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

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 10 July 25

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

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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 10 July 25

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 9 July 25

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

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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 9 July 25

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

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 8 July 25

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

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

By James Davidson published 8 July 25

A better than ever price

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 8 July 25

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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The Hisense U8QG is one of 2025's best mini-LED TVs, and it's already had a huge discount ahead of Prime Day

By James Davidson published 7 July 25

Get the feature-packed Hisense U8QG 65-inch model for a seriously low price.

There's $2,000 off this huge 98-inch TCL TV for Prime Day – here's why I think you should buy it

By James Davidson published 7 July 25

$2,000 off the 98-inch TCL QM8K mini-LED TV? A deal that's worth it.

It’s happened again! The LG C4 OLED TV has crashed to a new record-low price ahead of Prime Day – do not miss this deal!

By James Davidson last updated 7 July 25

Our top TV of 2024, the LG C4 has had another excellent deal ahead of Prime Day

Samsung HW-Q990F review: a phenomenal soundbar system that solidifies Samsung's place atop the Dolby Atmos soundbar food chain

By James Davidson published 6 July 25

Editor's Choice

The Samsung HW-Q990F delivers an unforgettable home cinema experience, and while not wholly different from its predecessor, it's still a Dolby Atmos marvel.

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There's a huge Criterion Collection 4K Blu-ray sale happening at Amazon ahead of Prime Day – here are the 5 movies I'd pick

By James Davidson published 4 July 25

Major savings of the best 4k Blu-rays you can add to your collection

The Samsung QN90D is our top TV for sports – and it has a big discount in Best Buy's 4th of July sale

By James Davidson published 4 July 25

Get the 75-inch Samsung QN90D mini-LED for $1,999 – it's an awesome TV, and is ideal for big-screen action

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4K Blu-ray fans assemble! You can get the brand new Sony UBP-X700 4K Blu-ray disc player for a hugely discounted price ahead of Prime Day

By James Davidson published 3 July 25

Sony's brand new 4K Blu-ray player is only a few weeks old, and it's already getting a huge discount ahead of Prime Day.

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Don't wait for Prime Day - LG's all-new C5 OLED TV has already had its price slashed to a record-low

By James Davidson published 1 July 25

The LG C5 55-inch TV is a marvellous, mid-range OLED TV and if you're looking to upgrade, it should be on your list.

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I tested LG, Samsung and Sony's elite 2025 OLED TVs side-by-side – here's the one I'd buy with my own money

By James Davidson published 1 July 25

I tested LG, Samsung and Sony's flagship 2025 TVs, and this one is my favorite.

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The LG B4 is our favorite budget OLED TV and it's just hit a record-low price – and it's not even Prime Day yet

By James Davidson published 1 July 25

OLED doesn't have to pricey, and the already more affordable LG B4 has just had its price slashed once again.

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

By James Davidson published 29 June 25

We look at three discs from June 2024 that you could add to your 4K Blu-ray collection.

Looking for a budget gaming TV for your Switch 2? These are my top 3 picks, and 1 is guaranteed for a Prime Day deal

By James Davidson published 27 June 25

If you need an affordable TV upgrade for your Switch 2, these 3 TVs won't break the bank.

Forget Prime Day! Don’t miss Hisense’s great mini-LED TVs with record-low prices – we think they’re perfect for both movies and gaming

By James Davidson published 27 June 25

Hisense's mini-LED TVs are always excellent value, but they're even better at a record-low price.

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I tested Samsung and Sony’s 2025 QD-OLED TVs side-by-side, and it’s a battle for the ages

By James Davidson published 25 June 25

Samsung and Sony's top OLED TVs for 2025 both use QD-OLED display panels and anti-reflection screens. I tested them side-by-side to find out how they compare.

Get the ultimate TV for sports for its lowest-ever price with this early Prime Day deal

By James Davidson published 24 June 25

If you're looking for a new TV for sport, there's no better option than the Samsung QN90D.

I've used Samsung TVs for years, and this one important feature is now the best it's ever been

By James Davidson published 23 June 25

Samsung's Tizen smart TV platform has received big improvements in its latest 9.0 version.

I love Samsung’s Dolby Atmos soundbars – and this early Prime Day deal slashes a five-star model to a record-low price

By James Davidson published 23 June 25

Prices for two of Samsung's flagship Dolby Atmos soundbars have crashed ahead of Prime Day

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Samsung S95F review: easily one of 2025's best OLED TVs for bright rooms

By James Davidson published 21 June 25

Editor's Choice

The battle for the best OLED TV of 2025 just got more interesting with the arrival of the Samsung S95F

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