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

Samsung Q990D review: the best Dolby Atmos soundbar, and now perfect for PS5 and Xbox Series X, too

By James Davidson published 4 May 24

Editor's Choice

The Samsung HW-Q990D offers the best Dolby Atmos experience you can get from a soundbar - and it's also ideal for gamers.

LG G1 OLED TV hero image sustainability week 2024

How to buy a good secondhand TV, or make your old TV last longer

By James Davidson published 23 April 24

Buying a secondhand TV is a great way to save money and help prevent waste, but navigating it can be a bit of a minefield - we're here to help with that.

Sony Bravia 9 TV displaying colorful abstract image

Sony dropped OLED for its flagship 2024 TV – here's why

By James Davidson published 21 April 24

Breaking tradition, Sony has opted to use mini-LED tech for its flagship TV in 2024, not OLED. Why have they done that?

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 lifestyle image

Sony's 2024 Dolby Atmos soundbar range has arrived - here's what you need to know

By James Davidson published 17 April 24

Two new soundbars, a wireless speaker system and a personal home theater neckband make up Sony's 2024 audio range.

Sony Bravia 9 mini-LED TV on wooden TV stand

Sony reveals 2024 TV range with next-gen mini-LED – here’s everything you need to know

By James Davidson published 17 April 24

Sony's 2024 TV range has arrived and the company has opted for mini-LED over OLED for its flagship model.

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Want to get into 4K Blu-ray? Here are 2 players and 5 movies to get you started

By James Davidson published 13 April 24

If you're fed up with streaming and thinking of getting into 4K Blu-ray, we've got some recommendations for players and movies to get you going.

Bose Soundbar 600 on a wooden table beneath a TV

Want an easy TV sound upgrade? Meet 3 budget-friendly Dolby Atmos soundbars that also save on space

By James Davidson published 12 April 24

If you want Dolby Atmos sound without big speakers everywhere, these compact soundbars might be just what you're looking for.

The Hisense U8K is the best cheap mini-LED 4K TV you can buy - and it's had its price slashed at Amazon

By James Davidson published 11 April 24

The Hisense U8K has its price slashed at Amazon, making its already incredible value even better.

LG, Samsung and others are rolling out their 2024 OLED TVs – here are 5 things you need to know about them

By James Davidson published 10 April 24

This year’s OLED TVs are here, but it can be difficult to keep up with what’s new about them – here are five things you need to know before you buy.

I tested LG's new webOS on its latest TVs – and I loved these 3 big upgrades

By James Davidson published 6 April 24

LG’s 2024 TVs will come with the latest iteration of its smart TV platform, and during my testing of it (on LG’s new mini-LED TV), here are three features I loved.

TCL's new mini-LED TV is a gamer's dream, with 144Hz gaming, Dolby Atmos and 3,500 nits of brightness

By James Davidson published 3 April 24

TCL’s latest mini-LED offering is packed with gaming features and joins the growing trend of the more brightness, the better. But, it still faces challenges.

Samsung S95D review: the future of OLED TVs has arrived

By James Davidson last updated 26 April 24

Editor's Choice

Combining OLED tech with AI and anti-reflection screen innovations and nearly every feature you'd need, the Samsung S95D is OLED TV taken to the next level.

Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-series TV review: a small TV that gives great value, but struggles elsewhere

By James Davidson published 25 March 24

The Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-series faces a lot of competition and although functional and solid, it's bested by some of its rival sets in most areas.

Want to beat TV reflections? Here are the different types, and how to stop them

By James Davidson published 23 March 24

Reflections on a TV can be a real frustration, so it's important to know what types there are, what new TVs are doing to limit them and how to avoid them yourself.

This Samsung TV is one of our best-rated – and it’s down to a near record-low price

By James Davidson published 22 March 24

The Samsung Q80C is one of the best QLED TVs you can get and its currently at a near record-low price at Amazon.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max on a yellow background

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K hits record-low price in the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale – and more deals on cheaper models too

By James Davidson published 20 March 24

Amazon has slashed the prices of its entire Fire Stick lineup, with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max as low as $39.99.

We love the Bose Smart 600 Dolby Atmos soundbar – and it's had its priced slashed at Amazon

By James Davidson last updated 20 March 24

The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 offers Dolby Atmos in a compact design that's also great for music – and it's been discounted as part of Amazon's Spring Sale.

Philips OLED808 with hot geyser on screen

Here are my four go-to movies for testing new TVs – plus the 4K Blu-ray test disc I can't live without

By James Davidson published 17 March 24

TechRadar uses many different sources in both SDR and HDR formats to test TVs. Here are 4 movies I regularly use in tests, along with details on how I use them.

I saw LG's 2024 TV lineup and these are the 3 models I can't wait to test

By James Davidson published 14 March 24

Having seen LG’s 2024 TV lineup, these are the three models I'm most looking forward to getting my hands on: the LG B4 and G4 OLEDs, and the QNED90 mini-LED.

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Great Scott! Cambridge Audio has released a DeLorean themed version of its Evo 150 streaming amp

By James Davidson published 14 March 24

Cambridge Audio is launching a limited edition version of the Evo 150 and thanks to a partnership DeLorean Moto, its design is inspired by the iconic DMC-12 car.

I test 4K Blu-ray players for a living and here's the difference between premium and budget

By James Davidson published 10 March 24

All 4K Blu-ray players serve the same purpose of playing 4K Blu-ray discs, but how much you spend can shape the experience you ultimately get.

How we test TV input lag at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published 8 March 24

A guide to how we test TV input lag, which is crucial for gaming.

TV testing equipment including murideo, portrait displays C6 and leo bodnar

How we test TVs at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published 8 March 24

A guide to testing methods and equipment used for TechRadar's TV reviews.

Samsung’s new high-end Dolby Atmos soundbar with 120Hz gaming support gets a huge price hike

By James Davidson published 7 March 24

Samsung’s 2024 flagship soundbar, the HW-Q990D, looks largely the same as its predecessor apart from a couple new features and a $400 price increase.

Linn hi-fi system at Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024

I listened to Linn's flagship hi-fi setup and it was absurdly good, frankly

By James Davidson published 3 March 24

At the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024, Linn showcased its flagship hi-fi system, which demonstrated that paying for the best means you get the best.

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