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

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?

iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max review
By Christian de Looper published
The iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max offers high-end features and is good at vacuuming, but its unique mopping mechanism isn’t as powerful as other robot mops.

Could QDEL replace OLED? Yes, and it might happen sooner than expected
By Christian de Looper published
As quickly as they've come, QD-OLED and OLED TVs might soon be replaced with newer, higher-brightness display technologies.

EufyCam 2C Pro review
By Christian de Looper published
Security camera options that work with HomeKit Secure Video are somewhat limited. Is the EufyCam 2C Pro just one of the only choices, or is it actually a good camera?

Best iPad games in 2025
By Christian de Looper last updated
We've found the best iPad games across a number of different categories that feature eye-catching graphics and great touchscreen controls.

Roborock Qrevo Curv review: Smart and stylish
By Christian de Looper published
The Roborock Qrevo Curv robot vacuum and mop is very capable, but it’s also very expensive.

I'd love for Samsung to make The Frame OLED — here's why it hasn't happened
By Christian de Looper published
Is a design-first TV for nit-nerds even possible?

TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus review
By Christian de Looper published
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus vacuums, mops, and performs pretty well – all for less than $300.

Eve Cam review
By Christian de Looper published
The Eve Cam has been available for some time now, and other competitors have popped up over the years. Does it still perform?

Dolby Atmos vs Samsung Eclipsa Audio: The battle of the spatial audio formats
By Christian de Looper published
Samsung just unveiled a new spatial audio format. Can it compete with Dolby Atmos? Here's what you need to know.

Best monitor arms in 2025: 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!

Hisense’s TriChroma LED tech could transform LED TVs — here’s how it works
By Christian de Looper published
Mini-LED TVs are evolving. Here's everything you need to know about Hisense's new TriChroma LED technology, new for 2025.

Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera review
By Christian de Looper published
Can Arlo’s first wired floodlight camera compete with an established field?

TCL D1 Pro review: Talk to the hand
By Christian de Looper published
The TCL D1 Pro won’t tell you your future, but it can read your palm to lock or unlock the door.

What to expect from TVs in 2025 — OLED, Micro-LED and more
By Christian de Looper last updated
2024 was a seismic year for TVs. What will 2025 bring?

Konnected Smart Garage Door Opener blaQ review
By Christian de Looper published
It may have limited appeal, but this smart garage door opener is responsive and versatile in its setup.

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?

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.
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