Latest articles by Michael Desjardin
I put my 10 years of TV testing to good use and found the 9 TV deals worth buying in Best Buy's Labor Day Sale
There are a ton of TVs on sale during Best Buy's Labor Day sale, but these are the OLEDs, QLEDs and Mini-LED TVs I recommend based on my hands-on experience.
TCL is suing Samsung for false advertising on its Mini-LED TVs — here’s how to tell if your TV is included
A recent lawsuit from TCL alleges that several Samsung M Series Mini-LED TVs aren't Mini-LED TVs at all.
Roku just announced its first OLED TVs from $999 — and they could be game changers for people who hate smart TVs
Roku just unveiled the Pro Series OLED and the Pro Series LX OLED, and they could seriously disrupt the OLED market in 2026.
There's an easy way to tell if your OLED has burn-in — here's how I test for it in the TV lab
OLED burn-in is rare, but if you’re worried about it, here’s what you can do to test for it at home.
I found the 9 best deals on big-screen TVs ahead of the NFL season starting at $649
Shopping for a 75- or 85-inch 4K TV ahead of the 2026 NFL season? I've got a gameplan.
Hisense U7SG vs TCL QM7L: We tested both mid-range TVs and one is better for most people
The Hisense U7SG and TCL QM7L are two mid-range 4K TVs for 2026. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.
Cheaper OLED TVs might finally be on the way — here's when they could arrive
LG Display has developed two new types of OLED panels aimed to cut manufacturing costs without sacrificing performance. Here's what to know about OLED SE and the new, "two-stack" OLED design.
This 75-inch QLED is the affordable TV I recommend for NFL fans on a budget — and it’s just $799
The Hisense U6SF Pro — a 4K Mini-LED TV — is on sale for $799 ahead of the NFL season. Here's why I've been recommending this budget QLED to football fans looking to upgrade.
RGB LED vs Tandem OLED TVs: We’ve tested both and here are the differences
If you're shopping for a premium 4K TV, you might have to choose between RGB LED, Mini-LED, and Tandem OLED. Here's how to choose.
I test TVs for a living — here's what I'd buy for $500, $1,000 and $2,000 in 2026
I've spent over a decade testing and reviewing the best TVs on shelves. Here are the TV deals I'd buy right now across three popular price points.
TCL QM8L vs QM7L: Which SQD Mini-LED TV tested better in our lab?
The TCL QM8L and QM7L are all-new, Super Quantum Dot (SQD) Mini-LED TVs for 2026. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.
5 steps you should take to make your smart TV less annoying to use
Modern TVs come with a lot of crap enabled by default. Here are five ways to make your new smart TV more user-friendly.
Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale is live — here are my top 9 TV deals on QLEDs and OLEDs starting from $279
There are a ton of OLEDs, QLEDs and Mini-LED TVs on sale during Best Buy's 60th Anniversary sale. These are the TVs I recommend based on my hands-on experience.
I review TVs for a living, and this is the only 4K Blu-ray player I trust for testing TVs and watching movies at home
My line of work calls for a reliable 4K Blu-ray player. The Panasonic DP-UB820 gets the job done.
The price of the LG C6 OLED TV just crashed on Amazon — here's why I recommend seizing this opportunity
The 65-inch LG C6 OLED TV is finally on sale at Amazon. This new sale price makes it one of the top OLED TV deals you can buy right now.
Your living room might be too bright for an OLED TV — here’s how to tell
LG, Samsung and Sony make some of the best OLED TVs money can buy, but some OLEDs are potentially too dim for bright rooms. Here's what you need to know before shopping.
This budget QLED TV is my pick for people who want decent performance for less — and it just crashed to its lowest price yet of $598
The Hisense U6SF Pro — a 4K Mini-LED TV — is on sale at Amazon for its lowest price to date. Here's why I've been recommending this budget QLED in 2026.
Sony Bravia 9 II True RGB TV vs 8 II OLED: After testing both, here’s what we recommend
The Sony Bravia 9 II True RGB TV is one of the top TVs of 2026, and the 8 II OLED is Sony's top OLED. Here's how they compare — from performance to design and price.
Dolby Vision 2 is finally live — here are the TVs getting the update and my expert take on the new format
Dolby Vision 2 — the newest enhanced HDR format — is rolling out to select Hisense TVs, including the UR9 RGB LED TV and the Hisense U7. But do you actually need it?
This is the dorm room TV I'd buy if I were heading back to college this semester — and it’s on sale for $279
The Hisense Deco TV is one of the most affordable, art-inspired lifestyle smart TVs on sale right now. It's perfect for dorms, guest rooms and kitchens.
We asked readers which TV brand they trusted most — and one company rose above the rest
Our poll asked readers which of the following TV brands have been the most reliable: Hisense, LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL and Vizio. Here's what you had to say.
These are the 5 affordable TVs you should buy for your student heading off to college — and they're all on sale now
The ideal TV for a college student is smart, slim and affordable. Here are my five top TVs for students — from QLEDs to OLEDs.
One of the top LG OLEDs of the year just got a huge $900 discount
The 65-inch LG C6 OLED TV is finally on sale at Amazon, and its new sale price makes it one of the top OLED TV deals you can get right now.
5 incredible 4K Blu-Rays I recommend to push your TV to its limits
These are my top picks for visually stunning 4K Blu-rays to show off the picture quality of a new OLED, Mini-LED or QLED TV.
Best TV Brands 2026: We just graded them on price, performance and more — here’s how their report cards stack up
Shopping for a TV in 2026? We just handed out report cards to Hisense, LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL and Vizio based on their TVs' price, performance and more. Here's how they grade.
