John Archer
John Archer has written about TVs, projectors and other AV gear for, terrifyingly, nearly 30 years. Having started out with a brief but fun stint at Amiga Action magazine and then another brief, rather less fun stint working for Hansard in the Houses Of Parliament, he finally got into writing about AV kit properly at What Video and Home Cinema Choice magazines, eventually becoming Deputy Editor at the latter, before going freelance. As a freelancer John has covered AV technology for just about every tech magazine and website going, including Forbes, T3, TechRadar and Trusted Reviews. When not testing AV gear, John can usually be found gaming far more than is healthy for a middle-aged man, or at the gym trying and failing to make up for the amount of time he spends staring at screens.
Latest articles by John Archer
Samsung UE50BU8000
By John Archer last updated
No brand strikes budget TV gold as often as Samsung, so hopefully the UE50BU8000 can follow the form book.
Samsung QN90B (QE50QN90B)
By John Archer last updated
With its fantastic contrast, brilliant colour and dazzling brightness, this is one of the best 50-inch TVs you can buy.
Philips OLED907 (55OLED907)
By John Archer published
Philips’ latest step-up OLED TV delivers an irresistible combination of spectacular pictures, potent audio and Ambilight.
Samsung QN85B (QE55QN85B)
By John Archer published
Samsung’s latest Mini LED hit breaks new ground in terms of affordability and proves the exception to one of the TV world’s most rigid rules.
Philips OLED937 (65OLED937)
By John Archer published
The 65OLED937 dazzles with its combination of a premium OLED panel and picture processor with a powerful B&W speaker system.
Samsung UE43BU8000
By John Archer published
Punchy pictures, helpful smarts and an eye-catching design make this Samsung a reasonable option for small or second rooms.
Toshiba 55QA5D63DB
By John Archer published
Can Toshiba rewrite the value rulebook with this Quantum Dot and Android TV-toting 55-inch TV?
Toshiba 50UK4D63DB
By John Archer published
With its healthy feature count and surprisingly engaging picture, the UK4D is easily one of the best cheap TVs you can buy.
Samsung UE55BU8500
By John Archer published
Is Samsung’s top non-QLED TV the bargain we’re all hoping for?
TCL 55C735K
By John Archer published
A very affordable 55-inch TV with comprehensive gaming and HDR support that also performs well. What’s not to like?
Samsung Q60B (QE55Q60B)
By John Archer published
Samsung’s cheapest QLED range is out to turn heads with its high brightness, Quantum Dot colours and Dual LED panel.
Which is the best 4K Blu-ray player, PS5 or Xbox Series X?
By John Archer last updated
For movie-loving gamers, the PS5 and Xbox Series X's built-in 4K Blu-ray players are a bonus. We've put them head-to-head, to find out which comes out top.
LG C2 vs LG G2: which is the best 2022 LG OLED TV?
By John Archer, Tom Parsons last updated
LG’s step-down and flagship OLED TVs for 2022 battle for supremacy – which should you buy?
Sony A80K (XR-55A80K)
By John Archer published
Sony’s outstanding picture processing joins forces with a premium, heat sink-boosted OLED panel to beautiful effect.
I've seen House of the Dragon's darkness problem and it's inexcusable
By John Archer published
Despite being in 4K and HDR, some scenes from House of the Dragon are proving hugely problematic for some TVs.
Samsung QN900B (QE75QN900B)
By John Archer published
Updated Samsung throws everything at its 2022 flagship TV, ensuring that its 8K resolution is just the start of its charms.
LG C2 (OLED65C2)
By Tom Parsons published
Updated Is the C-series model still the best LG OLED to buy in 2022?
Panasonic LZ980 (TX-55LZ980B)
By John Archer published
Updated Despite not boasting one of Panasonic’s Master OLED panels, the LZ980 is still an outstanding performer – and great value too.
Samsung QN95B (QE65QN95B)
By John Archer published
Samsung’s flagship 4K ‘Neo’ QLED proves OLED still isn’t the only high-end TV option.
8 reasons you should keep buying 4K Blu-ray discs
By John Archer published
In these days of ubiquitous streaming, it's easy to overlook the benefits a high-quality 4K disc can bring.
There’s a new OLED panel manufacturer to rival LG – are cheap OLED TVs on the way?
By John Archer published
Expecting the market to be flooded with cheap OLED TVs? Don’t hold your breath.
Samsung S95B (QE65S95B)
By John Archer published
The QE65S95B misses out on being the first QD OLED TV, but continues to make the technology look very special.
If you're buying a new TV this week, buy this one
By John Archer published
An astonishingly good OLED TV at an astonishingly low price.
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