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 the best 65-inch TVs for over a decade and these are the 3 worth buying right now
By Michael Desjardin published
We've rounded up of the best 65-inch TVs, from budget-friendly 4K sets to premium OLEDs.

This 55-inch LG OLED for $698 is one of the best Black Friday TV deals you’ll see — but stock won’t last
By Michael Desjardin published
Now's the time to spring for this OLED

Walmart’s Black Friday TV deals are live — these are the best discounts on QLEDs, Mini-LEDs and OLEDs starting from $128
By Michael Desjardin published
I'm tapping over a decade of experience to curate a list of the best Walmart TV deals

I review TVs for a living — here are the only Black Friday 3 deals I’d get myself
By Michael Desjardin published
As a TV expert, I'm pretty picky about which TVs I would and wouldn't buy. With Black Friday deals coming in hot, here are the three TV deals I would actually buy myself right now.

Not a typo! This 50-inch 4K TV is just $128 ahead of Black Friday
By Michael Desjardin published
Less than a fancy dinner

I've been reviewing TVs for 10 years and these are the best early Black Friday OLED TV deals
By Michael Desjardin published
This Black Friday, deep black levels are on deep discount

My favorite Roku TV of the year is proof that cheap 55-inch TVs can actually be good — and it just crashed to its lowest price
By Michael Desjardin published
This 55-inch set blends the friendliness of Roku with the power of Mini-LEDs

I tested Bixby and Perplexity on Samsung TVs — and I never want to use them again
By Michael Desjardin last updated
AI on Samsung TVs is a big-time bummer right now

This Mini-LED TV got 4 stars in our review — and it just crashed to $497 ahead of Black Friday
By Michael Desjardin last updated
One of the most affordable 65-inch Mini-LED TVs of the year just fell to its lowest price to date. Here's what you need to know about this early Black Friday TV deal.

Not a typo! One of my favorite OLED TVs of the year is just $599 right now before Black Friday
By Michael Desjardin published
The LG B5 is one of the best OLED TVs of 2025, and it's already on sale ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here's why this is one of the best TV deals according to an expert.

We tested Panasonic’s new OLED TV — here’s why you should stick with the LG C5
By Michael Desjardin published
Panasonic just launched the all-new, 77-inch Z8BA OLED TV (TV-77Z8BAP), and we've had a chance to test it. Here's how it stacks up to the competition, including the LG C5 OLED.

As a TV expert, I’m already tracking early Best Buy deals on 75-inch TVs — here are the top picks on OLEDs and Mini-LEDs
By Michael Desjardin published
The holiday shopping season has arrived at Best Buy. Here are the deals you can get on 75- and 77-inch Mini-LEDs, OLEDs and QLEDs ahead of Black Friday.

Early Black Friday TV deals are live at Walmart — here are my top picks on QLEDs, Mini-LEDs and OLEDs
By Michael Desjardin published
The holiday shopping season has arrived at Walmart. The retailer is already rolling out early Black Friday TV deals on QLEDs, Mini-LEDs and OLEDs from brands like LG, Samsung and TCL.

I’ve tested countless OLEDs in my career — here are the 5 mistakes to avoid when setting up an OLED TV
By Michael Desjardin published
As with all TVs, there are basic steps you can take when setting up an OLED TV to ensure that it looks its best and lasts a long time. As a TV expert, here are some common mistakes.

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.

I found the 7 best Black Friday OLED TV deals — my favorite discounts from $649
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Looking to upgrade to a 4K OLED TV? Right now, OLED TVs from LG, Samsung and Sony are on sale ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here are my top picks as an OLED TV expert.

We just tested Amazon's newest Fire TV — and you should definitely wait to buy it
By Michael Desjardin published
We've tested the all-new, 2025 version of the Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED, and one thing is clear: You should wait to buy it. Here's what a TV expert has to say about Amazon's newest smart TV.

QD-OLED vs. WOLED: Which TV tech is really the best value?
By Michael Desjardin published
OLED TVs come in a few different varieties but one of them tends to be cheaper

Hisense U75QG vs Hisense U8QG: Which Mini-LED TV is the better deal?
By Michael Desjardin published
A refreshingly simple matchup between two super-similar TVs

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.

OLED vs Micro-LED: Which TV technology will win?
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Will Micro-LED ever replace OLED at the top of the TV food chain?

Don’t wait — these are my top early deals on 85-inch TVs ahead of Black Friday
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Looking to upgrade to an 85-inch 4K TV? Right now, 83- and 85-inch TVs from Hisense, LG and more are on sale ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here are my top picks as Senior TV Editor.

Best TVs of 2025 tested: top OLEDs, Mini-LEDs and QLEDs for every budget
By Nick Pino last updated
These are the best TVs right now, from budget 4K TVs to top-end OLED TVs.

My favorite Roku TV just fell to $598 ahead of Black Friday — and it's one of the cheapest 65-inch TVs I recommend
By Michael Desjardin published
This 65-inch set combines the simplicity of Roku with the power of Mini-LEDs

I'm a Senior TV Editor, and these are my top 7 early Black Friday OLED TV deals from LG, Samsung and Sony
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Looking to upgrade to a 4K OLED TV? Right now, OLED TVs from LG, Samsung and Sony are on sale ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here are my top picks as Senior TV Editor.
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