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

I've tested TVs for over a decade — 5 budget 4K TVs that look like a million bucks from $499
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Shopping for a 4K TV on a budget? Here are 5 TVs that offer great picture quality without breaking the bank.

Why wait for Black Friday? This 65-inch Samsung OLED TV is $800 off today
By Michael Desjardin published
Looking to upgrade to an OLED? If you missed Prime Day and can't wait for holiday sales, this 65-inch, 4K Samsung OLED is on sale for $800 off right now.

LG G5 vs Sony A95L: Which OLED TV is best for cinema?
By Michael Desjardin published
The Sony A95L and the LG G5 are not just two of the best 4K OLED TVs you can buy, they're among the best TVs ever made. Here's how their performance and features compare.

Score! This Sony OLED is one of the best-looking TVs I've ever seen and it's $1,500 off right now
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The Sony A95L QD-OLED is one of the best 4K TVs you can buy. Right now, you can get the 65-inch A95L for a whopping $2,000 off its usual price. Here's what to know.

Enough is enough — it’s time for Samsung to put Dolby Vision on its TVs
By Michael Desjardin published
With Dolby Vision 2 on the way, it's time for Samsung to put Dolby Vision HDR support on its OLED, QLED and Mini-LED TVs. But how likely is it to actually happen?

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 more.

As a TV expert, these are the 5 TV settings that annoy me the most — and how to disable them
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Your TV should spark joy, not frustration

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.

As a TV expert, here are the 3 features I look for instead of shopping by brand
By Michael Desjardin published
Shopping for a 4K TV? Don't put your hard-earned dollars towards one that disappoints. Here are some important features to look for instead of shopping by brand name.

Don’t miss out! This 75-inch TV comes with Mini-LEDs and my favorite streaming platform — all for just $799
By Michael Desjardin published
This is one of the best TV deals of the week

I test TVs for a living — here are 3 reasons I’d splurge on OLED over a cheap TV
By Michael Desjardin published
Some of the best TVs you can buy are OLED TVs, but even the cheapest OLED TVs cost more than the average LED TV. Here are three ways in which OLED TVs are worth the extra money.

Dolby Vision 2: What is it and what does it mean for your next TV?
By Michael Desjardin published
Sequels are so hot right now

The best Roku TVs in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin, Ryan Epps last updated
Roku TVs are a dying breed, but they're not gone yet. Here are the best TVs you can buy with the built-in Roku smart platform.

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.

Samsung, LG and Google have nothing on Roku — here’s why it’s still my favorite streaming platform in 2025
By Michael Desjardin published
This is as close as we've come to a Platonic ideal of streaming

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.

Is the new, affordable Sonia Bravia 2 QLED worth buying? Here's my take as a TV expert
By Michael Desjardin published
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Sony Bravia 2 II QLED TV, including how it compares to the 2024 Bravia 3.

This 65-inch Mini-LED TV just got a $600 discount — and it's the perfect gameday upgrade for your living room
By Michael Desjardin published
Make this TV part of your football season gameplan

If you missed Labor Day sales, don’t worry — I’ve found 6 TV deals that are still worth buying
By Michael Desjardin published
Labor Day may be over, but many of the best TV deals on 4K OLEDs, QLEDs and Mini-LED TVs are still available. As a TV expert, these are 6 of my favorite Labor Day TV deals you can still get.

Don’t believe your eyes when shopping for a TV in person — here’s why
By Michael Desjardin published
If you're planning on shopping for a 4K TV in person at stores like Best Buy, Walmart and Costco, there are a few things you should know ahead of time.

QD-OLED vs. WOLED: What's the difference in 2025?
By Michael Desjardin published
Looking for the perfect OLED TV? Read this first

Best 50-inch TVs in 2025: tested and rated
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The best 50-inch TVs from LG, Samsung and Sony offer exceptional value in a versatile screen size.

This 75-Inch Mini-LED TV Will Dazzle Football Fans — And it Just Crashed to its Lowest Price Ever
By Michael Desjardin published
Make gameday an even bigger deal without breaking the bank
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