Nick Pino heads up the TV and AV verticals at Tom's Guide and covers everything from OLED TVs to the latest wireless headphones. He's a Level 1 Certified THX Home Theater Professional, and has attended classes on TV and audio calibration. On Tom's Guide, he looks after some of the site's important buying guides like the best TVs, best OLED TVs, best 4K TVs, so most of his day is spent watching and evaluating new screens from LG, Samsung, Sony, Hisense, TCL and Vizio. (And yes, he knows how lucky he is to say that.) He was formerly the Senior Editor, TV and AV at TechRadar (Tom's Guide's sister site) and has previously written for GamesRadar, Official Xbox Magazine, PC Gamer and other outlets over the last decade. He got his start on Best Buy's official video game magazine, @GAMER, for whom he attended his first E3 in 2013. He's served as a judge for CES' prestigious Innovation Awards and has attended the tech conference in Las Vegas since 2014. He has a computer science degree from the University at Buffalo and still resides in the Buffalo area. (Go Bills!) Not sure which TV you should buy? Drop him an email or tweet him on Twitter and he can help you out.
Latest articles by Nick Pino

‘AirPods Ultra' are in the works — everything we know so far
By Nick Pino published
The AirPods Pro 3 aren’t even a year old yet, but rumors have already begun to swirl about their successor — the purported AirPods Ultra.

I would not buy the LG C6 OLED yet — here's how long you should wait
By Nick Pino published
As excited as I am about the LG C6, you might want to hold off buying it on launch day at its full retail price — but if launch day isn’t the best time to buy it, when is?

7 best March Madness OLED TV deals — here's my expert picks from just $599
By Nick Pino last updated
March Madness is right around the corner but these OLED TV deals are ready to ball out today.

The Hisense U7SF and U7SG are sports-focused Mini-LED TVs for the masses
By Nick Pino published
Watch out, OLED, there’s a trio of new ULEDs in town — meet the Hisense U7S Mini-LED TV, Hisense U6SF Pro and U65F.

Mini-RGB TVs have an inherent flaw that limits their color saturation — here’s what’s wrong
By Nick Pino published
TV makers are claiming that they’ve reached a new level of color with Mini-RGB TVs, but it's complicated.

RGB LED TVs are flagship killers and the TCL QM9K is their first victim
By Nick Pino last updated
Sometimes there’s such a leap in performance between one year and the next, that it becomes hard to recommend buying a previous year’s model. That's exactly the case with the QM9K.

Sonos’ new portable speaker leaks early at Best Buy — here’s what we know
By Nick Pino published
Soon, the Sonos family of portable speakers will gain a new member — the top-secret Sonos Play.

Best LG TVs in 2026: the best LG OLEDs tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin last updated
From entry-level OLED TVs to flagships, these are the best LG TVs we've reviewed this year.

Best Vizio TVs in 2026: V-Series, M-Series and P-Series rated and reviewed
By Nick Pino last updated
Vizio TVs are now Walmart-exclusives, but they're still great budget TVs.

Best TCL TVs in 2026
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TCL TVs combine great value with killer performance. These are our favorites.

I canceled Verizon Fios — but a secret equipment rule means they’re never truly gone
By Nick Pino published
Getting out of a three-year relationship is never easy, but Verizon is making it particularly difficult for me.

This $28 surge protector has a hidden trick to make HiFi systems sound better — I bought one and I love it
By Nick Pino published
This year, I’m making the effort to build a system I can call my own, and I’m starting with this $28 surge protector from Amazon. Here’s why.

LG OLED TVs are getting a free update that fixes a huge Dolby Vision problem
By Nick Pino published
LG has released a new software update for its 2025 OLED TVs that brings enhanced brightness for Dolby Vision HDR content.

These are the 3 best TV antennas we've tested
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TV antennas are a clear gateway to your favorite shows, sports, news and movies with no monthly bills.

Forget OLED TVs — this new laser projector beams a 300-inch image and gives the LG C5 a run for its money
By Nick Pino published
Can this projector dethrone one of the best OLED TVs from the top of the display hierarchy? Here’s what you need to know about it before you pick one up.

I tested the Technics EAH-AZ100 and they’re some of the best-sounding earbuds under $300
By Nick Pino published
RecommendedThey won’t replace Bose as the best noise-canceling earbuds, but the AZ100 offer crisp, clean sound without the cord.

Best OLED TVs in 2026 tested: Our top picks from LG, Samsung and more
By Nick Pino last updated
OLED TVs are the pinnacle of TV technology and a huge upgrade compared to old LED/LCD TVs. Ready to embrace the future? Here are the best OLED TVs we've tested as of 2026.

3 essential tips for getting the best TV antenna for your home
By Nick Pino published
TV antennas allow you to watch basic over-the-air programming from your local NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX networks (including the Super Bowl). Here’s how to get the right one for your house.

Best 55-inch TVs of 2026: Our top 3 picks based on our testing
By Nick Pino last updated
We've found the best 55-inch TVs from our dozens TV reviews, highlighting the best performance, values and features on the market.

The best TVs under $500 in 2026: the top 3 TVs you can buy
By Nick Pino last updated
Tight on cash? Here are the best TVs under $500, including the award-winning Hisense U65QF and TCL QM6K.

Best Samsung TVs in 2026: OLEDs and QLEDs tested and reviewed
By Nick Pino last updated
Looking for a Samsung OLED or QLED? Here's everything you need to know about 2025 and 2026 Samsung TVs, as well as our picks of the best Samsung TVs you can buy.

Don’t Get Sidelined: These are the Super Bowl TV deals you need to know about before Sunday's big game
By Nick Pino published
Get ready for the Super Bowl with these 12 editor-approved 4K big-screen TVs.

The best 8K TVs: Prepare for the future with these top Ultra-HD models
By Nick Pino last updated
Although 8K TVs are a dying breed, there are two awesome models to consider, like the QN990F and the older (but more affordable) QN900C.
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