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

Your TV in 2035 will be wildly different — and it’s not what you think
By Michael Desjardin published
In the world of TVs, a ton can happen in ten years

Samsung F6000F LED TV review: a small, barebones 1080p TV
By Michael Desjardin published
The Samsung F6000F’s picture quality is not very good, nor are there gaming features, but that’s to be expected at this super-low price point.

I'm a TV expert who's picky about performance — these are the 5 TVs I'd buy for under $500 right now
By Michael Desjardin published
Save big on a cheap TV that's actually worth buying

Best projectors in 2025: the best long throw and laser projectors for a home theater or outside
By Mark Knapp last updated
We tested a variety of projectors to narrow in on the best options, whether you want the all-around champ, a good bargain, or a gaming beast.

Panasonic's marvelous Mini-LED TV is just $379 in the hottest TV deal you'll see all week
By Michael Desjardin published
In what might be the best TV deal of the summer, you can land a 65-inch Panasonic Z85A OLED for just $799. Here's how.

TCL QM7K vs TCL QM8K: Which Mini-LED TV is the better buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
The TCL QM7K and QM8K are 2025 Mini-LED smart TVs that offer great performance and above-average selection of features. Here's how they compare in terms of performance, specs and price.

I make a living testing TVs — these are the 5 TVs under $1,000 I'd buy right now
By Michael Desjardin published
With Amazon Prime Day behind us, I'm tracking deals on the best TVs under $1,000 from brands like LG, Hisense and TCL. Some of them are still on sale.

Mini-LED TVs don’t have to be expensive — this 55-inch model just went on sale for $379
By Michael Desjardin published
If you're shopping for an affordable smart TV, you may as well get a decent Mini-LED TV. This $379 model comes with Google TV and more.

Holy cow — this TV just became the first to hit 5,000 nits of brightness in our test lab
By Michael Desjardin published
I’ve been testing and reviewing TVs for over ten years and I’ve never seen a TV hit 5,000 nits of brightness. Until now.

No way! You can get a 65-inch OLED TV for just $799 right now by entering this code
By Michael Desjardin published
In what might be the best TV deal of the summer, you can land a 65-inch Panasonic Z85A OLED for just $799. Here's how.

LG’s five-star OLED is close to perfection — and it’s on sale for $700 off today
By Michael Desjardin published
The LG C5 OLED is one of our top-rated TVs of 2025. Right now, the 65-inch model is on sale. It's one of the best TV deals of the day.

Shopping for a big screen? Samsung’s stunning 85-inch Mini-LED TV is $1,200 off right now
By Michael Desjardin published
The Samsung QN90C Neo QLED is one of the best Mini-LED 4K TVs of the last several years, and right now, the 85-inch version is on sale for a super-low price.

I test TVs for a living — these are the 5 best OLED TVs you can buy right now
By Michael Desjardin published
With Amazon Prime Day in the rearview mirror, I'm taking stock of the best OLED TVs you can buy right now from brands like LG, Samsung and Sony. Some of them are still on sale.

This 65-inch Roku smart TV simplifies streaming — and it just crashed to $348
By Michael Desjardin published
Looking to save money on a TV so you can spend more on streaming subscriptions? This 65-inch Roku smart TV deal is a slam dunk.

If you missed Prime Day, don’t sweat it — I’m a TV expert and these are the 7 best TV deals still available
By Michael Desjardin published
OLEDs, QLEDs and more are still on sale if you know where to look

I’m a TV expert — this is the one Mini-LED TV I keep recommending to friends and family shopping on a budget
By Michael Desjardin published
One of the best mid-range TVs of the year is on sale for over $700 off

I’m a TV expert, and one of the best TVs I’ve ever seen is $1,800 off for Prime Day
By Michael Desjardin published
There's no way this is going to last

Score! One of my favorite Mini-LED TVs of the year is over $1,200 off for Prime Day
By Michael Desjardin published
The brightest TV we've seen all year is 55% off right now

Forget Prime Day — these are the 8 best TV deals in Best Buy’s Black Friday in July sale
By Michael Desjardin published
While Prime Day 2025 gets underway, Best Buy's Black Friday in July sales event is packed with great deals on 4K OLEDs, QLEDs and Mini-LED TVs. These are the picks to shop.

LG G5 vs Samsung S95F: Which flagship OLED TV is the better pick?
By Michael Desjardin published
The LG G5 and the Samsung S95F are flagship 4K OLED TVs with some of the best test results of the year. Here's how they stack up — from performance to features and value.

LG C5 vs LG G5: Which OLED TV is the better buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
LG's newest OLED TVs are similar, but one reigns supreme

LG G5 vs LG G4: Which OLED TV should you buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
The 2025 LG G5 and the 2024 LG G4 are two of the most popular 4K OLED TVs you can buy. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

LG QNEDs vs OLEDs: What do you get when you pay more?
By Michael Desjardin published
LG's newest TVs are comprised mostly of QNEDs and OLEDs. Here's the difference between each type — from performance to features and price.
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