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

Is the Apple Car Dead or Just Stalled?

By John R. Quain published

Despite grand ambitions, Apple’s car project has hit a wall, and the new direction is much more focused on software than an actual vehicle.

2016 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 Review: The Ultimate Tech Pickup

By John R. Quain published

The GMC Sierra Denali 1500 is a comfy and connected full-size pickup that really kicks it and includes both noise cancellation and handy power steps.

The Best TV Refresh Rate Is 120Hz (and Anything Higher Is a Lie)

By John R. Quain published

TV makers love to brag about ever-higher refresh rates on their sets. Here’s how to tell the difference between marketing speak and the truth.

2017 Volvo S90 Review: Living the (Nearly) Self-Driving Life

By John R. Quain published

Compared to the BMW 5 Series or Audi A6, the new Volvo S90 is a serious contender, especially for those who are serious about safety.

Sony X930D Review: 4K HDR Arrives, for a Price

By John R. Quain published

Making a strong case for 4K HDR TVs, the 55-inch Sony X930D delivers an excellent picture, but its remote control could be better.

2016 Corvette Z06 Review: High-Tech Supercar Is a Steal

By John R. Quain published

Editor's Choice

A supercar version of the Corvette, the Z06 is still just a quarter of the price of comparable foreign exotics.

Insignia 4K Roku TV Review: Great Bargain, Streaming Smarts

By John R. Quain published

The Insignia Roku TV is a bargain 4K ultra-HD set with a surprisingly good picture and one of the best smart-TV setups available, thanks to Roku

LG Signature G6 OLED 4K TV Review: The Best Gets More Colorful

By John R. Quain published

The LG Signature G6 OLED 4K TV delivers outstanding image quality and supports HDR for better colors in a stunning razor-thin panel.

CarPlay Killer? New Auto Assistant Goes Beyond Apple's

By John R. Quain published

Inrix hopes to beat Apple and Google at their own game with a personalized assistant that does more than Android Auto or CarPlay.

Antennas Direct ClearStream Eclipse Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna Review: Power and Poise

By John R. Quain published

Editor's Choice

One of the best-powered indoor antennas we've tested, the ClearStream Eclipse also boasts a hassle-free design.

LG 55EG9100 TV Review: Amazing OLED Picture, Saner Price

By John R. Quain published

The LG 55EG9100 provides a best-in-class OLED picture with jaw-dropping viewing angles, but for the price we'd like 4K resolution.

Polar A360 Fitness Tracker Review

By John R. Quain published

The Polar A360 is an easy-to-read fitness tracker with a built-in heart rate monitor whose main weakness is that it doesn't log the miles you run.

2017 Hyundai Elantra Review: Best Connected Car for the Masses

By John R. Quain published

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra combines CarPlay, Android Auto and a robust set of safety features in a sleeker and quieter ride.

The New 4K TV Format War: Read This Before You Buy

By John R. Quain published

2016 could be a breakout year for OLED sets, but a potential format war over HDR looms.

The Best Super Bowl TVs: Top Picks for Every Budget

By John R. Quain published

Here are the top sets for watching the big game (and more), whether you have less than $500 to spend or $5,000.

LG 65EF9500 4K OLED TV Review: The Best of the Best

By John R. Quain published

Editor's Choice

A nearly flawless picture that can accommodate forthcoming HDR content, the LG65EF9500 is the best 4K set we've tested so far.

Vizio M Series (M65-C1) Review: Great Big 4K Value

By John R. Quain published

Editor's Choice

The Vizio M-Series’ full-array backlighting delivers a superb picture for 4K TV shoppers who want a large 65-inch set at an affordable price.

Sony X930C Review: Amazing Picture, Awesome Audio

By John R. Quain published

Editor's Choice

The Sony Bravia X930C is a state-of-the-art 4K set with HDR support and impressive built-in speakers.

Samsung UN40JU6700 Review: Eye-Catching Curve But Pricey

By John R. Quain published

The Samsung UN40JU6700 has a sexy curved design and 4K resolution, but the overall picture quality doesn't match the high price.

Samsung UN40JU6500 4K TV Review: Affordable Ultra HD

By John R. Quain published

The 40-inch Samsung UN40JU6500 offers a detailed 4K picture at a competitive price, but don't expect wide viewing angles.

Rolls-Royce Wraith Review: Driving a $400K Dream Machine

By John R. Quain published

Mellifluous, yet powerful. Gracious, yet gutsy. An engineering and technical pleasure to drive, the 2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith is a truly unique vehicle.

Sony XBR43X830C 43-Inch 4K TV Review: Great Color, Android TV Smarts

By John R. Quain published

Though pricey for a smaller TV, the Sony XBR43X830C delivers a sharp and colorful picture, along with a bevy of Android apps.

Hey, Stupid! How You Can Help Make the Internet Safer

By John R. Quain published

The Web won't get safer by itself -- you've got to do your part, and for the most part, you haven't been. Here are 10 ways to start.

Winegard FlatWave Micro HDTV Antenna FL-2000 Review

By John R. Quain published

An inexpensive non-amplified antenna, the Winegard FlatWave Micro performed reasonably well as long as you can position it close to your TV.

Terk Trinity Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna TRITVA Review

By John R. Quain published

Editor's Choice

The Terk Trinity offered solid reception at a good price, but we wished it looked sleeker.

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