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

Blu-ray Bounty December 2025 hero image with Catch Me If You Can on LG G5

6 new 4K Blu-rays from December 2025 to add to your collection

By James Davidson published 20 December 25

Just in time for the holidays, we take a look at new 4K discs we recommend adding to your 4K Blu-ray collection – or giving as gifts.

The LG G5 (left), LG C5 (middle) and LG B5 (right) showing a purple flower on screen

Want to know which 2025 LG OLED TV to buy? I tested three models side-by-side, and there's one clear winner

By James Davidson published 14 December 25

I evaluated the G5, C5 and B5 side-by-side to find out which is the best overall value.

A shot of Maria on a hillside from The Sound of Music 4K Blu-ray on LG G5

I review 4K Blu-rays for a living — these 5 new discs are so good, they've entered my TV testing rotation

By James Davidson published 8 December 25

As a TV reviewer, it's good to update the 4K Blu-rays I use for testing. These 5 discs are the latest additions.

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

By Matt Bolton last updated 4 December 25

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?

Blu-ray Bounty November 2025 hero image showing Edward Scissorhands 4K Blu-ray on LG G5

6 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from November 2025

By James Davidson published 23 November 25

It's the 1st anniversary of Blu-ray Bounty, and we've got 6 new discs for you to add to your 4K Blu-ray collection.

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 21 November 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.

LG G5 (left) vs Samsung S95F (middle) vs LG C5 (right) showing red flowers on screen

I tested three 5-star OLED TVs from LG and Samsung, and I know which one I’d buy on Black Friday

By James Davidson published 19 November 25

With Black Friday discounts, is it worth opting for a mid-range OLED over a flagship OLED? I tested LG and Samsung models to find out.

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

By Matt Bolton last updated 18 November 25

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.

TCL C6K review: a cheap mini-LED TV that's very good value for money

By James Davidson last updated 13 November 25

TCL's entry-level mini-LED TV has generally good picture quality and an impressive list of gaming features, and while it's not perfect, it is excellent value for money.

Two OLED TVs showing an aerial shot of a city at night on screen with cardboard boxes behind them

The best 75-inch TVs, all tested by our big-screen experts

By Al Griffin last updated 7 November 25

Updated The best 75-inch TVs offer a true big-screen experience, with a size befitting the greatest films and the most nail-biting sports matches.

Two OLED TVs displaying pink flowers on screen

The best 65-inch TV for every budget, all tested by our reviewers

By James Davidson last updated 5 November 25

Updated We pick out the best 65-inch 4K TVs to complete your home theater setup, no matter how much you want to spend.

Samsung S95F with Ember from Elemental on screen

Samsung TVs are the first to support HDR10+ on Disney+, taking the sting out of missing Dolby Vision

By James Davidson published 31 October 25

Samsung's TVs get first access to HDR10+ on Disney+

TCL Q6C (left) vs Samsung Q8F (right) showing parrot on screen

I put TCL’s affordable mini-LED TV and a Samsung QLED head-to-head, and here's where my money would go on Black Friday

By James Davidson published 30 October 25

Putting a budget mini-LED TV against a mid-range QLED to see which one should be on your Black Friday shopping list

Blu-ray Bounty October 2025 hero image with Rocky Horror Picture Show on LG G5 screen

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

By James Davidson published 28 October 25

This month's Blu-ray Bounty explores 5 new titles that could make their way into your 4k Blu-ray collection.

It's my job to test TVs, and these 3 models are the best value for money on the market

By James Davidson published 19 October 25

These three TVs will give you premium performance and features without the premium price.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) accessories and packing box on table

A new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus has just appeared – but it's not what you think

By James Davidson published 16 October 25

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is new in name only.

Nosferatu 4K Blu-ray with Nicolas Hoult on Panasonic MZ1500

3 stunning Dolby Atmos movies to treat your home theater with this Halloween, and they sound best on 4K Blu-ray

By James Davidson published 12 October 25

Bring your horror movie night to life with these 3 4K Blu-rays that will really put the scare into your home theater system.

Hisense 116-inch UX RGB mini-LED TV displaying squirrel

Hisense 116UX review: a step forward for TV, but at a price that's too premium for most people

By James Davidson published 3 October 25

Hisense's first RGB mini-LED delivers solid performance, but its eye-watering price is tough to ignore.

Blu-ray Bounty September 2025 hero image with Master and Commander 4K Blu-ray on screen of LG G5

7 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from September 2025

By James Davidson published 28 September 25

This month's Blu-ray Bounty brings 7 new titles that could make their way into your 4K Blu-ray collection.

LG C5 (left) and LG B5 (right) displaying yellow butterfly on screen

LG C5 vs LG B5: here's which affordable LG OLED TV you should buy

By James Davidson published 21 September 25

We compared LG's two most affordable OLED TVs to find out which is better value for money

LG B5 in Dolby Vision picture and Samsung S85F in HDR10 picture mode displaying sunset over ocean

Does Dolby Vision on OLED TVs matter? I put LG and Samsung's most affordable models side by side to find out

By James Davidson published 18 September 25

I compared two OLED TVs, one with Dolby Vision support and one without it, to test how important that feature is to picture quality.

Samsung S85F (left) vs Samsung S95F (right) displaying orange butterfly on screen

I tested Samsung's flagship and most affordable 2025 OLED TVs side-by-side, and I was surprised by the results

By James Davidson published 17 September 25

How does an entry-level OLED compare to a flagship OLED from the same brand? I tested Samsung's 2025 TVs side by side to find out.

An RGB mini-LED TV (left) next to Samsung's micro-RGB TV showing a red tower

I saw Samsung's micro-RGB next to a Hisense RGB mini-LED TV, and the future of TV has me excited

By James Davidson published 15 September 25

RGB display technologies are a big new addition to the TV world in 2025, and I got to compare Samsung's micro-RGB TV with Hisense's RGB mini-LED TV to see which has the early advantage.

Samsung S85F review: a brilliant, affordable OLED TV with a lot of strengths, especially for gamers

By James Davidson published 14 September 25

Recommended

The Samsung S85F doesn't offer the same brightness as more premium OLED TVs, but its feature set and performance are great for the price.

Xgimi Horizon 20 Max on display at IFA 2025

The 7 coolest projectors at IFA 2025

By James Davidson published 7 September 25

From powerhouse portable 4K models to one of the smallest beamers on the market, here are the 6 coolest projectors we saw at IFA 2025

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