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

I've been testing TVs for over a decade — here's my favorite TVs under $1,000
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TVs under $1000 offer the performance of top-dollar TVs without the giant price tags.

Best 50-inch TVs in 2026: tested and rated
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The best 50-inch TVs from LG, Samsung and Sony offer exceptional value in a versatile screen size.

TV prices are plummeting ahead of the Super Bowl — here are my 5 top Amazon TV deals, from Mini-LEDs to OLEDs
By Michael Desjardin published
It's one of the best times of the year to upgrade your living room

I ditched LG's webOS smart platform for Roku and I'll never go back
By Michael Desjardin published
It's the simple, straightforward streaming experience I've been looking for

Go big or go home — I found the 9 best 85-inch TV deals ahead of the Super Bowl
By Michael Desjardin published
The gridiron looks better on a big screen

I test TVs for a living but I won't be buying an RGB LED TV in 2026 — here's why
By Michael Desjardin published
Whether we're talking about Samsung Micro RGB, Hisense RGB Mini-LED or any other variation of the all-new TV technology currently sweeping the industry, I won't be buying one of these TVs in 2026.

TCL and Sony are joining forces to sell more TVs — but is that bad news for shoppers?
By Michael Desjardin published
Now that Sony and TCL have announced a joint TV business, will one brand identity win out over the other?

Best 85-inch TVs in 2026: we've tested QLEDs, OLEDs and Mini-LEDs
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The best 83- and 85-inch TVs for when you want a larger-than-life picture

I found one of the best Super Bowl TV deals you’ll see this year — a 75-inch Mini-LED screen for just $599
By Michael Desjardin published
Looking for one of the best Super Bowl TV deals? This 75-inch Mini-LED TV is on sale today for just $599. It's one of the best big-screen TV deals right now.

Buying a TV in 2026? These are the 9 terms you need to know
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Don't get tripped up by all of the technical jargon when shopping for a TV. Here's what all of those TV terms mean, including QLED, RGB LED, Micro-LED and QD-OLED.

Will Hisense release new versions of its most popular TVs this year? Here’s what we know so far
By Michael Desjardin published
You'll have to wait a bit longer for Hisense's most popular TVs

The best Google TVs of 2026
By Nick Pino last updated
Looking to link your Google account to your TV? This guide has all the best Google-powered smart TVs from Sony, Hisense and more.

Amazon and Roku just gave Fire TV users a ton of free streaming channels — here’s where to find them
By Michael Desjardin published
The Roku Channel is now live on Amazon-backed streaming devices

Want to make the NFL playoffs on your TV look awesome? This is the one setting you need to change on your Samsung TV
By Michael Desjardin published
Are football games looking weird on your Samsung TV? I might know why. Here's the setting you should change first.

Best 75-inch TVs of 2026: Tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin last updated
In addition to a huge screen, the best 75-inch TVs offer great features and top-notch performance.

Should you buy a Micro RGB TV this year? Here are all of the RGB TVs coming in 2026 from brands like Samsung, Hisense and LG
By Michael Desjardin published
RGB Mini-LED TVs (also known as Micro RGB TVs) are here, and I'm keeping track of all of the 2026 TVs that leverage RGB LED technology. However, I don't expect all of them to be affordably priced.

Micro RGB TVs vs OLED TVs — here's the TV I'd buy in 2026
By Michael Desjardin last updated
For all of the purported advantages of Micro RGB (and despite the full-court press from manufacturers), I don’t see these TVs lapping OLED this year.

It’s going to be a massive year for some of the most elegant-looking TVs on the market — here’s what you need to know about 2026 lifestyle TVs
By Michael Desjardin published
TVs that resemble works of art could grace your living room wall this year

These are my 5 favorite 75-inch TVs under $1,000 ahead of the NFL playoffs
By Michael Desjardin published
These are the 75-inch sets I'd recommend to people looking to save some cash

Samsung just unveiled the S90H OLED TV at CES 2026 — and these 2 features took me by surprise
By Michael Desjardin published
The new Samsung TV lineup was recently unveiled at CES 2026, and the mid-range S90H OLED is shaping up to be a popular pick for savvy OLED shoppers this year.

These are the 7 best TVs we’ve seen at CES 2026, from OLEDs to Micro RGBs
By Michael Desjardin published
From new OLEDs to eye-popping Micro RGB TVs, these are the best new TVs we've seen at CES 2026 from brands like Hisense, LG, Samsung and TCL.

Hisense TV lineup 2026: new RGB Mini-LED TVs and a huge Micro-LED upgrade
By Michael Desjardin published
Hisense is back at CES 2026 with a lineup of new TVs that includes new RGB Mini-LED TVs (like the UR9 and UR8) and a new Micro-LED TV (dubbed the 163MX). Here's what we know.

Samsung TV lineup 2026: new OLEDs, Micro RGB TVs and Neo QLEDs announced at CES
By Michael Desjardin published
At CES, Samsung unveiled its 2026 TV lineup, which includes 4K OLEDs, Neo QLEDs and all-new Micro RGB TVs.

Will 8K TVs finally take over in 2026?
By Michael Desjardin published
With CES right around the corner, 8K resolution is back in the minds of TV-shoppers and A/V enthusiasts alike

As a TV expert, this is what I hope to see from Sony TVs in 2026, including True RGB technology and cheaper Bravia prices
By Michael Desjardin published
With CES on the way, here's a wish list of what I want to see from Sony Bravia TVs in 2026, including cheaper Mini-LED TVs and more information about True RGB technology.
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