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

The LG C5 OLED is one of my favorite TVs ever made — and the 42-inch version is just $899 at Amazon during Prime Day
By Michael Desjardin Published
This mighty, mid-range OLED is perfect for small living spaces

This $349 Roku Mini-LED TV is my favorite Prime Day deal and it's not even close
By Michael Desjardin Published
Prime Day doesn't start until tomorrow, but the Roku Plus Series is my favorite ultra-affordable TV deal on Amazon right now.

If you love Samsung’s The Frame but want something cheaper, Hisense’s artful QLED TV is over 40% off ahead of Prime Day
By Michael Desjardin Published
Like Samsung's The Frame, the Hisense S7 Canvas TV is designed to look like framed work of art. It's on sale at Amazon for 42% off ahead of Prime Day.

Choosing between the LG G6 and Samsung S95H? These are the biggest differences between 2026’s top OLED TVs
By Michael Desjardin Published
If you're shopping for one of the best-performing OLED TVs in 2026, it's going to come down to the LG G6 and Samsung S95H.

Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion — here's what that could mean for your living room
By Michael Desjardin Published
Fox just acquired Roku for $22 billion. This means that big changes could be coming to Roku TVs and streaming devices.

This $369 Roku TV is the best early Prime Day TV deal for budget-shoppers looking for a simple way to stream
By Michael Desjardin Published
Prime Day doesn't start until next week, but you don't have to wait to save money on an upgrade for your living room. The Roku Plus Series is my favorite Amazon TV deal right now.

RGB LED vs Super Quantum Dot (SQD): Which TV tech should you buy in 2026?
By Michael Desjardin Published
If you're shopping for a 4K TV this year, there's a chance you'll choose between RGB LED and Super Quantum Dot (SQD) Mini-LED. Here are the strengths and weaknesses of both technologies.

The World Cup just started — here are 6 TV deals you can pick up today for this week's games
By Michael Desjardin Published
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially here, and I've found the six best deals on QLEDs and OLED TVs that are still available.

LG C6 vs B6: We've tested both OLED TVs, and this is the one to buy
By Michael Desjardin Published
The C6 and B6 OLEDs are two of LG's most popular TVs. After testing both, here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

Why wait? I found the 9 best early Amazon Prime Day deals on OLEDs, QLEDs and Mini-LED TVs from $368
By Michael Desjardin Published
Prime Day doesn't kick off until June 23, but I found nine TV deals worth shopping, and they start at just $368.

Is this rumored Sony OLED TV the LG C6 rival we've been waiting for?
By Michael Desjardin Published
Rumors are swirling about a new Sony OLED TV called the Bravia 6. Here's how it might stack up against competitors from LG and Samsung.

Don't overspend on the LG C6 OLED — the B6 offers great performance for a fraction of the price
By Michael Desjardin Published
If you're looking to save money on an OLED TV this year, LG's entry-level model is a sneaky-good option

'TV brightness matters more than anything else' and 4 other myths that I need to debunk after a decade of testing TVs
By Michael Desjardin Published
Shopping for a new TV? Don't make the mistake of believing these misconceptions about OLEDs, QLEDs and smart TVs.

LG B6 vs B5 test results are in: Is LG's newest entry-level OLED TV worth it?
By Michael Desjardin Last updated
LG's most-affordable OLED is back, but how much has it improved?

This 75-inch Roku TV just crashed to $699 ahead of the World Cup
By Michael Desjardin Published
Looking for an easy way to stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup? This Roku Plus Series is one of the best 75-inch TV deals available right now.

OLED vs Super Quantum Dot (SQD): Which TV tech is superior?
By Michael Desjardin Published
Is it better to have self-lit pixels or souped-up quantum dots?

‘Its picture quality is the star of the show’: This Samsung OLED earned our 4-star rating and just crashed to $897 at Amazon
By Michael Desjardin Published
The Samsung S85F 4K OLED TV delivers incredible picture quality for a much lower price. Right now, you can get the 55-inch S85F for $500 off at Amazon.

Looking to upgrade ahead of the World Cup? These are my 5 favorite 75-inch TV deals right now
By Michael Desjardin Published
A tournament this big deserves to be experienced on a big screen

TCL QM8L vs QM9K: Is the new SQD TV worth it?
By Michael Desjardin Published
The QM9K is one of TCL's best Mini-LED TVs of 2025, but the TCL QM8L is the brand's all-new, Super Quantum Dot (SQD) TV. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

We just tested the Bravia 7 II — here’s why I think it could be the Sony TV to buy in 2026
By Michael Desjardin Published
Sony’s entry-level True RGB TV might end up being the smartest pick of the year

Best Buy's World Cup sale is on — here are the 5 trophy-winning TVs you should check out
By Michael Desjardin Published
I've scoured Best Buy's massive World Cup sale for the best deals on QLEDs, Mini-LED and OLED TVs. Here's what I recommend shopping for if you want to upgrade ahead of the FIFA tournament.

I’m a TV expert, and these are 5 signs your OLED TV might be on its way out
By Michael Desjardin Published
Burn-in, dead pixels and color tinting are just a few of the signs that it might be time to replace your old OLED TV.

5 Google TV features you're probably not using but definitely should
By Michael Desjardin Last updated
Google’s popular smart platform has some tricks up its sleeve
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