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

I've used Samsung TVs for years, and this one important feature is now the best it's ever been

By James Davidson published 23 June 25

Samsung's Tizen smart TV platform has received big improvements in its latest 9.0 version.

I love Samsung’s Dolby Atmos soundbars – and this early Prime Day deal slashes a five-star model to a record-low price

By James Davidson published 23 June 25

Prices for two of Samsung's flagship Dolby Atmos soundbars have crashed ahead of Prime Day

Samsung S95F listing image with red flowers on screen

I tested Samsung's top OLED TV of 2025, and its beautifully bright images and anti-reflection screen makes this year's OLED TV battle even more interesting

By James Davidson published 21 June 25

Editor's Choice

The battle for the best OLED TV of 2025 just got more interesting with the arrival of the Samsung S95F

LG 48-inch B4 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV on green background with TechRadar big savings sign

Super-cheap LG OLED alert! These big, beautiful LG OLED TV deals are an irresistible value ahead of Prime Day

By James Davidson published 20 June 25

If you want a way into OLED, the LG B4 is the perfect entry point.

Amazon Fire TV soundbar deal image on blue background

Don't wait for Prime Day: you can get any of Amazon's Fire TV soundbars for a record-low price right now

By James Davidson last updated 20 June 25

If you're looking for a deal on a soundbar, Amazon has you covered with huge discounts to its own lineup of soundbars.

Samsung S95F with Ember from Elemental on screen

The Samsung S95F OLED TV just became the first TV I've tested to hit this picture quality milestone

By James Davidson published 19 June 25

I've seen some impressive results in my time testing TVs, but the Samsung S95F has hit a new high

Samsung S95F (left) and LG G5 (right) showing Elphaba from Wicked on screen

Glare-Free vs anti-reflection: This is how Samsung and LG's flagship OLED TV screens fared when I tested them

By James Davidson published 18 June 25

Both LG and Samsung's 2025 OLED TV screen have anti-reflection measures, but which one is better?

Samsung S95F with Gotham from The Batman on screen

I tested Samsung’s next-gen OLED TV matte screen with our 3 darkest 4K Blu-ray movies - here's what I found

By James Davidson published 14 June 25

The Samsung S95F has a new OLED Glare-Free 2.0 screen, but does it really improve on its predecessor? I tested it with 3 super-dark movies to find out.

TCL C6K listing image with snow covered fence on screen

I tested TCL’s cheapest mini-LED 4K TV and it’s brilliant value for money, if you’re good with its flaws

By James Davidson published 12 June 25

TCL's entry-level mini-LED TV has generally good picture quality and an impressive list of gaming features, but it doesn't quite cement itself as an essential buy.

I know which TV tech is the best for watching sports, and these 3 sets are my top picks for your next upgrade

By James Davidson published 11 June 25

Choosing the right TV for watching sports can be difficult, but mini-LED tech makes that choice a lot easier.

The best TV, chosen by our reviewers for all budgets

By Matt Bolton last updated 11 June 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 120Hz TV image 2025 with LG C4 on orange background

The best 120Hz 4K TVs, tested for PS5 and Xbox Series X

By James Davidson last updated 10 June 25

Updated Next-gen console owner? A TV with an HDMI 2.1 port will unlock its true 120fps potential. Here are our best 120Hz 4K TV picks.

JBL’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar range, includes a flagship system to rival Samsung and Sonos that replaces one of our favorite soundbars

By James Davidson last updated 10 June 25

JBL's new range of Dolby Atmos soundbars is packed with features: Samsung and Sonos better take note.

TCL C6K (left) and TCL C7K (right) showing butterfly on screen

I compared a new cheap mini-LED TV to a mid-range model, and here’s why upgrading is more than worth a small price increase

By James Davidson published 8 June 25

I compared two similarly featured, entry-level and mid-range mini-LED TVs to find out what spending extra money gets you.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has had some display upgrades – here's what they are and how to know if your TV supports them

By James Davidson published 7 June 25

The Switch 2 upgrades include 4K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, but does your TV support them?

Get the most out of your Nintendo Switch 2 with these 3 TVs I've picked to pair with it, including one of the best OLED TVs I've seen

By James Davidson published 6 June 25

These three TVs will boost your Switch 2 gaming experience.

It just keeps dropping! The LG C4 OLED TV hits yet another record-low price ready for the Nintendo Switch 2

By James Davidson published 4 June 25

The LG C4 has had yet another price cut: this time to its popular 55-inch model.

Sky’s new super-cheap 4K TV arrives this month with nearly all the features of the Sky Glass 2 – here are the differences

By James Davidson last updated 3 June 25

The Sky Glass Air is the super-cheap new 4K TV in the Sky Glass range, but how does it compare to the Sky Glass Gen 2?

Blu-ray Bounty with Nosferatu 4K Blu-ray with Lily-Rose Depp and Nicolas Hoult on Panasonic MZ1500 OLED TV

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

By James Davidson published 31 May 25

In this month's Blu-ray Bounty, we look at three more 4K discs that could be a great addition to your collection.

Here are three ways TCL's mid-range mini-LED TV impressed me when I tested it (and one way it didn't)

By James Davidson published 30 May 25

The TCL C7K mini-LED TV impressed me overall during testing, but there was one shortcoming I couldn't look past.

LG C4 OLED TV lowest price deal on blue background

This LG C4 OLED TV deal is one of the most ridiculous I've ever seen, as it crashes to a record-low price

By James Davidson published 29 May 25

If you're looking for a small-screen OLED TV, this is the only deal you need to check out – it's perfect for gamers, too

The TCL C7K is a very good, feature-packed mini-LED TV that's held back from greatness by a few flaws

By James Davidson published 29 May 25

It isn't a perfect TV, but the TCL C7K delivers very good value for money.

Sony Bravia Projector 9 lifestyle image - cabin

Home cinema fans rejoice! Sony’s projectors are coming back to the UK and Europe, with a hot new 4K 120Hz model in tow

By James Davidson published 28 May 25

Sony u-turns on its decision to pull out of the UK and European projector market: and even introduces a new model

TCL C7K mini-LED TV left and Panasonic MZ1500 OLED TV right displaying red flowers on screen

I compared mid-range mini-LED and OLED TVs, and while it’s closer than you might think, OLED wins in one vital area

By James Davidson published 24 May 25

The battle of the TV technologies

TCL Mini-LED TVs from 2016 - 2025 showing Life of Pi day time scene

How far mini-LED TV tech has evolved in 9 years and the 'dark side' of Netflix – what I learned on my visit with TCL

By James Davidson published 18 May 25

Ever wondered what the inside of a mini-LED TV looks like and how the tech has evolved? How about the brightness of Netflix shows? Here's what I learned on a visit with TCL.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
View Archive

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: