James Davidson

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

Samsung Neo QLED TV on blue background

The best Samsung TV 2025 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 120Hz 4K TVs 2025, 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 gaming TV 2025 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 best mini-LED TVs 2025 for all budgets, tested by our experts

By Al Griffin last updated

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

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I saw LG's latest QNED mini-LED TV and it might finally compete with Samsung, Hisense and TCL

By James Davidson published

LG has been in the mini-LED game for a while, but its latest flagship, the QNED93, is its most competitive yet.

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I saw LG's G5 flagship OLED TV next to last year's G4, and the brightness boost I was excited about is very real

By James Davidson published

LG's G5 OLED TV is a significant step-up in brightness over its predecessor – and that's a gamechanger.

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Samsung reportedly sold more OLED TVs than mini-LED in 2024, suggesting that if the price is matched, people have a favorite

By James Davidson published

Samsung's OLED TVs outsold its Neo QLED TVs in 2024, proving which tech people will choose if price is close.

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TCL overtaking LG's premium TV sales is the inevitable result of OLED's biggest problem and mini-LED's biggest strength

By James Davidson published

As OLED TVs stay in the same price bracket, mini-LED is making new options possible.

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I test TVs for a living, and these 4 TVs are the best for bright rooms and beating reflections

By James Davidson published

If you have a bright room, TV viewing can be a pain. But these 4 TVs will handle bright light better than any other.

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I tested a cheap smart projector with surprisingly good JBL sound, but don't get too excited

By James Davidson published

The Yaber K3 offers smart features for cheap, but it struggles in some key areas.

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Movie sales – including 4K Blu-ray – fell again last year, but if you're going streaming only, you're massively missing out

By James Davidson published

Physical media sales, including 4K Blu-ray, have once again declined, but it's easily still the best way to watch your favorite movies and TV shows at home.

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The best TVs for sound 2025: 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 8K TVs for 2025: super-detailed displays from Samsung and LG

By Al Griffin 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.

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LG C5: everything we know so far about LG's mid-range OLED TV

By James Davidson published

Revealed at CES 2025, the LG C5 OLED is the latest in the LG OLED C-series. Here's everything we know about it so far.

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The best TVs for sport for 2025 for all budgets

By Matt Bolton last updated

Buying Guide Here are the best TVs for sport from Samsung, LG and more. See which of our top 4K picks is right for you.

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3 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection in January 2025

By James Davidson published

The latest entry in the Blu-ray Bounty adds three new 4K discs that should be in your collection.

Philips Hue's new SmartThings integration

Philips Hue set to support the latest LG TVs, so you can turn your movies or games into a light show

By James Davidson last updated

Philips Hue will be supported on 2024 LG TVs, having been available for Samsung TVs since 2022.

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Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED TV review: the best Fire TV yet, and a solid option for sports and gaming

By James Davidson published

Amazon's Omni Mini-LED is its most premium TV to date, and it delivers the goods.

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Hisense 110UXN review: a super-bright, 110-inch mini-LED TV

By James Davidson published

Hisense's giant, bright mini-LED TV hits great heights, but is held back by some annoying setbacks.

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LG and Samsung's gaming TV supremacy may be under threat as more TVs are set to get multiple HDMI 2.1 ports in 2025

By James Davidson published

Gamers rejoice – more TVs are set to receive more HDMI 2.1 ports, which is excellent news if you have multiple gaming consoles

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Samsung S95F OLED TV: everything we know about Samsung's elite new OLED

By James Davidson published

The Samsung S95F is Samsung's 2025 flagship OLED TV - here's all the confirmed info we have about it.

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Own an LG TV released from 2021 onwards? Here's when (and if) you can expect your smart TV platform to update to webOS 25

By James Davidson published

If you've got an LG TV from 2021 onwards, your smart TV interface may be getting an upgrade.

The LG G5 on display at CES 2025

LG G5 OLED TV: everything we know about LG's next-gen TV

By James Davidson published

Here's everything we know about one of LG's 2025 flagship OLED TVs, the LG G5.

The Hisense 116UX on display at CES 2025

Mini-LED TVs will be more competitive than ever in 2025, and we're all the winners

By James Davidson published

Mini-LED TVs look to be big in 2025 as the first punches of a battle between brands are thrown – and that's only good news for us.

Disney+

Own a Samsung TV? Good news: Disney Plus is set to start streaming TV shows and movies in HDR10+

By James Davidson published

Disney is set to offer HDR10+ streaming - excellent news for Samsung TV owners

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