Christian de Looper is a freelance writer who has covered every facet of consumer tech, including mobile, audio, home theater, computing, gaming, and even car tech. At Tom’s Guide, Christian covers TV and home theater tech, and has reviewed dozens of TVs, soundbars, and A/V receivers, including those from the likes of Samsung, Hisense, TCL, and Vizio. Christian has also covered numerous industry events, from CES to F8, and is an expert at writing reviews, buying guides, and news. Outside of Tom’s Guide, Christian’s byline can be seen at TechRadar, Forbes, Digital Trends, Business Insider, and more. Follow Christian on Twitter to keep up with all his tech coverage.
Latest articles by Christian de Looper

Arlo Essential Pan Tilt Indoor Camera 2K review
By Christian de Looper Published
The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt Indoor Camera 2K has a lot going for it, but unless you’re in Arlo’s ecosystem, there happen to be even better options at a similar price.

Arlo Essential Pan Tilt Outdoor review: Solid and inexpensive, if unspectacular
By Christian de Looper Published
The Arlo Essential Pan Tilt outdoor security camera is a good addition to the company's ecosystem, but new buyers will want to look at more affordable options.

I tested two solar smart locks that never need to be recharged — and there is one clear winner
By Christian de Looper Published
I tested the Desloc V150 Plus vs. Lockin Veno Solar to see which solar-powered smart lock is the best.

I tested a solar smart lock that never needs to be recharged — but there's more to it than just endless battery life
By Christian de Looper Published
The Desloc V150 Plus has a series of helpful features, plus one that very few alternatives have – a solar panel to keep the battery charged all the time.

Lockin Veno Solar smart lock review: This smart lock never needs recharging
By Christian de Looper Published
RecommendedThe Lockin Veno Solar smart lock offers some convenient features and avoids the need for manual charging or battery replacement.

Channel Master FLATenna 35 review
By Christian de Looper Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Channel Master FLATenna 35 has long been one of the go-to options among the best TV antennas, and it's easy to see why.

Wyze Palm Lock Review: Palm recognition at a good price
By Christian de Looper Published
The Wyze Palm Lock may not have all the bells and whistles that some other smart locks offer, but it does have palm vein scanning at a reasonably low price.

Baseus Security X1 Pro Review: Dual 3K cameras, but not the smartest
By Christian de Looper Published
The Baseus X1 Pro offers dual 3K cameras and no subscription costs, but it’s not the smartest camera out there.

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 review
By Christian de Looper Published
A solid mid-range soundbar that has tough competition

Is a new Apple TV in the works? Here's how John Ternus' appointment as Apple CEO could benefit Apple's streaming device
By Christian de Looper Published
With John Ternus set to replace Tim Cook as Apple CEO, what does the future of Apple streaming devices (like the Apple TV 4K) look like?

Micro-LED vs Micro RGB TVs: What's the difference?
By Christian de Looper Published
One of these is a next-generation display technology. The other is still an interesting improvement for TV technology, but nowhere near as groundbreaking.

Google vs. Ring vs. Arlo: We put 6 security cameras to the test to find the most accurate AI
By Christian de Looper Last updated
Which security camera has the best AI? We put six to the test to find out.

TP-Link Tapo C615F Kit review
By Christian de Looper Published
RecommendedThe TP-Link Tapo C615F Kit is a solar powered pan/tilt outdoor security camera that supports offline recording, and offers features that aren’t locked behind a subscription.

LG G6 OLED vs G5 OLED: How much better is LG’s new best TV?
By Christian de Looper Published
If you're in the market for a new top-end OLED TV, is it worth shelling out for LG's newest model, or should you save some cash and go for 2024's bona fide hit? We break down all the differences.

Dolby Vision 2 vs HDR10+ Advanced: Read this before you buy your next TV
By Christian de Looper Published
What's the difference?

Does your TV's processor actually matter? Here's what it really does
By Christian de Looper Published
Just like your computer's processor, TV processors handle speed, multitasking, and overall performance. Here's why you should pay more attention to them.

Samsung The Frame vs The Frame Pro: which one is right for your living room?
By Christian de Looper Published
What are the real differences between the two TVs? Is The Frame Pro really that much better? Let's dive in to find out.

9 things to consider before buying your first projector
By Christian de Looper Published
Thinking of ditching your TV for a massive screen? Here are 9 things to consider before buying a projector.

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd gen) review
By Christian de Looper Published
RecommendedThe new Google Nest Doorbell boasts tons of helpful features and a better video quality, but be prepared to pay for those new updates.

Micro RGB vs OLED TVs: What’s the difference?
By Christian de Looper Published
Samsung Micro RGB is a new display technology making its way into 2026 TVs. Here's how it compares to OLED display technology when it comes to contrast, brightness, color and longevity.

TP-Link Tapo C246D HybridCam Duo review: Two cameras are better than one
By Christian de Looper Published
The TP-Link Tapo HybridCam Duo offers a dual camera system that can keep an eye on your whole yard — and at a reasonable price.

Google Nest Cam Indoor (wired, 3rd gen) review
By Christian de Looper Published
RecommendedAI is everywhere and Google is bringing AI features to the Google Home platform — and in a way that, turns out, actually works pretty well.

I tested a smart smoke detector system that has custom sensors for each room of your house
By Christian de Looper Published
RecommendedGentex's new Place line of smoke alarms is incredibly advanced, but they're held back by the omission of one major feature: smart home integration.
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