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

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Samsung's best-value Dolby Atmos soundbars get great early Prime Day deals – including a record-low price

By James Davidson published 12 July 24

The Samsung HW-Q800C and HW-Q700C are both excellent value soundbars, but these Prime Day deals make them even more affordable.

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.

The Samsung Q80D is a brilliant 4K QLED TV and this early Prime Day deal makes it even better value

By James Davidson published 10 July 24

The Samsung Q80D is an incredible mid-range TV and a great value – and it's now significantly cheaper thanks to this Prime Day deal.

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I test soundbars for a living and these 3 early Prime Day deals will upgrade your TV's sound for cheap

By James Davidson published 9 July 24

If you're looking for an upgrade to your TV sound without stretching your budget, these early Prime Day deals save even more money on already affordable soundbars.

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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.

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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.

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The Amazon Fire TV soundbar is a cheap, compact upgrade to your TV – and it’s finally launching in the UK

By James Davidson published 3 July 24

After success in the US, the Amazon Fire TV soundbar, a budget bar that gives TVs an audio boost, is set to be released in the UK. Pre-orders are live now.

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.

Freely is growing, with Panasonic, Toshiba, Hisense and more TVs to host the free TV streaming service in 2024

By James Davidson published 23 June 24

Already available in Hisense and Bush TVs, Freely is coming to four more smart TV brands, including Panasonic, Toshiba and more.

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.

LG's cheaper 2024 OLED TV has had a massive price drop – even though it's brand new

By James Davidson published 17 June 24

The LG B4 is the 2024 entry-level OLED TV for LG, and despite only being available for a matter of weeks, it's already had a massive price drop.

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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.

The latest Roku TV update has turned on motion smoothing for some users – and they're not happy

By James Davidson published 13 June 24

Roku TV users are experiencing motion smoothing on their TVs since updating to Roku OS 13 – with no way to control it.

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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 saw Panasonic's 2024 TV lineup – here are the 3 models I'm most excited for

By James Davidson published 26 May 24

Panasonic unveiled its full 2024 TV lineup – and these are the three models that stood out to me.

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.

Sony ULT Wear review: solid mid-range headphones that are heavy on bass

By James Davidson last updated 17 May 24

Sony fills a mid-range gap in its headphone lineup with the ULT Wear, which offers good sound and plenty of features but isn't quite best-in-class.

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Panasonic's full 2024 TV lineup is rich with OLED – including one with a built-in soundbar that should worry the LG C4

By James Davidson published 14 May 24

Panasonic has announced its 2024 TV lineup and alongside 4 OLED models, there are mini-LED and regular LED sets - with gaming features and Fire TV across the range.

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