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

Blue OLED technology could be the next big breakthrough for TVs
By Michael Desjardin published
Researchers have reportedly developed a new, blue OLED material that could lead to better, longer-lasting OLED TVs. Here's what you need to know.

It looks like the beginning of the end for QD-OLED TVs
By Michael Desjardin published
There are already signs that the industry is getting ready to move on from QD-OLED. And you know what? I’m OK with that.

Sony Bravia 3 vs Samsung Q60D: Which QLED TV wins?
By Michael Desjardin published
The Sony Bravia 3 and the Samsung Q60D are two entry-level, 4K QLEDs that put affordability above all else. Here's what you need to know to choose between them.

Here's how to reset a Samsung TV
By Michael Desjardin published
Get your Samsung TV back to its default factory settings in a matter of minutes

Samsung Q60D QLED TV review
By Michael Desjardin published
The Samsung Q60D is a mostly fine entry-level QLED for folks who don’t want to fuss over fancy features, but right now, discounted prices on better TVs are crowding its place in the market.

Xfinity TV customers just got a huge upgrade for watching Super Bowl 2025
By Michael Desjardin published
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for the big game

This fantastic LG OLED TV is back down to its Black Friday price just in time for the Super Bowl
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Looking to upgrade your living room ahead of Super Bowl LIX? This LG OLED is just $600 at Best Buy right now.

I test TVs for a living — here's the 5 TVs for 2025 I'm most excited about
By Michael Desjardin published
This should be an exciting time to buy a new TV. Here are a handful of potentially game-changing models we can't wait to get our hands on.

Need a big screen for the Super Bowl? This 75-inch Mini-LED TV is on sale for just $899
By Michael Desjardin published
Looking for a killer deal on a big-screen TV ahead of the Super Bowl? One of our favorite budget-friendly Mini-LED TVs, the Hisense U7N, is on sale right now.

Game on! These are the 7 best deals on 4K TVs for the Super Bowl
By Michael Desjardin published
Hosting a Super Bowl party? There's a huge screen for every budget

This jaw-dropping OLED TV can be hung anywhere without tools — complete with detachable soundbar
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The all-new Displace TV Pro and Displace TV Basic offer a fully wireless OLED TV experience, and now, the 55-inch Pro model is available with a detachable soundbar and speaker system.

LG's QNED TV lineup is getting a big shake-up for 2025 — fewer quantum dots
By Michael Desjardin published
Big changes are coming to LG LCD TVs

Buying a TV this year? These are the 5 biggest TV trends to watch in 2025
By Michael Desjardin published
From gaming upgrades to new OLED technology, here are the five emerging TV trends you need to know about in 2025.

Here’s how gaming TVs are getting better in 2025 — 165Hz TVs are almost here
By Michael Desjardin published
Will you benefit from this upgrade?

It's official — LG Display's dazzling 4th-gen OLED panel will top LG's 2025 TV lineup
By Michael Desjardin published
LG Display has officially announced the fourth generation of its OLED display technology, and it will be available in LG's M5 and G5 OLED TVs in 2025.

TV brands are going all-in on AI for 2025 — and I'm already over it
By Michael Desjardin published
From LG and Samsung to Hisense, TV makers are trying to outdo each other when it comes to piling on AI features, but it's left me feeling more exhausted than excited.

Panasonic comes out swinging at CES 2025 with new OLED and Mini-LED TVs
By Ryan Epps, Michael Desjardin published
Panasonic has all-new TVs in store for the US crowd, revealing a revamped OLED and Mini-LED while introducing a whole new LED model at CES 2025.

TCL just announced the new QM6K Mini-LED TV at CES 2025 — and you can buy it right now
By Michael Desjardin published
At CES 2025, TCL has announced a brand new Mini-LED TV with quantum dots. Interestingly, it's available for purchase starting today.

Hisense just unveiled a TV at CES 2025 that redefines Mini-LED — and it's 116 inches
By Michael Desjardin published
The Hisense 116UX TriChroma LED TV ditches quantum dots in favor of something called RGB Local Dimming Technology. Here's everything we know about this innovative TV.

LG G5 and M5 OLED TVs unveiled at CES 2025: brighter, faster and lots of AI upgrades
By Michael Desjardin last updated
At CES 2025, LG announced all-new additions to its OLED evo TV lineup: the LG G5 OLED and the LG M5 true wireless OLED. Here's everything we know about them.

Forget OLED TVs — this new laser TV projector beams a huge 150-inch picture with 5,000 lumens or brightness
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Hisense has unveiled an all-new 4K laser TV, dubbed the L9Q, with 5,000 nits of brightness, built-in surround sound and up to 150-inch picture size.

I test TVs for a living, and these are my 5 favorite TVs of the year for every budget
By Michael Desjardin published
These are my favorite TV deals of 2024 for every budget.

Here's everything I want to see from Hisense TVs at CES 2025 — better Mini-LEDs, gaming features and more
By Michael Desjardin published
Hisense is on the verge of announcing its 2025 TV lineup at CES. Here's what I'd like to see the brand unveil in the coming months.
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