Articles by 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

Apple TV home screen showing Fountain of Youth

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

By Al Griffin published 9 June 25

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.

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

By Al Griffin published 8 June 25

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.

The best 4K projector: top home theater beamers

By Al Griffin last updated 27 May 25

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

Hisense U8QG showing image of mountain range

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

By Al Griffin published 25 May 25

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.

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 9 May 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.

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 6 May 25

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

The best LG TVs, all tested by our reviewers

By Matt Bolton last updated 6 May 25

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

Epson QL7000 projector review: unmatched brightness in a stylish package

By Al Griffin published 3 May 25

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 1 May 25

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.

Living room with screen showing Kaleidescape movie library

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

By Al Griffin published 21 April 25

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

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

By Al Griffin published 13 April 25

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

LG G5 OLED TV showing colorful abstract image

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

By Al Griffin published 12 April 25

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 4 April 25

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

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 on table below TV

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 2 April 25

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

Sony Bravia 8 II and other new TVs on podium with red curtain in back

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

By Al Griffin published 2 April 25

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

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

By Al Griffin published 1 April 25

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

Samsung QN990F showing image of tennis court

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 1 April 25

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 26 March 25

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

LG G5 OLED TV mounted on wall showing image of man in a parking garage

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 15 March 25

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

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

By Al Griffin published 14 March 25

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

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

By Al Griffin published 13 March 25

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

Hisense U8N mini-LED TV on blue background

The best mini-LED TVs for all budgets, tested by our experts

By Al Griffin last updated 7 March 25

We choose the best mini-LED TVs, from budget-friendly big screens to premium models that rival OLED picture quality.

Best ultra short throw projectors: big, bright images from a box

By Al Griffin last updated 6 March 25

Buying Guide We've selected the best ultra short throw projectors at a range of prices for beaming big, bright images in your living room.

The best indoor TV antennas: Tested and ranked by us

By Al Griffin last updated 21 February 25

Updated These are the best indoor TV antennas for watching free TV channels at home.

Samsung QN900D 8K TV on ochre background

The best 8K TVs: super-detailed displays from Samsung and LG

By Al Griffin last updated 10 February 25

Buying Guide The best 8K TVs are for when 4K just doesn't quite cut it, and can even be found for less than you'd expect.

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