John Archer
John Archer has been testing TVs and AV gear for over 25 years, having worked on Home Cinema Choice magazine. He's a contributor to Forbes, TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Wired and many more places – if you've owned a TV in the last couple of decades, John's probably reviewed it somewhere. He's seen so many hot new technologies come and go, like tears in the rain.
Latest articles by John Archer
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Samsung QN95B (65QN95B) review: the best 4K TV from Samsung yet
The Samsung QN95B refines the awesome picture power of mini-LED to create something mind-blowing
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5 mistakes everyone makes with LG OLED TVs
Get the best image quality from your LG OLED TV by avoiding these classic picture pitfalls
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Samsung S95B vs S95C: the differences between Samsung's QD-OLED TVs
Samsung's 2023 S95C updates 2022's S95B. But other than an incremental letter in the QD-OLED TV's product name, what's new?
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Sony A95K review: a new era for OLED
Sony's QD-OLED, reviewed here in the XR-55A95K, is a new era for OLED TV technology that's simply stunning. Here's why
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Philips OLED 807 review: trip the Ambilight fantastic
Philips' sensibly-priced OLED TV is a sound and picture wonder in so many ways
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Harman Kardon Citation Multibeam 1100 review: a single-box soundbar sensation
Looking for a one-box-does-it-all soundbar? Don't overlook HK's Citation Multibeam 1100, which is very accomplished for both movies and music alike
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Sony A90K vs LG C2: which small OLED TV is best?
Sony’s A90K and LG’s C2 OLED TVs share a lot of similar DNA, but in reality significant differences remain
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Samsung HW-Q950A review: still a great Dolby Atmos soundbar experience
The Samsung HW-Q950A is an 11.1.4-channel monster of a soundbar, and it's a great audio upgrade for your TV
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Bose Soundbar 700 review: impressive audio for a small soundbar
Bose's Soundbar 700 is the rare premium soundbar that fits smaller TVs, but it's missing some important features for its price tag
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Samsung HW-Q930B review: a superb soundbar package
Samsung's soundbar delivers a 9.1.4 surround experience. Is this the best soundbar for under a grand?
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Samsung HW-Q990B review: sensational surround sound
Samsung's premier soundbar delivers a 11.1.4 surround experience, making for total immersion. Is it the best soundbar released in 2022?
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Devialet Dione review: soundbar sophistication
Devialet's first soundbar, Dione, is a high-end all-in-one, but is it worth its considerable outlay? Here's our review...
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5 mistakes everyone makes with Samsung TVs
Get the best picture quality from your Samsung TV by tweaking these easy settings
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5 mistakes everyone makes with Sony TVs
It's easy to miss some Sony TV settings that will improve your experience – here's how to make the most of its image quality
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Samsung QN90B vs QN90A: elite QLED 4K TVs compared
What has Samsung upgraded in this year’s QN90B 4K TV compared to the QN90A from last year? We break down the differences
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LG G2 vs Sony A95K: 2022's biggest OLED TVs explained
The LG G2 and Sony A95K will clash this year as the top-end OLED TVs from two of the world's biggest brands – but what are the key differences? Here's what you need to know
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Samsung Q70A review (55Q70A): dazzling HDR from an affordable 4K TV
The Samsung Q70A delivers the bold colours and punchy HDR you want from a QLED TV, for a great price
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Samsung QN900A review (75QN900A): The T3 Awards 2021 winner for Best TV
The Samsung QN900A is a marvel, delivering world-beating HDR and detail like you've never seen before
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Samsung Q95T/Q90T (QE65Q95T) review: an astounding 4K TV at its new lower price
The Samsung Q95T/Q90T pulls no punches to deliver bright and vibrant HDR images
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Sony A95K vs Sony A90J: how Sony's new elite OLED TV compares
The Sony A95K is the company's first TV with next-gen QD-OLED panel – here's how it compares 2021's Sony A90J
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TVs in 2022: 8 trends to know, from cheaper OLED to better sound
What to expect from the world of 4K and 8K TVs over the next year
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Sony A8/A8H review (KD-65A8): impeccable OLED TV pictures and great built-in sound
The Sony A8/A8H OLED TV matches fantastic image processing with ingenious speaker tech
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LG SN7CY review: a cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar that's seriously well-specced
The LG SN7CY is a one-box Dolby Atmos soundbar that brings true upfiring speakers for a bargain price… but we need to talk about the sound quality
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LG CX (OLED65CX) review: the best OLED 4K TV for most people, even in 2021
LG CX 4K OLED TV delivers fantastic image quality and is packed with PS5-friendly gaming features – and price cuts make it a great buy still in 2021
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