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 Hisense U8QG is one of 2025's best mini-LED TVs, and it's already had a huge discount ahead of Prime Day

By James Davidson published 7 July 25

Get the feature-packed Hisense U8QG 65-inch model for a seriously low price.

It’s happened again! The LG C4 OLED TV has crashed to a new record-low price ahead of Prime Day – do not miss this deal!

By James Davidson last updated 7 July 25

Our top TV of 2024, the LG C4 has had another excellent deal ahead of Prime Day

Samsung HW-Q990F review: a phenomenal soundbar system that solidifies Samsung's place atop the Dolby Atmos soundbar food chain

By James Davidson published 6 July 25

Editor's Choice

The Samsung HW-Q990F delivers an unforgettable home cinema experience, and while not wholly different from its predecessor, it's still a Dolby Atmos marvel.

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Don't wait for Prime Day - LG's all-new C5 OLED TV has already had its price slashed to a record-low

By James Davidson published 1 July 25

The LG C5 55-inch TV is a marvellous, mid-range OLED TV and if you're looking to upgrade, it should be on your list.

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I tested LG, Samsung and Sony's elite 2025 OLED TVs side-by-side – here's the one I'd buy with my own money

By James Davidson published 1 July 25

I tested LG, Samsung and Sony's flagship 2025 TVs, and this one is my favorite.

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The LG B4 is our favorite budget OLED TV and it's just hit a record-low price – and it's not even Prime Day yet

By James Davidson published 1 July 25

OLED doesn't have to pricey, and the already more affordable LG B4 has just had its price slashed once again.

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

By James Davidson published 29 June 25

We look at three discs from June 2024 that you could add to your 4K Blu-ray collection.

Looking for a budget gaming TV for your Switch 2? These are my top 3 picks, and 1 is guaranteed for a Prime Day deal

By James Davidson published 27 June 25

If you need an affordable TV upgrade for your Switch 2, these 3 TVs won't break the bank.

Forget Prime Day! Don’t miss Hisense’s great mini-LED TVs with record-low prices – we think they’re perfect for both movies and gaming

By James Davidson published 27 June 25

Hisense's mini-LED TVs are always excellent value, but they're even better at a record-low price.

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I tested Samsung and Sony’s 2025 QD-OLED TVs side-by-side, and it’s a battle for the ages

By James Davidson published 25 June 25

Samsung and Sony's top OLED TVs for 2025 both use QD-OLED display panels and anti-reflection screens. I tested them side-by-side to find out how they compare.

Get the ultimate TV for sports for its lowest-ever price with this early Prime Day deal

By James Davidson published 24 June 25

If you're looking for a new TV for sport, there's no better option than the Samsung QN90D.

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

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Samsung S95F review: easily one of 2025's best OLED TVs for bright rooms

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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?

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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.

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TCL C6K review: a cheap mini-LED TV that’s great value, but you’ll have to make some compromises

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.

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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.

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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?

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