Matthew Murray
Matthew Murray is the head of testing for Future, coordinating and conducting product testing at Tom’s Guide and other Future publications. He has previously covered technology and performance arts for multiple publications, edited numerous books, and worked as a theatre critic for more than 16 years.
Latest articles by Matthew Murray
Ninja Combi All-in-One Multicooker, Oven and Air Fryer review
By Matthew Murray published
The Ninja Combi All-in-One Multicooker, Oven and Air Fryer is a do-it-all kitchen appliance that should probably do less.
The best external hard drives in 2024
By Matthew Murray, Paul Wagenseil last updated
These are the best external hard drives, based on our extensive testing.
Corsair Vengeance i7200 review
By Matthew Murray last updated
The Corsair Vengeance i7200 delivers more gaming potential than you’d expect, given its price and its more expensive competition.
LG G3 OLED TV review
By Matthew Murray last updated
The LG G3 OLED delivers ultra brightness and an outstanding picture along with a stunning design and smart software, but it's pricey and doesn't include a stand.
I watched the LG G3 and C3 OLED TV side-by-side — here’s the winner
By Matthew Murray published
I tested two of the best OLED TVs available in 2023 and I've come to a decision about which one I like more.
I just tested the 42-inch LG C3 OLED — here's what I like about it
By Matthew Murray published
I can’t wait to see what a bigger C3 is like, but I sure won’t be feeling cheated in the meantime.
Sony A80K OLED TV review
By Matthew Murray published
The Sony Bravia XR A80K is a high-performing feature-rich OLED TV with great sound that’s worth the price but it could use more HDMI 2.1 ports.
I test TVs for a living, and this was my favorite 4K TV of 2022
By Matthew Murray published
After testing dozens of TVs this year, the LG C2 OLED impressed me the most.
I built my own future-proof laptop — and it's a game changer
By Matthew Murray last updated
Future head of testing Matthew Murray walks us through the process of building your own DIY Framework Laptop, which comes in pieces and must be assembled at home.
Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor review: Ridiculous in the best possible way
By Matthew Murray last updated
The Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor packs the performance and features, but requires a few significant sacrifices.
We just tested LG's G2 OLED evo TV — and it's amazing
By Kate Kozuch published
The LG G2 OLED TV brightness is even better than LG promised. Here are the official scores gathered in Tom's Guide's TV lab testing.
SunBriteTV Veranda 3 Outdoor TV review
By Matthew Murray published
With the ideal blend of durability, picture quality and smart features, the SunBriteTV Veranda 3 is the best outdoor TV you can buy right now.
Traeger Timberline pellet grill: Specs, price, and availability
By Matthew Murray published
Everything you need to know about the new Traeger Timberline pellet grill.
Best food and cooking shows on Netflix
By Henry T. Casey published
Time to chow down on great shows about food that center around cooking, competition and travel.
I used Apple’s $5,000 Pro Display XDR monitor for a month — here's what happened
By Matthew Murray published
Apple's Pro Display XDR is a pro-grade monitor that costs $5K and doesn't come with a stand (it costs an extra $999). Here's what it's like to use one as your primary monitor for a month.
TCL Roku TV 6-Series 8K (R648) review
By Matthew Murray published
The TCL Roku TV 6-Series 8K (R648) is a next-generation set at this generation’s prices, but it’s not a compelling buy while 4K reigns supreme.
Vizio OLED TV review: The best OLED TV value
By Matthew Murray published
Vizio makes a huge splash in the OLED TV market with the OLED55-H1, a 4K powerhouse that punches far above its price.
Corsair Xeneon 32QHD165 review
By Matthew Murray published
The Corsair Xeneon 32QHD165 is a feature-rich, high-performance gaming monitor.
Sony Bravia XR A80J OLED review: The TV of the future is here
By Matthew Murray published
The Sony Bravia XR A80J’s many forward-thinking features result in a TV that make it as good-looking and -sounding as it is convenient and fun to use.
Hisense H9G Quantum Android TV (55H9G) review
By John R. Quain, Matthew Murray published
A solid picture with excellent details, the 4K Hisense H9G delivers top value with plenty of smart TV features and a rapid screen for gamers.
Mac mini M1 review (hands on): The best new Mac might not be a MacBook
By Matthew Murray published
The Apple Mac mini may look the same, but new processors bring big changes.
Netflix’s High Score is not the gaming documentary you want
By Matthew Murray published
High Score only scratches the surface of gaming's history
Hisense R8F Roku TV review
By Matthew Murray published
With the Hisense R8F Roku TV, you get an attractive picture and strong smart features for less than $700.