Tag: home theater
I review 4K Blu-rays for a living — these 5 new discs are so good, they’ve entered my TV testing rotation
When I test TVs, soundbars and projectors, my go-to source is 4K Blu-ray. That’s because, while 4K streaming can deliver good picture and audio quality, 4K Blu-ray has even better quality due to its higher bitrate (128Mbps to streaming’s 20Mbps average) and uncompressed soundtracks. During my time at TechRadar testing…
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Magnetar’s new 4K Blu-ray players are the last disc spinners you’ll ever need — and they’re now available to buy
Second-generation versions of the acclaimed UDP800 and UDP900 Designed to play virtually every physical and digital format $1,799.99 / $3,299.99; Black Friday discounts currently live Back in September, we reported that Magnetar was upgrading two of the best 4K Blu-ray players: the MKII versions of the UDP900 and UDP800. And…
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The Xgimi Horizon 20 Max is a bright, premium projector that’s awesome for both movies and gaming
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Xgimi Horizon 20 Max review: One minute review The Xgimi Horizon 20 Max is the company’s flagship portable projector.…
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6 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from November 2025
Welcome to the November 2025 edition of the Blu-ray Bounty. This is an exciting edition as it’s the 1st anniversary of the Blu-ray Bounty (time flies!). We’ve reviewed some superb 4K discs over the past twelve months, and I’ve got 6 new discs to add to the growing lineup. If…
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As a home theater purist, I wouldn’t get LG’s cinema-sized new micro-LED TV – here’s why a projector is a better choice
LG Electronics has launched the LG Magnit Active Micro LED, a 136-inch (approximately 3 meters wide and 1.7 meters tall) display designed to compete with Samsung and other brands in the home micro-LED video wall market. LG’s gargantuan new micro-LED TV uses active matrix technology. This enables individual pixels in…
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This often-overlooked but very affordable AV accessory has finally helped me perfect my home cinema setup
Everyone has their own personal preference when it comes to how they watch movies and TV at home. Many people will find a simple yet convenient combination of a TV and a standalone soundbar to be the ideal package for immersive nights on the sofa. Others may invest in one…
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