Christian de Looper
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
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?
Best monitor arms in 2024: our top picks across all sizes and budgets
By Christian de Looper last updated
These are the best monitor arms for one, two or three monitors on your desk, based on our hands-on testing and review!
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.
Samsung S95D OLED vs LG G4 OLED: Which OLED TV wins?
By Christian de Looper last updated
If you're looking for the best OLED TVs, the Samsung S95D and the LG G4 OLED are the two top dogs. Here's what sets them apart.
5 surefire signs it’s time to upgrade your TV
By Christian de Looper published
How do you know when it’s out with the old and in with the new? Here are the 5 signs it might be time to upgrade your TV.
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.
QD-OLED TVs: What are they and how are they different from OLED?
By Christian de Looper published
QD-OLED is the hottest new TV tech, but is it really that much better than OLED?
Micro-LED vs OLED TVs: Who will win?
By Christian de Looper published
Micro-LED TVs are still in their early days, but will they one day dethrone OLED as the de facto premium display technology?
Hisense U7H QLED TV review: An incredible value
By Christian de Looper published
The Hisense U7H delivers a stunning image for a TV in this price range, but it’s not quite perfect.
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