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

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Black Friday 8K TV deals 2023: sales still available on Samsung and more

By James Davidson last updated

Updated Here's our guide for finding all the best Black Friday 8K TV deals still running in 2023.

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Level up your TV’s sound with these 8 fantastic Black Friday Samsung soundbar deals

By James Davidson published

Samsung soundbars are among the best soundbars available and these Black Friday give you great savings on these well-equipped bars.

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Our 7 TV award winners have big Black Friday deals – here are the best

By James Davidson published

There are hundreds of Black Friday TV deals out there and we've found the best sales on our award-winning TVs from Samsung, LG and more.

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I couldn't resist this Black Friday deal on the Sennheiser Momentum 4, so I bought them

By James Davidson published

This Black Friday deal brings the excellent Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones in special edition copper black down to an incredible price – and I just got 'em.

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Want a Dolby Atmos soundbar? These 7 Black Friday deals are what our reviewers recommend

By James Davidson published

Dolby Atmos doesn't have to come with a big price tag. These seven Black Friday Dolby Atmos soundbar deals are the best we've seen.

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Short on space? Check out these compact soundbar Black Friday deals from Sonos, Bose and more

By James Davidson published

If you're looking to upgrade your TV's sound but find yourself lacking room, then these compact soundbars are ideal for any small space.

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I review big-screen TVs for a living - here are the best Black Friday 75-inch TV deals to buy right now

By James Davidson published

Black Friday is a time when big screen TVs come down in price and I've found the best 75-inch TV deals that are available today.

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I have a bright room so this mini-LED TV is the Black Friday buy I'd get

By James Davidson published

Both the Samsung QN90C and Hisense U8k are superb mini-LED TVs for those with bright viewing environments, especially now with this Black Friday saving.

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I’ve seen hundreds of Black Friday Samsung TV deals, and these 8 are the best of 2023

By James Davidson published

Samsung often features amongst the best TVs and these are the 8 best Black Friday deals we've seen on Samsung sets, from LCD to QD-OLED

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The best budget TV for 2023 is discounted to its lowest-ever price for Black Friday

By James Davidson published

The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED already gave the best value for money and thanks to a big discount at Amazon, it's now down to its lowest ever price.

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These 5 Black Friday deals for TVs under 45-inches are too good to miss, from LG to Hisense

By James Davidson published

Looking for a second TV for the bedroom or an upgraded TV for smaller viewing environments? Here are 5 deals on TVs under 45-inches that are worth checking out.

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Don’t miss this record low Black Friday deal on the highly-rated Hisense U8K mini-LED TV

By James Davidson published

One of our most highly-rated mini-LED TVs this year, the Hisense U8K, is now available for under £900 at Amazon.

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Thinking of buying a new 4K TV this Black Friday? I tested cheap QLED and OLED models, and here's what you need to know

By James Davidson published

OLED and QLED TVs can offer something for everyone, but just what can a cheap model of each type do? You’ll be pleased to know that despite their differences, the results are positive all around

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Philips OLED808 review: a high-quality, mid-range OLED TV with a unique wow factor

By James Davidson published

Recommended

Ambilight, you really are worth every penny

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories, from The Beatles to new MacBook Pros

By Mark Wilson published

It's been another big week in tech. Been a bit busy? We've whizzed it all up into this news-flavored milkshake.

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I tested an Ambilight OLED TV and it made me feel like a kid at Christmas

By James Davidson published

Ambilight technology never particularly wowed me, but when I finally got to test an Ambilight OLED TV, I was completely in awe

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This incredible Black Friday deal on LG's best OLED is my TV deal of the year so far

By James Davidson published

LG's best and brightest OLED TV, the G3, offers outstanding picture quality and it's available at Sevenoaks for a ridiculously low price.

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LG's wheelable smart TV is lots of fun, but wow is it expensive

By James Davidson published

The LG StanbyME is an intriguing TV that no doubt has multiple purposes, but £1,199 / $999 for a 27-inch HD TV is a staggeringly high price

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This OLED TV could have been perfect, if its smart TV platform wasn't so appalling

By James Davidson published

The Panasonic MZ2000 is without question a spectacular TV, but its clunky smart TV platform hold it back for perfection and title of best OLED TV of the year.

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Beware this Black Friday: I reviewed 2 big-screen cheap 4K TVs and you should avoid this LED screen

By James Davidson last updated

Big screen Black Friday deals can be super tempting, but make sure you do you research or you could end up with a giant TV that just takes up space.

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Panasonic MZ2000 review: a near-perfect OLED TV with one big flaw

By James Davidson published

Recommended

The Panasonic offers sublime picture quality, sound and a host of gaming features. It's one of the best OLED TVs this year, but flaws hold it back from being top of the pile.

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Perlesmith PSSFK1 review: a full-motion TV wall mount that's a small TVs' best friend

By James Davidson published

Recommended

Need a full-motion TV wall mount for your 27-inch, 32-inch or 42-inch TV? Look no further

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A 65-inch mini-LED TV for under £1,000 and it's not even Black Friday yet? Yes please, TCL

By James Davidson published

The TCL C805 is the latest mini-LED model from TCL that offers big screen TVs for very little money.

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LG's 65-inch C3 is one of the best OLED TVs and it's at its lowest price ahead of Black Friday

By James Davidson published

Offering fantastic picture quality and performance in a variety of sizes, the LG C3 is available for its lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday.

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Samsung CU8000 review: a cheap 4K TV that looks premium, but you can get better pictures

By James Davidson published

The Samsung CU8000 does what it can with what it's been given, but sadly lacks the all-around performance that could have made it an underrated bargain.

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