John Archer

John Archer

AV Technology Contributor

John has been writing about home entertainment technology for more than two decades - an especially impressive feat considering he still claims to only be 35 years old (yeah, right). In that time he’s reviewed hundreds if not thousands of TVs, projectors and speakers, and spent frankly far too long sitting by himself in a dark room.

Articles by: John Archer

LG G4 OLED TV mounted on wall showing abstract image

LG G4 setup tips: how to get the best from 2024’s most popular OLED TV

By John Archer published

The LG G4 is one of 2024’s top TVs. Here’s our advice on how to expertly fine-tune this already great-looking OLED.

TCL 98Q9BK showing image of flower

TCL 98Q9BK 98-inch TV review: a massive mini-LED screen for a small price

By John Archer published

Recommended

TCL's monster-sized mini-LED TV delivers impressive overall picture quality along with excellent value.

Samsung Q80D on table showing landscape

Samsung Q80D TV review: great QLED pictures at an attainable price

By John Archer published

Recommended

Samsung's top QLED TV offers much of what makes the company's Neo QLED mini-LED TVs great but at a more attainable price.

The Samsung S32G80SD sat on a table alongside an Xbox Series X.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 review: a supreme 4K gaming monitor

By John Archer last updated

Editor\'s Choice

It’s not cheap, but the new Samsung Odyssey S32G80SD is a 32-inch 4K gaming monitor that is definitely worth it.

LG Z3 OLED TV showing colorful image

LG Z3 OLED TV review: extraordinary 8K pictures at a hefty price

By John Archer published

Recommended

With 8K content still hard to find, is there any point in buying LG’s pricey flagship 8K OLED TV? Surprisingly, we think there is.

A range of Samsung TVs next to each other, in a long row

New OLED TVs are brighter than ever – here’s what that means for LCD's future

By John Archer published

Samsung, Sony, TCL and more are launching ultra bright LCD TVs in 2024 but next-gen OLED is increasingly catching up.

The Samsung S95D on top of a table

I lived with Samsung’s S95D QD-OLED TV for a week, and it’s a game changer

By John Archer published

Why Samsung’s S95D QD-OLED TV might have the final say in the LCD vs OLED debate.

The Panasonic MZ980 on a table with the remote to the side of it

Panasonic MZ980 review: a mid-range OLED TV that punches above its weight

By John Archer published

Recommended

An affordable Panasonic OLED mid-ranger

Sony A80L TV on a table showing a movie selection

Sony A80L review: a fantastic mid-range OLED TV for movie lovers

By John Archer last updated

Recommended

Can the mid-range Sony A80L OLED TV without brightness-boosting bells and whistles still compete with the latest OLED superstars? Yes, if you appreciate the finer things.

Samsung S95C OLED TV showing abstract image on wood table

Samsung S95C review: a brighter, better OLED TV that looks great from any angle

By John Archer last updated

Editor\'s Choice

Samsung says its sophomore Quantum Dot TV is brighter, cleverer and more colourful than its predecessor. But can it really deliver a big step forward just a year on from the technology’s debut?

Samsung S90C

Samsung S90C review: a brighter OLED TV for a lower price

By John Archer last updated

Editor\'s Choice

Second-tier quantum dot OLED puts on a first-class show

A Sony mini-LED prototype

Why Sony’s X95L TV reveals a brand boldly determined to swim against the tide

By John Archer published

While other brands are all about OLED, Sony seems to be headed in the opposite direction.

The Sony X95L on a table

Sony X95L review: A mini-LED TV marvel with boosted brightness and contrast

By John Archer published

Editor\'s Choice

A mini-LED masterpiece that feels like the shape of things to come

samsung premiere

Samsung Premiere LSP9T projector review

By John Archer last updated

Best in Class

The Premiere LSP9T is the fanciest of two new ultra short throw DLP laser projectors Samsung first unveiled to an unsuspecting world in 2020.

Samsung Q80C showing colorful image onscreen

Samsung Q80C review: mid-range QLED marvel, and a great TV value

By John Archer published

Recommended

With Quantum Dot colours and excellent light control, Samsung’s mid-range Q80C QLED TV delivers the goods at an affordable price.

Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV

Should you buy an 8K TV in 2023? I just tested the best in the world – here are the pros and cons

By John Archer published

Offering four times as many pixels as 4K, 8K TVs have a lot of advantages but they are still up against some challenges.

Samsung-QN900C TV on table with smart hub interface on screen

8 pro tips to make the Samsung QN900C 8K TV's screen look mind-blowingly good

By John Archer published

Want the best from Samsung’s flagship QN900C mini-LED TV? We've put together a handy guide for all the settings worth changing.

Samsung-QN900C TV on table with smart hub interface on screen

Samsung QN900C review: this awesome TV keeps the 8K flag flying

By John Archer last updated

Editor\'s Choice

With native 8K content still stubbornly hard to find, Samsung is out to prove with the QN900C that mini-LED 8K TVs can still make a difference. Provided you can afford them...

Samsung HW-Q800C soundbar and subwoofer on a black table

Samsung HW-Q800C review: the best-value Dolby Atmos soundbar in town

By John Archer published

Recommended

Samsung's new mid-range soundbar is the best performer we've heard for this price so far, and really takes the fight to Sonos and Sony

The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar system pictured in a living room on a wooden table

Samsung HW-Q990C review: the best Dolby Atmos soundbar experience on the planet

By John Archer published

Editor\'s Choice

Samsung’s soundbars have set the home theater audio pace, but with improvements thin on the ground, is the brand's progress grinding to a halt? Maybe, but it doesn't matter.

Sony A80L TV on colored background

Why the Sony A80L OLED TV proves that brightness really isn't everything

By John Archer published

The world of OLED TVs' diversity is its strength, and the race to chase the highest brightness doesn't automatically mean far superior results.

The Samsung-QN95C with a mountain landscape screensaver

Samsung QN95C review: a super-bright mini-LED TV that thinks it's an OLED

By John Archer last updated

Editor\'s Choice

With far more local dimming zones than its predecessor and an improved processor, the Samsung QN95C is a good reminder that there's innovation in TVs outside of OLED.

The Samsung S95C displaying an abstract green design

Explained: the tech that makes Samsung's new QD-OLED TV such a huge leap forward

By John Archer published

The Samsung S95C is a blockbuster new OLED TV, and this technology is the reason why.

Samsung S95C TV showing butterfly on screen and also shown from angle

How to use the Samsung S95C OLED TV’s settings to get a perfect picture

By John Archer published

Samsung's S95C looks great in its default settings, but its pictures can’t still be made even better with a little effort.

Samsung Q60B on a table, showing the smart TV interface

Samsung Q60B review: a cheap QLED TV with great brightness, but compromises

By John Archer published

Samsung’s cheapest Quantum Dot TV series also boasts a comprehensive smart system and chic, ultra-thin design. But is it truly the bargain all-rounder it first appears?

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