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

Desloc D110 Plus review
By Christian de Looper published
The Desloc D110 Plus has a tiny screen, a fingerprint sensor, and Wi-Fi connectivity, all at a relatively low price.

Samsung RGB MicroLED TVs are coming — but should OLED makers be worried?
By Christian de Looper published
If Samsung does finally show off a Micro-LED TV that’s available in a reasonable size, it could pave the way for the end of OLED. But how quickly could that really happen?

TP-Link Tapo C660 Kit review: Crisp video and everlasting power
By Christian de Looper published
The TP-Link Tapo C660 Kit is a great combo of a high-quality camera with a solar panel for continuous power – but it faces very tough competition.

Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Review: This security camera doubles as a smart home hub - and does both well
By Christian de Looper published
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro can be slightly confusing – but it’s also perhaps the most versatile smart security camera out there, thanks to the fact that it doubles as a smart hub.

Apple ASAF audio format explained — meet the new Dolby Atmos rival
By Christian de Looper published
Apple quietly revealed how it plans to improve audio immersion — and it all hinges on a new format called ASAF.

Yale Smart Lock with Matter review: Minimalistic and sleek, but maybe a little too basic
By Christian de Looper published
The Yale Smart Lock with Matter will look great on any door, plus it works with any smart home with Matter over Thread support.

Eve Dimmer Switch Review: A Thread smart switch
By Christian de Looper published
This smart switch has lot of requirements – but worth jumping through hoops for.

Antennas Direct Goliath TV antenna review: An absolutely massive, but very powerful outdoor antenna
By Christian de Looper published
The C220 offers a clear 2K image and a useful app without any monthly fees.

Eufy FamiLock S3 Max review: A smart lock and video doorbell in one
By Christian de Looper published
The Eufy FamiLock S3 Max combines a lock, doorbell, and security camera in one, plus it has a display on the inside and palm scanner. Does it do too much?

U-tec Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter review: Is Matter enough?
By Christian de Looper published
The U-tec Ultraloq Bolt Fingerprint Matter supports a wide range of smart homes and has a fast fingerprint sensor – but so do others.

Here's why more sports games aren't broadcast in 4K — but streaming might have the answer
By Christian de Looper published
Want to watch sports in the highest resolution? Here's how you can get as close to 4K as possible.

5 ways to get surround sound in a small room
By Christian de Looper published
How do you dial in you listening or cinema experience with speaker placement in a small room? Here's what you need to do.

3 reasons to still buy a streaming device in 2025 — yes, even with smart TVs
By Christian de Looper last updated
When should you buy an external streaming box instead of just relying on your TV’s own software?

Could QDEL replace OLED? Yes, and it might happen sooner than expected
By Christian de Looper published
As quickly as they've come, QD-OLED and OLED TVs might soon be replaced with newer, higher-brightness display technologies.

Best iPad games in 2025
By Christian de Looper last updated
We've found the best iPad games across a number of different categories that feature eye-catching graphics and great touchscreen controls.

I'd love for Samsung to make The Frame OLED — here's why it hasn't happened
By Christian de Looper published
Is a design-first TV for nit-nerds even possible?

Dolby Atmos vs Samsung Eclipsa Audio: The battle of the spatial audio formats
By Christian de Looper published
Samsung just unveiled a new spatial audio format. Can it compete with Dolby Atmos? Here's what you need to know.

Hisense’s TriChroma LED tech could transform LED TVs — here’s how it works
By Christian de Looper published
Mini-LED TVs are evolving. Here's everything you need to know about Hisense's new TriChroma LED technology, new for 2025.

What to expect from TVs in 2025 — OLED, Micro-LED and more
By Christian de Looper last updated
2024 was a seismic year for TVs. What will 2025 bring?

Amazon Fire TV Stick HD review: The cheapest Fire stick around
By Christian de Looper published
The new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD gets an Alexa-based boost, but does that do enough to warrant the price cut for a lower-resolution streaming experience?

OLED vs Mini-LED: What’s the difference and is one actually better?
By Christian de Looper last updated
Mini-LED technology allows cheaper TVs to achieve deeper black levels, but does it compete with OLED?

HDMI 2.1: What is it and how many ports do you really need?
By Christian de Looper published
HDMI 2.1 supports higher resolutions, more advanced technologies, and even new audio tech. But what does that actually mean for you?

Yamaha True X Bar 40A review: An excellent Dolby Atmos soundbar under $500
By Christian de Looper published
The Yamaha True X Bar 40A delivers immersive Dolby Atmos sound and impressive frequency response for under $500. Just don’t expect the best bass without a subwoofer.
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