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.

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

By James Davidson Last updated 11 June 26

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

Two OLED TVs displaying pink flowers on screen

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

By James Davidson Last updated 11 June 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.

Hisense U7S Pro taken right angle shot with footage of a football training ground at night aerial shot on screen

I'm a certified TV calibrator, and I rate these 3 models as the best-value buys you can get for a World Cup upgrade, all based on our real-world testing

By James Davidson Published 10 June 26

World Cup fever is in full force and if you're looking for a great value TV for the tournament, these are 3 of my top recommendations

Two OLED TVs showing an aerial shot of a city at night on screen with cardboard boxes behind them

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

By River Hart Last updated 10 June 26

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.

Hisense U7S with footage of a football stadium on screen, taken from a left angle

Looking to upgrade your TV for the World Cup? Here are my 3 picks as TechRadar's TV tester, including models from Samsung, TCL and LG — hurry though, as you may not have long left them to buy them

By James Davidson Published 8 June 26

The World Cup is next week and if you're still deciding on a new TV, these 3 models are the top of my recommended list as TechRadar's TV tester

Most anticipated 4K Blu-ray June 2026 hero image featuring speed Racer, EPiC; Elvis Presley in Concert, Bullet In the head and Hoppers covers

I test 4K Blu-ray for a living and these are the 4 discs I'm most looking forward to in June 2026 — one of which I think will be 'reference quality'

By James Davidson Published 5 June 26

June 2026 is another stacked month for 4k Blu-ray releases — I've picked four that I can't wait to get my hands on.

The best 32-inch TV: small screens for any budget

By James Davidson Last updated 5 June 26

The best 32-inch smart TVs offer excellent value for many, with compact sizing and affordable pricing that small TVs can offer.

Samsung M80H (left) vs Samsung QN80H (right) showing a squirrel in a brightly colored bush. The QN80H shows higher brightness and more vibrant colors

Looking to buy a new Samsung mini-LED TV for the World Cup? I tested two side-by-side and it's an 'opportune time' to pick up 2025's flagship set with Prime Day coming up

By James Davidson Published 5 June 26

I compared the Samsung M80H mini-LED and Samsung QN80H Neo QLED TVs 2026 TVs side by side ready for the World Cup: it reminded me of the Samsung QN90F's greatness.

5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from May 2026

By James Davidson Published 2 June 26

For May 2026, I'm looking at 5 new 4K Blu-rays that could be added to your collection, which includes one of my most anticipated discs of all time.

The LG B6 (left) and LG G6 (right) showing an orange butterfly. Good colors on both TVs, but the G6 looks punchier.

I put the LG G6 and LG B6 OLED TVs side-by-side, and exploring the nuances of color depth and HDR brightness across the range makes me more certain than the LG C6 is the real star of 2026 — here’s how the flagship and budget OLED tech compares

By James Davidson Published 1 June 26

How does LG's flagship G6 OLED compare to its entry-level B6 OLED? I used my usual reference movie scenes to find out

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LG B6 OLED TV with an owl on screen. The B6 delivers realistic textures, shown by the owl's feathers

'A great OLED TV with a few frustrations': I reviewed the LG B6, and it brings some much needed extra brightness to the B-series for HDR punch — but it's a shame a few things hold back it from perfection

By James Davidson Published 30 May 26

Recommended

The LG B6 brings B-series brightness to a new level with great performance and features, but a couple of setbacks stop it from being truly perfect.

LG C6 with a field of red flowers and a single yellow flower in the centre of the field on screen

The LG C6 OLED TV is my dark horse pick for a World Cup winner — I said it ‘sets the bar for TVs in 2026’ in my review — and it’s already been discounted

By James Davidson Published 28 May 26

The LG C6 has only been around for a few weeks, but we're already seeing some big discounts: perfect timing for the World Cup!

Samsung HW-Q990H soundbar system with the soundbar in front, subwoofer behind and rear speakers stacked on subwoofer

Samsung HW-Q990H review: a soundbar system that brings a real Dolby Atmos experience to your home

By James Davidson Published 28 May 26

Editor's Choice

The Samsung HW-Q990H is yet another awesome entry in Samsung's flagship soundbar lineage, delivering a full Dolby Atmos experience at home.

A shot of the narrator up-close from the Fight Club 4K Blu-ray on LG G5 OLED. Skin tones look realistic and there's strong contrast and shadows across the narrator's face

The long-awaited Fight Club 4K Blu-ray has finally arrived — but not only is it missing Dolby Atmos and Vision, it's also been the subject of controversy on Reddit due to David Fincher's changes

By James Davidson Published 27 May 26

Fight Club has arrived on 4K Blu-ray and while it's been hotly anticipated, it's been met with some controversy on Reddit

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A home theater with plush gray seats and a bright projector screen

You think your World Cup TV setup is good? This custom 9.4.4-channel Dolby Atmos home theater was designed for sports, with a unique smart 'Football Mode' and powerful sound that's probably louder than a real stadium crowd

By James Davidson Published 25 May 26

This CEDIA EMEA award-winning home cinema isn't just great for movies: it's perfect for the World Cup too!

We recommend mini-LED TVs over OLED TVs if you're looking for a big-screen World Cup upgrade — here's why

By James Davidson Published 23 May 26

Mini-LED TVs are the better bet for your World Cup viewing, and there are a few key reasons why.

Roku is releasing two new projectors and a free update for its devices, all in time for the World Cup

By James Davidson Published 21 May 26

Roku is bringing two projectors to the market, plus a free update for existing devices, to make World Cup watching easier.

Samsung HW-Q800F with 4K UHD Blu-rays on shelf beneath it

As TechRadar's TV tester, I've created 4 TV and soundbar setups to suit every budget — just in time for the World Cup

By James Davidson Published 18 May 26

With the World Cup only weeks away, I've put together four TV and soundbar combos to suit every budget to upgrade your setup

The LG B6 (left) and LG B5 (right) showing a shot of a city skyline at sunset on screen. Both TVs have good contrast, but the B6 has brighter highlights

I tested the LG B6 and LG B5 OLED TVs side by side — and it was a mess that's mostly just given me a fresh appreciation for the LG C6

By James Davidson Published 16 May 26

The LG B6 had a lot to live up to as the B5 was one of my top OLED TVs of 2025. Putting them side by side didn't go as I expected…

LG C6 (left) and LG G5 (right) with a shot of an owl on-screen. Both TVs deliver the shot with real precision and authenticity.

I’m a certified TV calibrator, and I tested the LG C6 and LG G5 OLEDs side-by-side to see which is better value — and I was surprised by the result

By James Davidson Published 10 May 26

With the LG C6's launch imminent, is it better value than last year's flagship G5? I tested the two side-by-side to find out

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Looking for a new Dolby Atmos soundbar in time for the World Cup? Here are my top 4 picks, with models from Samsung, Sonos, and Hisense

By James Davidson Published 9 May 26

Complete your World Cup experience with an audio upgrade with a new soundbar: here are my four current picks.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's iPhone AI payout to Google's all-new Fitbit

By Hamish Hector Published 9 May 26

Here's the biggest tech news from Apple, Nintendo, Google, and more for May 9, 2026.

The LG C6 OLED TV with a green and yellow butterfly on a leaf on screen. The butterfly's colors are bold, punchy and accurate

I tested the LG C6 over two weeks — it's a notable upgrade over its predecessor, and sets the bar for mid-range OLED TVs in 2026

By James Davidson Published 6 May 26

Editor's Choice

The LG C6 is a great upgrade over the already fantastic LG C5, and another blockbuster entry in the C-series OLED lineage.

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4K Blu-ray collection listing image with kingdom of heaven, sound of music, tombstone, Deadpool and Wolverine, alien: romulus and rocky horror 4K Blu-ray cases in a pile

It's 2 for £30 on Disney 4K Blu-rays at Amazon right now — here are my top 9 picks including Star Wars and Marvel discs

By James Davidson Published 5 May 26

Amazon's 2 for £30 sale on 4K Blu-ray discs from Disney is live, so I've picked my 9 favourite discs from the sale.

4K Blu-ray May 2026 releases image with Fight Club, Leaving Las Vegas, Some Like It Hot and Wuthering Heights (2026) featured

These are the 4 new 4K Blu-rays I'm most looking forward to testing in May 2026 — and one of them is 'easily one of my most anticipated discs ever'

By James Davidson Published 4 May 26

May 2026 has another big list of 4K Blu-ray releases, so I've picked the top 4 I'm most looking forward to testing.

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