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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This quantum dot-enhanced OLED is a sight to behold

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The 2025 LG G5 OLED and the 2026 TCL X11L SDQ Mini-LED TV are two top-level TVs with incredible picture quality. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

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Best Buy's top OLED deal isn't long for this world

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The ongoing RAM crisis could lead to higher 4K TV prices this year. Here's what you need to know, according to an expert.

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If I were in the market for a new TV, I’d be looking to buy one as soon as possible.

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From entry-level OLED TVs to flagships, these are the best LG TVs we've reviewed this year.

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Panasonic will now share its TV business for North America and Europe with the Chinese company Skyworth, marking the end of an era for the Japanese electronics brand.

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This Hisense TV delivers terrific big-screen performance alongside tons of features

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While most budget-friendly OLED TVs offer tremendous value, some aren't worth buying due to their limited performance.

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It's award season, so let's talk about some of our favorite TVs

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Here are all of the devices expected to receive the update, and why I think it could be a huge improvement for TVs like the Hisense U65QF.

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This Hisense TV delivers terrific big-screen performance alongside tons of features

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That escalated quickly

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Did you miss all of the Presidents' Day TV deals? Don't worry — this 55-inch Mini-LED TV is still available at Best Buy for just $329.

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How can you tell when your TV is tapped out?

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Here's how Samsung's top-shelf Mini-LED TV stacks up against its mid-range OLED

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The LG C5 OLED TV, one of my favorite TVs of the last few years, is on sale for almost 50% off as part of Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale. Here's why it's one of the best Presidents' Day TV deals.

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Take a few minutes to improve your TV's performance

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The LG B5 is the perfect OLED for budget-conscious shoppers

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This stunning 55% discount is downright silly

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Sunbeams are nice for cat naps, but what about your TV screen?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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