
Michael Desjardin
Michael Desjardin is a Senior Editor for TVs at Tom's Guide. He's been testing and tinkering with TVs professionally for over a decade, previously for Reviewed and USA Today. Michael studied media production and screenwriting at Emerson College. He loves cooking, zoning out to ambient music, and getting way too invested in the Red Sox. He considers himself living proof that TV doesn't necessarily rot your brain.
Latest articles by Michael Desjardin

The best Roku TVs in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin, Ryan Epps last updated
Roku TVs are a dying breed, but they're not gone yet. Here are the best TVs you can buy with the built-in Roku smart platform.

LG is rolling out three new Mini-LED TVs — and one of them is wireless
By Michael Desjardin published
LG's 2025 QNED evo TVs are here, including the QNED9M, which features true wireless technology. Here's what you need to know about the QNED9M, QNED92 and QNED85.

How important are TV refresh rates and how high do you really need?
By Michael Desjardin published
What are refresh rates for TVs, anyway? Do you really need 144Hz or 165Hz, or is 60Hz good enough? Here's what you need to know.

I've been testing TVs for over a decade — 5 must-have features for your next TV
By Michael Desjardin last updated
From display type to gaming features, these are the specs I consider "must-haves" when shopping for a 4K smart TV.

Best 55-inch TVs of 2025 tested: Our top picks from LG, Samsung, Hisense and more
By Nick Pino last updated
We've found the best 55-inch TVs from our dozens TV reviews, highlighting the best performance, values and features on the market.

Best 70-inch TVs in 2025: Expert tested and rated
By Nick Pino, Michael Desjardin last updated
The best 70-inch TVs offer a larger screen along with excellent brightness and a smart TV platform.

Roku just announced a ton of new 2025 products — including a Mini-LED TV and super-small streaming sticks
By Michael Desjardin published
Roku just announced two new streaming sticks and upgrades to its TV lineup, including the Plus Series and the Pro Series. Here's what you need to know about their upcoming release.

How to recycle electronics and old tech — tips for properly disposing used phones, TVs, and computers
By Kate Kozuch, Jason England, Philip Michaels, Michael Desjardin published
When it comes time to get rid of your used electronics, here's what to know about how to recycle them properly.

LG C5 vs LG G4: Which OLED TV should you buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
The 2025 LG C5 and the 2024 LG G4 are two of the most popular 4K OLED TVs you can buy. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

The test results are in — Samsung’s new S95F OLED TV is the brightest I've ever seen
By Michael Desjardin last updated
What does our test data say about the Samsung S95F QD-OLED? For one thing, it's one of the brightest OLED TVs we've ever measured. Here's how it compares to LG OLEDs.

LG C5 vs Samsung S95F: Which OLED TV should you buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
The LG C5 and the Samsung S95F are two of the most popular OLED TVs in 2025. Here's how they compare, from performance to price.

Best OLED TVs in 2025 tested: Our top picks from LG, Samsung and more
By Nick Pino last updated
OLED TVs are the pinnacle of TV technology and a huge upgrade compared to old LED-LCD TVs. Ready to embrace the future? Here are the best OLED TVs we've tested in 2025.

Best 50-inch TVs in 2025: tested and rated
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The best 50-inch TVs from LG, Samsung and Sony offer exceptional value in a versatile screen size.

I test TVs for a living — and Hisense needs to improve its TVs in one way before I recommend them
By Michael Desjardin published
I’m hoping that, in 2025, Hisense has taken significant steps towards improving one aspect where its TVs have fallen short: picture processing.

The LG C5 OLED is 5-star TV — but I would buy this instead
By Michael Desjardin published
In our review of the LG C5 OLED TV, we called it "nearly flawless." However, despite its excellent performance and robust set of features, its predecessor, the LG C4, is a better buy. Here's why.

I went hands-on with Hisense's newest Mini-LED TV — and it could be the best of the year
By Michael Desjardin published
Not yet ratedI spent time with the Hisense U8QG Mini-LED 4K TV, the successor to the award-winning U8N. Here are my hands-on first impressions.

8K TVs just got one step closer to extinction — Sony has exited the market
By Michael Desjardin published
Sony just confirmed that it is discontinuing its Z9K 8K TV, which means Sony is bowing out of the 8K TV market. Here's why that's bad news for the future of 8K.

Is this the beginning of the end of HDMI? Here’s what you need to know about GPMI
By Michael Desjardin published
Hisense and TCL are teaming up to offer an alternative to HDMI

I’m a TV reviewer — and this is the one design trend I’m getting tired of
By Michael Desjardin published
For TVs, matte displays are all the rage. But what makes them different than glossy TV screens, and which should you buy?

Samsung QN90F hands-on review: is this the Mini-LED TV to beat in 2025?
By Michael Desjardin published
Not yet ratedWe go hands-on with the Samsung QN90F Mini-LED TV and share some early impressions about specs, design and picture quality.

I review TVs for a living and I'm convinced 3D TVs are poised for a comeback — here's why
By Michael Desjardin published
Brands like Samsung, LG and Sony used to offer 3D TVs. Then they all vanished. Are we about to see a 3D TV comeback?

I'm a TV reviewer — here's the one type of TV I wouldn't buy
By Michael Desjardin published
The way a TV illuminates its picture is mighty important

Best 75-inch TVs of 2025: Tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin last updated
In addition to a huge screen, the best 75-inch TVs offer great features and top-notch performance.
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