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

Hisense 85-inch RGB mini-LED with pink tree against night sky on screen

Hisense unveils 3 new TV innovations at CES 2026 — and they’re all about mind-blowing color

By James Davidson Published

After revealing RGB mini-LED at CES 2025, Hisense is back with even more RGB TV innovations, including smaller screen sizes.

Samsung S95H mounted on a wall at CES 2026

Samsung reveals upgraded OLED TVs and super-sized screens at CES 2026

By James Davidson Published

Samsung has announced its TVs for 2026, and they include new OLEDs and big screen LEDs, alongside the previously revealed micro RGB sets.

4K Blu-ray January releases including Dead Man, Captain Blood, Yi Yi and Tron Ares on an orange background

Here are my 4 most anticipated new 4K Blu-ray releases from January 2026

By James Davidson Published

There are plenty of interesting 4K discs up for release in January 2026, but I've picked my 4 most anticipated ones.

LG C5 with sunrise over canyon on screen

Brighter OLEDs, better viewing angles and cheaper prices – here's what I want to see from LG, Samsung and every other major TV brand in 2026

By James Davidson Published

Every TV brand had a great year in 2025, but there's always room for improvement. So, I put together a wishlist for 2026.

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Blu-ray Bounty December 2025 hero image with Catch Me If You Can on LG G5

6 new 4K Blu-rays from December 2025 to add to your collection

By James Davidson Published

Just in time for the holidays, we take a look at new 4K discs we recommend adding to your 4K Blu-ray collection – or giving as gifts.

The LG G5 (left), LG C5 (middle) and LG B5 (right) showing a purple flower on screen

Want to know which 2025 LG OLED TV to buy? I tested three models side-by-side, and there's one clear winner

By James Davidson Published

I evaluated the G5, C5 and B5 side-by-side to find out which is the best overall value.

A shot of Maria on a hillside from The Sound of Music 4K Blu-ray on LG G5

I review 4K Blu-rays for a living — these 5 new discs are so good, they've entered my TV testing rotation

By James Davidson Published

As a TV reviewer, it's good to update the 4K Blu-rays I use for testing. These 5 discs are the latest additions.

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Blu-ray Bounty November 2025 hero image showing Edward Scissorhands 4K Blu-ray on LG G5

6 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from November 2025

By James Davidson Published

It's the 1st anniversary of Blu-ray Bounty, and we've got 6 new discs for you to add to your 4K Blu-ray collection.

LG G5 (left) vs Samsung S95F (middle) vs LG C5 (right) showing red flowers on screen

I tested three 5-star OLED TVs from LG and Samsung, and I know which one I’d buy on Black Friday

By James Davidson Published

With Black Friday discounts, is it worth opting for a mid-range OLED over a flagship OLED? I tested LG and Samsung models to find out.

Samsung S95F with Ember from Elemental on screen

Samsung TVs are the first to support HDR10+ on Disney+, taking the sting out of missing Dolby Vision

By James Davidson Published

Samsung's TVs get first access to HDR10+ on Disney+

TCL Q6C (left) vs Samsung Q8F (right) showing parrot on screen

I put TCL’s affordable mini-LED TV and a Samsung QLED head-to-head, and here's where my money would go on Black Friday

By James Davidson Published

Putting a budget mini-LED TV against a mid-range QLED to see which one should be on your Black Friday shopping list

Blu-ray Bounty October 2025 hero image with Rocky Horror Picture Show on LG G5 screen

5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from October 2025

By James Davidson Published

This month's Blu-ray Bounty explores 5 new titles that could make their way into your 4k Blu-ray collection.

LG B5 OLED TV with parrot on screen

It's my job to test TVs, and these 3 models are the best value for money on the market

By James Davidson Published

These three TVs will give you premium performance and features without the premium price.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) accessories and packing box on table

A new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus has just appeared – but it's not what you think

By James Davidson Published

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is new in name only.

Nosferatu 4K Blu-ray with Nicolas Hoult on Panasonic MZ1500

3 stunning Dolby Atmos movies to treat your home theater with this Halloween, and they sound best on 4K Blu-ray

By James Davidson Published

Bring your horror movie night to life with these 3 4K Blu-rays that will really put the scare into your home theater system.

Hisense 116-inch UX RGB mini-LED TV displaying squirrel

Hisense 116UX review: a step forward for TV, but at a price that's too premium for most people

By James Davidson Published

Hisense's first RGB mini-LED delivers solid performance, but its eye-watering price is tough to ignore.

Blu-ray Bounty September 2025 hero image with Master and Commander 4K Blu-ray on screen of LG G5

7 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from September 2025

By James Davidson Published

This month's Blu-ray Bounty brings 7 new titles that could make their way into your 4K Blu-ray collection.

LG C5 (left) and LG B5 (right) displaying yellow butterfly on screen

LG C5 vs LG B5: here's which affordable LG OLED TV you should buy

By James Davidson Published

We compared LG's two most affordable OLED TVs to find out which is better value for money

LG B5 in Dolby Vision picture and Samsung S85F in HDR10 picture mode displaying sunset over ocean

Does Dolby Vision on OLED TVs matter? I put LG and Samsung's most affordable models side by side to find out

By James Davidson Published

I compared two OLED TVs, one with Dolby Vision support and one without it, to test how important that feature is to picture quality.

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Samsung S85F (left) vs Samsung S95F (right) displaying orange butterfly on screen

I tested Samsung's flagship and most affordable 2025 OLED TVs side-by-side, and I was surprised by the results

By James Davidson Published

How does an entry-level OLED compare to a flagship OLED from the same brand? I tested Samsung's 2025 TVs side by side to find out.

An RGB mini-LED TV (left) next to Samsung's micro-RGB TV showing a red tower

I saw Samsung's micro-RGB next to a Hisense RGB mini-LED TV, and the future of TV has me excited

By James Davidson Published

RGB display technologies are a big new addition to the TV world in 2025, and I got to compare Samsung's micro-RGB TV with Hisense's RGB mini-LED TV to see which has the early advantage.

Samsung S85F with iguana on screen

Samsung S85F review: a brilliant, affordable OLED TV with a lot of strengths, especially for gamers

By James Davidson Published

Recommended

The Samsung S85F doesn't offer the same brightness as more premium OLED TVs, but its feature set and performance are great for the price.

Xgimi Horizon 20 Max on display at IFA 2025

The 7 coolest projectors at IFA 2025

By James Davidson Published

From powerhouse portable 4K models to one of the smallest beamers on the market, here are the 6 coolest projectors we saw at IFA 2025

Samsung micro-RGB TV with home theater week logo in corner

The 5 coolest TVs at IFA 2025

By James Davidson Published

There was no shortage of cool TVs at IFA 2025. Here are five of the coolest ones we saw at the show.

home theater seating with green floor lighting

5 awesome home theater installations you won't believe

By Al Griffin, James Davidson Published

If you've considered having a home theater professionally installed, or even thought of doing it yourself, you'll find inspiration in these installations.

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