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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 C745 review: A smart and affordable gaming TV
TVs

The TCL C745 is a smart and capable 4K HDR TV that's a superb choice for next-gen gamers on a budget

Published :
£649 inc VAT
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Samsung S90C review: The best affordable QD-OLED
TVs

The Samsung S90C delivers even better picture quality than its 2022 predecessor and is the best-value QD-OLED you can buy

Published :
£2199 inc VAT
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Sony A80L: A great mid-range OLED
TVs

The Sony A80L is a mid-range OLED TV that combines premium performance with an affordable price

Published :
£1999 inc VAT
Hisense E7K Pro: A capable 4K TV that wins at gaming
TVs

The Hisense E7K delivers accurate pictures and comprehensive features for gamers but is held back by limited brightness and image clouding

Published :
£849 inc VAT
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Amazon Fire TV Omni: An impressive affordable QLED
TVs

Amazon redefines what’s possible with the eminently affordable Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED

Published :
£800 inc VAT
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Samsung HW-Q990C: A smart, supremely immersive soundbar
Soundbars

Th Samsung HW-Q990C retains the all-conquering immersion of the previous generation, but adds a few new smart features

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£1599 inc VAT
Best subwoofer 2023: Enjoy subterranean bass
Speakers

Boost the low-end impact of your sound system with our pick of the best subwoofers for every budget

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Hisense U8K review - teaser image
Hisense U8K: A well-specified Mini LED model
TVs

The Hisense U8K is feature-packed, delivers super-bright HDR and impressive audio, but is undercut on price by one key rival

Published :
£1599 inc VAT
JBL Bar 1300 review: No strings attached surround sound
Soundbars

This ingenious Dolby Atmos soundbar offers a front-to-back solution thanks to its detachable and rechargeable wireless rear speakers

Published :
£1299 inc VAT
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Philips OLED807 (55OLED807) review: A triple-A TV
TVs

The Philips OLED807 is a cracking TV that stands out from the 4K OLED crowd thanks to its use of Ambilight technology

Published :
£1299 inc VAT