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

LG C6 vs Samsung S90F: Here's the OLED TV I'd buy with my own money
By Michael Desjardin Published
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?
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Last updated
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
There's a new type of LG OLED in town

LG C6 vs LG G5: Which OLED TV is the better buy?
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Last updated
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
Are OLED TVs about to have their biggest year ever?

Home Theater Helpdesk: Help! I can't see my TV during the day
By Michael Desjardin Published
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.

LG B6 OLED vs Samsung S85H OLED: Which TV is the better buy?
By Michael Desjardin Published
The LG B6 and the Samsung S85H are two relatively affordable, entry-level OLED TVs released in 2026. Here's how they compare when it comes to specs, design and features.

Samsung Q7F QLED review: Better than a basic TV — but not by much
By Michael Desjardin Published
The Q7F is one of Samsung’s most affordable QLEDs, but there are better TVs in this price range.

Samsung S90H vs S95H OLED: Which new TV should you buy?
By Michael Desjardin Published
Here's how the new mid-range Samsung S90H stacks up against the brand's latest flagship QD-OLED, the S95H, when it comes to expected performance, features and design.

Samsung S95H vs S95F OLED: Is the new TV worth the upgrade?
By Michael Desjardin Published
Samsung’s newest flagship OLED has some nifty new features — but should you buy it?

What’s stopping Apple from making an OLED TV? Here’s how the tech giant could shake up the TV business
By Michael Desjardin Published
In 2026, it still makes sense for Apple to develop its own TV, and it ought to leverage the industry's best display technology: OLED.

Matte vs glossy OLED TV screens: What should you buy in 2026?
By Michael Desjardin Published
There are advantages and disadvantages to both

I'm a TV expert that loves baseball and these are the 5 settings I change to make MLB games look their best
By Michael Desjardin Published
From motion smoothing to picture modes, here are some simple ways to improve your TV's picture quality for Major League Baseball games.

2.4 vs 5 GHz Wi-Fi: Which network is best for streaming TV?
By Michael Desjardin Published
Don’t use the wrong Wi-Fi network on your smart TV

Samsung just made its 2026 Mini-LED TV lineup official, but one popular TV won’t be returning this year
By Michael Desjardin Published
Meet the M80H and the M70H

LG evo vs non-evo OLED TVs: What’s the difference and which should you buy?
By Michael Desjardin Published
If you're shopping for an LG OLED TV, you'll have the choice between two types: LG OLED evo and a basic, non-evo version. Here's a guide to the differences between the two types.

Are flagship Mini-LED TVs on their way out? Here’s how RGB LED technology is already reshaping the industry
By Michael Desjardin Published
For some brands, it seems as though Mini-LEDs are exclusively becoming a mid-range option.
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