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

My favorite Roku TV combines Mini-LEDs with a simple streaming interface — and it just crashed to $599 during this Amazon deal
By Michael Desjardin published
Amazon is offering a limited-time deal on the 55-inch Roku Pro Series. It's a 4K Mini-LED smart TV with a powerful and easy-to-use smart platform.

Should you buy a new 2026 TV or save money on a 2025 model? Here's how to shop for a screen like an expert
By Michael Desjardin published
Many of the best 4K smart TVs from last year are cheaper than ever, but are you missing out by opting for an older model?

I found the 5 best deals on OLED TVs so you won’t feel guilty about indulging in a jaw-dropping picture
By Michael Desjardin published
I scoured the web for the top OLED TV deals from brands like LG and Samsung. These were the models worth shopping — starting at $649.

I found the 10 top TV deals at Best Buy on OLEDs and QLEDs starting at just $369
By Michael Desjardin published
Shop my 10 favorite deals on OLEDs and Mini-LED TVs at Best Buy this weekend. Discounts include brands like Hisense, Samsung and TCL.

Looking for a cheap 85-inch screen? This $799, big-screen TV deal is one I’d actually buy
By Michael Desjardin published
Hisense’s most affordable Mini-LED TV is a perfect fit for home theater enthusiasts on a budget

LG C6 vs Hisense UR9: Should you buy the OLED or RGB LED TV?
By Michael Desjardin published
LG's popular OLED goes takes on Hisense's flagship RGB Mini-LED TV

Hisense's new UR9 just got a $1,500 price drop just days after launch — and it's now the most affordable way to experience RGB Mini-LED technology
By Michael Desjardin last updated
That was fast!

'I was blown away by the TV's picture quality': This 4-star Samsung OLED TV just crashed to $897 on Amazon
By Michael Desjardin published
Our TV-reviewer loved this value-packed OLED TV before it went on sale

3 reasons why you shouldn't buy an RGB LED TV in 2026
By Michael Desjardin published
This tantalizing TV tech is making waves, but most people would be better off waiting to buy it

These are the 5 most important things to look for in a cheap TV so you don't regret your purchase
By Michael Desjardin published
Shopping for a TV on a budget? Here's a checklist of the five features to look for so you don't wind up with a dud.

TCL QM8L vs QM8K: Is the new SQD TV worth the upgrade?
By Michael Desjardin published
The TCL QM8K is one of the best TCL Mini-LED TVs of 2025, but the QM8L is the brand's all-new, Super Quantum Dot (SQD) TV. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

The only Roku TV I’d buy with my own money just crashed to $599 in this limited-time Amazon deal
By Michael Desjardin published
Amazon is offering a limited-time deal on the 55-inch Roku Pro Series smart TV. It's a great deal for folks looking to save money on a budget-friendly QLED with Mini-LED backlighting.

LG C6 vs TCL QM8L: Should you buy the OLED or SQD TV?
By Michael Desjardin published
The LG C6 OLED and the TCL QM8L SQD Mini-LED TVs are both premium, high-performing TVs new for 2026. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

The best smart TVs for streaming in 2026: 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.

Not a typo — this LG OLED TV just crashed to its Black Friday price of $599
By Michael Desjardin published
Looking for a good deal on an OLED TV? One of my favorite LG OLEDs is back down to its Black Friday sale price. Right now, the Best Buy-exclusive, 48-inch LG B5 is on sale for $700 off.

As a TV expert, I found my top 10 deals for World Cup 2026 watch parties — and they start at just $349
By Michael Desjardin published
Shake up your living room in time for the biggest tournament on earth

Shopping for a cheap TV? Mini-LED tech is now as important as 4K resolution
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Even if saving money on your next TV is your number-one priority, you shouldn't neglect this one essential feature.

This 65-inch Samsung OLED TV is back down to its Black Friday price of just $899
By Michael Desjardin published
The Samsung S84F is one of the most affordable OLED TVs you can buy, and this Best Buy TV deal brings its price all the way down to $899.

I’ve tested TVs for over a decade — this is one of the only 75-inch TVs under $600 I would actually buy
By Michael Desjardin last updated
This is one of the best 75-inch 4K TV deals you can get right now. The QM5K comes with Mini-LED backlighting and built-in Google TV for easy streaming. Right now, it's down to $549 at Best Buy.

The best Roku TVs in 2026: expert tested and reviewed
By Nick Pino 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.

Dolby Vision 2 and HDR10+ Advanced will change how you watch movies at home — but here’s why you don’t need them in 2026
By Michael Desjardin published
There are new HDR formats on the horizon. But in 2026, most people shopping for a TV don't need to worry about these formats. Here's why.

LG C6 vs Samsung S90F: Here's the OLED TV I'd buy with my own money
By Michael Desjardin published
The 2026 LG C6 and the 2025 Samsung S90F are excellent, mid-range OLED TVs, but the S90F is much cheaper. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

TCL X11L vs TCL QM9K: Which top-shelf Mini-LED TV is best?
By Michael Desjardin published
The 2025 QM9K Mini-LED TV and the 2026 X11L SQD TV are two of the best TCL TVs you can buy. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

I keep recommending this 4-star Samsung OLED to anyone who will listen, and it just crashed to $897 at Amazon
By Michael Desjardin last updated
You're getting all of the benefits of OLED technology without the sky-high price

LG just announced the pricing for its first Micro RGB evo TV, and it's not cheap, but not as bad as you think
By Michael Desjardin published
LG just announced pricing for the 75-, 85- and 100-inch versions of the MRGB95 Micro RGB evo TV. Here's how it stacks up against rival RGB LED TVs from Samsung, Hisense and TCL.
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