John R. Quain

John R. Quain

John R. Quain has been reviewing and testing video and audio equipment for more than 20 years. For Tom's Guide, he has reviewed televisions, HDTV antennas, electric bikes, electric cars, as well as other outdoor equipment. He is currently a contributor to The New York Times and the CBS News television program.

Articles by: John R. Quain

woman wearing one of the best bike helmets

The best bike helmets in 2022

By John R. Quain published

Protect your noggin with the best bike helmets.

tesla model 3 on the motorway

The best electric cars of 2022

By John R. Quain, Tom Pritchard published

These are the best electric cars and trucks you can buy now, including Audi, Tesla, Polestar and more.

Smart TVs: Everything you need to know

Smart TVs: Everything you need to know

By Brian Westover, John R. Quain published

A smart TV makes it easy to stream movies and shows, and newer models offer voice control and smart home integration.

TV buying guide

TV buying guide: 9 things you need to know

By Brian Westover, John R. Quain published

Our TV buying guide shows you which TV features and specs are most important, and how to buy the right size TV for your expectations and budget.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E front view

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E review: A very impressive electric debut

By John R. Quain published

An attractive start to Ford's electric ambitions, the Mach-E easily contends with competition from Tesla, and it has a few ergonomic advantages up its sleeve.

GMC Hummer EV 1 sand dune

GMC Hummer EV 2021: Price, interior, crab walk and more

By John R. Quain published

The reborn GMC Hummer EV includes some truly imposing technology and an excellent 350-mile driving range.

TurboAnt Thunder T1 riding on mountain trail

TurboAnt Thunder T1 Ebike review

By John R. Quain published

The TurboAnt Thunder T1 isn’t the biggest bruiser on the block, but it’s a capable fat-tire ebike.

Serial 1 Rush/Cty eBike on a trail

Serial 1 Rush/Cty eBike review: A Harley for electric bikes

By John R. Quain published

The Serial 1 Harley-Davidson Rush/Cty delivers a solid, but sometimes too-harsh ride for urban riders.

2022 Chevy Bolt EUV review: Top tech in a compact EV

2022 Chevy Bolt EUV review: Top tech in a compact EV

By John R. Quain published

The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV is a great little commuter with solid range, but it’s unfortunately been overshadowed by the ongoing battery recall.

Insignia F20 Series Fire TV Edition (2020 model) review

Insignia F20 Series Fire TV Edition (2020 model) review

By John R. Quain published

Inexpensive but disappointing.

TCL 3-Series Roku TV (32S335) review

TCL 3-Series Roku TV (32S335) review

By John R. Quain published

An above average HD TV with Roku smarts.

Starlink review

Starlink review (hands on): How good is Elon Musk's satellite internet service?

By John R. Quain published

Not yet rated

Starlink satellite internet is impressively fast and finally brings broadband to rural areas. It just needs to be more consistent and work out the beta kinks.

Aventon Aventure ebike

Aventon Aventure ebike review

By John R. Quain published

Looking for a deal on a well-designed fat-tire ebike? The Aventon Aventure offers power at a price that's difficult to beat.

TCL 4-Series vs. Vizio V-Series: Which is the better buy?

TCL 4-Series vs. Vizio V-Series: Which is the better buy?

By John R. Quain published

Which is the best budget 4K smart TV? The winner's not so obvious.

Vizio V-Series (2020 model) review

Vizio V-Series (2020 model) review

By John R. Quain published

With decent performance and low prices, the Vizio V-Series proves that the V stands for value.

LG C1 OLED vs LG GX OLED

LG C1 OLED vs. LG GX OLED: Which OLED TV should you buy?

By John R. Quain published

LG C1 OLED vs. LG GX OLED: Both superb TVs, but which is right for you? Here are the specs and features compared.

TCL 4-Series Roku TV (43S435) review

TCL 4-Series Roku TV (S435) review

By John R. Quain published

The TCL 4-Series Roku TV (S435) is a solid value-priced 4K smart TV.

LG BX 55-inch OLED 4K TV review

LG BX OLED TV review

By John R. Quain published

Price competition has come to OLED TVs with this entry-level OLED for movie fans and gamers.

TCL 5-Series Roku TV (S535) review

TCL 5-Series Roku TV (S535) review: A killer QLED TV value

By John R. Quain published

By focusing on delivering a solid, quantum-dot 4K picture at an affordable price, the TCL 5-Series is a great choice for anyone on a budget.

LG CX OLED review

LG CX OLED TV review

By John R. Quain published

The LG CX OLED TV offers an impressive 4K picture and audio smarts to match.

Gazelle Ultimate C380 HMB review

Gazelle Ultimate C380 HMB review: A graceful electric bike

By John R. Quain published

This is one refined ride.

Do you really need to pay for antivirus software?

By John R. Quain published

You can get plenty of good antivirus software for free, but paid antivirus products, with their more elaborate system behavior monitors, are more likely to pick up on new threats.

Biktrix Stunner X review

Biktrix Stunner X Ebike review: Big and brawny for back roads

By John R. Quain published

This offroad cruiser is an electric bike for all seasons.

Chevy Bolt EUV 2022 price, range, specs and latest news

Chevy Bolt EUV 2022 price, range, specs and latest news

By John R. Quain published

Not yet rated

Synopsis: Chevy's Bolt EUV should appeal more to commuters and ridesharers with a 250-mile range.

GE Enlighten HD Antenna review

GE Enlighten HD Antenna review

By John R. Quain published

With a unique design but inconsistent performance, the GE Enlighten HD Antenna aims to make indoor antennas a more attractive addition to your living room--while simultaneously reducing eye strain.