Latest articles by Michael Desjardin
3 TV settings to change right now if you want your movies to look the way the director intended
Whether you own a cheap TV or a premium set, there are some easy tweaks you can apply to the picture for a more-accurate presentation.
Here comes ‘Super Quantum Dot’ — why you need to watch out for this buzzword if you’re shopping for a TV in 2026
Super Quantum Dot (SQD) TVs are here. Here's what you need to know about SQD TV technology and why they might be worth the price.
Should you buy a new 2026 TV or save money on a 2025 model? Here's how to shop for a screen like an expert
Many of the best 4K smart TVs from last year are cheaper than ever, but are you missing out by opting for an older model?
LG C6 vs Hisense UR9: Should you buy the OLED or RGB LED TV?
LG's popular OLED goes takes on Hisense's flagship RGB Mini-LED TV
Hisense's new UR9 just got a $1,500 price drop just days after launch — and it's now the most affordable way to experience RGB Mini-LED technology
That was fast!
3 reasons why you shouldn't buy an RGB LED TV in 2026
This tantalizing TV tech is making waves, but most people would be better off waiting to buy it
These are the 5 most important things to look for in a cheap TV so you don't regret your purchase
Shopping for a TV on a budget? Here's a checklist of the five features to look for so you don't wind up with a dud.
TCL QM8L vs QM8K: Is the new SQD TV worth the upgrade?
The TCL QM8K is one of the best TCL Mini-LED TVs of 2025, but the QM8L is the brand's all-new, Super Quantum Dot (SQD) TV. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.
LG C6 vs TCL QM8L: Should you buy the OLED or SQD TV?
The LG C6 OLED and the TCL QM8L SQD Mini-LED TVs are both premium, high-performing TVs new for 2026. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.
Shopping for a cheap TV? Mini-LED tech is now as important as 4K resolution
Even if saving money on your next TV is your number-one priority, you shouldn't neglect this one essential feature.
Dolby Vision 2 and HDR10+ Advanced will change how you watch movies at home — but here’s why you don’t need them in 2026
There are new HDR formats on the horizon. But in 2026, most people shopping for a TV don't need to worry about these formats. Here's why.
LG C6 vs Samsung S90F: Here's the OLED TV I'd buy with my own money
The 2026 LG C6 and the 2025 Samsung S90F are excellent, mid-range OLED TVs, but the S90F is much cheaper. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.
TCL X11L vs TCL QM9K: Which top-shelf Mini-LED TV is best?
The 2025 QM9K Mini-LED TV and the 2026 X11L SQD TV are two of the best TCL TVs you can buy. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.
LG just announced the pricing for its first Micro RGB evo TV, and it's not cheap, but not as bad as you think
LG just announced pricing for the 75-, 85- and 100-inch versions of the MRGB95 Micro RGB evo TV. Here's how it stacks up against rival RGB LED TVs from Samsung, Hisense and TCL.
We just tested the Hisense UR9 RGB Mini-LED — and it's more colorful than the top OLED TVs
Hisense’s newest flagship RGB Mini-LED TV puts up some monster numbers
We just tested the TCL QM8L and it's better than I expected in this one key way
Dubbed Super Quantum Dot (or SQD for short), the TCL QM8L and QM7L are souped-up Mini-LED TVs that shake up the tried and true formula for quantum-dot color.
Here’s everything you need to know about LG's Hyper Radiant Color technology — and why you should want it in an OLED TV
There's a new type of LG OLED in town
LG C6 vs LG G5: Which OLED TV is the better buy?
The 2026 LG C6 and the 2025 LG G5 are two of the best OLED TVs, but the G5 is much cheaper right now. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.
Samsung's new Micro RGB TV is finally here — but I'd rather buy this OLED instead
As colorful as they are, Micro RGB TVs can't do what OLEDs can do
Samsung quietly dropped a key feature on its mid-range OLED TV this year — here’s what you need to know
The S90H, Samsung's latest mid-range OLED TV for 2026, will not be arriving with a key feature that once set it apart from some of the competition. For some shoppers, the change might tip the scales.
I've been testing TVs for a decade — here are my 5 most anticipated TVs for 2026
From RGB Mini-LED TVs to all-new OLEDs, 2026 is chock-full of exciting 4K TVs. Here are my five most-anticipated models from brands like LG, Samsung and Hisense.
I’ve reviewed hundreds of TVs in my career, and these are my 3 most-anticipated OLED TVs for 2026
Are OLED TVs about to have their biggest year ever?
Home Theater Helpdesk: Help! I can't see my TV during the day
Having a hard time seeing your TV during the day? Here are some settings and strategies for improving your TV's picture in sunny or otherwise well-lit rooms.
