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

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 28 March 25

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 28 March 25

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

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.

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

By James Davidson last updated 17 March 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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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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The best TVs for sport for all budgets

By Matt Bolton last updated 7 February 25

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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I spent a month testing the 11.4.6-channel Nakamichi Dragon, and it’s a Dolby Atmos soundbar on steroids

By Al Griffin published 1 February 25

Nakamichi’s pricey Dragon is an 11.4.6-channel beast that's more like a full home theater system than a soundbar.

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LG 'four-stack' OLED TV panel explained: I've seen the dazzling 4,000-nit panel, and here's how it works

By Al Griffin published 18 January 25

The arrival of LG Displays' fourth-gen OLED panel means high-end OLED TVs will be brighter than ever in 2025.

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Forget OLED? LG is going all in on QNED TV tech for 2025, and it's dropping quantum dots

By Al Griffin published 15 January 25

LG's 2025 TV lineup has a strong focus on QNED, with new wireless models and a 100-inch screen size

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The 7 best projectors at CES 2025

By Al Griffin published 10 January 25

CES 2025 CES is the top venue for new TV launches, but this year's show also featured an impressive number of projectors.

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I experienced Dolby Atmos music in a Cadillac OPTIQ, and now I want to drive in an immersive audio bubble

By Al Griffin published 8 January 25

Dolby Atmos music is a standard feature of the new Cadillac IONIQ, which brings the number of Atmos-equipped cars to 20.

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I tried Panasonic’s new Z95B OLED TV, and it takes OLED picture quality to an even higher level

By Al Griffin published 8 January 25

CES 2025 Panasonic's new Z95B OLED TV boasts several tech innovations, and it was looking great at CES 2025.

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Samsung’s massive 115-inch mini-LED TV is its largest yet – but there’s an even bigger one at CES 2025

By Al Griffin published 7 January 25

CES 2025 Samsung's 115-inch mini-LED TV looked impressive at CES 2025. Can Hisense's 116-inch TV inch it out?

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Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode is coming to more TVs in 2025 – here’s why that’s important

By Al Griffin published 7 January 25

CES 2025 Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode provides an easy way to get a director-approved HDR picture, and it's coming to TCL TVs.