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.

Articles by: James Davidson

Our pick for the best 4K Blu-ray player has just had its price slashed in this early Prime Day deal

By James Davidson published 19 June 25

The Panasonic DP-UB820 is our favorite 4K Blu-ray player and discounts are rare – but Amazon has given it a nice price cut before Prime Day has even started.

Samsung S95F with Ember from Elemental on screen

The Samsung S95F OLED TV just became the first TV I've tested to hit this picture quality milestone

By James Davidson published 19 June 25

I've seen some impressive results in my time testing TVs, but the Samsung S95F has hit a new high

Samsung S95F (left) and LG G5 (right) showing Elphaba from Wicked on screen

Glare-Free vs anti-reflection: This is how Samsung and LG's flagship OLED TV screens fared when I tested them

By James Davidson published 18 June 25

Both LG and Samsung's 2025 OLED TV screen have anti-reflection measures, but which one is better?

Samsung S95F with Gotham from The Batman on screen

I tested Samsung’s next-gen OLED TV matte screen with our 3 darkest 4K Blu-ray movies - here's what I found

By James Davidson published 14 June 25

The Samsung S95F has a new OLED Glare-Free 2.0 screen, but does it really improve on its predecessor? I tested it with 3 super-dark movies to find out.

I know which TV tech is the best for watching sports, and these 3 sets are my top picks for your next upgrade

By James Davidson published 11 June 25

Choosing the right TV for watching sports can be difficult, but mini-LED tech makes that choice a lot easier.

best 120Hz TV image 2025 with LG C4 on orange background

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

By James Davidson last updated 10 June 25

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.

JBL’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar range, includes a flagship system to rival Samsung and Sonos that replaces one of our favorite soundbars

By James Davidson last updated 10 June 25

JBL's new range of Dolby Atmos soundbars is packed with features: Samsung and Sonos better take note.

TCL C6K (left) and TCL C7K (right) showing butterfly on screen

I compared a new cheap mini-LED TV to a mid-range model, and here’s why upgrading is more than worth a small price increase

By James Davidson published 8 June 25

I compared two similarly featured, entry-level and mid-range mini-LED TVs to find out what spending extra money gets you.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has had some display upgrades – here's what they are and how to know if your TV supports them

By James Davidson published 7 June 25

The Switch 2 upgrades include 4K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, but does your TV support them?

Get the most out of your Nintendo Switch 2 with these 3 TVs I've picked to pair with it, including one of the best OLED TVs I've seen

By James Davidson published 6 June 25

These three TVs will boost your Switch 2 gaming experience.

Blu-ray Bounty with Nosferatu 4K Blu-ray with Lily-Rose Depp and Nicolas Hoult on Panasonic MZ1500 OLED TV

3 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from May 2025

By James Davidson published 31 May 25

In this month's Blu-ray Bounty, we look at three more 4K discs that could be a great addition to your collection.

Deal image with Samsung HW-Q800D, Sony HT-S2000, Sonos Arc and Amazon Fire TV soundbar on purple background

These 4 Memorial Day soundbar deals are some of the best we've seen – and our favorite Dolby Atmos model is among them

By James Davidson published 26 May 25

These 4 soundbars suit every budget and are all getting excellent Memorial Day deals.

TCL C7K mini-LED TV left and Panasonic MZ1500 OLED TV right displaying red flowers on screen

I compared mid-range mini-LED and OLED TVs, and while it’s closer than you might think, OLED wins in one vital area

By James Davidson published 24 May 25

The battle of the TV technologies

Yes, you really can get a free 55-inch Sony TV with this Memorial Day deal – but you don’t have long to do it

By James Davidson published 23 May 25

This Sony Memorial Day TV deal is buy one, get one free!

Our favorite budget TV just dropped to a near record-low price for Memorial Day

By James Davidson published 19 May 25

The Hisense U7N is one of the best budget mini-LED TVs on the market, and its price has been slashed once again for Memorial Day.

TCL Mini-LED TVs from 2016 - 2025 showing Life of Pi day time scene

How far mini-LED TV tech has evolved in 9 years and the 'dark side' of Netflix – what I learned on my visit with TCL

By James Davidson published 18 May 25

Ever wondered what the inside of a mini-LED TV looks like and how the tech has evolved? How about the brightness of Netflix shows? Here's what I learned on a visit with TCL.

Panasonic Z95B OLED TV displaying yellow and blue glass on screen

I saw Panasonic’s 2025 TV lineup in person, and here are the 3 models you should be most excited for

By James Davidson published 12 May 25

Panasonic's 2025 TV lineup looks as impressive as ever, but there are three specific models you should consider.

Panasonic 2025 OLED TVs all displaying a colored glass

Panasonic reveals full 2025 TV lineup, and the flagship OLED TV could be its best one yet

By James Davidson published 12 May 25

Samsung has revealed its full 2025 TV lineup, including multiple OLEDs, a flagship mini-LED, and several LED models.

LG C5 with aerial shot of city at night on screen

I tested the LG C5 OLED TV - here are 3 upgrades I’d like to see in next year’s model

By James Davidson published 11 May 25

The LG C5 is a phenomenal TV, but only a minor update of its C4 predecessor. Here are three things that could give an 'LG C6' a real step-up at launch.

Best TVs for sound 2024 hero image with the Sony Bravia 8

The best TVs for sound: from Sony, Panasonic, Hisense and more

By Al Griffin last updated 9 May 25

Buying Guide The best TVs for sound bring you theater-style audio to match their picture performance without adding soundbars or the hassle of a surround system.

Sonos Beam and Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 soundbars on dark wooden stand

I tested two mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbars side-by-side, and the battle for your money has never been more competitive

By James Davidson published 4 May 25

The Sonos Beam and Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 are two mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbars. How do they compare?

Blur-ray Bounty March 2025 hero image with Wicked on Panasonic MZ1500 screen

I've been watching the latest 4K Blu-rays with a flagship OLED TV and soundbar setup for six months – here are my 7 favorites so far

By James Davidson published 3 May 25

We've been running our Blu-ray Bounty for six months and have been lucky to review some excellent 4K discs - here's my personal top seven

Samsung says a 'dimmer' OLED TV appears just as bright as a 'brighter' LED model, but that misses the point of why I've been calling for brighter OLEDs

By James Davidson published 30 April 25

Samsung says the human eye perceives a 300-nit OLED the same as a brighter 500-nit LED screen, but we need brighter OLED TVs for more reasons.

LG QNED evo TVs showing image of face onscreen

LG announces US pricing for its first wireless QNED TV, and it's also taking aim at Samsung's mini-LED lineup

By James Davidson published 29 April 25

Pricing for the wireless LG QNED9M and the QNED92 mini-LED TV has been announced, and it looks like a direct shot at Samsung.

The Mounting Dream tilting TV wall mount against a pink background

Best TV wall mounts, for all sizes

By James Davidson last updated 29 April 25

Updated Want to know which are the best TV wall mounts? From fixed to tilting and full-motion, we've rounded up one for every TV size.

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