TV offers impressive pictures for the price

By James Davidson published

Recommended

The LG B5 may be nearly identical to its predecessor, but it's still a great OLED TV with all the features you could need.

An LG 32-inch TV on a red background

The best 32-inch TV: small screens for any budget

By James Davidson last updated

The best 32-inch smart TVs offer excellent value for many, with compact sizing and affordable pricing that small TVs can offer.

Samsung S95F (left) vs LG G5 (right) with orange butterfly on screen

I tested the Samsung S95F and LG G5 OLED TVs side-by-side: here's which one you should get

By James Davidson published

It's Samsung Vs LG in the battle of premium OLED TVs in 2025

Stills from the movies Seven, Dark City and Chungking Express all shown on a TV

I love 4K Blu-ray, and these are the 6 discs I want to treat myself to on my birthday

By James Davidson published

4K Blu-rays and my birthday go hand-in-hand: here's the discs I'll be hoping to add to my collection

Samsung QN80F (left) and LG B5 (right) displaying red flowers on screen

I tested LG's cheapest OLED TV and Samsung's more affordable mini-LED TV side-by-side and I know which one I'd buy

By James Davidson published

The Samsung QN80F and LG B5 are two similarly priced TVs that use different display panel technologies - which one comes out as the winner?

Amazon Omni QLED Prime Day spotlight image

Missed Prime Day? Don't worry, Amazon's own TVs have just hit record-low prices anyway

By James Davidson published

If you didn't get a TV during Prime Day, we have good news: Amazon still has deals on its Omni series TVs.

A screenshot of the party members from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

I loved Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and as a Final Fantasy fan, here's what the long-running JRPG series could learn from 2025's unexpected hit

By James Davidson published

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 brings some fresh air to the JRPG world. Final Fantasy should take some notes.

Blu-ray Bounty July 2025 with Michael B Jordan from Sinners on screen

5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from July 2025

By James Davidson published

Blu-ray Bounty: a southern-gothic horror movie, a cult sci-fi, an epic live concert, a spy thriller and a Beatles movie

Samsung QN80Flisting image with sunset horizon on screen

Samsung's mid-range mini-LED TV is pretty good, but I'd opt for one of its better-priced rivals

By James Davidson published

The Samsung QN80F offers excellent features, but some performance inconsistencies hold it back from being a true mid-range marvel.

Samsung QN90F gaming hub screen

I'm a TV reviewer and a gamer – here are the top 4 gaming TVs you can buy right now

By James Davidson published

Looking for a new gaming TV? I've picked four top options to add to your shortlist.

Several 4K Blu-rays including Wicked, Godzilla, Top Gun: Maverick, Tombstone and The Batman

Looking to get into 4K Blu-ray? Here are the 4 things you need to get started

By James Davidson published

4K Blu-ray is the best way to experience movies at home. Here's what you'll need to get your 4K system up and running.

LG C4 on yellow background

The best 40, 42 and 43-inch TVs, chosen by out experts

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated The best 40- to 43-inch TVs hit that sweet spot between small and large-scale TV displays, and can deliver high-end picture quality, or can hit super-affordable prices.

Best gaming TV with LG C4 on Cyan background

The best gaming TV for all budgets, all real-world tested by our experts

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated Our guide to finding the best gaming TV for your PS5, Xbox Series X, PC or even last-gen console that will suit all budgets.

Panasonic DP-UB154 price cut deal image

A 4K Blu-ray player is the best way to upgrade your TV’s sound and visuals – and this one’s irresistibly cheap for Prime Day, but the deal ends today!

By James Davidson published

If you're looking for a way into 4K Blu-ray, this cheap Panasonic player is a great start, and now it's on sale for the tail-end of Prime Day.

The Samsung 65-inch S95D on a red background with text saying Lowest Price.

Don't wait! It's your last chance to get this five-star Samsung OLED TV for a record-low price before Prime Day ends

By James Davidson published

Prime Day is drawing to close, so you don't have long left to get this incredible deal on one of Samsung's best OLED TVs

85-inch TV Prime Day roundup

Big TVs, smaller prices - get 75 and 85-inch screens for under $1,000 with these tempting Prime Day deals

By James Davidson published

Prime Day is drawing to a close, but you can still grab a deal on that big screen TV you've dreamed about.

LG C4 OLED TV

I'm still stunned by this epic record-low price for the LG C4 OLED TV – but you're running out of time to get it this cheap!

By James Davidson published

It's the final day of Amazon's Prime Day, which means a final chance to pick up the LG C4 at a discounted price

The Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED with a sign saying Don't Miss

Last chance! The best budget TV for sports has a record-low price, but it ends today – don't miss this Prime Day TV deal

By James Davidson published

As part of Prime Day, Amazon's own Fire TV Omni Mini-LED has had its price slashed.

TCL QM8K orange big savings deal image

This $2000 Prime Day discount on a 98-inch TCL mini-LED TV is seriously tempting - even if the TV is too big for my apartment

By James Davidson published

98-inch screens were a dream at one stage, but now they're getting big deals during Prime Day.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Prime Day deal image

There's no better time to pick up a Fire Stick – the best-selling 4K model has a huge 50% discount for Prime Day

By James Davidson published

Prime Day means discounts on Amazon's Fire TV Stick lineup: and the popular model is at an all-time low.

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Here are the best Prime Day deals for TVs under $1,000, including LG OLED, Hisense, TCL and more

By James Davidson published

Check out the best deals for TVs under $1,000, including 75-inch, OLED and premium mini-LED sets

4K Blu-ray Nosferatu and The Batman deal image

Amazon has tons of Prime Day deals on 4K Blu-rays but these are the 4 discs I’d pick – including 2 I use for testing TVs

By James Davidson last updated

4K Blu-ray fans, listen up! There are some great deals at Amazon for Prime Day - here's some discs to get you started!

Sonos Beam Gen 2

Rare discount alert! The Sonos Beam Gen 2 Dolby Atmos soundbar is at a near-record low price this Prime Day - grab it while you can!

By James Davidson published

Sonos discounts don't happen often so when one comes around, it's worth checking out!

Amazon Omni QLED Prime Day spotlight image

Get the 43-inch Amazon Omni QLED for the lowest price it's ever been this Prime Day

By James Davidson published

A better than ever price

Amazon Fire TV Stick

Here are the best cheap Amazon Prime Day Fire TV stick deals you can grab today, with up to 50% off!

By James Davidson published

There aren't many better times in the year to get a deal on a Fire TV stick than Prime Day.

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