
Michael Desjardin
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

This 65-inch Roku smart TV simplifies streaming — and it just crashed to $348
By Michael Desjardin published
Looking to save money on a TV so you can spend more on streaming subscriptions? This 65-inch Roku smart TV deal is a slam dunk.

Best 75-inch TVs of 2025: Tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin last updated
In addition to a huge screen, the best 75-inch TVs offer great features and top-notch performance.

If you missed Prime Day, don’t sweat it — I’m a TV expert and these are the 7 best TV deals still available
By Michael Desjardin published
OLEDs, QLEDs and more are still on sale if you know where to look

I’m a TV expert — this is the one Mini-LED TV I keep recommending to friends and family shopping on a budget
By Michael Desjardin published
One of the best mid-range TVs of the year is on sale for over $700 off

I’m a TV expert, and one of the best TVs I’ve ever seen is $1,800 off for Prime Day
By Michael Desjardin published
There's no way this is going to last

Score! One of my favorite Mini-LED TVs of the year is over $1,200 off for Prime Day
By Michael Desjardin published
The brightest TV we've seen all year is 55% off right now

Forget Prime Day — these are the 8 best TV deals in Best Buy’s Black Friday in July sale
By Michael Desjardin published
While Prime Day 2025 gets underway, Best Buy's Black Friday in July sales event is packed with great deals on 4K OLEDs, QLEDs and Mini-LED TVs. These are the picks to shop.

LG G5 vs Samsung S95F: Which flagship OLED TV is the better pick?
By Michael Desjardin published
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.

LG C5 vs LG G5: Which OLED TV is the better buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
LG's newest OLED TVs are similar, but one reigns supreme

LG G5 vs LG G4: Which OLED TV should you buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
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.

Best 55-inch TVs of 2025 tested: Our top picks from LG, Samsung, Hisense and more
By Nick Pino last updated
We've found the best 55-inch TVs from our dozens TV reviews, highlighting the best performance, values and features on the market.

LG QNEDs vs OLEDs: What do you get when you pay more?
By Michael Desjardin published
LG's newest TVs are comprised mostly of QNEDs and OLEDs. Here's the difference between each type — from performance to features and price.

The test results for Sony’s top OLED TV of 2025 are in — and I’m blown away by one result in particular
By Michael Desjardin published
To understand why I’m so excited about the Bravia 8 II, let’s take a look at its test results compared to the competition.

I review TVs for a living and most people spend too much on HDMI cables — here’s what you really need
By Michael Desjardin published
Don't get swindled into spending more than you ought to

I review TVs for a living — and it's time for Apple to finally make its own TV
By Michael Desjardin published
Rumors have been swirling about an Apple-branded smart TV for years. Here's why it makes too much sense for Apple not to make its own TV — and why it might cost you.

Why wait for Prime Day? One of my favorite Mini-LED TVs just fell to its lowest price ever
By Michael Desjardin published
The 55-inch and 65-inch Hisense U75QG Mini-LED TVs are on sale at Amazon for their lowest price ahead of Prime Day 2025. Get a gaming-friendly, 4K smart TV for under $1,000.

One of my favorite Mini-LED TVs of the year just dropped to its lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day
By Michael Desjardin published
The QM7K is one of the best mid-range TVs of the year — and it's already on sale

Don't wait for Prime Day — one of my favorite Mini-LED TVs of the year is already over $900 off
By Michael Desjardin published
The Hisense U8QG Mini-LED 4K TV is on sale for its lowest price ever ahead of Amazon Prime Day, but there's a very good chance that this deal won't last. Here's what you need to know.

We are misunderstanding TV brightness — here’s how important it actually is
By Michael Desjardin published
Brighter TVs tend to be higher-end models, one TV being brighter than another doesn’t necessarily make it a better pick. Here's why.

I’ve set up hundreds of TVs in my career — here are 6 mistakes people make when setting up a new TV
By Michael Desjardin published
From choosing the wrong HDMI cables to picking a problematic spot, these are six common mistakes people make when unboxing and setting up a new TV.

Best OLED TVs in 2025 tested: Our top picks from LG, Samsung and more
By Nick Pino last updated
OLED TVs are the pinnacle of TV technology and a huge upgrade compared to old LED-LCD TVs. Ready to embrace the future? Here are the best OLED TVs we've tested in 2025.

If you just bought a Hisense TV, change these 5 settings right away
By Michael Desjardin published
Are you the proud owner of a new Hisense TV? Here are 5 settings you should change immediately in order to get the most of your new smart TV.

TCL just stealth-launched a new Mini-LED TV — and it's already on sale at Best Buy
By Michael Desjardin published
Surprise! TCL just debuted a brand-new model without so much as a peep. Best of all? It’s already ridiculously affordable.
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