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

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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 6 January 25

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.

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 6 January 25

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

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

By Al Griffin published 6 January 25

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 6 January 25

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

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

By Al Griffin published 18 December 24

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

LG QNED TV in bright living room with admiring viewers

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

By Al Griffin published 18 December 24

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 1 December 24

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 29 November 24

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

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

By Al Griffin last updated 21 November 24

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 12 October 24

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.

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 9 October 24

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.

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

By Al Griffin published 8 October 24

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

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

By Al Griffin published 8 October 24

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 15 September 24

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 8 September 24

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 7 September 24

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 7 September 24

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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TechRadar Best of CEDIA Expo 2024 awards – the 5 most exciting products at the show

By Al Griffin published 6 September 24

CEDIA Expo is a playground for the best in home theater tech, and these 5 products captured our attention most at the show.

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Welcome to TechRadar’s Home Theater Week 2024

By Al Griffin published 2 September 24

Home Theater Week is happening now, so check out our guide to the latest and greatest custom installation tech that's on display at CEDIA Expo and IFA 2024.

LG B4 review: the top budget OLED TV gets even better for gaming

By Al Griffin published 23 August 24

Recommended

LG's entry-level OLED TV doesn't reach the brightness heights of other LG OLEDs, but has an impressive overall picture and great gaming features.

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Epson's super-bright new Q-Series 4K 120Hz projectors could be the ultimate gaming displays

By Al Griffin published 20 August 24

Epson's new trio of 3LCD laser projectors are its brightest models yet, and they feature gaming-friendly features such as 4K 120Hz support.

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I tested a ‘cheap’ LG OLED TV – here’s how it compares to a more expensive OLED TV

By Al Griffin published 18 August 24

LG's budget B4 OLED TV offers many of the same features found in the more expensive LG C4, but in this case, spending extra may be worth it.

Hisense U8N review: a brighter and better mini-LED 4K TV

By Al Griffin published 11 August 24

Recommended

Hisense’s new next-to-flagship mini-LED TV amps up the brightness and overall picture performance while remaining comfortably within the affordable camp.

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Brane X review: a portable smart speaker with incredible bass

By Al Griffin last updated 29 July 24

Recommended

The Brane X may look unassuming, but this portable speaker conceals a real subwoofer that delivers surprisingly potent bass.

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Epson can't stop suing other projector manufacturers – here's why

By Al Griffin published 21 July 24

Epson's recent lawsuit against Formovie is just the latest battle in the projector brightness specification wars, and its consumers who come out on top.

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