Nick Pino
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
Best OLED TVs in 2024 tested: December 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 in 2024.
Best TVs of 2024 tested: top OLEDs, Mini-LEDs and QLEDs for December
By Nick Pino last updated
These are the best TVs right now, from budget 4K TVs to top-end OLED TVs.
Best 55-inch TVs of 2024
By Michael Desjardin, 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.
Best 65-inch TVs in 2024 — Expert tested and rated
By Michael Desjardin, Nick Pino last updated
We've rounded up of the best 65-inch TVs, from budget-friendly 4K sets to premium OLEDs.
The best smart TVs for streaming in 2024
By Nick Pino last updated
The best smart TVs for streaming offer quick and easy access to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Prime Video and many more.
Best 75-inch TVs of 2024: Tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin last updated
In addition to a huge screen, the best 75-inch TVs offer great features and top-notch performance.
Best LG TVs in 2024: LG's best OLED and QNED TVs ranked
By Ryan Epps last updated
From entry-level OLED TVs to premium QNED screens, these are the best LG TVs we've reviewed.
Best budget TVs of 2024: Tested and rated
By Nick Pino last updated
Our best budget TV guide can save you hundreds of dollars when you don't have thousands to drop on a new display.
Best 50-inch TVs in 2024: Tested and rated
By Ryan Epps, Michael Desjardin last updated
The best 50-inch TVs from LG, Samsung and Sony offer exceptional value in a versatile screen size.
The best TV antennas of 2024: Tested and rated
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.
Best Samsung TVs in 2024 from budget 4K QLED TVs to premium 8K TVs
By Nick Pino last updated
From high-end to budget-friendly, these are the best Samsung QLED 4K smart TVs we've reviewed.
The best Roku TVs in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin, Ryan Epps last updated
Roku TVs are a dying breed, but they're not gone yet. Here are the best TVs you can buy with the built-in Roku smart platform.
Best TVs for gaming in 2024: TVs for PS5, Xbox Series X, PCs and more
By Ryan Epps last updated
These are the best TVs for gaming you can buy, whether you play on a PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch or last-gen console.
Best 43-inch TVs in 2024: Expert tested and rated
By Nick Pino last updated
These 43-inch TVs fit in smaller spaces while still delivering a great viewing experience for movies and games.
TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV (2024) review
By Nick Pino published
A budget-buyer’s best friend or a temperamental Google TV? The TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV (2024) goes big on brightness and offers great connectivity options, but delivers dicey colors and poorly controlled audio.
Black Friday TV deals 2024 — best early sales now
By Nick Pino last updated
Some of the best TV deals for Black Friday are already live with more added everyday.
Best 85-inch TVs in 2024: Tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Skip the movie theater! The best 85-inch TVs offer the cinema experience when you want a larger-than-life picture at home.
These are the 10 scariest movie scenes of all time
By Alix Blackburn published
What’s the scariest movie scene of all time? Our writers share a scene that scared them the most.
Best 70-inch TVs in 2024
By Nick Pino last updated
The best 70-inch TVs offer a larger screen along with excellent brightness and a smart TV platform.
This 65-inch QLED TV just hit lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday
By Nick Pino published
If you're looking for a big-screen TV at a decent price, Best Buy is discounting one of TCL's most popular QLED TVs ahead of Black Friday.
The best TVs under $1000 in 2024
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TVs under $1000 offer the performance of top-dollar TVs without the giant price tags.
LIVE: Best Amazon Prime Day TV deals still available — QLED, OLED and Mini-LED TV sales
By Nick Pino last updated
Amazon Prime Day TV deals are here to beat the Black Friday rush — here's how to save big on QLED, OLED and Mini-LED TVs.
PlayStation Portal review
By Nick Pino last updated
The PlayStation Portal allows you to take your gaming anywhere — but latency issues will prevent you from enjoying it.
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