James Davidson

James Davidson

TV Hardware Staff Writer, Home Entertainment

James is the TV Hardware Staff Writer at TechRadar. After studying English Literature and Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, he rekindled a childhood love for writing and creating stories that soon translated into the world of freelance writing, primarily for music blogs. Eventually getting into the world of TV and hi-fi, James honed a knowledge and passion for all things audio and visual. He is now bringing this experience to Tech Radar to write about the latest TV- related tech and give readers all the info they need. When not writing and reading about the latest audio and visual goodies, James can be found gaming, reading, watching rugby or coming up with another idea for a novel. 

Articles by: James Davidson

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Samsung says a 'dimmer' OLED TV appears just as bright as a 'brighter' LED model, but that misses the point of why I've been calling for brighter OLEDs

By James Davidson published

Samsung says the human eye perceives a 300-nit OLED the same as a brighter 500-nit LED screen, but we need brighter OLED TVs for more reasons.

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The best 85-inch TVs for 2025: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated The best 85-inch TVs give a new meaning to the word ‘large’. But if you can fit one in your home, which are the best options?

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Best TV wall mounts of 2025, for all sizes

By James Davidson last updated

Updated Want to know which are the best TV wall mounts? From fixed to tilting and full-motion, we've rounded up one for every TV size.

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The best 65-inch TV 2025 for every budget, all tested by our reviewers

By James Davidson last updated

Updated We pick out the best 65-inch 4K TVs to complete your home theater setup, no matter how much you want to spend.

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I tested the Sony UBP-X800M2 and it's an excellent 4K Blu-ray player, but there are better value players available

By James Davidson published

Recommended

Sony's flagship 4K Blu-ray player is undeniably good, but better value options are available.

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I saw Anker’s new 4K projector, and it really could be the ideal summer party projector

By James Davidson published

I saw the Anker Nebula X1 4K projector in the flesh, and it's ideal for outdoor parties.

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3 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from April 2025

By James Davidson published

Blu-ray Bounty looks at a trio of 4K Blu-rays that would make a fine addition to any collection.

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How to buy a good secondhand TV, or make your old TV last longer

By James Davidson last updated

Buying a secondhand TV is a great way to save money and help prevent waste, but navigating it can be a bit of a minefield - we're here to help with that.

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Anker's new portable 4K projector could be the ultimate easy outdoor projector thanks to its stunning brightness

By James Davidson published

The new Anker Nebula X1 is the company's highest-performing projector yet.

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The first UK prices for the Samsung S95F OLED TV are higher than its LG G5 rival – but don’t expect that to last too long

By James Davidson published

The Samsung S95F's first UK prices reveal it's more costly than the LG G5, but that won't be the case for long.

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I compared the LG G5 to one of the best mid-range OLED TVs, and the results surprised me

By James Davidson published

The LG G5's brightness boost over the Panasonic MZ1500 was not as prevalent in some picture modes as expected.

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Here's why you should avoid Vivid mode, even on the best OLED TVs

By James Davidson published

Vivid mode is a picture mode best avoided on your TV. I used the LG G5 and Wicked to help me show why.

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The best TV 2025, chosen by our reviewers for all budgets

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated Looking for the best TV? Whether you're after an all-in-one home cinema package or just a good-value TV, you're in the right place.

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The best OLED TVs 2025 for all budgets, as reviewed by our experts

By Matt Bolton last updated

With infinite contrast and phenomenal picture quality, the best OLED TVs will change how you experience your favorite movies and shows.

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I went deep with the LG G5 OLED TV, and these 5 viewing experiences show how awesome its picture is

By James Davidson published

5 viewing experiences, 4 movies and some sports, really showed off just how excellent the LG G5's picture is

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The best soundbars 2025 for all budgets, all tested by us

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated From budget-friendly bars to Dolby Atmos wonders, the best soundbars make it easy to get a serious TV audio upgrade.

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I tested the Dangbei Atom, and it's a bright, smart portable projector that's overshadowed by LG and Samsung

By James Davidson published

The Dangbei Atom enters a crowded portable projector market, with mixed results.

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All new Google TV devices will have a Free TV button on the remote for super-easy access to 150 free channels

By James Davidson published

Google announces that all future Google TV devices will feature a 'Free TV' button on their remotes, taking users straight to the 'Live' tab, where there are 150 free channels.

The Hisense 163-inch micro-LED TV at CES 2025

'OLED and LCD will die out’: A microLED expert explains how the superior TV tech will finally become affordable

By James Davidson published

MicroLED has often been reserved for the most premium, mammoth-sized TVs, but Dr. Reza Chaji, CEO of VueReal, believes his company can change that.

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The Hisense U7N is one of the best budget TVs I've ever tested, and it's just dropped to a record-low price at Amazon

By James Davidson published

The Hisense U7N was one of 2024's best mini-LED TVs, and it is now available at a record-low price.

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3 discs to add to your 4K Blu-ray collection in March 2025

By James Davidson published

March's Blu-ray Bounty explores three new 4K discs that could join your collection.

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5 things I learned when I tested the LG C5 OLED TV, from embracing AI to troublesome reflections

By James Davidson published

I recently tested and reviewed the LG C5 OLED TV and I've selected 5 key things you should know about it.

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The best 40, 42 and 43-inch TVs for 2025

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated The best 40- to 43-inch TVs hit that sweet spot between small and large-scale TV displays, and can deliver high-end picture quality, or can hit super-affordable prices.

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Start your 4K Blu-ray addiction by grabbing the best budget 4K Blu-ray player in the Amazon Spring Sale

By James Davidson published

Looking to get into 4K Blu-ray? There's no better time to start, as the Sony UBP-X700 has dropped to its lowest ever price

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The Hisense U6N was one of the best budget TVs I tested in 2024, and it's just hit a record-low price in Amazon's Spring Sale

By James Davidson published

Affordable mini-LED just got even cheaper, with the Hisense U6N 65-inch crashing back to its lowest-ever price in Amazon's Big Spring Sale

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