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

Want an elite TV for a mid-range price? These 3 sets from last year are awesome and now much cheaper

By James Davidson published 10 August 24

You can save big money by buying a 2023 model-year TV, and in many cases, the features and performance will be equivalent to new TVs.

Google TV Streamer price leak reveals a big price hike over Chromecast, but it still undercuts the Apple TV 4K

By James Davidson published 5 August 24

The new Google TV Streamer is set to be a rival to the Apple TV 4K, and a pricing leak suggests it will be cheaper – but there'll be a price jump over the Chromecast.

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Hisense U6N review: a plucky, budget mini-LED 4K TV that demonstrates good value

By James Davidson published 4 August 24

The Hisense U6N won't dethrone more premium mini-LED sets any time soon, but it offers mini-LED backlighting for cheaper than any other TV

Major UK retailer says its 4K and Blu-ray sales are rising, and it should be a wake-up call for ad-riddled streaming sites

By James Davidson published 22 July 24

HMV confirms its physical media sales are on the rise – are we finally seeing people steer away from the ever price-increasing streaming giants?

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I tested two mid-range 4K OLED TVs side-by-side and the results surprised me

By James Davidson published 21 July 24

The Panasonic MZ1500 and Philips OLED809 are two brilliant mid-range OLED TVs – but how do they compare?

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This is the OLED TV Prime Day deal I'd buy – it's a record low, but it's not at Amazon

By James Davidson published 17 July 24

The LG B3 OLED TV was my favorite TV I tested last year, and this Prime Day deal has the 65-inch model at its lowest-ever price – but the deal isn't at Amazon.

The entire Amazon Fire TV Stick range is down to its lowest ever price - here's the one I'd choose

By James Davidson published 17 July 24

Amazon's ever popular range of TV streaming devices, the Fire Stick, is on sale now - with record-low prices on every model.

The Samsung QN800D made me an 8K TV fan and it's hit a record-low price on Prime Day

By James Davidson published 16 July 24

The Samsung QN800D is a mid-range 8K TV and although it's still pricey, this deal gives the 65-inch model a huge discount.

These 3 Samsung Dolby Atmos soundbar deals look like Prime Day-beating prices

By James Davidson published 15 July 24

Prime Day may be upon us, but Samsung has launched deals on three of its 2024 Dolby Atmos soundbars that look set to beat Prime Day offers

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Want a great, cheap QLED TV this Prime Day? This Amazon Fire TV just hit a record low price

By James Davidson published 15 July 24

The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED was one of the best budget TVs of 2023 – and you can get it for the cheapest it's ever been before Prime Day even arrives

Forget Prime Day, these early OLED TV deals are exactly what I’m looking for

By James Davidson published 13 July 24

OLED TVs offer premium performance but sell for a premium price. Prime Day is the perfect time to buy one, but these early deals mean you can save now.

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I loved this cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it's unbeatable value with this early Prime Day deal

By James Davidson published 12 July 24

The Hisense AX5125H demonstrates excellent performance for the money, and this early Prime Day deal boosts its value even higher.

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Samsung's best-value Dolby Atmos soundbars get great early Prime Day deals – including a record-low price

By James Davidson published 12 July 24

The Samsung HW-Q800C and HW-Q700C are both excellent value soundbars, but these Prime Day deals make them even more affordable.

Samsung QN85D review: a solid mini-LED 4K TV, but there are better-value rivals

By James Davidson published 11 July 24

The mini-LED TV market is extremely competitive, and while the Samsung QN85D is impressive, it will struggle against budget rivals due to its higher price tag.

The Samsung Q80D is a brilliant 4K QLED TV and this early Prime Day deal makes it even better value

By James Davidson published 10 July 24

The Samsung Q80D is an incredible mid-range TV and a great value – and it's now significantly cheaper thanks to this Prime Day deal.

I test soundbars for a living and these 3 early Prime Day deals will upgrade your TV's sound for cheap

By James Davidson published 9 July 24

If you're looking for an upgrade to your TV sound without stretching your budget, these early Prime Day deals save even more money on already affordable soundbars.

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I tested affordable Samsung and Hisense mini-LED 4K TVs side-by-side, and the results surprised me

By James Davidson published 6 July 24

The Samsung QN85D and Hisense U7N are very similar in terms of specs – but not price. Here's how they compared in our testing.

The OnePlus Watch 2, Fujifilm X100VI and Motorola Razr 2024

The best tech of 2024 so far – the 11 finest gadgets we've tested and what's coming next

By Mark Wilson published 6 July 24

We're halfway through 2024 – so we've picked the best tech that we've tested this year so far, and looked ahead to the next six months.

I'm starting to believe in 8K TVs, and Hisense’s latest move makes me hopeful for an affordable future

By James Davidson published 4 July 24

Hisense has joined the 8K association, which makes me (a former 8K TV skeptic) optimistic about cheaper 8K TVs arriving.

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The Amazon Fire TV soundbar is a cheap, compact upgrade to your TV – and it’s finally launching in the UK

By James Davidson published 3 July 24

After success in the US, the Amazon Fire TV soundbar, a budget bar that gives TVs an audio boost, is set to be released in the UK. Pre-orders are live now.

The year so far in OLED TVs: the 4 best launches and what’s coming next

By James Davidson published 29 June 24

2024 has already proved to be a wild year for OLED TVs, so we've pulled together all the stories that you need to know.

Hisense U7N review: a budget mini-LED 4K TV that out-performs its price

By James Davidson published 28 June 24

Recommended

The Hisense U7N joins a packed mini-LED TV market and demonstrates itself as an excellent budget option.

Freely is growing, with Panasonic, Toshiba, Hisense and more TVs to host the free TV streaming service in 2024

By James Davidson published 23 June 24

Already available in Hisense and Bush TVs, Freely is coming to four more smart TV brands, including Panasonic, Toshiba and more.

Hisense AX5125H review: impressive Dolby Atmos performance in an affordable soundbar system

By James Davidson published 22 June 24

Recommended

The Hisense AX5125H proves that you don't need to spend a fortune to get great Dolby Atmos sound.

LG's cheaper 2024 OLED TV has had a massive price drop – even though it's brand new

By James Davidson published 17 June 24

The LG B4 is the 2024 entry-level OLED TV for LG, and despite only being available for a matter of weeks, it's already had a massive price drop.

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