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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 C1 review: Our favourite TV of 2021
TVs

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

Published :
£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

Published :
£3699 inc VAT
Toshiba UK4D review - main image
Toshiba UK4D: Cheap and cheerful but you can do better
TVs

The Toshiba UK4D offers decent features at an affordable price but is let down by its picture quality

Published :
£329 inc VAT
Philips Fidelio FB1 review - main image
Philips Fidelio FB1 review: A bass-heavy single-box solution
Soundbars

The eye-catching Philips Fidelio FB1 manages to conjure up deep bass without a separate subwoofer

Published :
£799 inc VAT
Samsung BU8500 review - main image
Samsung BU8500 review: An excellent mid-range performer
TVs

The Samsung BU8500 delivers decent pictures and extensive features at an affordable price

Published :
£849 inc VAT
LG Z2 OLED review - lifestyle
LG Z2: It’s not cheap, but this 8K beauty delivers
TVs

The LG Z2 proves there’s more to 8K than just extra pixels, with amazing processing, comprehensive smarts and extensive gaming features

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£11999 inc VAT
Samsung Sero review: A TV for the TikTok generation
TVs

The appeal of the Samsung Sero lifestyle TV will depend on how you watch content, but there’s no denying it looks cool

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£1599 inc VAT
Samsung S95B (QE65S95B) review: Quantum-powered OLED beauty
TVs

The S95B is an impressive return to the OLED TV market for Samsung and benefits enormously from the use of quantum dot technology

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£2799 inc VAT
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

Published :
£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

Published :
£1299 inc VAT