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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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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.

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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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I saw Samsung’s new OLED TV with Glare Free 2.0 tech, and it fixes the Samsung S95D’s biggest problem

By Al Griffin published

CES 2025 Version 2.0 of Samsung's reflection-reducing Glare Free screen tech fixes the first generation's black-level issue.

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Samsung announces 2025 OLED TVs, with next-gen Glare Free tech and 165Hz gaming support

By Al Griffin published

CES 2025 Samsung has announced its 2025 OLED TV lineup with improved features and AI enhancements.

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Samsung introduces 2025 mini-LED TV lineup with ‘A new era of Samsung AI’

By Al Griffin published

CES 2025 Samsung has announced its 2025 Neo QLED mini-LED TV lineup at CES.

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LG’s incredible, transparent OLED TV is now available to buy, and no it's not cheap

By Al Griffin published

LG's much-anticipated transparent wireless OLED TV is now available in the US for an expected high price.

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LG’s new wireless QNED 4K TV takes a page from the LG OLED TV playbook

By Al Griffin published

CES 2025 LG announces 2025 QNED TV lineup, including a model with True Wireless 4K support.

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Cyber Monday TV deals 2024: all the best sales on LG, Samsung, Sony and more

By Al Griffin last updated

Cyber Monday TV deals are here, and I've found all of the best savings on the best sets from the best brands. Stick with this page for great deals.

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These are the best Black Friday OLED TV deals – I know, I've tested them

By Al Griffin last updated

Superb OLED TV deals are everywhere – check out our favorite offers in this guide.

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The best Black Friday 75-inch TV deals 2024: early deals on big screens are now live

By Al Griffin last updated

Black Friday deals on 75-inch TVs are now live, so don't wait to get a great discount on the best big-screen TVs.

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Panasonic Z95A review: a stunning, bright OLED TV with best-in-class Dolby Atmos sound

By Al Griffin published

Recommended

Panasonic's top OLED TV combines high brightness with excellent built-in sound for a complete OLED TV package. And the good news is that it's also available in the US.

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The LG CineBeam Q is our favorite portable 4K projector, and it’s back to its lowest-ever price for Prime Day

By Al Griffin published

LG's CineBeam Q is our favorite portable 4K projector for its picture quality and style. This Prime Day deal brings it back to its lowest-ever price.

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I review soundbars for a living and these are the 5 best Prime Day deals

By Al Griffin published

Amazon Prime Day is your big chance to get a big deal on the best soundbars. Here are five that we recommend.

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This Sonos Dolby Atmos soundbar just got a rare discount for Prime Day

By Al Griffin published

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is one of our favorite soundbars for music, and it's getting a big discount at Amazon.

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I compared premium Samsung and LG OLED TVs side-by-side – and this one key difference surprised me

By Al Griffin published

Both the LG G4 and Samsung S95D OLED TVs are designed to reduce screen reflections. As it turns out, they do it in very different ways.

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5 incredible home theater demos at CEDIA Expo 2024

By Al Griffin published

Home theater demos using cutting-edge gear are the best part of CEDIA Expo. Here are 5 demos from the 2024 show that rocked our world.

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6 awesome home theater installations you won't believe

By Al Griffin, James Davidson published

These six examples of the home theater design state of the art will make you want your own theater to hide away in.

dynaudio Symphony Opus One soundbar on a stand in front of a TV

I tried Dynaudio’s 22-speaker Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it was like hearing a full home theater system from a single box

By Al Griffin published

Dynaudio demoed the Symphony Opus One at CEDIA Expo, and it was the closest I've heard a single-box soundbar come to creating a surround sound experience.

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