
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

TCL QM7K vs TCL QM8K: Which Mini-LED TV is the better buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
The TCL QM7K and QM8K are 2025 Mini-LED smart TVs that offer great performance and above-average selection of features. Here's how they compare in terms of performance, specs and price.

Holy cow — this TV just became the first to hit 5,000 nits of brightness in our test lab
By Michael Desjardin published
I’ve been testing and reviewing TVs for over ten years and I’ve never seen a TV hit 5,000 nits of brightness. Until now.

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.

LG G5 vs Samsung S95F: Which flagship OLED TV is the better pick?
By Michael Desjardin published
The LG G5 and the Samsung S95F are flagship 4K OLED TVs with some of the best test results of the year. Here's how they stack up — from performance to features and value.

LG C5 vs LG G5: Which OLED TV is the better buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
LG's newest OLED TVs are similar, but one reigns supreme

LG G5 vs LG G4: Which OLED TV should you buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
The 2025 LG G5 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.

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.

LG QNEDs vs OLEDs: What do you get when you pay more?
By Michael Desjardin published
LG's newest TVs are comprised mostly of QNEDs and OLEDs. Here's the difference between each type — from performance to features and price.

The test results for Sony’s top OLED TV of 2025 are in — and I’m blown away by one result in particular
By Michael Desjardin published
To understand why I’m so excited about the Bravia 8 II, let’s take a look at its test results compared to the competition.

I review TVs for a living and most people spend too much on HDMI cables — here’s what you really need
By Michael Desjardin published
Don't get swindled into spending more than you ought to

I review TVs for a living — and it's time for Apple to finally make its own TV
By Michael Desjardin published
Rumors have been swirling about an Apple-branded smart TV for years. Here's why it makes too much sense for Apple not to make its own TV — and why it might cost you.

We are misunderstanding TV brightness — here’s how important it actually is
By Michael Desjardin published
Brighter TVs tend to be higher-end models, one TV being brighter than another doesn’t necessarily make it a better pick. Here's why.

I’ve set up hundreds of TVs in my career — here are 6 mistakes people make when setting up a new TV
By Michael Desjardin published
From choosing the wrong HDMI cables to picking a problematic spot, these are six common mistakes people make when unboxing and setting up a new TV.

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.

If you just bought a Hisense TV, change these 5 settings right away
By Michael Desjardin published
Are you the proud owner of a new Hisense TV? Here are 5 settings you should change immediately in order to get the most of your new smart TV.

TCL just stealth-launched a new Mini-LED TV — and it's already on sale at Best Buy
By Michael Desjardin published
Surprise! TCL just debuted a brand-new model without so much as a peep. Best of all? It’s already ridiculously affordable.

Does your OLED TV look funny? Here are 5 common issues and how to diagnose them
By Michael Desjardin published
From pink tint to burn-in, OLEDs can sometimes look funky

TCL finally added this key feature to its 2025 TVs — here's why you should use it
By Michael Desjardin published
TCL has finally added the popular FIlmmaker picture mode to its latest TV lineup.

The best smart TVs for streaming in 2025: QLEDs, OLEDs and Mini-LEDs
By Nick Pino last updated
The best smart TVs for streaming offer quick and easy access to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Prime Video and many more.

Sony QLEDs vs OLEDs: What do you get when you pay more?
By Michael Desjardin published
When it comes to Sony TVs, you might have to choose between an affordable QLED, a mid-range Mini-LED or a high-end OLED. Here's what Sony offers for each type.

What is the Dirty Screen Effect and how can you tell if your TV has it?
By Michael Desjardin published
The dreaded Dirty Screen Effect is real, but do you really have to worry about it?

The best Google TVs of 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
Looking to link your Google account to your TV? This guide has all the best Google-powered smart TVs from Sony, Hisense and TCL.

Your TV remote is disgusting — here’s how to clean it safely
By Michael Desjardin published
A TV remote control is one of the most handled objects in your home. It's probably ready for a quick cleaning. Here's how to do it safely.
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