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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The best TVs for sound 2024: from Sony, Panasonic, Hisense and more

By Al Griffin last updated 15 August 24

Buying Guide The best TVs for sound bring you theater-style audio to match their picture performance without adding soundbars or the hassle of a surround system.

Sanus VLT7-B2 review: a sturdy, premium tilting wall-mount for TVs of nearly every size

By James Davidson published 14 August 24

Recommended

The Sanus VLT7 serves a large variety of sizes and has good functionality – but it comes at a price

Want an elite TV for a mid-range price? These 3 sets from last year are awesome and now much cheaper

By James Davidson published 10 August 24

You can save big money by buying a 2023 model-year TV, and in many cases, the features and performance will be equivalent to new TVs.

The best 40, 42 and 43-inch TVs for 2024

By Matt Bolton last updated 9 August 24

Updated The best 40- to 43-inch TVs hit that sweet spot between small and large-scale TV displays, and can deliver high-end picture quality, or can hit super-affordable prices.

The best 85-inch TVs for 2024: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying

By Matt Bolton last updated 9 August 24

Updated The best 85-inch TVs give a new meaning to the word ‘large’. But if you can fit one in your home, which are the best options?

TCL Nxtframe TV arrives in the US – here are 4 ways it beats Samsung's Frame TV, and 1 it doesn't

By James Davidson published 6 August 24

The TCL Nxtframe has arrived and it looks set to take on the Samsung Frame for title of best ‘Art TV’ – and on paper (or canvas), it looks like it could beat it

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The best TV 2024, chosen by our reviewers for all budgets

By Al Griffin last updated 5 August 24

Top OLED and QLED sets to consider, from elite TVs to wallet-friendly options – all tested by us.

Google TV Streamer price leak reveals a big price hike over Chromecast, but it still undercuts the Apple TV 4K

By James Davidson published 5 August 24

The new Google TV Streamer is set to be a rival to the Apple TV 4K, and a pricing leak suggests it will be cheaper – but there'll be a price jump over the Chromecast.

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Hisense U6N review: a plucky, budget mini-LED 4K TV that demonstrates good value

By James Davidson published 4 August 24

The Hisense U6N won't dethrone more premium mini-LED sets any time soon, but it offers mini-LED backlighting for cheaper than any other TV

Best OLED TV 2024: stunning sets from LG, Sony and Samsung

By Matt Bolton last updated 2 August 24

With infinite contrast and phenomenal picture quality, the best OLED TVs will change how you experience your favorite movies and shows.

The best 120Hz 4K TVs 2024, ideal for PS5 and Xbox Series X

By Matt Bolton last updated 1 August 24

Updated Next-gen console owner? A TV with an HDMI 2.1 port will unlock its true 120fps potential. Here are our best 120Hz 4K TV picks.

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The best 65-inch TV 2024: big screens for every budget

By Matt Bolton last updated 1 August 24

Updated We pick out the best 65-inch 4K TVs to complete your home theater setup, no matter how much you want to spend.

The best 4K Blu-ray players 2024: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts

By James Davidson last updated 31 July 24

Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.

The best 32-inch TV for 2024: small screens for any budget

By James Davidson last updated 24 July 24

The best 32-inch smart TVs offer excellent value for many, with compact sizing and affordable pricing that small TVs can offer.

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The best gaming TV for 2024: TVs for PS5 and Xbox Series X

By Matt Bolton last updated 23 July 24

Updated Our guide to finding the best gaming TV for your PS5, Xbox Series X, PC or even last-gen console that will suit all budgets.

Major UK retailer says its 4K and Blu-ray sales are rising, and it should be a wake-up call for ad-riddled streaming sites

By James Davidson published 22 July 24

HMV confirms its physical media sales are on the rise – are we finally seeing people steer away from the ever price-increasing streaming giants?

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I built a total home theater TV and Dolby Atmos sound upgrade for under $1,000 with these Prime Day deals

By James Davidson published 17 July 24

Combining a Hisense mini-LED TV with a Dolby Atmos soundbar gives you a full home theater system on a budget thanks to these Prime Day deals.

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This is the OLED TV Prime Day deal I'd buy – it's a record low, but it's not at Amazon

By James Davidson published 17 July 24

The LG B3 OLED TV was my favorite TV I tested last year, and this Prime Day deal has the 65-inch model at its lowest-ever price – but the deal isn't at Amazon.

The entire Amazon Fire TV Stick range is down to its lowest ever price - here's the one I'd choose

By James Davidson published 17 July 24

Amazon's ever popular range of TV streaming devices, the Fire Stick, is on sale now - with record-low prices on every model.

The Samsung QN800D made me an 8K TV fan and it's hit a record-low price on Prime Day

By James Davidson published 16 July 24

The Samsung QN800D is a mid-range 8K TV and although it's still pricey, this deal gives the 65-inch model a huge discount.

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The 8 best Prime Day gaming TV deals to get, based on our real-world testing

By James Davidson published 16 July 24

If you're looking to upgrade your TV for your gaming, Prime Day is an excellent time to do so – and we've found the best deals to suit every budget.

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I'm TechRadar's TV reviewer, and here are the 31 best TV deals I've found on Prime Day

By James Davidson published 16 July 24

Prime Day is filled with TV deals and it can be daunting to look through them all - here's a list of the best TV deals I've found so far.

These 3 Samsung Dolby Atmos soundbar deals look like Prime Day-beating prices

By James Davidson published 15 July 24

Prime Day may be upon us, but Samsung has launched deals on three of its 2024 Dolby Atmos soundbars that look set to beat Prime Day offers

Hisense's best-value mini-LED TV of 2024 is back to its near record-low price ahead of Amazon Prime Day

By James Davidson last updated 15 July 24

The Hisense U7N was already incredible value upon its release a couple of months ago, and before Prime Day has arrived, it's down to its record-low price once again.

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Want a great, cheap QLED TV this Prime Day? This Amazon Fire TV just hit a record low price

By James Davidson published 15 July 24

The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED was one of the best budget TVs of 2023 – and you can get it for the cheapest it's ever been before Prime Day even arrives

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