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

By Kate Kozuch, Jason England, Philip Michaels, Michael Desjardin Published
When it comes time to get rid of your used electronics, here's what to know about how to recycle them properly.

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The 2025 LG C5 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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What does our test data say about the Samsung S95F QD-OLED? For one thing, it's one of the brightest OLED TVs we've ever measured. Here's how it compares to LG OLEDs.

By Michael Desjardin Published
The LG C5 and the Samsung S95F are two of the most popular OLED TVs in 2025. Here's how they compare, from performance to price.

By Michael Desjardin Published
I’m hoping that, in 2025, Hisense has taken significant steps towards improving one aspect where its TVs have fallen short: picture processing.

By Michael Desjardin Published
In our review of the LG C5 OLED TV, we called it "nearly flawless." However, despite its excellent performance and robust set of features, its predecessor, the LG C4, is a better buy. Here's why.

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Sony just confirmed that it is discontinuing its Z9K 8K TV, which means Sony is bowing out of the 8K TV market. Here's why that's bad news for the future of 8K.

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Hisense and TCL are teaming up to offer an alternative to HDMI

By Michael Desjardin Published
For TVs, matte displays are all the rage. But what makes them different than glossy TV screens, and which should you buy?

By Michael Desjardin Published
Brands like Samsung, LG and Sony used to offer 3D TVs. Then they all vanished. Are we about to see a 3D TV comeback?

By Michael Desjardin Published
The way a TV illuminates its picture is mighty important

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Researchers just announced a breakthrough in OLED technology that could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient TVs. Here's everything you need to know about circularly polarized OLEDs.

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You don't have to scrape the bottom of the barrel for a decent, affordable TV

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Many HDR TVs feature a setting called Dynamic Tone Mapping, Active Tone Mapping or Dynamic HDR. Here's what you need to know about these settings, including whether or not you should use them.

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The B5, LG's entry-level OLED in 2025, could prove to be the perfect pick for people shopping for a value OLED this year. Here's why.

By Michael Desjardin Published
The Samsung DU7200 puts affordability above picture quality. If you care at all about performance and features, you might want to stay away.

By Michael Desjardin Published
If you have the space to save it, your TV box might come in handy

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But while additional, competitive lifestyle TVs are a breath of fresh air, what I really want to see is the spirit of The Frame's design approach making its way into top-shelf, high-performing TVs.

By Michael Desjardin Published
When it comes to Samsung TVs, two types dominate the market

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A handful of LG and Panasonic OLED TVs are using all-new technology from LG Display — and I couldn't be more excited. Here's why I think RGB Tandem OLED could be good enough to buy in 2025.

By Michael Desjardin Published
Panasonic's newest OLED TV, the Z95B, features an all-new heat management system inspired by F1 race cars. Here's why ThermalFlow could be a game-changer for OLED TVs.

By Michael Desjardin Published
Researchers have reportedly developed a new, blue OLED material that could lead to better, longer-lasting OLED TVs. Here's what you need to know.

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There are already signs that the industry is getting ready to move on from QD-OLED. And you know what? I’m OK with that.
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