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.
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The 2025 QM9K Mini-LED TV and the 2026 X11L SQD TV are two of the best TCL TVs you can buy. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

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You're getting all of the benefits of OLED technology without the sky-high price

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LG just announced pricing for the 75-, 85- and 100-inch versions of the MRGB95 Micro RGB evo TV. Here's how it stacks up against rival RGB LED TVs from Samsung, Hisense and TCL.

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Hisense’s newest flagship RGB Mini-LED TV puts up some monster numbers

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It's a perfect blend of performance, features and value — but it's soon to be replaced

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This entry-level Mini-LED TV is worth saving money on

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Dubbed Super Quantum Dot (or SQD for short), the TCL QM8L and QM7L are souped-up Mini-LED TVs that shake up the tried and true formula for quantum-dot color.

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There's a new type of LG OLED in town

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As a TV expert, I've picked out my 10 favorite deals at Best Buy's Ultimate Upgrade sale. These are the OLEDs, QLEDs and 4K Mini-LED TVs worth buying from brands like Hisense, Samsung and TCL.

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There’s a ton of value packed into Hisense’s most affordable Mini-LED TV

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The 2026 LG C6 and the 2025 LG G5 are two of the best OLED TVs, but the G5 is much cheaper right now. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

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As colorful as they are, Micro RGB TVs can't do what OLEDs can do

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You're getting an OLED screen sans sticker shock

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The S90H, Samsung's latest mid-range OLED TV for 2026, will not be arriving with a key feature that once set it apart from some of the competition. For some shoppers, the change might tip the scales.

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Looking for a killer deal on an impressive TV? One of my favorite LG OLEDs is back down to its Black Friday sale price. Right now, the Best Buy-exclusive, 48-inch LG B5 is on sale for just $599.

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From RGB Mini-LED TVs to all-new OLEDs, 2026 is chock-full of exciting 4K TVs. Here are my five most-anticipated models from brands like LG, Samsung and Hisense.

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Are OLED TVs about to have their biggest year ever?

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Having a hard time seeing your TV during the day? Here are some settings and strategies for improving your TV's picture in sunny or otherwise well-lit rooms.

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The TCL QM7K is one of the best mid-range TVs you can buy

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The LG B6 and the Samsung S85H are two relatively affordable, entry-level OLED TVs released in 2026. Here's how they compare when it comes to specs, design and features.

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The Q7F is one of Samsung’s most affordable QLEDs, but there are better TVs in this price range.

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Your favorite shows were meant to be seen, so get a TV bright enough to beat the sun

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Here's how the new mid-range Samsung S90H stacks up against the brand's latest flagship QD-OLED, the S95H, when it comes to expected performance, features and design.
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