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
Is a professional TV calibration worth it? Read this first
By Michael Desjardin published
Professional TV calibrations don't come cheap. Here's what you need to know about these pricey picture tune-ups.
Thinking about buying a cheap TV? Don't make this mistake
By Michael Desjardin published
Ultra-affordable TV deals that seem too good to be true might be just that. Here's what to look out for when shopping for a TV bargain.
Sony Bravia 8 vs LG C4: Which OLED TV is the better pick?
By Michael Desjardin published
We compare the Sony Bravia 8 vs LG C4 to see which OLED TV delivers the best specs, design and performance for your money.
Are stand-alone 4K Blu-ray players better than Xbox Series X and PS5?
By Michael Desjardin published
Do you really need a separate device for watching movies when your console can play UHD Blu-rays?
Here are the best TV settings for watching football
By Michael Desjardin published
The secret to better-looking football lies in your TV's settings menu. Here's how to give your TV a glow-up before the next game.
TCL is at it again — this 98-inch Mini-LED TV is $2,000 off at Best Buy
By Michael Desjardin published
If you're on the fence about a larger-than-life TV experience, this $2,000 discount on a 98-inch Mini-LED TV might motivate you.
Can Panasonic's best TVs compete with Samsung, Sony, and LG?
By Michael Desjardin published
With Panasonic announcing the return of its TVs to the U.S. market, here's what they need to do in order to compete.
Why is my favorite TV show so dark and how do I fix it?
By Michael Desjardin published
Do you find that certain TV shows are too dark to see? You're not alone. Here's what can be done about it.
Here's how to get free channels on your smart TV
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Nearly every TV you can buy is a gateway to free TV.
Sony Bravia 9 vs Samsung QN90D: Which Mini-LED TV wins?
By Michael Desjardin published
The Sony Bravia 9 and the Samsung QN90D are two of the best Mini-LED TVs you can buy right now but which one is better?
This is ridiculous: A 77-inch LG OLED TV is $1,500 off right now
By Michael Desjardin published
LG's popular entry-level OLED TV is the perfect pick for big-screen enthusiasts on a budget.
Don't get scammed: Here's how to buy the right replacement remote for your TV
By Michael Desjardin published
Replacing your TV's remote control doesn't have to be a headache.
Sony Bravia 9 vs Sony X95L: Which Mini-LED TV wins?
By Michael Desjardin published
Here's what separates the Sony Bravia 9 from the X95L — two of the best Mini-LED TVs you can buy right now.
Sony Bravia 8 OLED tested: Sony's only new OLED TV is less of an upgrade than we'd like
By Michael Desjardin published
The Sony Bravia 8 test results are in — and we've got some thoughts.
Don't miss out: This 65-inch Mini-LED TV is under $700 right now
By Michael Desjardin published
The 65-inch TCL QM7 is almost 50% off its usual price, but we don't expect this deal to last.
Eco Mode on TVs explained: When to use it and how to turn it off
By Michael Desjardin published
Your TV has energy-saving features built right in — should you use them?
I test TVs for a living and I can’t believe this 85-inch QLED is on sale for $899
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Amazon is selling the gargantuan, 85-inch TCL Q6 QLED TV for just $900 — but it won't be for long.
Do you actually need Dolby Vision on your next TV? Here's the answer
By Michael Desjardin published
It's 2024 and Samsung TVs still don't support Dolby Vision. But is that even a deal-breaker these days?
Samsung one-ups LG with a 7-year software support promise for its smart TVs
By Michael Desjardin published
Samsung TVs are slated for seven years of updates — a clear dig at LG's five-year promise for its OLED TVs.
Tom's Guide answers: Do I need a 144Hz refresh rate on my next TV?
By Michael Desjardin published
We've gotten a lot of questions about 144Hz TVs, so we're setting the record straight
Should you buy an older TV to save money? Here’s what you need to know first
By Michael Desjardin published
Sites like Amazon and Walmart offer deep discounts on old TVs. Here's why you might want to avoid them.
The brand-new Sony Bravia 8 OLED is already $900 off at Best Buy
By Michael Desjardin published
Sony's newest OLED TV is on sale for a ridiculous price, but you might want to hurry.
This brand-new LG OLED TV is nearly 50% off at Best Buy for a limited time
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The all-new, 48-inch LG B4 OLED is on sale for a ridiculous price, but it won't last long.
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