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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

Sharp EQ3 review - main image
Sharp EQ3 review: Feature-packed and affordable
TVs

The Sharp EQ3 is a well-specified and competitively priced LCD TV that’s a great choice for anyone on a budget

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£769 inc VAT
LG G2 review: Stellar HDR images in a classy OLED package
TVs

The LG G2 OLED is an attractive flagship that boasts amazing pictures, comprehensive smarts and extensive gaming features

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Samsung QN900C review: Taking Mini LED to the 8K max
TVs

The Samsung QN900C Neo QLED combines 8K and Mini LED technologies to deliver stunning HDR images but is extremely expensive

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£6799 inc VAT
Xiaomi F2 Fire TV: A smart TV that fails to bring the heat
TVs

The Fire TV platform is comprehensive, but the Xiaomi F2 TV is let down by mediocre pictures, sluggish responsiveness and high input lag

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£449 inc VAT
Samsung HW-Q800C review - front view
Samsung HW-Q800C: A great soundbar with room for expansion
Soundbars

The Samsung HW-Q800C offers many of the benefits of Samsung’s higher-end Dolby Atmos soundbars without the corresponding premium

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£799 inc VAT
Enjoy cutting-edge features with Samsung’s 2023 TV range
TVs

Considering buying a new Samsung TV? The QN800C, QN90C and S95C are three great options catering to a wide range of audiences

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Sony A80K review - main image
Sony A80K review: A great-value mid-range OLED
TVs

The Sony A80K OLED eschews QD for WRGB to deliver excellent 4K performance at an affordable price

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£1299 inc VAT
Samsung AU9000 review: The 43in model is now just £359
TVs

The Samsung AU9000 sports a lovely design, great pictures and plenty of features at a very affordable price

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£469 inc VAT
LG C1 review: Our favourite TV of 2021
TVs

This 4K OLED impresses with accurate pictures, comprehensive smarts, competitive pricing and extensive gaming features

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£1299 for entry-level 48in model
Samsung QN95C review: Mini LED magnificence
TVs

The Samsung QN95C is evolutionary rather than revolutionary, but delivers significant improvements over the 2022 model

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£3699 inc VAT