James Davidson

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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I reviewed the Philips' cheaper OLED TV, and it's a great performer with a unique advantage over LG and Samsung's rivals

By James Davidson published

Recommended

The Philips OLED760 is a great option in the entry-level OLED market from, with its Ambilight adding a unique twist.

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Philips’ new OLED TVs are the world’s first with Dolby Vision 2 — and I'm so excited for the follow-up to the model I called ‘best value on the market’

By James Davidson published

Philips has revealed its 2026 OLED lineup, featuring higher brightness, Dolby Vision 2 support and a new Amiblight feature!

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The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones are still my go-to pair of cans, and they've just dropped to a record-low price in the Amazon Spring Sale

By James Davidson published

I use the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones every day and can't recommend them enough, especially at a record-low price.

4K Blu-ray cases of Tron, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Se7en, The Warriors and The Sound of Music in a line on dark wood table

4K Blu-rays have big discounts in Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale — here are my 6 picks, all of which I've personally tested

By James Davidson published

There's a ton of discounted 4K Blu-rays as part of Amazon's Spring Deal Days sale, but I've picked my 6 favorites.

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

By James Davidson last updated

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

Denon Home 550, Sony HT-S2000 and Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

I tested three compact Dolby Atmos soundbars from Sonos, Sony and Denon — this is the one I'd buy with my own money

By James Davidson published

Three compact Dolby Atmos soundbars, the same five movie scenes — which ones come out on top?

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The TCL C6K is 'a cheap mini-LED TV that's very good value for money' — and now it's down to a record-low price

By James Davidson published

Budget TVs don't get much better than the TCL C6K, delivering excellent performance for a low price — and it's now even cheaper in Amazon's Spring Sale.

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Here are my 5 most anticipated 4K Blu-rays of March 2026

By James Davidson published

There are plenty of new and exciting 4K Blu-rays coming in March 2026, but I've picked my personal top 5 I can't wait to test.

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'Just give us what we want, Disney': the original Star Wars trilogy is coming to Blu-ray again — but not in the way fans want

By James Davidson published

'A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...' was the last time we got the theatrical cut of Star Wars at home — could that be changing?

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‘It’s by design’: the LG G6 OLED TV’s colors aren’t as punchy as the G5's in its best picture mode — and that’s on purpose, says LG

By James Davidson published

Seeing a new OLED not look as bold next to its predecessor can be jarring, but with the LG G6, it appears to be intentional.

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Is your TV's picture too dark? Here are the settings you should change to help

By James Davidson published

Struggling to see some TV shows or movies on your TV? Here are some tips to make your TV brighter

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8 new 4K Blu-rays from February 2026 to add to your collection

By James Davidson published

It's our biggest Blu-ray Bounty ever — this month, we'll be exploring 8 of the latest 4K releases from February 2026.

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HDMI cables explained: the different types, the ones I use as TechRadar's TV reviewer, and what I recommend you buy (don't worry, they're cheap!)

By James Davidson published

HDMI cables are the most widely used interconnect in AV, so I'm here to explain the differences between them and recommend the cables you should actually buy.

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I tested two different 4K Blu-rays of the same movie — and it pays to research which version you're getting

By James Davidson published

Ever wondered how two different 4K Blu-rays of the same movie compare? I tested Arrow Video and Paramount versions of The Warriors to see how different they really were.

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Philips OLED910 review: the brightest and best-value OLED TV you can buy

By James Davidson published

Editor's Choice

The Philips OLED910 promises flagship performance but for cheaper than its rivals – can it deliver?

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I review 4K Blu-rays for a living and these are 6 of the best 4K action movies to show off your home theater

By James Davidson published

Action movies can be a great way to show off your home theater system, and these 6 4K discs are some of the best I've ever tested.

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Yamaha’s elite Dolby Atmos surround soundbar had a key weakness – and it made me freshly appreciate one of the more forgotten parts of the home theater experience

By James Davidson published

They may not seem the most important, but rear speakers can make or break an immersive setup, as I discovered after testing a Yamaha soundbar.

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I tested LG G5 OLED TV’s free Dolby Vision upgrade — and the brightness boost is very real

By James Davidson published

LG's latest firmware update seemingly brightens most of its Dolby Vision picture modes on its OLED TVs, so I decided to test it out.

Nothing Ear (a) earbuds

'A resounding home run' - the Nothing Ear (a) earbuds are some of the best we've tested and they even converted me from being an in-ear headphones skeptic

By James Davidson published

The Nothing Ear (a) are the earbuds that brought me back to the world of in-ear headphones - and they're not even pricey.

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I tested 3 affordable OLED TVs from LG, Samsung and Philips side-by-side — here’s which one I’d buy

By James Davidson published

Affordable but excellent OLED doesn't have to be a rarity, so I tested three top models to see which was worth the investment.

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2026 TVs are on the way soon, so there's no better time to buy a 2025 model — here are my top 4 picks as a TV expert

By James Davidson published

Black Friday and Prime Day are good times of year to buy a new TV, but don't underestimate the end of a TV's life cycle.

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How to turn off the dreaded ‘soap opera’ effect on your TV

By James Davidson published

Your TV may be causing the soap opera effect, where movies look 'unreal': these are the settings you need to adjust or turn off.

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Here are my 4 most anticipated 4K Blu-rays of February 2026

By James Davidson published

February 2026 is another stacked month of 4K Blu-ray releases, but I've picked the 4 discs I'm itching to get into our testing lab.

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

By James Davidson published

January 2026 has been a booming month for 4K Blu-ray, and we're looking at 6 new discs that you could add to your collection.

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Not sure what HDMI port to use? Here's what each port does on your TV, and which devices you should connect to where

By James Davidson published

HDMI is the main way you'll connect your external devices to your TV, so it's important to make sure you're connecting to the right ones.

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