
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

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.

Does your OLED TV look funny? Here are 5 common issues and how to diagnose them
By Michael Desjardin published
From pink tint to burn-in, OLEDs can sometimes look funky

Best 43-inch TVs in 2025: Expert tested and rated
By Nick Pino last updated
These 43-inch TVs fit in smaller spaces while still delivering a great viewing experience for movies and games.

TCL finally added this key feature to its 2025 TVs — here's why you should use it
By Michael Desjardin published
TCL has finally added the popular FIlmmaker picture mode to its latest TV lineup.

Don’t wait! This 65-inch Roku TV just fell to $599 — that’s 50% off its usual price
By Michael Desjardin published
There's a limited-time deal on the 65- and 75-inch versions of the Roku Pro Series 4K smart TV, a terrific pick for folks looking to save money on a budget-friendly QLED.

The best smart TVs for streaming in 2025: QLEDs, OLEDs and Mini-LEDs
By Nick Pino last updated
The best smart TVs for streaming offer quick and easy access to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Prime Video and many more.

Sony QLEDs vs OLEDs: What do you get when you pay more?
By Michael Desjardin published
When it comes to Sony TVs, you might have to choose between an affordable QLED, a mid-range Mini-LED or a high-end OLED. Here's what Sony offers for each type.

What is the Dirty Screen Effect and how can you tell if your TV has it?
By Michael Desjardin published
The dreaded Dirty Screen Effect is real, but do you really have to worry about it?

The best TVs under $1000 in 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TVs under $1000 offer the performance of top-dollar TVs without the giant price tags.

The best Google TVs of 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
Looking to link your Google account to your TV? This guide has all the best Google-powered smart TVs from Sony, Hisense and TCL.
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