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

The price of the LG C6 OLED TV just crashed on Amazon — here's why I recommend seizing this opportunity
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
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
By Michael Desjardin Published
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.

Samsung TV report card 2026: 'You can rely on Samsung to deliver exceptional performance'
By Michael Desjardin Published
We're handing our report cards for every major TV brand on the price, performance and software of its TVs. Here's how Samsung QLEDs, OLEDs and Micro RGB TVs grade.

Hisense TV report card 2026: 'One of the best ways to maximize your dollar'
By Michael Desjardin Published
We're handing our report cards for every major TV brand on the price, performance and software of its TVs. Here's how Hisense's QLEDs and RGB Mini-LED TVs grade.

TCL TV report card 2026: 'I suspect that I've recommended TCL TVs more than any other brand'
By Michael Desjardin Published
We're handing our report cards for every major TV brand on the price, performance and software of its TVs. Here's how TCL's QLEDs and SQD TVs grade.

Sony TV report card 2026: Is the 'Sony tax' still worth paying?
By Michael Desjardin Published
We're handing our report cards for every major TV brand on the price, performance and software of its TVs. Here's how Sony's QLEDs, OLEDs and True RGB TVs grade.

'LG TVs are better than they've ever been' — here's what they're doing right, what they're doing wrong, and what needs to change in 2026
By Michael Desjardin Published
We're handing our report cards for every major TV brand on the price, performance and software of its TVs. Here's how LG's OLEDs grade.

Samsung S95H vs S90H: After testing both, here's the OLED TV you should buy
By Michael Desjardin Published
The Samsung S95H is one of the best OLED TVs of 2026, but the mid-range S90H is more affordable and offers many of the same features. Here's how they compare — from performance to design and price.

Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale is going on now — here are the 9 TVs you should consider buying
By Michael Desjardin Published
There are a ton of OLEDs, QLEDs and Mini-LED TVs on sale during Best Buy's Black Friday in July sales event. As a TV expert, these are the sets I recommend.

This RGB LED TV is the one to buy if the Sony Bravia 9 II is outside of your budget
By Michael Desjardin Published
The Sony Bravia 9 II may be one of the best TVs of 2026, but the brand's mid-range True RGB TV (the Bravia 7 II) is a better buy for most people.

This OLED was just crowned 'TV of the Year' — but there’s another OLED I’d buy instead
By Michael Desjardin Published
The Samsung S95H was just crowned King of OLEDs at Value Electronics' annual TV Shootout. There's just one problem: It's wildly expensive.

One of my favorite OLED TVs of the year just got a massive $900 discount at Amazon
By Michael Desjardin Published
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 to shop this weekend.

LG C6 vs Samsung S90H: After testing both, here’s the OLED TV to buy
By Michael Desjardin Published
The LG C6 and the Samsung S90H are two of the best OLED TVs of 2026. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

I test TVs for a living, and I’m ready to admit that RGB LED TVs haven’t lived up to the hype
By Michael Desjardin Published
If 2026 was supposed to be the year of the RGB LED TV, why does it feel like it's still losing to OLED?
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