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

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The 7 best Black Friday TV deals today, including LG OLED, top-value TCL and more

By James Davidson published 21 November 25

Black Friday deals are underway, so we've found our favourite TV deals, from affordable mini-LED to elite OLEDs.

I love this Hisense Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it just won Black Friday with this record-low deal

By James Davidson published 20 November 25

The Hisense AX5125H is one of the best budget soundbars I've tested, and with this Black Friday discount, it should be top of your Black Friday shopping list.

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I tested three 5-star OLED TVs from LG and Samsung, and I know which one I’d buy on Black Friday

By James Davidson published 19 November 25

With Black Friday discounts, is it worth opting for a mid-range OLED over a flagship OLED? I tested LG and Samsung models to find out.

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This Amazon Fire TV is one of the best budget models I've tested, and it's just hit a record-low price for Black Friday

By James Davidson published 19 November 25

The Amazon Omni QLED is a great budget TV, and its price has been slashed ahead of Black Friday.

The LG B5 is one of the best OLED TVs I've tested this year, and its 77-inch model just dropped to a record-low price

By James Davidson published 18 November 25

LG's most affordable OLED has got a big discount in one of its largest sizes for Black Friday. There's no better time to grab a big screen OLED.

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

By Matt Bolton last updated 18 November 25

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.

This affordable TCL TV is one of the best I've tested in 2025, and it's just dropped to a record-low price for Black Friday

By James Davidson published 17 November 25

TCL's mid-range TV is exceptional value at full price, but it's dropped back to its lowest price ahead of Black Friday: you don't want to miss out.

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Which of these affordable Hisense and TCL mini-LED TVs should you buy this Black Friday? We’ve tested both, and I know which one I’d pick

By James Davidson published 16 November 25

Hisense and TCL's mid-range mini-LED TVs are superb value for money and are sure to get great deals on Black Friday, but which one should you buy?

The best 4K Blu-ray players: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts

By James Davidson last updated 14 November 25

Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.

The TCL C6K is one of the best affordable mini-LED TVs I've tested this year, and it'll be a no-brainer during Black Friday

By James Davidson last updated 13 November 25

TCL's entry-level mini-LED TV has generally good picture quality and an impressive list of gaming features, and while it's not perfect, it is excellent value for money.

Don't wait for Black Friday – this affordable Hisense mini-LED TV's price has just plummeted to a record-low

By James Davidson published 13 November 25

Hisense's U7Q TV is already excellent value but it's had a huge discount ahead of Black Friday that makes it unbeatable value.

I tested Samsung's mid-range QLED TV and while it has some strengths, it can't compete with better value mini-LED TVs from TCL and Hisense

By James Davidson published 11 November 25

The Samsung Q8F has some decent features and fine picture elements, but its higher price and lack of gaming features make it a tough ask compared to budget mini-LED TVs from TCL and Hisense.

I review TVs for a living, and these are 9 of the best Black Friday OLED TV deals you'll see this year

By James Davidson published 10 November 25

Black Friday may still be a couple of weeks away, but there are already some great deals on top-tier OLED TVs.

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The best 75-inch TVs, all tested by our big-screen experts

By Al Griffin last updated 7 November 25

Updated The best 75-inch TVs offer a true big-screen experience, with a size befitting the greatest films and the most nail-biting sports matches.

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Amazon’s new Omni QLED TV is now on sale – but I’d look for this better-value model instead on Black Friday

By James Davidson published 5 November 25

Amazon has launched its new Omni QLED in time for Black Friday, but it's the brand's mini-LED TV I'd be looking at during Black Friday.

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

By James Davidson last updated 5 November 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.

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Black Friday TV deals 2025: all the best offers available now in the UK

By James Pickard last updated 4 November 25

TechRadar's team of experts is gathering together all of the best Black Friday TV deals available right now in the UK from the top retailers and manufacturers.

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Samsung TVs are the first to support HDR10+ on Disney+, taking the sting out of missing Dolby Vision

By James Davidson published 31 October 25

Samsung's TVs get first access to HDR10+ on Disney+

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I've tested all of LG's OLED TVs and there's one model I'd buy over Black Friday - and it's not the LG C5

By James Davidson published 31 October 25

While the LG C5 will be the big name on Black Friday, its step-down sibling is the one you should be paying attention to.

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I put TCL’s affordable mini-LED TV and a Samsung QLED head-to-head, and here's where my money would go on Black Friday

By James Davidson published 30 October 25

Putting a budget mini-LED TV against a mid-range QLED to see which one should be on your Black Friday shopping list

I love the LG B5 OLED TV, and it's just hit a record-low price in an early Black Friday deal at Amazon

By James Davidson published 28 October 25

A record-low price on one of my favorite OLED TVs: and we're still weeks away from Black Friday.

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5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from October 2025

By James Davidson published 28 October 25

This month's Blu-ray Bounty explores 5 new titles that could make their way into your 4k Blu-ray collection.

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

By Matt Bolton last updated 24 October 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.

It's my job to test TVs, and these 3 models are the best value for money on the market

By James Davidson published 19 October 25

These three TVs will give you premium performance and features without the premium price.

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A new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus has just appeared – but it's not what you think

By James Davidson published 16 October 25

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is new in name only.

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