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

The 5 coolest TVs at IFA 2025

By James Davidson published 6 September 25

There was no shortage of cool TVs at IFA 2025. Here are five of the coolest ones we saw at the show.

home theater seating with green floor lighting

5 awesome home theater installations you won't believe

By Al Griffin, James Davidson published 6 September 25

If you've considered having a home theater professionally installed, or even thought of doing it yourself, you'll find inspiration in these installations.

Hisense 85-inch RGB mini-LED TV with flower and yellow background on screen

I saw the first RGB TV that you'll be able to buy at a remotely realistic size, and it's a real OLED rival

By James Davidson published 5 September 25

Hisense shook things up with the arrival of its cinema-screen-sized RGB mini-LED TVs – and now it's ready to bring the tech to more living rooms.

Best of IFA 2025 awards – our 15 favorite tech reveals at the show, from next-gen TVs to stair-climbing robo-vacs

By Matt Bolton published 5 September 25

From hybrid gaming laptops to AI home robots to elite turntables, IFA in Berlin saw tech innovations of all kinds.

Baseus Inspire XC1 earbuds in three colors

The world's first dual-driver open earbuds and two more headphones all tuned by Bose: Baseus goes all in on audio at IFA 2025

By James Davidson published 4 September 25

Powerful open earbuds, plus regular true wireless buds and over-ear headphones from an audio brand that doesn't like to break the bank

4 awesome 4K Blu-rays for evaluating your TV's picture

By James Davidson published 3 September 25

4K Blu-rays are essential for evaluating TVs. Here are the discs I use on a regular basis.

I tested LG, Samsung, Sony and Panasonic flagship OLED TVs side-by-side – and one is my clear favorite

By James Davidson published 2 September 25

Following TechRadar's OLED TV showdown, I personally compared 2025's flagship OLED TVs to determine which one I liked best.

4K Blu-ray fans rejoice: Magnetar reveals two new 4K Blu-ray players at CEDIA Expo 2025

By James Davidson published 2 September 25

The world of 4K Blu-ray receives some good news as Magnetar reveals it's bringing two new premium players to the market

Blu-ray Bounty August 2025 header image with The Phoenician Scheme on LG G5

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

By James Davidson published 30 August 25

August's edition of the Blu-ray Bounty ranges from Blockbuster to Indie, with a making-of documentary on Apocalypse Now thrown in for good measure.

Samsung S95F(far left) LG G5 (middle left) Sony Bravia 8 II (middle right) Panasonic Z95B OLED TV (far right) all showing orange butterfly on screen

The battle for the top OLED TV is more intense in 2025 – and this time it's not just about brightness

By James Davidson published 25 August 25

LG and Samsung have ruled the OLED TV roost in recent years, but Sony and Panasonic are more aggressively bringing the fight in 2025.

Various 4K Blu-ray steelbooks stood up on a white table

The weird, wonderful world of 4K Blu-ray Steelbooks – the highs and lows of physical media special editions

By James Davidson published 22 August 25

As a 4K Blu-ray fan, I've managed to avoid Steelbooks so far. But that might be about to change.

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

I tested the first next-gen RGB mini-LED, and while it's a stunning TV, OLED doesn't need to be worried just yet

By James Davidson published 22 August 25

I got to spend time with Hisense's 116UX, the first RGB mini-LED TV, to see how this new technology performs.

Panasonic Z95B (left) and Sony Bravia 8 II (right) displaying a beach (Panasonic) and a valley (Sony) as screensavers on screen

I compared Panasonic and Sony's 2025 OLED TVs to see which has the better sound – and there’s an obvious winner

By James Davidson published 19 August 25

Panasonic and Sony TVs have the best built-in sound on the market, but who comes out on top in a side-by-side test?

The best Samsung TV for all budgets, tested by our reviewers

By James Davidson last updated 18 August 25

Updated Love Samsung TVs but not sure which one to buy? Our guide to the best Samsung TVs can help you find what you're looking for.

Samsung S95F (far left) LG G5 (middle left) Sony Bravia 8 II (middle rigjt) Panasonic Z95B (far right) OLED TVs all displaying a peacock feather against a black background on screen

Two OLED TV showdowns, very different results - here's what our casual viewers thought compared to TV experts

By James Davidson published 17 August 25

We conducted a blind OLED TV showdown with a panel of casual viewers, and the results were very different than a recent expert test.

An Apple Watch, Insta360 Antigravity, and the Vive Eagle next to each other.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the demise of dial-up to the return of a missing Apple Watch feature

By Hamish Hector published 16 August 25

Catch up on tech news from Apple, Vive, Insta 360, and more from the past seven days.

Samsung HW-Q900C left and Samsung HW-Q900F right on pink and green background

What's the difference between Samsung's 2023 and 2025 flagship Dolby Atmos soundbars? I've been using both to find out

By James Davidson published 15 August 25

We tested the new Samsung HW-Q990F alongside its Samsung HW-Q990C predecessor to see if there are any changes in Samsung's latest flagship soundbar.

Panasonic Z95B (left) and LG G5 (right) displaying sunset over a lake on screen

I tested Panasonic and LG flagship OLED TVs side-by-side, and even though they use the same panel, the results were surprising

By James Davidson published 14 August 25

Both the Panasonic Z95B and LG G5 use the same new four-stack OLED panel, but I tested them and found differences.

Wanbo Vali 1 portable projector lifestyle image

If this cheap portable projector is as impressively bright as promised, it could be a serious rival to Xgimi, Samsung and Anker

By James Davidson published 13 August 25

The portable projector market is packed, but the new Wanbo Vali 1 claims high brightness for a very cheap price

Flagship OLED TV showdown: Viewers saw LG, Samsung, Sony and Panasonic TVs in a blind test and chose their favorite

By James Davidson published 12 August 25

TechRadar gathered four flagship OLED TVs, and we assembled a group of non-TV experts to decide their favorite in a blind test.

Own a Sony TV? You're about to get a major free Android TV 14 update – as long as you've got one of these specific models

By James Davidson published 12 August 25

Android TV 14 looks to have finally started its rollout on to actual TVs, but not where you would think.

LG B5 (left) and Samsung S85F (right) showing red flowers on screen

I tested Samsung and LG's cheapest OLED TVs side-by-side to see which TV comes out on top – here's what happened

By James Davidson published 11 August 25

How do TVs that share the same OLED display panel type compare when put side-by-side? I tested the entry-level LG B5 and Samsung S85F OLED TVs to find out.

The LG B5 (left) and LG G5 (right) with red flowers on screen

I put LG's cheapest and flagship OLED TVs side-by-side to see what real differences there were – here's what I learned

By James Davidson published 10 August 25

What are the real-world differences between entry-level and premium OLED TVs? I compared the LG B5 and LG G5 side-by-side to find out.

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 8 August 25

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.

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

By James Davidson last updated 6 August 25

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

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