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Stephen Withers

@stephenwithers

Stephen Withers is a freelance TV reviewer with more than ten years of experience writing for major tech publications. As a lifelong film fan, he’s embraced the evolution of display technology from Full HD to 4K, HDR and beyond. He’s also a professional video calibrator, allowing him to keep abreast of the latest developments and innovations while ensuring people get the very best picture quality out of their new TVs and projectors.

Recent articles by Stephen Withers

LG UP75 (43UP7500) review: A wallet-friendly 4K option
TVs

The LG UP75 offers plenty of features at an affordable price but fails to deliver in some key areas

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£399 inc VAT
Sony A80J review: A first-class all-rounder
TVs

The Sony A80J is a mid-range marvel that delivers great pictures and extensive features at an affordable price

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£1299 inc VAT
Hisense A6G review: A well made 4K TV
TVs

The Hisense A6G is a well-made 4K TV delivering solid performance at a very competitive price

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£399 inc VAT
LG S95QR review - lifestyle image
LG S95QR review: An immersive multi-channel soundbar system
Soundbars

The LG S95QR ups the ante by adding a centre height channel to the company’s flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar

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£1699 inc VAT
Sony VPL-XW5000ES review - main image
Sony VPL-XW5000ES review: A laser-powered beauty
Projectors

The Sony XW5000 projector manages to reach a previously unattainable price point for a native 4K laser beamer

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£5999 inc VAT
Toshiba UK31: A feature-rich but limited budget 4K TV
TVs

The Toshiba UK31 is a budget 4K HDR TV that delivers a solid set of features at a competitive price but falls short on picture performance

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£387 inc VAT
What is OLED? The premium TV technology explained
TVs

Most manufacturers feature at least one OLED in their TV lineups, so what is OLED technology and is it worth splashing out on?

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Samsung HW-S800B review - main image
Samsung HW-S800B review: A slimline sonic stunner
Soundbars

The Samsung HW-S800B is ideal for those looking for Atmos immersion from an unobtrusive and lifestyle-friendly soundbar

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£749 inc VAT
Samsung HW-Q990B: More immersive than your local multiplex
Soundbars

A superbly immersive Atmos delivery makes this feature-packed soundbar the multichannel system to beat in 2022

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£1599 inc VAT
Bose Smart Soundbar 900: Smart, elegant and Atmos-enabled
Soundbars

Clever features and solid sound quality make the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 an elegant if rather expensive single-unit solution

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£899 inc VAT