James Davidson

James Davidson

Senior TV Writer

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

LG G6 (left) vs Samsung R95H (right) showing a field of red flowers on screen. Both TVs deliver vivid colors, but the G6's are deeper overall
LG OLED vs Samsung RGB: I tested the two brands' latest flagship TVs side-by-side using reference 4K Blu-ray scenes — here's which one came out on top

By James Davidson Published

RGB TVs seek to take the TV crown from OLED, so I decided to test a flagship LG OLED against a flagship Samsung Micro RGB to see if the new tech can take the throne

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 4K Blu-ray on the LG G6 showing Peach and Mario talking, with Peach looking frustrated
The 5 best 4K Blu-rays for showing off your TVs vibrant colors — with titles from Disney, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros

By James Davidson Published

4K Blu-ray is excellent for showing off a TV's colors, and these are 5 of the best discs I've tested as part of the Blu-ray Bounty.

Sony Bravia 7 II (left) vs Samsung R95H (right) showing an owl on screen. Both TVs show excellent detail
Sony Bravia 7 II vs Samsung R95H: which RGB TV wins, and does either model topple OLED? I tested them side-by-side to find out

By James Davidson Published

As more RGB TVs become available, I decided to test the Sony Bravia 7 II next to the Samsung R95H — but which one is the better buy?

A grading desk at Silversalt Restoration studios, showing color and HDR grading
I saw behind-the-scenes of a 4K movie restoration — and it's made me appreciate the quality of my 4K Blu-rays more than ever now I understand the 'ethical dilemmas' and artistry involved

By James Davidson Published

Ever wonder how a film gets to 4K Blu-ray? I visited Silver Salt Restoration's studio and saw the magic of film restoration in action.

Hisense UR8 with orange butterfly. Colors are vibrant with good clarity, although can look soft in finer areas
Hisense UR8 review: solid performance, but not an OLED-killer

By James Davidson Published

The Hisense UR8 is one of the first affordable RGB mini-LED models available, but while it improves over mini-LED in a few ways, it struggles to impress in one key area.

Samsung QN900D 8K TV on ochre background
The best 8K TVs: super-detailed displays from Samsung and LG

By River Hart last updated

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.

Most anticipated 4K Blu-rays August 2026 with covers of Troy, Project Hail Mary, West Side Story (1961) and Mars Attacks!
I test 4K Blu-ray for a living, and these are the 4 new discs from August 2026 I'm most looking forward to trying out

By James Davidson Published

As TechRadar's 4K Blu-ray tester, I've picked new titles from August 2026 that I'm keen to try out as part of the Blu-ray Bounty.

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Blu-ray Bounty July 2026 hero image showing shot of Mario, Luigi and Yoshi from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
4 new 4K Blu-rays from July 2026 to add to your collection

By James Davidson Published

In this month's Blu-ray Bounty, there's a reference-quality animation, an animated Disney classic, arguably John Waters' biggest movie and a noir-thriller from the 1980s.

Best TVs for sound 2024 hero image with the Sony Bravia 8
The best TVs for sound: from Sony, Panasonic, Hisense and more

By River Hart 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.

Hisense U8N mini-LED TV on blue background
The best mini-LED TVs for all budgets, tested by our experts

By River Hart last updated

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

Sony Bravia 7 II (left) vs LG C6 (right) showing shot of squirrel eating on screen
‘OLED better watch its back’: LG’s C6 OLED TV is one of the best I’ve tested this year, but when I put it side-by-side with the Sony Bravia 7 II RGB TV, the close battle shocked me

By James Davidson Published

As RGB LED takes the fight to OLED in 2026, I compared the LG C6 next to Sony's more affordable RGB TV, the Bravia 7 II.

Panasonic OLED showing scene from Chungking Express with woman in yellow t shirt in kitchen area
Who needs Dolby Atmos? These 6 4K Blu-rays support with DTS Master Audio surround sound (and 1 with stereo) are perfect for showing off what your your home theater can really do

By James Davidson Published

While Dolby Atmos may have the name-power, its rival is no slouch either, so I picked my top 7 DTS-powered 4K Blu-rays.

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LG G6 (left) vs LG C6 (middle) vs LG B6E (right) showing a green and yellow butterfly. All three TVs show excellent colors, but the G6 has higher brightness, while the C6 has greater accuracy
I tested LG's newest OLED TVs side-by-side, and as a certified TV calibrator, there's one clear winner for me

By James Davidson Published

All three of LG's 2026 OLED TVs are great, but which is really the best value for money? I compared them alongside each other to find out.

Samsung HW-Q990F connected to the Samsung S95F with The Batmobile from The Batman on screen
The Batman Part II has been delayed again, so I'll have to stick with 4K Blu-ray at home for now — here are 3 Batman discs I recommend, including a controversial choice

By James Davidson Published

As Batman fans eagerly await The Batman Part II, now with a 2028 release, here are 3 of my favorite Batman 4K Blu-rays to watch at home

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 4K Blu-ray on the LG G6 showing Mario and Luigi standing either side of Yoshi
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 4K Blu-ray might not be my favorite movie of the year, but my god it's an awesome new reference disc for testing TVs and Dolby Atmos sound system

By James Davidson Published

Another month, another reference-quality 4K Blu-ray: and this time, it's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

A strikingly colored parrot on the screen of the Samsung S99H OLED TV
Samsung S95H review: top-tier performance, divisive design

By James Davidson Published

Editor's Choice

Samsung's latest flagship OLED TV, the S95H, delivers on picture and performance, but features a controversial design change.

Speed Racer 4K Blu-ray on LG G5 showing Speed Racer stood in front of some bright fireworks
'One of the best Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 4K Blu-rays I've ever tested': Speed Racer on 4K is so good, it's going to be my new go-to disc for TV and soundbar testing

By James Davidson Published

As TechRadar's TV tester, I'm always on the look out for new 4K Blu-rays to use for testing and right now, there's none better than Speed Racer.

Samsung S99H (left) vs LG G6 (right) showing a peacock feather against a black background on screen. Both TVs show punchy brightness and strong colors, with the G6's black tones looking deeper
'Still the king of bright room OLED TV': I tested Samsung and LG's latest flagship OLED TVs side-by-side to see which is better for bright rooms — here's the one I'd pick

By James Davidson Published

The LG G6 proved to be an excellent OLED TV for bright rooms, but how does its main Samsung rival compare?

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Samsung S99H (left) vs LG G6 (right) showing a squirrel on screen. The S99H shows brighter colors, while the G6's are richer
I tested Samsung and LG's best OLED TVs side-by-side, and we've never been more spoiled for choice — here are the key ways each one beats the other in the real world

By James Davidson Published

LG and Samsung's flagship OLED rivalry continues with the LG G6 and Samsung S99H/S95H: but which model comes out on top? I tested them side-by-side to find out

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I test 4K Blu-ray for a living and these are the 4 discs I'm most looking forward to testing in July 2026

By James Davidson Published

July 2026 is packed with tons of new 4K Blu-ray releases: here are the top 4 I'm looking forward to testing.

The top of a Dyson HushJet Mini Cool fan next to a hand holding the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, next to two hands holding a Sony A7R VI
The best tech of 2026 so far — the 21 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson Published

TechRadar has spent days testing 639 products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2026. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

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LG G5 OLED with Ben-Hur 4K Blu-ray on screen, showing roman soldiers conversing
The 6 best 4K Blu-rays released in 2026 that we've tested — which movies make the most of your TV and soundbar or speakers?

By Carrie Marshall, James Davidson Published

We recommend six great Blu-ray discs that make the most of the medium, and the most of your home AV setup.

Blu-ray Bounty June 2026 hero image showing Mach 5 car from Speed racer 4K Blu-ray on LG G5 OLED TV
7 discs new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from June 2026

By James Davidson Published

This month, I'm looking at 7 new 4K Blu-ray released in June 2026 to see if they're worth adding to your collection.

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LG G5 OLED TV gaming menu
I test gaming TVs every day and these are the models I'd trust to let GTA 6 look its best 

By James Davidson Published

Looking for a TV upgrade for GTA 6? I've picked 5 of the best gaming TVs we've tested here at TechRadar that are sure to do the best job.

Blu-ray Bounty bonus article hero image showing Junglepussy holding up a bank from One Battle After Another 4K Blu-ray
I tested 4 more 4K Blu-rays released in 2026 that are worth adding your collection — including a great Dolby Atmos showcase, and two sumptuous DTS music movies (well, one of them's Spinal Tap, but it absolutely counts)

By James Davidson Published

It's Blu-ray's 20th anniversary, which gave me an excuse to lock myself in a room for a work day with 4 discs released in 2026 that I missed testing previously.

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