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 is IMAX Enhanced for TVs and do you need it?
By Christian de Looper published
What is IMAX Enhanced, and should you look for it when buying your next TV?

What is Game Mode on TVs and should you use it?
By Christian de Looper published
Your TV's Game Mode is designed to help improve its performance when playing on your PS5, Xbox, or other console. Here's how it works, and when you should use it.

Wyze Cam Pan v4 review: The best budget 4K security camera
By Christian de Looper published
The Wyze Cam Pan v4 offers 4K recording and smart features in a well-priced camera. Does it cut any corners to hit the low price point?

Best monitor arms in 2025: take your desk setup to the next level
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best monitor arms come in all sorts of different sizes and configurations for single monitor and multiple monitor setups alike and we’ve tested them all.

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.

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential review
By Christian de Looper published
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential gets all the basics right and costs almost half the price of Ecobee's highest-end model.

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?

You might have free 4K broadcast TV in your area — here’s how to check
By Christian de Looper published
You might not know this, but plenty of modern broadcast stations actually support modern tech like 4K resolution and HDR.

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.

5 tips to get the best reception from a TV antenna
By Christian de Looper published
With a little patience and these tips in mind, you should be able to fine-tune your antenna for clear and consistent reception.

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.

Reolink Altas PT Ultra review: Long battery life and crisp 360-degree footage
By Christian de Looper published
Reolink’s latest records crisp footage, looks great at night, has a long battery life, and supports continuous recording.

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?
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