Al Griffin

Al Griffin

Senior Editor Home Entertainment, US

Al Griffin is Senior Editor - Home Entertainment, US at TechRadar. Previously the editor of Sound & Vision magazine, he brings nearly three decades of journalism experience to the position, and has contributed to a wide range of print and online outlets including Wirecutter, ProjectorCentral, The SoundStage! Network, Popular Science, and HD Guru. An ISF-trained video calibrator, Al specializes in TV and projector testing and has also written countless audio equipment reviews ranging from speakers and subwoofers to integrated amps. An avowed movie fanatic, he spends his free time holed up in his home theater, and is also an avid cyclist.

Articles by: Al Griffin

Sony Bravia 9 TV displaying colorful abstract image

Forget soundbars – I used a Sony TV as the main speaker in a wireless Dolby Atmos system, and got cinema-like results

By Al Griffin published

Sony's new flagship Bravia 9 TV can serve as a center channel speaker in a Dolby Atmos system – something it does surprisingly well

LG C4 OLED TV showing image of woman looking through glasses

LG C4 OLED TV review: a better and brighter mid-range OLED

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

The new LG C4 OLED TV improves on its predecessor in multiple ways and is a great option for movie fans and gamers alike.

LG C4 OLED TV showing Apple Music app onscreen

LG OLED TVs can now stream Apple Music in Dolby Atmos – but I’ll keep my Apple TV 4K, thanks

By Al Griffin published

The Apple Music app on LG's latest OLED TVs delivers music in Dolby Atmos, but with sonic limitations compared to the Apple TV 4K.

Samsung S85D OLED TV in living room setting

Samsung's new, cheaper OLED TVs are now available to buy

By Al Griffin published

Samsung's entry-level S85D series has arrived, providing a less expensive OLED TV option that still offers premium features.

LG Cinebeam Q projector on table

LG CineBeam Q review: a portable 4K projector with style

By Al Griffin published

Recommended

LG's latest 4K projector brings a dash of style to the portable category, and it uses the same WebOS smart TV system as the company's TVs

A Boston Dynamics robot, the Nothing Ear (a), and Humane AI pin on a green background.

ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech news stories from Boston Dynamic's new robot to Sony's OLED-beating Micro-LED TV tech

By Hamish Hector published

Here's your tech news round up for April 20, 2024, with the 8 biggest stories from Boston Dynamics, Humane AI, and Sony.

LG C3 OLED TV showing image of pink butterfly onscreen

LG C3 OLED review: a picture-perfect TV for movies and gaming

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

LG's mid-range TV is a feature-packed option for gamers and movie fans. You can spend more on an OLED and you can also spend less, but the C3 seems just right.

TechRadar reviewer measuring TV accuracy with test equipment

How we test TV accuracy at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published

Techradar routinely runs grayscale and color accuracy tests on the TVs we review. Here's why those measurements are important.

TechRadar reviewer measuring TV color gamut coverage with test equipment

How we test TV color gamut coverage at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published

We measure TV color gamut coverage to determine which sets can display colors true to the source.

TechRadar reviewer measuring TV brightness with test equipment

How we test TV brightness at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published

How we measure peak and full-screen brightness to determine how well a TV handles HDR and daylight viewing

Leo Bodnar 4K HDMI input lag tester

How we test TV input lag at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published

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

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

Samsung CES 2024 press conference AI banner

AI is taking over your smart TV – here’s why that’s important

By Al Griffin published

AI technologies drive many of the picture-enhancing features in new 4K and 8K TVs, but not all AI used in TVs is equal.

Samsung QN90C showing green landscape

Samsung QN90C TV review: a bright mini-LED TV that looks good from any angle

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

Samsung’s QN90C packs many of the same features as its flagship QN95C Neo QLED, but sells for considerably less.

home theater room with beige seating and purple-lit walls

End of an era for home theater fans – new EU regulations spell lights out for lamp-based projectors

By Al Griffin published

New EU regulations that go into effect on January 1, 2026 will effectively ban the sale of projectors that use UHP lamps.

Bose Soundbar 600 on TV stand with red screen in background

Bose Smart Soundbar 600 review: small and affordable with serious Dolby Atmos power

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

Bose's compact all-in-one soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos thrills, and it does so at an affordable price.

The Apple Vision Pro sat in front of an LG OLED TV with Paramount Plus showing on it

ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest tech stories from Paramount Plus cancellations to our LG G4 OLED TV review

By Hamish Hector published

Catch up on the week's 8 biggest tech stories from the Apple Vision Pro to Paramount Plus to the LG G4 OLED TV.

XGIMI Horizon Max projector on motorized gimbal

Portable projectors are everywhere – is this the end of home theater as we know it?

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Portable projectors made a splash at CES 2024, with new models featuring 4K resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, and other high-end features.

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The best speakers of CES 2024

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 CES is better known nowadays for TVs, robot vacuums, EVs, and appliances, but there's still hi-fi gems to be dug out at the show.

Mercedes-Benz S580 with Dolby logo

I listened to Dolby Atmos music in a Mercedes-Benz – and music on the road never sounded so good

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Dolby had a Mercedes-Benz S580 with a 31-speaker Dolby Atmos audio system parked at CES, and I got to take it for a ride.

Samsung The Premiere 8K projecting soccer image

Samsung introduces the world’s first wireless 8K projector

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 The company's projector introductions at CES 2024 range from a super-bright 8K model to a compact, portable ultra short throw

Samsung QN900D being watched by man holding remote control

Samsung unveils 2024 mini-LED TV range, including a ‘floating’ 8K gaming TV

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Samsung's 2024 Neo QLED TV lineup features 8K and 4K models with screen sizes up to 98 inches.

Kaleidescape interface on projection screen in dark home theater room

I tried the world’s most expensive movie player – here’s how it beats 4K Blu-ray

By Al Griffin published

The Kaleidescape systems bring 4K Blu-ray video and audio quality to movie downloads, and that's just one of the things they can do...

Apple TV app home screen on TV

I updated my Apple TV 4K to tvOS 17.2 – and smart TV makers should take note of what Apple is doing

By Al Griffin published

Apple's new tvOS update reduces screen clutter and adds features that make it easier to access shows you want.

Home theater with beige furniture and large screen

I switched from a 65-inch TV to a 4K projector – and the results surprised me

By Al Griffin published

Thinking of upgrading to a projector? Watching on a 100-inch screen can bring out details in movies you're likely to miss on a typical TV.

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