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

Three mini LED TVs showing colorful abstract images

I tested 3 flagship mini-LED TVs – here’s the one I’d spend my own money on

By Al Griffin published

I've tested the top mini-LED TVs from Hisense, Samsung, and TCL. Here are my thoughts on what each model does well, and which one I'd personally lean toward buying.

LG G5 and Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TVs showing images of mountainside and squirrel

I tested the Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TV, and I don’t think Samsung and LG have anything to worry about

By Al Griffin published

Sony's new Bravia 8 II flagship OLED TV has arrived at a premium price. Does it have what it takes to stand up to this year's OLED competition?

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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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15 things we learned at the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote

By Marc McLaren published

Apple's WWDC 2025 was packed with big software announcements. Here are the key details you need in your brain.

Apple TV Display profile showing app and TV show library

The new tvOS 26 feature I’m most excited for is also the most obvious upgrade Apple could make to match Samsung and LG

By Al Griffin published

Display Profiles gets an update in tvOS 26, and it's one enhancement that will help Apple keep up with the smart TV competition.

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The 5 new Apple TV 4K features coming in tvOS 26 you need to know about

By Al Griffin published

Apple announced the new tvOS 26 at WWDC 2025: here are the new features coming to your Apple TV or Apple TV 4K streaming box.

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Samsung QN90F TV review: an outstanding mini-LED TV for bright room viewing

By Al Griffin published

Editor's Choice

The Samsung QN90F combines refined picture quality with a wide range of well-executed features, making it an excellent TV for movies, sports, and gaming. It's comparatively pricey, but worth it.

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Hisense U8QG review: a brighter and all-around better Hisense mini-LED TV

By Al Griffin published

Recommended

The Hisense U8QG is a great value and the brand's brightest TV yet. It's also packed with a wide array of features that make it an excellent option for gaming.

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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.

Epson QL7000 showing football games on screen at CEDIA 20204

The Epson QL7000 is by far the brightest projector I’ve tested – but how bright do 4K projectors need to be?

By Al Griffin published

Brightness is a projector spec that gets plenty of attention, but other factors can make an even more important contribution to picture quality.

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The best LG TVs, all tested by our reviewers

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated Which is the best LG TV? We break down the differences in price and performance between all of LG's most current TVs.

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Epson QL7000 projector review: unmatched brightness in a stylish package

By Al Griffin published

Recommended

Epson’s QL7000 projector can be paired with screens as large as 300 inches, and it’s so bright you won’t even need to dim the lights.

LG G5 OLED TV showing image of landscape

LG Display announces viability of ‘Dream OLED’ tech – but I wouldn't count on seeing it in the next generation of OLED TVs

By Al Griffin published

LG announced a hybrid two-stack OLED display with blue fluorescence in the lower stack and blue phosphorescence in the upper stack that gets us closer to the dream of a perfect OLED TV.

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This 4K Blu-ray alternative could be the shot in the arm that 8K TVs desperately need

By Al Griffin published

Movie player/server maker Kaleidescape has joined the 8K Association, giving home theater fans hope for more and better 8K at home.

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I love LG’s new Magic Remote design for its OLED TVs – too bad only certain regions are getting it

By Al Griffin published

LG's long-time Magic Remote control design has finally been updated – but not all regions will be getting the same remote.

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LG G5 review: a new world of brightness for OLED TVs

By Al Griffin published

Editor's Choice

LG’s G5 uses a new OLED TV display panel to hit dizzying brightness heights, making it a versatile option for daytime and dark room viewing.

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CinemaCon 2025 – every big movie announcement, including Avatar 3, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, James Bond, Mission Impossible and more

By Matt Bolton last updated

CinemaCon 2025 is over – here are all new movie announcements that we spotted during the event.

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Sony launches two new budget soundbars – one with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, and one with big surround-sound for cheap

By Al Griffin published

Sony has announced a trio of home theater audio offerings, led by a new entry-level Dolby Atmos soundbar.

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Sony’s new TV lineup for 2025 doubles down on QD-OLED

By Al Griffin published

Sony has announced its new TVs for 2025, and the lineup is led by a flagship QD-OLED series.

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I tested Samsung's new top mini-LED 4K TV, and the Glare-Free screen tech makes a big difference

By Al Griffin published

I've given the feature-packed Samsung QN90F 4K mini-LED TV a thorough hands-on test.

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I tested the new Samsung QN990F mini-LED TV, and it’s an 8K wireless wonder – with a couple of catches

By Al Griffin published

Samsung's flagship 8K TV is its best yet, but the price is high, and the jury is still out on its wireless gaming performance.

Hisense U8 series TV on wall in living room

Hisense announces 2025 mini-LED TV lineup, with screen sizes up to 100 inches – and a surprising smart TV switch

By Al Griffin published

Hisense is updating its U9, U8, U7, and U6 series TVs for 2025, with larger screen sizes and gaming feature upgrades.

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The new LG OLED TV feature I’m most excited about is Filmmaker Mode with Ambient Light Compensation – here’s why

By Al Griffin published

Filmmaker Mode with Ambient Light Compensation brings director-approved accuracy to pictures, even in bright viewing conditions.

Samsung, Roku, and Hisense TV screens

I review TVs for a living, and here are the 3 best budget TVs you can buy today

By Al Griffin published

TechRadar reviewed over 30 TVs in 2024 alone, and these three came out as best values in our tests.

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I saw Sony’s next-gen RGB mini-LED TV tech in action, and OLED TVs should be worried

By Al Griffin published

Sony has announced its next-gen RGB mini-LED TV backlight tech, and from our eyes-on experience it looks like a winner.

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