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 best TV deal I’ve seen ahead of Presidents’ Day weekend is this 65-inch Samsung OLED for $899
By Michael Desjardin published
This stunning 55% discount is downright silly

Is direct sunlight damaging your TV? Here’s what you need to know
By Michael Desjardin published
Sunbeams are nice for cat naps, but what about your TV screen?

Don't wait for Presidents' Day sales — this 65-inch LG OLED TV is 50% off right now
By Michael Desjardin published
The LG B5 is one of the top-value OLED TVs you can buy right now, and the 65-inch B5 is $1,000 off at Best Buy ahead of Presidents' Day.

Black Friday in February! One of the best 65-inch Mini-LED TVs you can buy just crashed to its lowest price ever
By Michael Desjardin published
This might be the best TV deal I'll see all week: Amazon is running a limited-time offer on one of the best 65-inch Mini-LED TVs you can buy: the Hisense U8QG.

I've been reviewing TVs for over 10 years — here are 5 TV settings you should change now for the best Super Bowl picture
By Michael Desjardin published
The secret to a better-looking football broadcast lies in your TV's settings menu. Here are the five TV settings to change before Super Bowl LX kicks off — from motion smoothing to color temperature.

Looking for a last-minute deal before the Super Bowl? This is my favorite affordable TV you can still get today in most stores
By Michael Desjardin published
If you're heading out the door today to buy a brand-new TV ahead of the Super Bowl, keep an eye out for my favorite mid-range Mini-LED TV in stores right now: the TCL QM7K.

TCL’s “Super QLED” TV is the new king of color — here’s what our test results say
By Michael Desjardin published
While brands like Hisense, LG and Samsung are gearing up to launch 2026 RGB LED TVs, TCL is releasing a new take on a Mini-LED-powered QLED. The TCL X11L SQD TV is here — and we've already tested it.

One of the best affordable 75-inch TVs just hit its lowest price of $599 ahead of the Super Bowl
By Michael Desjardin published
Shopping for a big-screen TV ahead of the Super Bowl? This last-minute, limited-time Amazon TV deal will score you one of best entry-level Mini-LED TVs for just $599.

It’s the beginning of the end of 8K TVs, but that’s OK — these will be the 4K TVs to shop in 2026
By Michael Desjardin published
In 2026, 8K TVs are an endangered species. If you're in the market for a high-end, cutting-edge display, these new 4K TVs might be the next-best thing this year.

The one Roku TV I would actually buy just crashed to $799 on Amazon — and it comes with an upgraded voice remote
By Michael Desjardin published
It's the best of both worlds: the simplicity of Roku with the power of Mini-LEDs

This 75-inch Mini-LED TV for $599 is the best big-screen Super Bowl deal I'd actually buy
By Michael Desjardin published
Looking for one of the best Super Bowl TV deals available today? This 75-inch Mini-LED TV is one of the best big-screen TV deals you can get right now.

OLED TVs are getting brighter and cheaper in 2026 — here’s what you need to know before shopping
By Michael Desjardin published
OLED SE is here

LG C6 vs LG C5: Is the newest OLED TV worth it in 2026?
By Michael Desjardin published
LG's latest mid-range marvel is almost here

It’s been nearly 5 years since I bought an LG OLED TV — will these 3 gripes stop me from buying another?
By Michael Desjardin published
Life with the LG C1 has been full of ups and downs

Are you using the wrong port for your soundbar or console? Here’s what you need to know about your TV’s HDMI ports
By Michael Desjardin published
Are you making the most of your soundbar, streaming stick or gaming device? Here's what to know about ARC, eARC and each of the HDMI 2.0 or 2.1 ports on your TV — including when to use them.

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.
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