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

A Samsung OLED TV with a sign saying Cyber Monday deals

The 6 best Cyber Monday OLED TV deals – LG, Samsung, Sony and more from 50% off

By Al Griffin published 1 December 25

Score a great deal on one of 2025's best OLED TVs in these Cyber Monday sales.

These 3 portable projector Black Friday deals at Amazon are too good to miss

By Al Griffin published 28 November 25

Portable projectors are getting great deals in Amazon's Black Friday sale. Here are 3 models we've reviewed that are worth checking out.

Best OLED TV Buying Guide hero image with Samsung S95F

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

By Matt Bolton published 27 November 25

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

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 21 November 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.

I loved this Sony Dolby Atmos soundbar when I tested it, and it’s back to its record-low price

By Al Griffin published 17 November 25

The Sony HT-S2000, TechRadar's choice for the best budget soundbar, is back to its record-low price.

Two OLED TVs showing an aerial shot of a city at night on screen with cardboard boxes behind them

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

By Al Griffin last updated 7 November 25

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.

Two OLED TVs displaying pink flowers on screen

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

By James Davidson last updated 5 November 25

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

Sony Bravia Projector 7 on table bathed in purple light

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

By Al Griffin last updated 29 October 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.

LG Magnit Active Micro LED showing image from How to Train your Dragon

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 24 October 25

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

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

By Matt Bolton last updated 24 October 25

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.

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 20 October 25

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.

Don't wait: these 3 Dolby Atmos soundbars are back to their record-low prices for Prime Day

By Al Griffin last updated 8 October 25

Prime Day is a perfect opportunity to get a big discount on a soundbar, and these three deals are among the best we've seen in the Prime Day sales.

An iPhone 17 Pro, Ghost of Yotei, and GoPro Max 2

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 27 September 25

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

Google TV Gemini-created image of cabin and butterflies

I tried the first Google TV with Gemini, and it’s the most important Google TV upgrade yet

By Al Griffin published 25 September 25

I tried out Google TV with Gemini, a feature currently available only on the TCL QM9K mini-LED TV, and it makes all manner of content search more useful and fun.

Netflix interface showing program info for Monsters docudrama

‘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 18 September 25

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

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

By Al Griffin published 17 September 25

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.

Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus projector with rainbow background

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

By Al Griffin published 16 September 25

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

home theater seating with green floor lighting

5 awesome home theater installations you won't believe

By Al Griffin, James Davidson published 6 September 25

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

madVR Envy processor on purple background

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 5 September 25

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.

Home theater with projection screen showing Kaleidescape interface

Welcome to TechRadar’s Home Theater Week 2025

By Al Griffin published 1 September 25

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.

Panasonic Z95B review: a flagship OLED TV that combines refined pictures with powerful sound

By Al Griffin published 23 August 25

Recommended

Panasonic's new flagship OLED TV provides a significant step-up in brightness, but it’s tuned for picture accuracy and has powerful built-in 5.1.2-channel sound.

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

By James Davidson last updated 18 August 25

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.

Panasonic Z95B OLED TV showing image of people in colorful clothes dancing

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

By Al Griffin published 16 August 25

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 15 August 25

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.

JVC NZ900 projector and MartinLogan speaker system at demo

Parental guidance suggested: I watched an 8K home theater demo with a 7.7.4-channel Dolby Atmos speaker system that was so intense, parents fled with their children

By Al Griffin published 14 August 25

The joint JVC/MartinLogan 7.7.4-channel home theater demo at Audio Advice Live 25 was a dynamic display of 8K video and Dolby Atmos audio, and definitely not kid stuff.

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