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

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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