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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

TCL C855 review: Big screen, even bigger value
TVs

TCL’s C855 range of Mini LED TVs offers jumbo-sized screens and impressive performance at remarkably affordable prices

Published :
£1999 inc VAT
Samsung Premiere 9 review: A first-class 4K HDR projector
Projectors

If you’re after a capable 4K projector combining big-screen fun with the convenience of a TV then the Samsung Premiere 9 is just the ticket

Published :
£5999 inc VAT
Hisense U7N (65U7NQTUK) review: A bright mid-tier model
TVs

Hisense’s U7N is a decent mid-range Mini LED TV but we recommend saving up a bit extra and buying its stablemate the U8N instead

Published :
£1299 inc VAT
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Hisense U8N (65U8NQTUK) review: A stellar Mini LED TV
TVs

The Hisense U8N is a feature-packed top-tier 4K TV that delivers super-bright HDR and impressive sound quality

Published :
£1499 inc VAT
LG US95TR review: An excellent multi-channel Atmos soundbar
Soundbars

LG’s new flagship Atmos soundbar delivers extra gaming features and plenty of WOW factor

Published :
£1554 inc VAT
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LG C4 (OLED65C4) review: An accomplished mid-range OLED
TVs

Improved performance and new features help keep the LG C4 OLED at the top of its game

Published :
£2700 inc VAT
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Samsung Q60D (UE55Q60D) review: Great quality, great value
TVs

The Samsung Q60D uses a clever Dual LED design to deliver excellent picture quality at a very affordable price

Published :
£629 inc VAT
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Hisense E7N Pro review: An affordable all-rounder
TVs

The Hisense E7N Pro delivers the kind of performance, features and value to keep any cost-conscious buyer happy

Published :
£999 inc VAT
Amazon Fire TV 4-Series review
TVs

The Amazon Fire TV 4-Series combines smarts and performance to deliver a capable 4K TV but it’s light on features

Published :
£330 inc VAT
Hisense AX5125H review
Hisense AX5125H review: Highly immersive and affordable
Soundbars

If you want to enjoy object-based audio but have limited funds, the Hisense AX5125H might be just the soundbar you’re looking for

Published :
£349 inc VAT