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

What's next for OLED TVs? Here's what's coming
By Christian de Looper last updated
We ask Dr. Mike Hack, Vice President of Business Development at Universal Display Corporation, to see if future OLEDs are any thinner.

Can you save money on your electric bill by buying an OLED TV? We ran the numbers
By Christian de Looper published
OLED TVs are supposed to be more energy efficient than QLEDs — but are they actually? We ran the numbers to find out.

Tandem OLED on the iPad looks amazing, but will it ever come to a TV?
By Christian de Looper published
Would we ever see a Tandem OLED TV from the likes of LG, Samsung or Sony? Here's what that would look like if it ever comes to fruition.

8K TVs are already boring — here's what I want from my next TV
By Christian de Looper last updated
An 8K resolution isn't the feature that will sell me on my next TV purchase. Instead, I'll look for innovations in panel technology.

Quantum Dots in QLED TVs: What are they and what do they do?
By Christian de Looper published
QLED TVs are everywhere — but what are quantum dots?

Local dimming on TVs explained: Direct-Lit vs Full-Array vs Edge-Lit
By Christian de Looper published
Not all TVs backlight images in the same way — and some are better than others. Let's break them down.

Should you buy a laser TV? A case for and against laser projectors
By Christian de Looper published
Is a laser TV as futuristic as it sounds? Here’s what you need to know.
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