Articles by James Davidson, Senior TV Writer

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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The best 4K Blu-ray gifts for home theater fans — I’m a home theater reviewer, and I’ve picked my 9 favorite new discs of 2026

By James Davidson Published 14 November 26

Looking for some gift ideas for the 4K Blu-ray fan in your life? Check out below for our top picks, including some of 2026's best 4K discs.

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

By Matt Bolton last updated 13 November 26

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 best 48-, 49- and 50-inch TVs for every budget

By James Davidson last updated 12 November 26

Updated The best 48, 49 and 50-inch TVs can provide a lot of value and performance in a reasonable amount of space.

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6 things you need to think about before upgrading to an AV receiver and surround sound speaker home theater system — make life easy on yourself with our tips

By James Davidson Published 11 November 26

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After a recent upgrade to our sound system, with the introduction of an AVR and speakers, three problems I had with our previous setup have been solved

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I tested the Samsung S85H side by side with the LG B6E to see which is the best budget OLED TV — here’s which one I’d buy on Black Friday myself

By James Davidson Published 10 November 26

LG and Samsung's budget OLED TVs go head-to-head to see which is the best pick, just in time for Black Friday.

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

By River Hart last updated 10 November 26

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 tested the Samsung S90H, and it's a fantastic OLED TV that's a worthy rival to the LG C6

By James Davidson Published 8 November 26

Editor's Choice

A fantastic mid-range OLED that ticks all the boxes

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6 new 4K Blu-rays from October 2026 to add to your collection

By James Davidson Published 7 November 26

I tested 6 new 4K Blu-rays released in October 2026: are they worth adding to your collection?

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I’ve chosen the best TVs you can buy to suit every budget, after hundreds of hours of real-world testing

By James Davidson last updated 3 November 26

Updated What's the best TV to suit your budget? I've compiled a list from all the TVs I've tested

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I tested the TCL C7L and it's easily one of the best-value TVs on the market

By James Davidson Published 1 November 26

Recommended

The TCL C7L is the definition of value for money, outperforming its price and delivering almost every feature you could want.

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I put LG and Samsung's latest mid-range OLED TV side-by-side and tested them with reference 4K Blu-ray scenes — here's the one I'd buy myself

By James Davidson Published 31 October 26

How does Samsung's mid-range OLED S90H compare to LG's mid-range OLED C6, one of 2026's best TVs? I put them side-by-side to find out.

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The best gaming TV for all budgets, all tried and tested by our experts

By River Hart last updated 30 October 26

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.

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I upgraded to a proper Dolby Atmos AV receiver and surround speaker system — and it improved 3 different TV and home theater gripes at once

By James Davidson Published 30 October 26

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After a recent upgrade to our sound system, with the introduction of an AVR and speakers, three problems I had with our previous setup have been solved

Why the LG C6 OLED is my TV of the Year, beating new tech innovations from Samsung, Sony and, uh, LG to prove that the underdog can come out on top

By James Davidson Published 29 October 26

In a field of excellent TVs in 2026, it's LG's mid-range OLED C6 that stands above the rest: here's why

The best soundbars for all budgets, all tested by us

By River Hart last updated 29 October 26

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

By James Davidson last updated 29 October 26

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

The best Samsung TV for all budgets, tested by our reviewers

By James Davidson last updated 26 October 26

Updated Love Samsung TVs but not sure which one to buy? Our guide to the best Samsung TVs can help you find what you're looking for.

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'A close contest': I put TCL's mid-range mini-LED against LG's most affordable OLED and despite a tight battle, I know which one I'd pick

By James Davidson Published 25 October 26

Can TCL's affordable mini-LED match LG's entry-level OLED? I tested both TVs side-by-side using reference testing scenes to find out

The best 40, 42 and 43-inch TVs, chosen by our experts

By Matt Bolton last updated 23 October 26

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.