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

Epson QL7000 on table

Epson QL7000 projector review: unmatched brightness in a stylish package

By Al Griffin published

Recommended

Epson’s QL7000 projector can be paired with screens as large as 300 inches, and it’s so bright you won’t even need to dim the lights.

LG G5 OLED TV showing image of landscape

LG Display announces viability of ‘Dream OLED’ tech – but I wouldn't count on seeing it in the next generation of OLED TVs

By Al Griffin published

LG announced a hybrid two-stack OLED display with blue fluorescence in the lower stack and blue phosphorescence in the upper stack that gets us closer to the dream of a perfect OLED TV.

Living room with screen showing Kaleidescape movie library

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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LG C5 AI Magic Remote

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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LG G5 OLED TV showing colorful abstract image

LG G5 review: a new world of brightness for 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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Sue Storm using her force-field powers in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

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.

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 on table below TV

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.

Sony Bravia 8 II and other new TVs on podium with red curtain in back

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.

Samsung QN90F showing image of a temple

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.

Samsung QN990F showing image of tennis court

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.

Samsung QN90D showing image of mountain with don't miss logo

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.

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

Hisense is updating its U9, U8, U7, and U6 series TVs for 2025, with larger screen sizes and gaming feature upgrades.

LG G5 OLED TV mounted on wall showing image of man in a parking garage

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.

Samsung, Roku, and Hisense TV screens

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.

Sony RGB LED visualization

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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Nakamichi Dragon soundbar system in living room with undersea image of fish on screen

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

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

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

LG QNED evo TVs showing colorful images onscreen

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

By Al Griffin published

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

Hisense L9Q projector beaming image of masked face on screen

The 7 best projectors at CES 2025

By Al Griffin published

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

Red Cadillac OPTIQ with Dolby Atmos Music sign in background

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

By Al Griffin published

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

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

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

By Al Griffin published

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

Samsung 115-inch QN90F TV showing image of skateboarder

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

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

TCL QM581G showing colorful image onscreen

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

By Al Griffin published

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

TCL QM6K TV showing image of football player on screen

TCL's 2025 mini-LED TVs for 2025 promise a mind-blowing 50% brightness increase

By Al Griffin published

CES 2025 TCL announced its QM6K mini-LED TVs at CES, the first models in a phased series rollout for 2025.

Hisense 136MX micro-LED TV showing colorful abstract image

Hisense’s 2025 TVs go real big, including a 116-inch mini-LED TV – the largest one yet

By Al Griffin published

CES 2025 The TV lineup Hisense announced at CES 2025 includes a 116-inch mini-LED TV and its brightest yet ultra short throw projector.

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