Articles by 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

Hisense TVs will be all mini-LED in 2023, and Samsung needs to do the same

By Al Griffin published 19 January 23

With mini-LED making a big showing in new TVs announced at CES 2023, all eyes are on Samsung to migrate it to lower-cost sets.

Denon AVR-X4800H receiver on white background

Denon’s 8K-ready receiver is the perfect match for your PS5

By Al Griffin published 18 January 23

AV receivers in recent years have shipped minus up-to-date video features, but Denon’s new model arrives fully loaded

Retail store display of Taylor Swift's album Midnights in LP and CD formats

The vinyl revival is coming to a crashing halt – but don't blame Taylor Swift

By Al Griffin published 17 January 23

Vinyl record sales ended a 17-year upward skyrocket in 2022, and there's plenty of blame to go around for it.

Imagine Dragons band performing onstage at the Dolby Live theater

I watched a live concert in Dolby Atmos and it sounded like a movie

By Al Griffin published 15 January 23

CES 2023 With ticket prices soaring through the roof, concertgoers deserve better sound, and Dolby Live delivers that.

ATSC 3.0 is our 4K TV broadcasting future, so why don’t more sets support it?

By Al Griffin published 13 January 23

2023 was supposed to be the year ATSC 3.0 support went mainstream in TVs, but it's now looking more like a 2024 thing.

The best Dolby Atmos soundbars of CES 2023

By Al Griffin published 11 January 23

CES 2023 TVs may have been the main AV highlight at CES, but new soundbars also made a splash at the show.

The best projectors of CES 2023

By Al Griffin published 10 January 23

CES 2023 CES is the top venue for new TV launches, but this year's show also featured an impressive number of projectors.

Hisense ULED EX TV in CES tradeshow booth

Hisense’s all mini-LED TV lineup for 2023 is topped by its brightest set yet

By Al Griffin published 9 January 23

CES 2023 The mini-LED TV lineup Hisense unveiled at CES 2023 ranges from an ultra bright 85-inch screen with an astonishing number of dimming zones, to an ultra-affordable 50-incher.

JBL 4329B speakers in room with Bluetooth turntable on stand

I tried JBL’s retro-cool wireless active speaker, and it rocked

By Al Griffin published 8 January 23

CES 2023 JBL's new speakers join a family of retro-looking audio components outfitted with modern amenities like high-res wireless streaming.

The world’s first fully wireless OLED TV is completely off the hook

By Al Griffin published 7 January 23

CES 2023 Displace TV's CES 2023 debut shows that wire-free TV isn't just possible, it's now ready and waiting to be vacuum-sealed to your wall.

Samsung S95C OLED TV with yellow flowers on screen

Samsung’s 77-inch OLED is the best TV I’ve seen at CES 2023

By Al Griffin published 6 January 23

CES 2023 Samsung is showing its second generation of QD-OLED TVs at CES 2023, and the improvements are easy to see.

TCL’s CES 2023 TV launches: QD-OLED TVs, plus even better mini-LED QLED

By Al Griffin published 4 January 23

CES 2023 TCL's new mini-LED TVs feature a record-setting number of local dimming zones, but the bigger news is the company's first QD-OLED models.

Watch out Amazon: Roku to expand hardware lineup with Roku-branded TVs

By Al Griffin published 4 January 23

CES 2023 With its announcement of a full line of Roku-branded TVs, the company now offers a full AV hardware ecosystem.

Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV on white background

Samsung TVs at CES 2023: smaller MicroLED, larger QD-OLED, and more

By Al Griffin published 4 January 23

CES 2023 Samsung’s extensive TV introduction for 2023 include a MicroLED TV in a living room-friendly size, new QD-OLED models, and an 8K projector.

LG 2023 OLED evo TV with woman viewing on sofa

LG’s 2023 OLED TVs: smarter, lighter, and significantly brighter

By Al Griffin published 3 January 23

CES 2023 The new OLED TVs LG announced for CES 2023 offer boosted brightness, better HDR handling, and much more.

TechRadar's year in review: 2022 in phones, TVs, computing and more

By Matt Hanson published 1 January 23

TechRadar's editors and writers look back on the big news and product launches of 2022, and look forward to what 2023 will bring.

Why Avatar 2's unique high frame rate is the future of cinema (unless it’s not)

By Al Griffin published 21 December 22

Motion grading using Pixelworks' TrueCut Motion processing contributes heavily to Avatar: The Way of Water's visual magic.

LG B2 review: a great budget OLED TV for movie fans and gamers

By Al Griffin published 17 December 22

LG’s step-up B2 series OLED TV is an impressive all-around performer, with extensive HDMI 2.1 gaming features to heighten its appeal.

2022 Projector shootout with screens showing color bars test patterns

JVC's 8K projector crowned best of 2022 by expert panel

By Al Griffin published 13 December 22

JVC's clean sweep in a recent high-profile test of top video projectors means we might now be ready for 8K.

A man watching a Hisense TV in a modern looking living room.

Should I buy a Hisense TV? A look at the budget smart TV brand

By Henry St Leger last updated 13 December 22

Updated Hisense TVs are cheap, but are they worth it? We cover the ins and outs of the company's lineup in our Hisense buying guide.

Sony XR X90K review: an affordable 4K TV that's perfect for PS5

By Al Griffin published 4 December 22

Sony's X90K offers very good performance for the money, and it's also a great 4K 120Hz TV for gaming.

LG C3 OLED TV: 4 upgrades we expect to see

By Al Griffin published 1 December 22

LG's C2 series OLED is TechRadar's top TV for 2022, but the next generation could be even better.

Cyber Monday soundbar deals: Sonos Arc soundbar on green background with Cyber Monday deals sign

Best Cyber Monday soundbar deals 2022: all the best sales still happening

By Al Griffin last updated 29 November 22

Cyber Monday Cyber Monday is done and gone, but we've collected the biggest and best soundbar deals still to be had.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K on red background

Last chance! Don't miss Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K for half price

By Al Griffin published 29 November 22

Cyber Monday The Fire TV Stick 4K is now selling for its lowest-ever price, and will spice up your streaming with 4K, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+.

House of Marley turntable on green background

Black Friday record player deals bring offers on Audio-Technica and more turntables

By Matt Bolton published 26 November 22

Black Friday 2022 Whether you're just getting into vinyl or are a hardcore crate-digger, Black Friday is the season to buy a new turntable.

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