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 TCL TVs in 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TCL TVs combine great value with killer performance. These are our favorites.

Best Vizio TVs in 2025: V-Series, M-Series and P-Series rated and reviewed
By Ryan Epps last updated
Looking for a budget will ample gaming features and picture performance? We've found all the best Vizio TVs that meet this criteria.

This one TV setting is ruining your Netflix shows — here's how to fix it now
By Nick Pino last updated
One setting could be ruining your whole TV viewing experience — here’s what to change

Best budget TVs of 2025: Three TVs that look great and don't break the bank
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.

The best TVs under $500 in 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
Tight on cash? Here are the best TVs around for $500, $400 and even under $300 that offer great 4K performance.

Best 75-inch TVs of 2025: 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.

I'm tracking TV deals still live after Prime Day — these are the OLED, QLED and Mini-LED sales I'd buy
By Rory Mellon, Nick Pino last updated
Amazon Prime Day is almost over, but there's still time to score some big savings on OLED, QLED, and Mini-LED TVs before the sales event ends.

Don't wait! These 7 Prime day home cinema deals will transform your entertainment setup forever
By Nick Pino published
Prime Day is the perfect opportunity to build out a completely new system for your living room.

I review TVs for a living — here’s why I don’t let my daughter watch any of them
By Nick Pino published
I asked globally recognized researcher and award-winning author, Dr. Rachel Kowert, ‘how soon is too soon’ when it comes to introducing kids to TV technology.

Early Prime Day OLED TV deals — I'm a deals experts and here's the best 7 sales now
By Nick Pino last updated
Can't wait to save big during next week's Amazon Prime Day event? Here are 7 early deals that rival the ones we're getting next week.

I've been testing TVs for over over a decade — here's my top 5 picks for every budget
By Nick Pino published
Shopping for a new TV? Use this as a quick guide on what to buy and how much to actually spend when shopping for a new set.

Meta Quest 3 should’ve killed big-screen TVs — here’s why that didn’t happen
By Nick Pino published
VR headsets should've killed off TVs, but headset sales are lower than ever. Here's why I think TVs are keeping VR from stealing the show(s).

The best TV antennas of 2025: 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 TVs for gaming in 2025: 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.

Tom's Guide AI Awards 2025: 17 best AI tools and gadgets right now
By Alex Hughes published
Laptops, smartphones, chatbots and more - these are our picks for the best AI devices and tools in 2025

OLED breakthrough — this display pumps out sound from every single pixel
By Nick Pino published
Your next OLED TV may not need any external speakers. A research team in South Korea has just invented a technology called Pixel-Based Local Sound that spits out audio right from the screen.

I tested the Sony WH-1000XM6 for three weeks — here’s my verdict
By Nick Pino published
Although they’re not the radical upgrade I was hoping for, the Sony WH-1000XM6 make some minor improvements to Sony’s flagship noise-cancelling headphones.

I never thought I’d be tempted to buy an Amazon Fire TV — but the Hisense U65QF could finally convince me
By Nick Pino published
Not yet ratedThe Hisense U65QF offers best-in-class backlight technology and a 144Hz refresh rate for around $500.

Sony WH-1000XM6 rumors — everything we know so far
By Nick Pino, Tammy Rogers last updated
Better battery life, new Bluetooth codecs and those removable earpads are all possible.

Best 70-inch TVs in 2025: Expert tested and rated
By Nick Pino, Michael Desjardin last updated
The best 70-inch TVs offer a larger screen along with excellent brightness and a smart TV platform.

The best HDMI 2.1 TVs
By Nick Pino last updated
On one of the best TVs with HDMI 2.1 connectivity, Xbox Series X, PS5, and PC gaming is pushed to its fps limits.

I saw Samsung's new 100-inch QN80F TV up close — and it's a Mini-LED monster
By Nick Pino published
Not yet ratedBig-screen value shoppers will find lots to love with the Samsung QN80F.

Now is the worst time to buy an LG C5 OLED — here's why
By Nick Pino published
When is the best time to buy an OLED TV if you want to get it for cheap? We've got the answer.
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