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John Archer

John Archer
@BigJohnnyArcher

John has been working as a freelance tech writer, specialising in soundbar, TV and projector reviews, for more than 25 years. During that time, he’s worked for countless esteemed publications, including Forbes and The Sunday Times, attended industry events worldwide and got hands-on with all manner of weird and wonderful products. With all that experience under his belt, John’s confident that he’s seen more AV technologies come and go and reviewed more home entertainment products than anyone working in AV journalism today.

Recent articles by John Archer

The best Dolby Atmos soundbars to buy
Soundbars

Upgrade your home entertainment experience with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars money can buy

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The best soundbars for boosting your TV’s audio
Soundbars

Upgrade your television’s sound with the best soundbars we've tested

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Best TV under £500: Top tellies that won’t break the bank
TVs

An engaging home entertainment experience needn’t cost the earth – here’s our pick of the best TV under £500

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TCL C655K review: The exception that proves the rule
TVs

The C655K boasts a ridiculous feature count for the money but cuts a corner too many where picture quality is concerned

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£469 55in model
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Samsung Q80D review
TVs

Quantum dot colour, bags of brightness, full array with local dimming LED lighting and potent smarts make the Samsung Q80D an absolute steal

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£699 55in model
Philips OLED759 review: A consummate entry-level OLED
TVs

The OLED759 lacks the sense of spectacle associated with pricier Philips OLEDs but it’s a feature-packed and appealing option for the money

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£849 inc VAT
Philips OLED809 review: Fantastic for the money
TVs

Despite lacking the MLA technology and some of the power of its premium stablemates, the Philips OLED809 is a fantastic TV for the money

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£1499 inc VAT
Panasonic Z95A review: A glorious 4K OLED TV
TVs

Panasonic is selling its flagship TV in the US and Europe for the first time in nearly a decade so it’s handy the Z95A is as good as it gets

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£3899 inc VAT
LG USG10TY review
LG USG10TY review: Great with the G4 OLED
Soundbars

The LG USG10TY is a rare example of a soundbar designed to be wall mounted but you’ll need a premium LG TV to get the most out of it

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£1000 inc VAT
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Hisense C1 review: It’s time to embrace cubism
Projectors

Considering it’s the brand’s first long-throw projector, the Hisense C1 has no right being as good - or as cute - as it is

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£1599 inc VAT