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 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.

Samsung QLED vs OLED: What do you get when you pay a little more?
By Michael Desjardin published
When it comes to Samsung TVs, two types dominate the market

Wow! This 75-inch Mini-LED is just $598 right now at Amazon
By Michael Desjardin published
One of our favorite Mini-LED TVs is getting a price cut at Amazon. Here's why I think it's a terrific TV deal.

LG's 2025 OLED TVs have a secret weapon that could blow away the competition
By Michael Desjardin published
A handful of LG and Panasonic OLED TVs are using all-new technology from LG Display — and I couldn't be more excited. Here's why I think RGB Tandem OLED could be good enough to buy in 2025.

Panasonic's new OLED TV took inspiration from Formula 1 cars to improve performance — here’s how
By Michael Desjardin published
Panasonic's newest OLED TV, the Z95B, features an all-new heat management system inspired by F1 race cars. Here's why ThermalFlow could be a game-changer for OLED TVs.

Samsung DU8000 LED TV review
By Michael Desjardin published
The Samsung DU8000’s price point is the only thing it has going for it: Its picture is too dim, its smart platform can be frustrating and there are no gaming features to hang your hat on.

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.
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