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

5 Common Mistakes People Make When Buying a New TV (and How to Avoid Them)
By Michael Desjardin published
Take it from a TV expert: You don't want to make these mistakes when shopping for a new TV.

5 simple ways to extend your TV's life — expert tips from a TV reviewer
By Michael Desjardin published
Take it from a TV expert: These are 5 easy ways to extend the life of your smart TV.

Here Comes RGB Mini-LED: What You Need to Know About the Next Big Thing for TVs
By Michael Desjardin last updated
One major advantage over OLED

This 65-inch Roku TV comes with Mini-LEDs and plenty of gaming features — and just crashed to $599
By Michael Desjardin published
There's a limited-time deal on the 65-inch version of the Roku Pro Series 4K smart TV, a terrific pick for folks looking to save money on a budget-friendly QLED.

This is the affordable TV I keep recommending to gamers — and so far no one is disappointed
By Michael Desjardin published
This mid-range Mini-LED TV is great

This 116-inch RGB Mini-LED TV just went on sale — and it's the brightest we've ever tested
By Michael Desjardin last updated
You might want to sit down for its price

I'm a TV expert, and there's one button I miss having on remote controls
By Michael Desjardin published
The latest 4K smart TVs are packed with features, but there's one button I wish I could still find on my remote control.

Samsung just dropped the first ever Micro RGB TV — and it's a total game changer
By Michael Desjardin published
Samsung's first Micro RGB TV (MRN115MR95F) is finally here. This 115-inch 4K TV is the first to use a micro-scale RGB LED backlight, but it carries a hefty price tag. Here's what you need to know.

I test TVs for a living — 5 signs it's time to replace your TV and the one set I recommend to everyone on a budget
By Michael Desjardin last updated
New TVs can last several years under the right circumstances, but there comes a time when they need to be replaced. Here are five signs that it's time to upgrade.

Looking for a 75-inch screen? Panasonic’s stellar Mini-LED TV is over $1,600 off — but only for today
By Michael Desjardin published
The 75-inch Panasonic W95A Mini-LED 4K TV just crashed to $697, but you'll have to hurry if you want to secure this stellar TV deal.

Your TV in 2035 will be wildly different — and it’s not what you think
By Michael Desjardin published
In the world of TVs, a ton can happen in ten years

Samsung F6000F LED TV review: a small, barebones 1080p TV
By Michael Desjardin published
The Samsung F6000F’s picture quality is not very good, nor are there gaming features, but that’s to be expected at this super-low price point.

I'm a TV expert who's picky about performance — these are the 5 TVs I'd buy for under $500 right now
By Michael Desjardin published
Save big on a cheap TV that's actually worth buying

Panasonic's marvelous Mini-LED TV is just $379 in the hottest TV deal you'll see all week
By Michael Desjardin published
In what might be the best TV deal of the summer, you can land a 65-inch Panasonic Z85A OLED for just $799. Here's how.

TCL QM7K vs TCL QM8K: Which Mini-LED TV is the better buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
The TCL QM7K and QM8K are 2025 Mini-LED smart TVs that offer great performance and above-average selection of features. Here's how they compare in terms of performance, specs and price.

I make a living testing TVs — these are the 5 TVs under $1,000 I'd buy right now
By Michael Desjardin published
With Amazon Prime Day behind us, I'm tracking deals on the best TVs under $1,000 from brands like LG, Hisense and TCL. Some of them are still on sale.

Mini-LED TVs don’t have to be expensive — this 55-inch model just went on sale for $379
By Michael Desjardin published
If you're shopping for an affordable smart TV, you may as well get a decent Mini-LED TV. This $379 model comes with Google TV and more.

Holy cow — this TV just became the first to hit 5,000 nits of brightness in our test lab
By Michael Desjardin published
I’ve been testing and reviewing TVs for over ten years and I’ve never seen a TV hit 5,000 nits of brightness. Until now.

No way! You can get a 65-inch OLED TV for just $799 right now by entering this code
By Michael Desjardin published
In what might be the best TV deal of the summer, you can land a 65-inch Panasonic Z85A OLED for just $799. Here's how.

LG’s five-star OLED is close to perfection — and it’s on sale for $700 off today
By Michael Desjardin published
The LG C5 OLED is one of our top-rated TVs of 2025. Right now, the 65-inch model is on sale. It's one of the best TV deals of the day.

Shopping for a big screen? Samsung’s stunning 85-inch Mini-LED TV is $1,200 off right now
By Michael Desjardin published
The Samsung QN90C Neo QLED is one of the best Mini-LED 4K TVs of the last several years, and right now, the 85-inch version is on sale for a super-low price.

I test TVs for a living — these are the 5 best OLED TVs you can buy right now
By Michael Desjardin published
With Amazon Prime Day in the rearview mirror, I'm taking stock of the best OLED TVs you can buy right now from brands like LG, Samsung and Sony. Some of them are still on sale.

This 65-inch Roku smart TV simplifies streaming — and it just crashed to $348
By Michael Desjardin published
Looking to save money on a TV so you can spend more on streaming subscriptions? This 65-inch Roku smart TV deal is a slam dunk.
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