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

Google TV Streamer price leak reveals a big price hike over Chromecast, but it still undercuts the Apple TV 4K

By James Davidson published 5 August 24

The new Google TV Streamer is set to be a rival to the Apple TV 4K, and a pricing leak suggests it will be cheaper – but there'll be a price jump over the Chromecast.

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Hisense U6N review: a plucky, budget mini-LED 4K TV that demonstrates good value

By James Davidson published 4 August 24

The Hisense U6N won't dethrone more premium mini-LED sets any time soon, but it offers mini-LED backlighting for cheaper than any other TV

Major UK retailer says its 4K and Blu-ray sales are rising, and it should be a wake-up call for ad-riddled streaming sites

By James Davidson published 22 July 24

HMV confirms its physical media sales are on the rise – are we finally seeing people steer away from the ever price-increasing streaming giants?

Samsung QN85D review: a solid mini-LED 4K TV, but there are better-value rivals

By James Davidson published 11 July 24

The mini-LED TV market is extremely competitive, and while the Samsung QN85D is impressive, it will struggle against budget rivals due to its higher price tag.

Samsung QN85D and Hisense U7N with sunset on screen

I tested affordable Samsung and Hisense mini-LED 4K TVs side-by-side, and the results surprised me

By James Davidson published 6 July 24

The Samsung QN85D and Hisense U7N are very similar in terms of specs – but not price. Here's how they compared in our testing.

The OnePlus Watch 2, Fujifilm X100VI and Motorola Razr 2024

The best tech of 2024 so far – the 11 finest gadgets we've tested and what's coming next

By Mark Wilson published 6 July 24

We're halfway through 2024 – so we've picked the best tech that we've tested this year so far, and looked ahead to the next six months.

I'm starting to believe in 8K TVs, and Hisense’s latest move makes me hopeful for an affordable future

By James Davidson published 4 July 24

Hisense has joined the 8K association, which makes me (a former 8K TV skeptic) optimistic about cheaper 8K TVs arriving.

The year so far in OLED TVs: the 4 best launches and what’s coming next

By James Davidson published 29 June 24

2024 has already proved to be a wild year for OLED TVs, so we've pulled together all the stories that you need to know.

Hisense U7N review: a budget mini-LED 4K TV that out-performs its price

By James Davidson published 28 June 24

Recommended

The Hisense U7N joins a packed mini-LED TV market and demonstrates itself as an excellent budget option.

Hisense AX5125H review: impressive Dolby Atmos performance in an affordable soundbar system

By James Davidson published 22 June 24

Recommended

The Hisense AX5125H proves that you don't need to spend a fortune to get great Dolby Atmos sound.

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I tested a premium and budget mini-LED 4K TV side-by-side – here are the real-world differences

By James Davidson published 15 June 24

As the popularity of mini-LED TVs increases, I put an entry-level and premium LED TV side-by-side to compare their picture quality.

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Samsung QN800D review: an impressive 8K TV that proves they still have a place in the world

By James Davidson published 13 June 24

Recommended

The Samsung QN800D showcases what 8K TVs are capable of. It's undoubtedly expensive, but if you have the budget, its excellent features and performance could make it worthwhile.

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Euro 2024: I review TVs for a living, and here are my top 3 4K TVs for all budgets

By James Davidson published 8 June 24

Upgrade your Euro 2024 with these three TV options that suit every budget and are sure to enhance every game.

Forget 115-inch 4K TVs – TCL says 130-inch sets are coming soon, with 150 inches on the horizon

By James Davidson published 7 June 24

TCL, already familiar with pushing TVs to their boundaries, is looking to dwarf its 115-inch LED TVs with even larger sets as its new manufacturing systems come online.

LG QNED90T/LG QNED91T review: a feature-rich TV that suffers from mini-LED's biggest flaw

By James Davidson published 2 June 24

The LG QNED90T/91T is a decent TV with plenty of smart features. However, its performance is obscured by inconsistent picture and sound quality.

I've been skeptical about 8K, but I'm testing one of Samsung's new 8K mini-LED TVs and I'm starting to believe

By James Davidson published 25 May 24

Samsung has regularly flown the 8K flag and while I have been skeptical in the past, my time with the Samsung QN800D has me thinking differently.

Never lose your remote again – Google TV introduces a new Find My Remote feature in Android 14 for TV

By James Davidson published 22 May 24

Reference to a Find My Remote feature has been found within an early access build of Android 14 for TV – meaning no more lost remotes for Google TV devices.

I saw a Dolby Atmos home theater room using a reference Bowers & Wilkins system and it was mind-blowing

By James Davidson published 18 May 24

A reference-level cinema with $100K-plus worth of equipment to watch A Star is Born and Top Gun: Maverick? Yes, please.

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I tested Samsung's glare-free OLED TV vs a conventional OLED TV – here's what I learned

By James Davidson published 11 May 24

New OLED Glare Free tech dramatically reduces reflections on the Samsung S95D's screen - but how does it compare to a conventional OLED TV?

Technics SL1200M7B turntable at High End Munich 2024

Technics’ turntable collab with Lamborghini brings new meaning to the phrase ‘direct drive motor’

By James Davidson published 9 May 24

Technics has worked with Lamborghini on a motoring-inspired design of its popular SL-1210MK7 DJ turntable.

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.

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.

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.

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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?

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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.

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