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

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?

There's a better cable for TVs than HDMI — but here's why we'll probably never use it
By Michael Desjardin Published
GPMI offers far more flexibility than HDMI 2.1 and 2.2 and can even deliver power. Why don't we use it?

The Samsung S95H is the best-looking OLED TV we've tested this year — but it's not the one I recommend buying
By Michael Desjardin Published
To date, the 5-star Samsung S95H OLED is the best TV we've reviewed in 2026. But, for most folks, the LG C6 is a better buy.

Time is running out to buy one of my favorite LG OLED TVs for just $649
By Michael Desjardin Published
This Best Buy-exclusive version of the LG B5 is one of the cheapest ways to buy an OLED TV, but pretty soon, you won't be able to find it.

If the only TVs you can buy are ‘smart’, why are they harder than ever to use?
By Michael Desjardin Published
Between ads, secret microphones and sluggish software, watching TV has become a drag. Is there any hope for the 'dumb TV' lifestyle?

The LG C6 OLED just got a huge discount — and I’m officially recommending it over the C5
By Michael Desjardin Published
The 65-inch LG C6 OLED TV is finally on sale at Amazon, and it's a good-enough deal that I'm ready to recommend this sensational set.

LG C6 vs Samsung S95H: We pushed both OLED TVs to the limit to find the true winner
By Michael Desjardin Published
The LG C6 and the Samsung S95H are two of the best OLED TVs of 2026. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

Samsung S95H vs S85H: We've tested both new OLED TVs and this is what I recommend
By Michael Desjardin Published
The Samsung S95H is one of the best OLED TVs of 2026, but the entry-level S85H is more affordable. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and design.

This 55-inch Mini-LED TV isn’t available on Amazon, but a trending Best Buy deal takes it down to just $599
By Michael Desjardin Published
One of my favorite mid-range Mini-LED TV in stores right now, the TCL QM7K, is on sale — but it won't be available for long.

HDMI 2.2 is coming — here's what it means for your living room
By Michael Desjardin Published
With the release of HDMI 2.2, it's worth taking a look at what sets it apart from HDMI 2.0 and 2.1, which cables to use and what you need to know before shopping for a new TV.

We just gave the Roku Select Series a 2.5-star review — here’s the Roku TV you should buy instead
By Michael Desjardin Published
Shopping for a Roku TV? Here's why you should consider the Roku Plus Series Mini-LED TV over the Roku Select Series QLED.

I found the 9 TV deals worth shopping at Best Buy’s 4th of July sale
By Michael Desjardin Published
If you missed Amazon Prime Day, Best Buy has your back. There are a ton of OLEDs, QLEDs and Mini-LED TVs on sale during Best Buy's 4th of July sales event.

Miss Prime Day? The LG C5 OLED TV is 52% off at Best Buy’s 4th of July sale
By Michael Desjardin Published
If you didn't get around to upgrading your TV during Amazon Prime Day, fear not — the 65-inch LG C5 OLED is still on sale, and it's my top deal at Best Buy's Fourth of July sale.

Prime Day may be over, but one of my favorite LG OLED TVs is still $599 at Best Buy’s Tech Fest sale
By Michael Desjardin Published
Amazon Prime Day is in the rearview mirror, but the LG B5 OLED TV is still at its lowest price ever at Best Buy's Tech Fest sale.

Not a typo! The 65-inch LG C5 OLED TV just crashed to $1,099 on the last day of Prime Day
By Michael Desjardin Published
Amazon saved the best Prime Day TV deal for last. The five-star, 65-inch LG C5 OLED is

This Prime Day might be your last chance to get one of my favorite Samsung OLED TVs — and it’s only $797
By Michael Desjardin Published
The Samsung S90F is one of my favorite OLED TVs, but it won't be in stock forever. This Amazon Prime Day deal drops it down to its lowest price to date.

I review TVs for a living — here's my 10 favorite TV deals on OLEDs and QLEDs in Best Buy's Tech Fest sale starting from $329
By Michael Desjardin Published
There are plenty of discounted TVs during Amazon Prime Day, but Best Buy's Tech Fest sale features deals on OLEDs and QLEDs you can't get anywhere else.

Best Prime Day TV deals LIVE day 3 — My favorite OLED, Mini-LED and QLED discounts
By Nick Pino, Michael Desjardin Last updated
Amazon Prime Day TV deals are here to beat the Black Friday rush — here's how to save big on QLED, OLED and Mini-LED TVs.

This vibey, Art Deco-inspired QLED is perfect for people who think modern TVs are ugly — and it’s just $299 during Prime Day
By Michael Desjardin Published
The Hisense Deco TV is the most intriguing, art-inspired lifestyle QLED on sale at Amazon during Prime Day.
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