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

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

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.

Samsung HW-Q990F connected to the Samsung S95F with The Batmobile from The Batman on screen

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

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 on the LG G6 showing Mario and Luigi standing either side of Yoshi

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

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

A strikingly colored parrot on the screen of the Samsung S99H OLED TV

Samsung S95H review: top-tier performance, divisive design

By James Davidson Published

Editor's Choice

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

Samsung S95F on green background

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

By James Davidson Last updated

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

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

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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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

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

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

The top of a Dyson HushJet Mini Cool fan next to a hand holding the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, next to two hands holding a Sony A7R VI

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

By Mark Wilson Published

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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LG G5 OLED with Ben-Hur 4K Blu-ray on screen, showing roman soldiers conversing

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

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

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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LG G5 OLED TV gaming menu

I test gaming TVs every day and these are the models I'd trust to let GTA 6 look its best 

By James Davidson Published

Looking for a TV upgrade for GTA 6? I've picked 5 of the best gaming TVs we've tested here at TechRadar that are sure to do the best job.

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I tested 4 more 4K Blu-rays released in 2026 that are worth adding your collection — including a great Dolby Atmos showcase, and two sumptuous DTS music movies (well, one of them's Spinal Tap, but it absolutely counts)

By James Davidson Published

It's Blu-ray's 20th anniversary, which gave me an excuse to lock myself in a room for a work day with 4 discs released in 2026 that I missed testing previously.

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‘The best looking discs I’ve ever seen’: I’ve picked the top 10 4K Blu-rays I’ve tested in the last two years — including reference-quality discs I use as part of reviewing TVs

By James Davidson Published

After nearly two years of the Blu-ray Bounty, I’ve picked my top 10 4K Blu-rays I've tested for my monthly roundups.

A Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Blu-ray player, with its disc tray open, and copy of One Battle After Another on 4K Blu-ray disc in the tray

'We've seen an increase in Blu-ray orders of 10,000%': I spoke to a Blu-ray and vinyl agency about their Blu-ray sales and it's given me even more hope for physical media's survival

By James Davidson Published

While home physical media was on the decline, a talk with a vinyl and Blu-ray agency gave me hope for the future.

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Hisense UR8 (left) vs Samsung QN80H (right) showing an orange butterfly. The QN80H's colors are bolder, despite the fact the UR8 uses RGB tech

I tested a budget RGB TV and equivalent mini-LED TV side by side — and while RGB gets us closer to OLED performance, it still needs to learn a few things from its old-school counterpart

By James Davidson Published

How does the Hisense UR8, an affordable RGB mini-LED TV, compare to the Samsung QN80H, which uses standard mini-LED?

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I'm a certified TV calibrator, and I rate these 3 models as the best-value buys you can get for a World Cup upgrade, all based on our real-world testing

By James Davidson Published

World Cup fever is in full force and if you're looking for a great value TV for the tournament, these are 3 of my top recommendations

Hisense U7S with footage of a football stadium on screen, taken from a left angle

Looking to upgrade your TV for the World Cup? Here are my 3 picks as TechRadar's TV tester, including models from Samsung, TCL and LG — hurry though, as you may not have long left them to buy them

By James Davidson Published

The World Cup is next week and if you're still deciding on a new TV, these 3 models are the top of my recommended list as TechRadar's TV tester

Most anticipated 4K Blu-ray June 2026 hero image featuring speed Racer, EPiC; Elvis Presley in Concert, Bullet In the head and Hoppers covers

I test 4K Blu-ray for a living and these are the 4 discs I'm most looking forward to in June 2026 — one of which I think will be 'reference quality'

By James Davidson Published

June 2026 is another stacked month for 4k Blu-ray releases — I've picked four that I can't wait to get my hands on.

Samsung M80H (left) vs Samsung QN80H (right) showing a squirrel in a brightly colored bush. The QN80H shows higher brightness and more vibrant colors

Looking to buy a new Samsung mini-LED TV for the World Cup? I tested two side-by-side and it's an 'opportune time' to pick up 2025's flagship set with Prime Day coming up

By James Davidson Published

I compared the Samsung M80H mini-LED and Samsung QN80H Neo QLED TVs 2026 TVs side by side ready for the World Cup: it reminded me of the Samsung QN90F's greatness.

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5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from May 2026

By James Davidson Published

For May 2026, I'm looking at 5 new 4K Blu-rays that could be added to your collection, which includes one of my most anticipated discs of all time.

The LG B6 (left) and LG G6 (right) showing an orange butterfly. Good colors on both TVs, but the G6 looks punchier.

I put the LG G6 and LG B6 OLED TVs side-by-side, and exploring the nuances of color depth and HDR brightness across the range makes me more certain than the LG C6 is the real star of 2026 — here’s how the flagship and budget OLED tech compares

By James Davidson Published

How does LG's flagship G6 OLED compare to its entry-level B6 OLED? I used my usual reference movie scenes to find out

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LG B6 OLED TV with an owl on screen. The B6 delivers realistic textures, shown by the owl's feathers

'A great OLED TV with a few frustrations': I reviewed the LG B6, and it brings some much needed extra brightness to the B-series for HDR punch — but it's a shame a few things hold back it from perfection

By James Davidson Published

Recommended

The LG B6 brings B-series brightness to a new level with great performance and features, but a couple of setbacks stop it from being truly perfect.

Samsung HW-Q990H soundbar system with the soundbar in front, subwoofer behind and rear speakers stacked on subwoofer

Samsung HW-Q990H review: a soundbar system that brings a real Dolby Atmos experience to your home

By James Davidson Published

Editor's Choice

The Samsung HW-Q990H is yet another awesome entry in Samsung's flagship soundbar lineage, delivering a full Dolby Atmos experience at home.

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