Latest articles by Michael Desjardin
Best 50-inch TVs in 2025: tested and rated
The best 50-inch TVs from LG, Samsung and Sony offer exceptional value in a versatile screen size.
I've tested the best 65-inch TVs for over a decade and these are the 3 worth your money right now
We've rounded up of the best 65-inch TVs, from budget-friendly 4K sets to premium OLEDs.
5 Common Mistakes People Make When Buying a New TV (and How to Avoid Them)
Take it from a TV expert: You don't want to make these mistakes when shopping for a new TV.
5 simple ways to extend your TV's life — expert tips from a TV reviewer
Take it from a TV expert: These are 5 easy ways to extend the life of your smart TV.
Here Comes RGB Mini-LED: What You Need to Know About the Next Big Thing for TVs
One major advantage over OLED
This 116-inch RGB Mini-LED TV just went on sale — and it's the brightest we've ever tested
You might want to sit down for its price
I'm a TV expert, and there's one button I miss having on remote controls
The latest 4K smart TVs are packed with features, but there's one button I wish I could still find on my remote control.
Samsung just dropped the first ever Micro RGB TV — and it's a total game changer
Samsung's first Micro RGB TV (MRN115MR95F) is finally here. This 115-inch 4K TV is the first to use a micro-scale RGB LED backlight, but it carries a hefty price tag. Here's what you need to know.
I test TVs for a living — 5 signs it's time to replace your TV and the one set I recommend to everyone on a budget
New TVs can last several years under the right circumstances, but there comes a time when they need to be replaced. Here are five signs that it's time to upgrade.
Your TV in 2035 will be wildly different — and it’s not what you think
In the world of TVs, a ton can happen in ten years
Samsung F6000F LED TV review: a small, barebones 1080p TV
The Samsung F6000F’s picture quality is not very good, nor are there gaming features, but that’s to be expected at this super-low price point.
TCL QM7K vs TCL QM8K: Which Mini-LED TV is the better buy?
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
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.
LG G5 vs Samsung S95F: Which flagship OLED TV is the better pick?
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?
LG's newest OLED TVs are similar, but one reigns supreme
LG G5 vs LG G4: Which OLED TV should you buy?
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.
LG QNEDs vs OLEDs: What do you get when you pay more?
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
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
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
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
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
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.
If you just bought a Hisense TV, change these 5 settings right away
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.
