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 — 5 must-have features for your next TV
By Michael Desjardin last updated
From display type to gaming features, these are the specs I consider "must-haves" when shopping for a 4K smart TV.

Roku just announced a ton of new 2025 products — including a Mini-LED TV and super-small streaming sticks
By Michael Desjardin published
Roku just announced two new streaming sticks and upgrades to its TV lineup, including the Plus Series and the Pro Series. Here's what you need to know about their upcoming release.

How to recycle electronics and old tech — tips for properly disposing used phones, TVs, and computers
By Kate Kozuch, Jason England, Philip Michaels, Michael Desjardin published
When it comes time to get rid of your used electronics, here's what to know about how to recycle them properly.

LG C5 vs LG G4: Which OLED TV should you buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
The 2025 LG C5 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.

This 55-inch Roku TV is perfect for streaming — and it just crashed to $348
By Michael Desjardin published
Save on a TV and spend more on streaming subscriptions.

The test results are in — Samsung’s new S95F OLED TV is the brightest I've ever seen
By Michael Desjardin last updated
What does our test data say about the Samsung S95F QD-OLED? For one thing, it's one of the brightest OLED TVs we've ever measured. Here's how it compares to LG OLEDs.

LG C5 vs Samsung S95F: Which OLED TV should you buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
The LG C5 and the Samsung S95F are two of the most popular OLED TVs in 2025. Here's how they compare, from performance to price.

I test TVs for a living — and Hisense needs to improve its TVs in one way before I recommend them
By Michael Desjardin published
I’m hoping that, in 2025, Hisense has taken significant steps towards improving one aspect where its TVs have fallen short: picture processing.

The LG C5 OLED is 5-star TV — but I would buy this instead
By Michael Desjardin published
In our review of the LG C5 OLED TV, we called it "nearly flawless." However, despite its excellent performance and robust set of features, its predecessor, the LG C4, is a better buy. Here's why.

8K TVs just got one step closer to extinction — Sony has exited the market
By Michael Desjardin published
Sony just confirmed that it is discontinuing its Z9K 8K TV, which means Sony is bowing out of the 8K TV market. Here's why that's bad news for the future of 8K.

Is this the beginning of the end of HDMI? Here’s what you need to know about GPMI
By Michael Desjardin published
Hisense and TCL are teaming up to offer an alternative to HDMI

I’m a TV reviewer — and this is the one design trend I’m getting tired of
By Michael Desjardin published
For TVs, matte displays are all the rage. But what makes them different than glossy TV screens, and which should you buy?

Save $800 on Sony’s sensational Mini-LED TV during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
By Michael Desjardin published
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is slashing TV prices, and this Sony Mini-LED TV is one of the best deals you'll find during the sales event. Here's what you need to know about this 4K TV deal.

I review TVs for a living and I'm convinced 3D TVs are poised for a comeback — here's why
By Michael Desjardin published
Brands like Samsung, LG and Sony used to offer 3D TVs. Then they all vanished. Are we about to see a 3D TV comeback?

I'm a TV reviewer — here's the one type of TV I wouldn't buy
By Michael Desjardin published
The way a TV illuminates its picture is mighty important

This new TV breakthrough looks like a game-changer for OLED TVs
By Michael Desjardin published
Researchers just announced a breakthrough in OLED technology that could lead to brighter, more energy-efficient TVs. Here's everything you need to know about circularly polarized OLEDs.

I've been testing TVs for a decade — 5 things to avoid when shopping for a cheap TV
By Michael Desjardin published
You don't have to scrape the bottom of the barrel for a decent, affordable TV

This 55-inch Fire TV just crashed to $249 ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Michael Desjardin published
Here's a TV deal from Amazon that doesn't require you to wait till March 25. Score this 55-inch TV for just $249.

Quick! You have less than 12 hours to get the LG B4 OLED for under $500
By Michael Desjardin published
The LG B4 OLED TV is on sale for its lowest price of the year to date — but it won't last long.

This is the one setting on your HDR TV most people don't know about — here's how to tweak it
By Michael Desjardin published
Many HDR TVs feature a setting called Dynamic Tone Mapping, Active Tone Mapping or Dynamic HDR. Here's what you need to know about these settings, including whether or not you should use them.

I test TVs for a living — and I think the LG B5 OLED could be the value of the year
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The B5, LG's entry-level OLED in 2025, could prove to be the perfect pick for people shopping for a value OLED this year. Here's why.

Samsung DU7200 LED TV review
By Michael Desjardin published
The Samsung DU7200 puts affordability above picture quality. If you care at all about performance and features, you might want to stay away.

Not a typo! This impressive 65-inch OLED is only $999 right now
By Michael Desjardin published
Looking for a fantastic OLED TV with plenty of gaming features? The 65-inch Samsung S85D is on sale right now. Here's what you need to know.

Here's why you should never throw out the box that came with your TV
By Michael Desjardin published
If you have the space to save it, your TV box might come in handy

The TV as we know it is finally changing — and these designs are leading the charge
By Michael Desjardin published
But while additional, competitive lifestyle TVs are a breath of fresh air, what I really want to see is the spirit of The Frame's design approach making its way into top-shelf, high-performing TVs.
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