Articles by 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

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

By Matt Bolton last updated 7 May 25

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

Best gaming TV with LG C4 on Cyan background

The best gaming TV 2025 for all budgets, all real-world tested by our experts

By Matt Bolton last updated 6 May 25

Updated Our guide to finding the best gaming TV for your PS5, Xbox Series X, PC or even last-gen console that will suit all budgets.

Sonos Beam and Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 soundbars on dark wooden stand

I tested two mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbars side-by-side, and the battle for your money has never been more competitive

By James Davidson published 4 May 25

The Sonos Beam and Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 are two mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbars. How do they compare?

Blur-ray Bounty March 2025 hero image with Wicked on Panasonic MZ1500 screen

I've been watching the latest 4K Blu-rays with a flagship OLED TV and soundbar setup for six months – here are my 7 favorites so far

By James Davidson published 3 May 25

We've been running our Blu-ray Bounty for six months and have been lucky to review some excellent 4K discs - here's my personal top seven

LG QNED93 with building rooftop on screen

UK Prices for LG's 2025 QNED TVs are live, and Samsung should be worried

By James Davidson published 2 May 25

LG's QNED TV range is taking the fight directly to Samsung's Neo QLED TV range

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 30 April 25

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.

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

By Matt Bolton last updated 29 April 25

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?

The Mounting Dream tilting TV wall mount against a pink background

Best TV wall mounts of 2025, for all sizes

By James Davidson last updated 29 April 25

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.

Samsung Neo QLED TV on magenta background

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

By James Davidson last updated 29 April 25

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

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 28 April 25

Recommended

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

Anker Nebula X1 on stand next to patterned chair

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

By James Davidson published 27 April 25

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

Blu-ray Bounty header image with Panasonic OLED showing Timothee Chalamet in A Complete Unknown

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

By James Davidson published 26 April 25

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

LG G1 OLED TV hero image sustainability week 2024

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

By James Davidson last updated 25 April 25

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.

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

By James Davidson published 23 April 25

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

The Samsung S95F TV showing an image of a bright butterfly

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 23 April 25

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.

LG G5 and Panasonic MZ1500 with butterfly on screen

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

By James Davidson published 21 April 25

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

LG G5 with Wicked on screen showing both Filmmaker and Vivid picture mode at the same time

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

By James Davidson published 18 April 25

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

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

By Matt Bolton last updated 17 April 25

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.

Best OLED TV hero image with Samsung S95D

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

By Matt Bolton last updated 17 April 25

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

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

By James Davidson published 15 April 25

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

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

By James Davidson published 8 April 25

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

Onn 4K Pro with remote on pink background

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 8 April 25

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 6 April 25

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.

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 4 April 25

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

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

By James Davidson published 29 March 25

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

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