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

Which Samsung TV should you buy in 2026? Here’s my expert guide to Samsung’s newest OLEDs, Micro RGB TVs and more
By Michael Desjardin last updated
If you’ve got your heart set on a Samsung TV in 2026, I'm here to help. Here's everything you need to know about buying a Samsung TV in 2026 — from OLEDs to Micro RGB TVs.

Looking for a big screen? Amazon just listed one of my favorite 75-inch Mini-LED TVs for just $899 ahead of its Big Spring Sale
By Michael Desjardin published
You're getting bright, big-screen performance and a heaping helping of features

The LG C6 and G6 OLED TVs are coming this month — here are the prices for every screen size
By Michael Desjardin published
LG just announced the pricing and availability of the all-new C6 and G6 OLED TVs. Here's what you'll pay for each of them in 42 inch, 48 inch, 55 inch, 65 inch and 77 inch screen sizes.

The ‘Dream OLED’ race heats up: How Blue PHOLED is set to revolutionize your living room
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Another manufacturer joins LG Display in developing blue PHOLED tech

Looking for a ‘dumb TV’ experience? I found a hidden Google TV feature that lets you use your smart TV offline
By Michael Desjardin published
If smart TVs give you the ick, Basic Mode is the answer

Here's why it's hard to find 'dumb TV' in 2026 — and why you shouldn't buy one anyway
By Michael Desjardin published
If you want a TV worth buying, you'll probably have to settle for one with smart features

Best TVs for gaming in 2026: OLEDs and QLEDs for PS5, Xbox Series X, PCs and more
By Michael Desjardin last updated
These are the best TVs for gaming you can buy, whether you play on PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch or a last-gen console.

This Samsung S90F is one of my favorite OLED TVs, and Amazon is knocking $500 off the 55-inch version for a limited time
By Michael Desjardin published
This quantum dot-enhanced OLED is a sight to behold

TCL X11L vs LG G5: Which high-end TV is the better buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
The 2025 LG G5 OLED and the 2026 TCL X11L SDQ Mini-LED TV are two top-level TVs with incredible picture quality. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

You only have one day left to get a 65-inch Samsung OLED TV for just $949
By Michael Desjardin published
Best Buy's top OLED deal isn't long for this world

The RAM crisis came for computers first and now it's coming for TVs — here's why I recommend upgrading while you still can
By Michael Desjardin published
The ongoing RAM crisis could lead to higher 4K TV prices this year. Here's what you need to know, according to an expert.

From QLEDs to OLEDs, here are the 9 best TV deals to pounce on before TV prices take off in 2026
By Michael Desjardin last updated
If I were in the market for a new TV, I’d be looking to buy one as soon as possible.

Best LG TVs in 2026: the best LG OLEDs tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin last updated
From entry-level OLED TVs to flagships, these are the best LG TVs we've reviewed this year.

Panasonic is handing over its TV business to Skyworth — here’s what it means for you
By Michael Desjardin published
Panasonic will now share its TV business for North America and Europe with the Chinese company Skyworth, marking the end of an era for the Japanese electronics brand.

One of my favorite 75-inch Mini-LED TVs has never been cheaper than it is right now, thanks to this limited-time Amazon deal
By Michael Desjardin published
This Hisense TV delivers terrific big-screen performance alongside tons of features

Don't buy a bad OLED TV — here are 3 OLEDs I recommend and 1 that I don’t
By Michael Desjardin published
While most budget-friendly OLED TVs offer tremendous value, some aren't worth buying due to their limited performance.

Here are 5 of the best deals on TVs we've tested and awarded 4 stars or above
By Michael Desjardin published
It's award season, so let's talk about some of our favorite TVs

Amazon is finally rolling out some much-needed upgrades to Fire TV — here’s why I think they could be a game changer
By Michael Desjardin published
Here are all of the devices expected to receive the update, and why I think it could be a huge improvement for TVs like the Hisense U65QF.

This 75-inch Mini-LED TV is bright, packed with features and just crashed to its lowest price ever
By Michael Desjardin published
This Hisense TV delivers terrific big-screen performance alongside tons of features

130-inch TVs are coming in 2026, but their price is going to shock you
By Michael Desjardin published
That escalated quickly

This 55-inch Mini-LED TV for $329 is one of the best TV deals I’ve seen this week
By Michael Desjardin published
Did you miss all of the Presidents' Day TV deals? Don't worry — this 55-inch Mini-LED TV is still available at Best Buy for just $329.

Home Theater Helpdesk: My TV is slowing down, is it time to buy a new one?
By Michael Desjardin published
How can you tell when your TV is tapped out?

Samsung QN90F vs Samsung S90F: Which TV is the better buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
Here's how Samsung's top-shelf Mini-LED TV stacks up against its mid-range OLED

The LG C5 OLED is one of my favorite TVs ever, and right now it's 48% off in Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale
By Michael Desjardin published
The LG C5 OLED TV, one of my favorite TVs of the last few years, is on sale for almost 50% off as part of Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale. Here's why it's one of the best Presidents' Day TV deals.
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