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.
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With Dolby Vision 2 on the way, it's time for Samsung to put Dolby Vision HDR support on its OLED, QLED and Mini-LED TVs. But how likely is it to actually happen?

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Your TV should spark joy, not frustration

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Shopping for a 4K TV? Don't put your hard-earned dollars towards one that disappoints. Here are some important features to look for instead of shopping by brand name.

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Some of the best TVs you can buy are OLED TVs, but even the cheapest OLED TVs cost more than the average LED TV. Here are three ways in which OLED TVs are worth the extra money.

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Sequels are so hot right now

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This is as close as we've come to a Platonic ideal of streaming

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Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Sony Bravia 2 II QLED TV, including how it compares to the 2024 Bravia 3.

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If you're planning on shopping for a 4K TV in person at stores like Best Buy, Walmart and Costco, there are a few things you should know ahead of time.

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Looking for the perfect OLED TV? Read this first

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Take it from a TV expert: You don't want to make these mistakes when shopping for a new TV.

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Take it from a TV expert: These are 5 easy ways to extend the life of your smart TV.

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One major advantage over OLED

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You might want to sit down for its price

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The latest 4K smart TVs are packed with features, but there's one button I wish I could still find on my remote control.

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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.

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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.

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In the world of TVs, a ton can happen in ten years

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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LG's newest OLED TVs are similar, but one reigns supreme

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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.
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