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

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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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I reviewed the LG G5, and it’s bright enough to change my mind about 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.

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The Samsung QN90D mini-LED is our favorite TV for sports, and it’s hit its lowest-ever price in Amazon’s Spring Sale

By Al Griffin published

The Samsung QN90D is a top mini-LED TV pick, and it's hit a record-low price at Amazon.

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The best stereo speakers 2025: top speaker systems for all budgets, tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Buying Guide The best stereo speakers to deck out your home audio system.

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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 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 projectors 2025, tested and reviewed by our experts

By Al Griffin last updated

Whether for home or portable use, the best projectors will give you a big image with minimal setup fuss.

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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.

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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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The best 75-inch TVs 2025, all tested by our big-screen experts

By Al Griffin last updated

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.

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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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Best ultra short throw projectors 2025: big, bright images from a box

By Al Griffin last updated

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.

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The best 4K projector 2025: top home theater beamers

By Al Griffin last updated

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

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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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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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