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 TVs for sound: from Sony, Panasonic, Hisense and more

By River Hart Last updated 4 August 26

Buying Guide The best TVs for sound bring you theater-style audio to match their picture performance without adding soundbars or the hassle of a surround system.

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The best OLED TVs for all budgets, as reviewed by our experts

By Matt Bolton Last updated 4 August 26

With infinite contrast and phenomenal picture quality, the best OLED TVs will change how you experience your favorite movies and shows.

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The best mini-LED TVs for all budgets, tested by our experts

By River Hart Last updated 3 August 26

We choose the best mini-LED TVs, from budget-friendly big screens to premium models that rival OLED picture quality.

Sony Bravia 7 II (left) vs LG C6 (right) showing shot of squirrel eating on screen

‘OLED better watch its back’: LG’s C6 OLED TV is one of the best I’ve tested this year, but when I put it side-by-side with the Sony Bravia 7 II RGB TV, the close battle shocked me

By James Davidson Published 30 July 26

As RGB LED takes the fight to OLED in 2026, I compared the LG C6 next to Sony's more affordable RGB TV, the Bravia 7 II.

Panasonic OLED showing scene from Chungking Express with woman in yellow t shirt in kitchen area

Who needs Dolby Atmos? These 6 4K Blu-rays support with DTS Master Audio surround sound (and 1 with stereo) are perfect for showing off what your your home theater can really do

By James Davidson Published 29 July 26

While Dolby Atmos may have the name-power, its rival is no slouch either, so I picked my top 7 DTS-powered 4K Blu-rays.

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LG G6 (left) vs LG C6 (middle) vs LG B6E (right) showing a green and yellow butterfly. All three TVs show excellent colors, but the G6 has higher brightness, while the C6 has greater accuracy

I tested LG's newest OLED TVs side-by-side, and as a certified TV calibrator, there's one clear winner for me

By James Davidson Published 27 July 26

All three of LG's 2026 OLED TVs are great, but which is really the best value for money? I compared them alongside each other to find out.

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The Batman Part II has been delayed again, so I'll have to stick with 4K Blu-ray at home for now — here are 3 Batman discs I recommend, including a controversial choice

By James Davidson Published 26 July 26

As Batman fans eagerly await The Batman Part II, now with a 2028 release, here are 3 of my favorite Batman 4K Blu-rays to watch at home

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 4K Blu-ray might not be my favorite movie of the year, but my god it's an awesome new reference disc for testing TVs and Dolby Atmos sound system

By James Davidson Published 22 July 26

Another month, another reference-quality 4K Blu-ray: and this time, it's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

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Samsung S95H review: top-tier performance, divisive design

By James Davidson Published 17 July 26

Editor's Choice

Samsung's latest flagship OLED TV, the S95H, delivers on picture and performance, but features a controversial design change.

The best 120Hz 4K TVs, tested for PS5 and Xbox Series X

By James Davidson Last updated 16 July 26

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.

Speed Racer 4K Blu-ray on LG G5 showing Speed Racer stood in front of some bright fireworks

'One of the best Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 4K Blu-rays I've ever tested': Speed Racer on 4K is so good, it's going to be my new go-to disc for TV and soundbar testing

By James Davidson Published 11 July 26

As TechRadar's TV tester, I'm always on the look out for new 4K Blu-rays to use for testing and right now, there's none better than Speed Racer.

Samsung S99H (left) vs LG G6 (right) showing a peacock feather against a black background on screen. Both TVs show punchy brightness and strong colors, with the G6's black tones looking deeper

'Still the king of bright room OLED TV': I tested Samsung and LG's latest flagship OLED TVs side-by-side to see which is better for bright rooms — here's the one I'd pick

By James Davidson Published 9 July 26

The LG G6 proved to be an excellent OLED TV for bright rooms, but how does its main Samsung rival compare?

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4K Blu-ray fans, it's back — Arrow Video has knocked up to 50% off its discs at multiple retailers including Amazon and I've picked the top 6 discs I'd recommend

By James Davidson Published 7 July 26

Arrow Films is having a sale on its 4K Blu-rays, with up to 50% off some discs. Here are the 6 I'd pick, all of which we've tested here at TechRadar.

Samsung S99H (left) vs LG G6 (right) showing a squirrel on screen. The S99H shows brighter colors, while the G6's are richer

I tested Samsung and LG's best OLED TVs side-by-side, and we've never been more spoiled for choice — here are the key ways each one beats the other in the real world

By James Davidson Published 5 July 26

LG and Samsung's flagship OLED rivalry continues with the LG G6 and Samsung S99H/S95H: but which model comes out on top? I tested them side-by-side to find out

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I test 4K Blu-ray for a living and these are the 4 discs I'm most looking forward to testing in July 2026

By James Davidson Published 4 July 26

July 2026 is packed with tons of new 4K Blu-ray releases: here are the top 4 I'm looking forward to testing.

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The best tech of 2026 so far — the 21 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson Published 4 July 26

TechRadar has spent days testing 639 products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2026. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

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The 6 best 4K Blu-rays released in 2026 that we've tested — which movies make the most of your TV and soundbar or speakers?

By Carrie Marshall, James Davidson Published 3 July 26

We recommend six great Blu-ray discs that make the most of the medium, and the most of your home AV setup.

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7 discs new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from June 2026

By James Davidson Published 1 July 26

This month, I'm looking at 7 new 4K Blu-ray released in June 2026 to see if they're worth adding to your collection.

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There’s 50% off Criterion Collection 4K Blu-rays right now — here are the 6 discs I recommend as beautiful movie upgrades, all of which I’ve tested on our OLED TV and Dolby Atmos setup

By James Davidson Published 28 June 26

Barnes & Noble's 50% off Criterion sale returns, so I've picked 6 discs that I've personally tested that will make for a great addition to your collection.

Don’t miss Prime Day’s best TV deals! I’ve picked great offers on TVs we’ve reviewed and rate highly, including OLEDs from LG and Samsung, big-screen TCL TVs and more

By James Davidson Published 26 June 26

I've rounded up the best TV deals on TVs we've tested here at TechRadar before Prime Day comes to a close.

The LG B5 was the one of the best OLED TVs I tested last year – and this could be your last chance to buy it for a super-low price

By James Davidson Published 26 June 26

The LG B5 was one of the best OLEDs I tested last year and it's got some great offers on for Prime Day, but they end soon!

Hurry, the Amazon Ember Mini-LED is a ‘perfect World Cup TV’ and this great Prime Day deal ends very soon

By James Davidson Published 26 June 26

The Amazon Ember Mini-LED TV is a surprisingly good TV for sports and as it's Prime Day, it's the best time to buy it.

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You can never have enough 4K Blu-ray —here are 7 discs I recommend that I've personally tested, and they're all on a Prime Day deal

By James Davidson Published 25 June 26

I've tested 90 4K Blu-rays over the past couple of years and I picked out some of the best from my time testing them

Still looking for a big screen for the World Cup? I'm a TV expert and these are the best 75-inch TV Prime Day deals I could find

By James Davidson Published 25 June 26

The World Cup still has a long way to go, so if you're looking for a big screen upgrade, these are the best Prime Day TV deals to consider.

I use the Sennheiser Momentum 4 everyday and there's no better time to buy them — here's why

By James Davidson Published 25 June 26

I've used the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones for years and they're still my go-to pair for most situations.

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