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

Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-series TV review: a small TV that gives great value, but struggles elsewhere

By James Davidson published 25 March 24

The Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-series faces a lot of competition and although functional and solid, it's bested by some of its rival sets in most areas.

Want to beat TV reflections? Here are the different types, and how to stop them

By James Davidson published 23 March 24

Reflections on a TV can be a real frustration, so it's important to know what types there are, what new TVs are doing to limit them and how to avoid them yourself.

This Samsung TV is one of our best-rated – and it’s down to a near record-low price

By James Davidson published 22 March 24

The Samsung Q80C is one of the best QLED TVs you can get and its currently at a near record-low price at Amazon.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K hits record-low price in the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale – and more deals on cheaper models too

By James Davidson published 20 March 24

Amazon has slashed the prices of its entire Fire Stick lineup, with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max as low as $39.99.

We love the Bose Smart 600 Dolby Atmos soundbar – and it's had its priced slashed at Amazon

By James Davidson last updated 20 March 24

The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 offers Dolby Atmos in a compact design that's also great for music – and it's been discounted as part of Amazon's Spring Sale.

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Here are my four go-to movies for testing new TVs – plus the 4K Blu-ray test disc I can't live without

By James Davidson published 17 March 24

TechRadar uses many different sources in both SDR and HDR formats to test TVs. Here are 4 movies I regularly use in tests, along with details on how I use them.

I saw LG's 2024 TV lineup and these are the 3 models I can't wait to test

By James Davidson published 14 March 24

Having seen LG’s 2024 TV lineup, these are the three models I'm most looking forward to getting my hands on: the LG B4 and G4 OLEDs, and the QNED90 mini-LED.

Cambridge Audio Evo 150 DeLorean edition lifestyle image

Great Scott! Cambridge Audio has released a DeLorean themed version of its Evo 150 streaming amp

By James Davidson published 14 March 24

Cambridge Audio is launching a limited edition version of the Evo 150 and thanks to a partnership DeLorean Moto, its design is inspired by the iconic DMC-12 car.

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I test 4K Blu-ray players for a living and here's the difference between premium and budget

By James Davidson published 10 March 24

All 4K Blu-ray players serve the same purpose of playing 4K Blu-ray discs, but how much you spend can shape the experience you ultimately get.

How we test TV input lag at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published 8 March 24

A guide to how we test TV input lag, which is crucial for gaming.

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How we test TVs at TechRadar

By Al Griffin published 8 March 24

A guide to testing methods and equipment used for TechRadar's TV reviews.

Samsung’s new high-end Dolby Atmos soundbar with 120Hz gaming support gets a huge price hike

By James Davidson published 7 March 24

Samsung’s 2024 flagship soundbar, the HW-Q990D, looks largely the same as its predecessor apart from a couple new features and a $400 price increase.

Linn hi-fi system at Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024

I listened to Linn's flagship hi-fi setup and it was absurdly good, frankly

By James Davidson published 3 March 24

At the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024, Linn showcased its flagship hi-fi system, which demonstrated that paying for the best means you get the best.

wharfedale super denton at the bristol hi-fi show

I heard Wharfedale's unusual new stereo speakers and they were mind-blowing

By James Davidson published 1 March 24

The Wharfedale Super Dentons were some of the most impressive speakers at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024, proving that not everything has to be big and pricey to impress.

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review: sound reigns supreme for these excellent wireless earbuds

By James Davidson published 29 February 24

Recommended

Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds

LG's 2024 OLED TVs are now available to order, but prices have gone up

By James Davidson published 28 February 24

Both the C4 or G4 can be ordered now for a March release, but the pricing isn't the news you'll want to hear.

A big Google TV update is about to give your home screen a fresh new look

By James Davidson published 28 February 24

Google TV will launch an update to the Your Apps section of its home screen, with neater icons and easier customization

Optoma’s new smart 4K laser projector offers streaming apps and wireless sound for total convenience

By James Davidson published 26 February 24

Optoma's new 4K projector packs a bright laser light engine and can transmit audio wirelessly to WiSA-certified speakers.

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I tested Sony's pricey X95L mini-LED 4K TV and sometimes it pays to spend more

By James Davidson published 24 February 24

While budget mini-LED TVs from brands like Hisense and TCL are getting better, more premium sets show their worth - as I discovered testing the Sony X95L.

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The 5 best and most indulgent speakers I saw at Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024

By James Davidson published 23 February 24

Bristol Hi-Fi is a place where audio brands can show off their best, and these 5 speakers were some of the standouts of the 2024 show.

Your favorite Disney 4K Blu-rays aren’t going away thanks to Sony, but lesser known titles may disappear

By James Davidson published 21 February 24

Disney has handed over production of all physical media to Sony, but at the same time, has closed its long-running Disney Movie Club.

Walmart is now a viable rival of Amazon and Roku in the cheap TV space after finalizing Vizio deal

By Carrie Marshall published 20 February 24

Walmart is officially buying Vizio in a deal worth over $2 billion that will see it become an even bigger player in the cheap TV battle against Amazon and Roku.

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Home theater fans are being starved of the new 4K Blu-ray releases they want and it's not okay

By James Davidson published 18 February 24

4K Blu-ray is perfect for home theater, but more and more movies aren't being given physical releases, leaving collectors and movie fans hungry.

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LG’s cheapest OLED TV is now under $600 at Best Buy for Presidents' Day

By James Davidson published 16 February 24

The LG A2 is the way to unlock OLED technology for less and now it's an even better price, with the 48-inch model available for under $600 at Best Buy.

Samsung S90D vs Samsung S95D: how does the mid-range QD-OLED compare to its flagship?

By James Davidson published 16 February 24

Samsung has unveiled its two new QD-OLED TVs for 2024, the Samsung S90D and S95D. But just what are the major differences between the two and how do they compare?

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