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

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I’m a trained TV calibrator, and here are the best TVs you can buy today

By Al Griffin last updated

Top OLED and QLED sets to consider, from elite TVs to wallet-friendly options – all tested by us.

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The best OLED TVs for all budgets, as reviewed by our experts

By Matt Bolton last updated

With infinite contrast and phenomenal picture quality, the best OLED TVs will change how you experience your favorite movies and shows.

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The best projectors of CES 2026: brighter portables, big-screen gaming, and a Dolby Atmos home theater on wheels

By Al Griffin published

CES has become a reliable venue for new projectors, and these were the six most promising models I saw on the show floor.

LG Sound Suite H7 soundbar with LG TV and wireless speakers in white room

The best soundbars of CES 2026: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, Audio by Bang & Olufsen, and Icelandic volcanoes

By Al Griffin published

CES 2026 showcased a handful of interesting soundbars, including the LG H7, the first model with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect support

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The best TVs of CES 2026: brighter OLEDs, 130-inch screens, and RGB mini-LED everywhere

By Al Griffin published

CES 2026 is a showcase for new TV tech, with RGB mini-LED models from a range of brands looking to bring the fight to OLED's picture quality dominance

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TCL launches next-gen SQD mini-LED TV at CES – the ‘best TV in the market’ for 2026

By Al Griffin published

TCL launched the X11L SQD mini-LED, its flagship TV for 2026, at CES, along with a new RGB mini-LED TV and a budget mini-LED TV series.

LG C6H TV at CES 2026

LG announces new OLED TVs at CES — brighter G6, the C6 splits in two, ultra-thin Wallpaper OLED, and the world's first 4K 120Hz cloud gaming TVs

By Al Griffin published

LG's flagship OLED will be 20% brighter in 2026, and the C6 gets the next-gen Tandem RGB panel, but only in some sizes

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

By James Davidson last updated

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.

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

By James Davidson last updated

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.

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The best projectors for all budgets, including portable and 4K projectors, all real-world tested by home theater experts

By Al Griffin last updated

UPDATED From long throw to ultra short throw and portable models, our guide will give you the big picture on the best 4K projectors.

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

By Al Griffin last updated

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.

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

By Al Griffin last updated

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.

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

By James Davidson last updated

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

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As a home theater purist, I wouldn’t get LG’s cinema-sized new micro-LED TV – here’s why a projector is a better choice

By Al Griffin published

LG's new 136-inch micro-LED display is a fine home theater option, as long as money is no object.

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The best gaming TV for all budgets, all real-world tested by our experts

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated Our guide to finding the best gaming TV for your PS5, Xbox Series X, PC or even last-gen console that will suit all budgets.

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The Samsung S95F is our TV of the year – here’s how Samsung beat elite OLED and mini-LED TVs from the likes of LG and Sony

By Al Griffin published

In a year with tough premium TV competition, the Samsung S95F rose above the rest to win TV of the year in the TechRadar Choice Awards.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's response to 'Scratchgate' and the ROG Xbox Ally's price reveal

By Hamish Hector published

The biggest news from Apple, GoPro, Asus, Xbox, and more for Septmeber 27, 2025.

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‘The new UI is borderline unusable’: Netflix subscribers are still complaining about the app re-design, and I’m 100% with them

By Al Griffin published

Is the 'new' Netflix as bad as some users say? We gave it a close look to find out.

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This one Dolby Vision 2 feature will transform the way we watch TV – here’s how

By Al Griffin published

Dolby recently announced Dolby Vision 2 for TVs, and one of the new format's most intriguing features is an end-to-end solution to improve motion resolution for movies.

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Epson’s new projectors with Google TV are the first to get Sound by Bose

By Al Griffin published

Epson announced a feature-packed five-pack of new projectors, including four portables and one ultra short throw model.

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5 awesome home theater installations you won't believe

By Al Griffin, James Davidson published

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

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Just bought a $3,000 TV? Here's why you may need a $6,000 video processor to go with it

By Al Griffin published

External video processors are a pricey addition to any home theater, but if you're looking to get the best possible picture quality, they can be worth the money.

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Welcome to TechRadar’s Home Theater Week 2025

By Al Griffin published

Home Theater Week is underway, and we'll be bringing you features and news on all the latest tech coming out of CEDIA Expo, IFA, and beyond.

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I tested one of the brightest OLED TVs you can buy – but all that brightness comes with a catch

By Al Griffin published

We measured Panasonic's new flagship OLED TV, the Z95B, and then went for a second round to investigate its surprisingly dim Filmmaker Mode picture.

Bowers & Wilkins 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition being demo'd at Audio Advice Live 25

I listened to Bowers & Wilkins’ 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition speakers, and they are a literal portal into the legendary recording studio

By Al Griffin published

Bowers & Wilkins demonstrated its new 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition speakers at Audio Advice Live 25, and there are more reasons than great sound to buy these beautiful towers.

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