You Asked: best streaming device for image quality, plus frame rate control and more
In this installment of You Asked, we tackle your questions, including which streaming device is the best for image quality and many more.
If I had $1,000 to spend on AV gear, here’s what I’d get
Here's our expert advice on how to build the best entertainment system for your needs for under $1,000.
You Asked: Do perfect LCD panels exist?
In this installment of You Asked: Is there such a thing as a perfect LCD panel? What is frame rate control? And we'll decode Samsung soundbar model numbers.
The most innovative TV tech of 2023
2023 was more evolutionary than revolutionary for TVs, but MLA OLED tech and wireless TV set the stage for an exciting 2024.
You Asked: Is Dolby Vision a must-have? And how to handle Atmos with irregular ceilings
In this installment of You Asked, we'll break down whether no Dolby Vision is a deal-breaker, how to get Atmos sound with funky ceilings, and plasma upgrades.
You Asked 12: streaming audio, hotel TVs, and OLED burn-in
In this installment of You Asked, we tackle the wild volume disparity between streaming apps, how to change hotel TV settings, and more.
You Asked 11: throwing shade on OLED, TVs vs. PC monitors
Can sunlight damage your OLED? Why do monitors look better in the store? And is a TV or PC monitor better for gaming and streaming? Let's find out.
Hisense UX TV review: ambitiously bright
The limited-edition Hisense UX mini-LED TV makes a bold and incredibly bright statement that puts premium TV brands like Sony, Samsung, and LG on notice.
You Asked 10: picture calibration, best budget buys, and premium small screens
Why do sports look so terrible on TVs? Why don’t manufacturers calibrate their TVs at the factory? We dive in to this and more in this episode of You Asked.
Sony Bravia A95L QD-OLED TV review: the best of the best
Sony has done it. We can confidently say that the A95L is the best consumer television of 2023, full stop.
You Asked: Dolby Atmos and EDID, minimalist soundbars, and HDMI 2.1
Just because content is available with Dolby Atmos doesn't mean you can stream it that way. Learn why, plus why you can stop worrying about HDMI 2.1 ports.
Disney will soon own 100% of Hulu
Disney will buy Comcast's 33% stake in streaming service Hulu. The deal is expected to be worth over $8 billion.
You Asked: plasma TV replacements, cheap OLEDs, and Sharp’s return
Our resident AV expert offers advice on replacing plasma TVs, if cheap OLEDs are worth it, and the surprising return of Sharp TVs
LG StanbyME Go portable briefcase TV review: impractical fun
LG's new StanbyMe Go briefcase TV is undeniably cool. But is it actually any good? From battery life to brightness, we put it it to the test.
Hisense U7K ULED mini-LED TV review: A set for all seasons
The Hisense U7K mini-LED TV just might have found the sweet spot for price to performance in this year's impressive TV landscape.
You Asked: streaming inequality, Dragon showdown, and holy grail TVs
In the seventh installment of our reader question series, we talk streaming service quality, TV FOMO, and an ultimate sound system showdown.
You Asked: Sonos setups, 5,000 nits, and dumb TVs
In this installment of You Asked, we tackle tricky Sonos setups, how many nits of brightness is too many, and some smart ideas about dumb TVs.
Sony Bravia X95L mini-LED vs. TCL QM8 QLED: The best LCD TV and the one you should buy
I've already declared the Sony X95L the best LCD I've ever tested, so is comparing it to the TCL QM8 even fair? The answer may surprise you.
You Asked: Soundbars vs. receivers, TVs with no speakers, and car stereos
We tackle reader questions in the You Asked series of columns. This week, it's soundbars versus AV receivers, speakerless TVs, HDMI bandwidth, and car stereos.
TCL Q7 QLED TV review: a great buy, but enthusiasts need not apply
The TCL Q7 has a lot to recommend it to a lot of consumers, but when it comes to performance, it is far from the budget darling we've come to expect from TCL.
Is Dolby Atmos FlexConnect a potential soundbar killer?
I really want to be excited about Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, but I have some reservations. Here's why I'm skeptical about the new tech.
Sony Bravia X95L mini-LED TV review: brilliance in LCD
The Sony Bravia X95L mini-LED TV is the best LCD TV I've ever reviewed. But that doesn't mean you should buy it. Read on to see if it's worth the price.
LG M3 Wireless OLED TV review: zero wires, zero problems
We put the Zero Connect box of the LG M3 wireless OLED system through its paces to see if the new-wave wireless tech really is worth the hype.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C review: A glimpse into the future?
The big story may be the updated hardware with USB-C and MagSafe charging, but the best things about Apple's new AirPods Pro are also coming to the last-gen.
You Asked: Why we don’t buy the TVs we review
We answer the most frequently asked question we get about TV reviews: Why don't we just buy the TVs we review? There are more reasons than you might think.
Sonos Atmos vs. Nakamichi Dragon: beauty and the beast
It's the sleek and sexy Sonos beauty versus the beastly Nakamichi Dragon in a head-to-head comparison of the surround sound systems.
You Asked: How to add a subwooofer to Apple Homepods, Hisense UX review question
In this installment of You Asked, we tackle your questions about the Hisense UX, taking TV temperatures, and accessibility options with optical
TCL QM8 vs. Hisense U8K: budget battle royale
When it comes to bang-for-your-buck TVs, these two are ahead of the pack. Find out which one is best for you.
Why TCL’s 5,000-nit X955 is a brightness bomb of QD-mini-LED
The new TCL flagship TV promises unprecedented brightness power and brightness control.
You Asked: Why TVs with same model numbers have different specs
You've got more questions about TVs — and other things. And our resident TV expert has answers. And other things.
You Asked: best TVs for bright rooms, when to use eARC, and more
You have questions. We have answers. The Digital Trends community has tons of great AV questions and we're going answer them in our new series: You Asked.
Sony Bravia X90L TV review: a surprise hit from Sony
Sony's X90 Series TVs have always been a bit of a tough sell for me, with specs outclassed by some much cheaper competitors. The X90L is here to change that.
LG’s new M-Series Wireless OLED TVs start at $5,000
LG has announced the suggested pricing for its new M3 OLED TVs with wireless technology, with orders expected to open late August 2023
LG’s M-Series Wireless OLED TV is the future we need
The wireless signal transmission rolling out on the LG M-Series OLED TVs has broad implications for the future of TV. Here's why.