Al Griffin

Al Griffin

Senior Editor Home Entertainment, US

Al Griffin is Senior Editor - Home Entertainment, US at TechRadar. Previously the editor of Sound & Vision magazine, he brings nearly three decades of journalism experience to the position, and has contributed to a wide range of print and online outlets including Wirecutter, ProjectorCentral, The SoundStage! Network, Popular Science, and HD Guru. An ISF-trained video calibrator, Al specializes in TV and projector testing and has also written countless audio equipment reviews ranging from speakers and subwoofers to integrated amps. An avowed movie fanatic, he spends his free time holed up in his home theater, and is also an avid cyclist.

Articles by: Al Griffin

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End of an era for home theater fans – new EU regulations spell lights out for lamp-based projectors

By Al Griffin published

New EU regulations that go into effect on January 1, 2026 will effectively ban the sale of projectors that use UHP lamps.

Hisense U8K with onscreen image of colorful trees

Hisense U8K Series TV review: Mini-LED magic at a strikingly low price

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

Hisense's U8K is a great option for sports, movies and gaming, and it's strikingly affordable for a TV with mini-LED tech.

Bose Soundbar 600 on TV stand with red screen in background

Bose Smart Soundbar 600 review: small and affordable with serious Dolby Atmos power

By Al Griffin last updated

Recommended

Bose's compact all-in-one soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos thrills, and it does so at an affordable price.

Brane X speaker with Sonos Move speaker in background

Step aside Sonos Move – the Brane X portable speaker is bringing the bass

By Al Griffin published

Brane makes big claims for the sub-bass capabilities of its Brane X portable speaker. Naturally, we had to put it to the test.

The Apple Vision Pro sat in front of an LG OLED TV with Paramount Plus showing on it

ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest tech stories from Paramount Plus cancellations to our LG G4 OLED TV review

By Hamish Hector published

Catch up on the week's 8 biggest tech stories from the Apple Vision Pro to Paramount Plus to the LG G4 OLED TV.

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Super Bowl 4K TV tune-up: how to get the best-looking picture for the big game

By Al Griffin published

Getting the Super Bowl and other sports to look best on your TV can take some work, but we'll give you the basics on how to do it.

Samsung Neo QLED TV and Epson projector on blue background

Projector vs big-screen TV: which is better for watching Super Bowl 2024?

By Al Griffin published

TVs are now sold in sizes that rival projector-and-screen installations, but which setup is best for watching sports?

Super Bowl TVs 2024

The 3 best TVs to watch the Super Bowl 2024 chosen by our expert reviewers

By James Davidson published

Super Bowl LVIII is nearly here, so we've found three TVs that are not only sure to make the big game all that more thrilling but also suit any and every budget.

BenQ v5000i projector on TV stand

BenQ v5000i review: a great ultra short throw projector for movies and gaming

By Al Griffin published

BenQ's sleek, step-up UST projector isn't the cheapest, but movie fans and gamers will find plenty here to like.

XGIMI Horizon Max projector on motorized gimbal

Portable projectors are everywhere – is this the end of home theater as we know it?

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Portable projectors made a splash at CES 2024, with new models featuring 4K resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, and other high-end features.

Disney Plus screen interface showing Guardians of the Galaxy 3

I streamed Disney Plus movies with DTS:X sound – and now I know why IMAX Enhanced matters

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Disney Plus is adding DTS:X to its library of IMAX Enhanced movies, which means sound is now the new streaming superhero.

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The best speakers of CES 2024

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 CES is better known nowadays for TVs, robot vacuums, EVs, and appliances, but there's still hi-fi gems to be dug out at the show.

Klipsch Core 200 and 100 soundbars on table

Klipsch’s modular Dolby Atmos soundbar system hits the right home theater notes

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 The affordable new Flexus soundbar system Klipsch is showing at CES could give Sonos and Bose a run for their money.

Mercedes-Benz S580 with Dolby logo

I listened to Dolby Atmos music in a Mercedes-Benz – and music on the road never sounded so good

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Dolby had a Mercedes-Benz S580 with a 31-speaker Dolby Atmos audio system parked at CES, and I got to take it for a ride.

Hisense 110UX TV on display at CES showing image of mountains

Hisense’s massive 110-inch TV tops a mostly mini-LED lineup for 2024

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Hisense's new TVs for 2024 include 110- and 98-inch additions to its flagship ULED X series, plus a budget 100-inch QLED model.

LG G4 OLED TV showing Foundation on Apple TV plus

LG OLED TVs are getting a Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode – here’s why it’s a big deal

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 A Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode has been in the works for some time, but new LG OLED TVs for 2024 will be the first to offer it.

TCL QM89 in living room environment showing football

TCL wows CES with a 115-inch mini-LED TV with 20,000 dimming zones

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Ultra-large TVs are making a splash at CES, and TCL's 115-inch model tops a wide-ranging mini-LED and QLED TV lineup.

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Samsung introduces the world’s first wireless 8K projector

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 The company's projector introductions at CES 2024 range from a super-bright 8K model to a compact, portable ultra short throw

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Samsung unveils 2024 mini-LED TV range, including a ‘floating’ 8K gaming TV

By Al Griffin published

CES 2024 Samsung's 2024 Neo QLED TV lineup features 8K and 4K models with screen sizes up to 98 inches.

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Roku’s new 4K TVs are brighter – and use AI to automatically adjust for the best picture

By Al Griffin published

Roku's Pro series TVs use a mini-LED backlight for enhanced brightness and come with a new AI-driven Smart Picture feature.

Kaleidescape interface on projection screen in dark home theater room

I tried the world’s most expensive movie player – here’s how it beats 4K Blu-ray

By Al Griffin published

The Kaleidescape systems bring 4K Blu-ray video and audio quality to movie downloads, and that's just one of the things they can do...

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

8K TVs were supposed to be the next big thing – what happened?

By Al Griffin published

With few new TVs coming out in 2023 and prices remaining stubbornly high, does the 8K format have a future?

Apple TV app home screen on TV

I updated my Apple TV 4K to tvOS 17.2 – and smart TV makers should take note of what Apple is doing

By Al Griffin published

Apple's new tvOS update reduces screen clutter and adds features that make it easier to access shows you want.

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I loved this Sony soundbar when I reviewed it, and it’s 40% off in this holiday deal

By Al Griffin published

The Sony HT-S2000 is one of our favorite budget Dolby Atmos soundbars, and at 40% off, we like it even more.

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Get movies on the go with Samsung’s The Freestyle – now $200 off for the holidays

By Al Griffin published

Samsung's The Freestyle is our favorite portable projector, and it's now selling for just $599 in this bright holiday deal.

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