Al Griffin

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

LG C4 OLED TV showing image of woman looking through glasses

I tested a ‘cheap’ LG OLED TV – here’s how it compares to a more expensive OLED TV

By Al Griffin published

LG's budget B4 OLED TV offers many of the same features found in the more expensive LG C4, but in this case, spending extra may be worth it.

Hisense U8N showing colorful landscape

Hisense U8N review: a brighter and better mini-LED 4K TV

By Al Griffin published

Recommended

Hisense’s new next-to-flagship mini-LED TV amps up the brightness and overall picture performance while remaining comfortably within the affordable camp.

Brane X smart speaker on deck railing oudoors

Brane X review: a portable smart speaker with incredible bass

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

The Brane X may look unassuming, but this portable speaker conceals a real subwoofer that delivers surprisingly potent bass.

Laser projector shootout participants looking at screens displaying eye in the dark

Epson can't stop suing other projector manufacturers – here's why

By Al Griffin published

Epson's recent lawsuit against Formovie is just the latest battle in the projector brightness specification wars, and its consumers who come out on top.

Samsung The Frame TVs displaying artwork in gallery

From the Hudson River School to the 1980s East Village – how Samsung’s The Frame TV turns your living room into an art gallery

By Al Griffin published

The latest generation of The Frame TVs is more advanced than ever, and the Samsung Art Store has some great new additions to display on them.

The OnePlus Watch 2, Fujifilm X100VI and Motorola Razr 2024

The best tech of 2024 so far – the 11 finest gadgets we've tested and what's coming next

By Mark Wilson published

We're halfway through 2024 – so we've picked the best tech that we've tested this year so far, and looked ahead to the next six months.

Sony Bravia 9 showing blue landscape image

Sony Bravia 9 vs TCL QM8 (2024) – super-bright mini-LED TVs put to the test

By Al Griffin published

The Sony Bravia 9 and TCL QM8851G are among the brightest TVs you can buy, but brightness is only part of the story in both cases.

Soony Bravia 9 showing colorful image

Sony Bravia 9 review: a stunning next-gen mini-LED 4K TV that makes a big bet on brightness

By Al Griffin published

Recommended

Sony's new flagship makes a straight shoot for the top of the high-end TV heap and succeeds brilliantly on several fronts.

Vision Pro, iOS 18 and Apple Watch shots from WWDC 2024

Apple WWDC 2024 – 13 things we learned including what Apple Intelligence is and why a Calculator app can be exciting

By Marc McLaren published

What were the big stories at Apple's WWDC 2024? Here's our full round-up, featuring everything from Apple Intelligence to iOS 18 and much, much more.

Apple tvOS 18 being discussed by presenter in living room setting

Apple TV 4K to get AI-enhanced subtitles, Amazon X-Ray-style info while watching, and clearer dialogue in tvOS 18

By Al Griffin published

Apple announced a list of new features for tvOS at WWDC 2024 aimed at improving accessibility and compatibility with high-end projectors.

Apple TV 4K with Severance on the TV screen

tvOS 18: 6 Apple TV 4K updates we want to see at WWDC 2024

By Al Griffin published

With WWDC 2024 happening imminently, here's our wishlist of must-have features for Apple to implement in tvOS 18.

Sony Bravia 9 TV displaying colorful abstract image

Forget soundbars – I used a Sony TV as the main speaker in a wireless Dolby Atmos system, and got cinema-like results

By Al Griffin published

Sony's new flagship Bravia 9 TV can serve as a center channel speaker in a Dolby Atmos system – something it does surprisingly well

LG C4 OLED TV showing image of woman looking through glasses

LG C4 OLED TV review: a better and brighter mid-range OLED

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

The new LG C4 OLED TV improves on its predecessor in multiple ways and is a great option for movie fans and gamers alike.

LG C4 OLED TV showing Apple Music app onscreen

LG OLED TVs can now stream Apple Music in Dolby Atmos – but I’ll keep my Apple TV 4K, thanks

By Al Griffin published

The Apple Music app on LG's latest OLED TVs delivers music in Dolby Atmos, but with sonic limitations compared to the Apple TV 4K.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S Android TV

Android TV's next free update promises faster performance, better accessibility and more energy saving options

By Al Griffin published

Unveiled at Google I/O 2024, Android TV 14 holds a range of features to improve the smart TV platform's performance and usability.

Samsung QN900D showing image of lizard

Samsung QN900D review: the best 8K TV yet… and one of the best TVs of any kind

By Al Griffin last updated

Editor's Choice

The Samsung QN900D pushes the 8K envelope, mainly by making 4K images look exceptionally good and giving gaming a high-speed boost.

Samsung S85D OLED TV in living room setting

Samsung's new, cheaper OLED TVs are now available to buy

By Al Griffin published

Samsung's entry-level S85D series has arrived, providing a less expensive OLED TV option that still offers premium features.

LG Cinebeam Q projector on table

LG CineBeam Q review: a portable 4K projector with style

By Al Griffin published

Recommended

LG's latest 4K projector brings a dash of style to the portable category, and it uses the same WebOS smart TV system as the company's TVs

MJ and Spider-Man leap off the top of a bridge in Spider-Man: No Way Home

I got a Dolby Atmos soundtrack mixing demo at Sony Pictures Studios, and now I know how Spider-Man sounds get made

By Al Griffin published

My behind-the-scenes Sony Pictures Studios tour showed me the magic of Foley effects, ADR, soundtrack mixing and more.

A Boston Dynamics robot, the Nothing Ear (a), and Humane AI pin on a green background.

ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech news stories from Boston Dynamic's new robot to Sony's OLED-beating Micro-LED TV tech

By Hamish Hector published

Here's your tech news round up for April 20, 2024, with the 8 biggest stories from Boston Dynamics, Humane AI, and Sony.

Sony Bravia Theater Quad spaker system with TV in comfortable living room

I listened to Sony’s new Bravia Theater Quad system, and it's full-fat Dolby Atmos without wires

By Al Griffin published

Sony's new 4.0.4-channel wireless speaker system is a lifestyle-friendly package that doesn't compromise on sonic immersion.

Sony Bravia 9 backlight demo showing images on screen and on raw backlight

I’ve seen Sony’s impressive new mini-LED TV backlight tech in action, and OLED TVs should be worried

By Al Griffin published

Sony's new flagship mini-LED TV combines high brightness with OLED-like blacks, closing the gap between the two technologies.

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 soundbar on TV stand with colorful abstract image on screen

I tried Klipsch’s affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar – and Sonos and Bose have been put on notice

By Al Griffin published

Klipsch's new Flexus Core 200 is an impressive Dolby Atmos model that should shake up the budget soundbar space.

Neytiri speaks to an annoyed Jake Sully in 2009's Avatar movie

I watched Avatar on the Apple Vision Pro and this is how you do 3D movies at home

By Al Griffin published

I watched Avatar in Cinematic High Frame Rate 3D on the Apple Vision Pro and now I want a mixed-reality headset.

LG C3 OLED TV showing image of pink butterfly onscreen

LG C3 OLED review: a picture-perfect TV for movies and gaming

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

LG's mid-range TV is a feature-packed option for gamers and movie fans. You can spend more on an OLED and you can also spend less, but the C3 seems just right.

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