Latest articles by John Archer
Sharp GM6245K (43GM6245K)
Sharp’s surprisingly good 43-inch TV with TiVo and Freely smarts costs less than many people pay for a pair of headphones.
Sony Bravia Theatre U
In which we explore the age-old question of whether shoulder pad speakers can supplant a decent set of headphones.
Hisense Canvas TV (55S7N)
The Hisense Canvas TV is a more affordable alternative to the Samsung Frame – but how is the picture quality?
Sony Bravia 7 (K55XR70)
Do Mini LED lighting, advanced local dimming and Sony’s XR processing make the Bravia 7 the perfect mid-range TV?
Epson EH-QB1000
Epson’s first new serious home cinema projector for years adds unexpected gaming chops to a truly next-gen movie performance.
Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini LED (ML55F700)
Can Mini LED lighting and advanced local dimming turn Amazon into more than just a budget brand?
BenQ GP520
Provided you’re careful how you set it up, the GP520 projector is an attractive and enjoyable home entertainment all-rounder.
Eclipsa Audio: everything you need to know about Samsung’s new Dolby Atmos rival
The first shots in a new audio format war or a big fuss about nothing?
Primary RGB Tandem OLED TV tech explained: how it works, why it’s better than MLA and how it compares with QD-OLED
Primary RGB Tandem (aka ‘Four-Stack’) OLED tech is here to take the brightness battle to QD-OLED
Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro
The MoGo 3 Pro’s eye-catching design makes it a great talking point, but is there any substance behind the style?
Epson EF-22
Despite being Epson’s most eye-catching lifestyle projector yet, the EF-22’s performance and features don’t feel compromised by convenience.
LG QNED91 / QNED90 (65QNED91)
LG’s decision to change panel type for its latest flagship LCD TVs is welcome, but a number of issues remain.
How to get the best picture and sound from your PlayStation 5
Tweaks and tips for making the most of Sony's next-gen console.
TCL 98Q9BK
With its high brightness, 1500+ dimming zones and Mini LED lighting, the 98Q9BK transports your living room to the movies.
TCL P755K (65P755K)
While it might lack the game-changing sparkle of step-up TCL TVs, the 65P755K is still very much a big-screen bargain.
Bush UT24SB (50UT24SB)
A 50-inch feature-packed TV for just £270 should be rubbish, yet somehow this Bush is anything but.
Hisense E7NQ Pro (75E7NQ Pro)
Is 75 inches of locally dimmed, Quantum Dot-boosted LED pictures for £1299 really as good a deal as it sounds?
Samsung Q80D (QE55Q80D)
Samsung’s latest mid-range TV proves you don’t need Mini LEDs or thousands of dimming zones to deliver good picture quality.
IMAX Enhanced: what is it, how do you get it and is it any good?
A new AV certification programme from IMAX and DTS promises to deliver the very best home cinema experience. Here's what you need to know...
Sony Pictures Core: price, availability, movie selection and quality
Everything you need to know about Sony's own high-quality movie streaming service.
TCL 32SF540K
TCL adds Fire TV to its long list of supported smart systems without losing its knack for great value.
Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-Series (HD32N200U)
Amazon’s 2-Series TV is super-smart and mega-cheap – but does that make it a bargain?
Sony KD-32W800
Sony’s seemingly immortal 32-inch W800 TV boasts some intriguing features and specs, but performs like a blast from the past.
