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

No more cables! Dolby and LG are making wireless Dolby Atmos sound happen in 2026
By Nick Pino published
The new LG Sound Suite can deliver wireless spatial audio to any room in your home and is coming to CES 2026.

Samsung's new Micro RGB TV lineup will go toe-to-toe with LG at CES 2026
By Nick Pino published
Just one day after LG announced that it’s bringing its first-ever Micro RGB TV to CES 2026, Samsung has fired back with some Micro RGB news of its own.

LG just announced its first Micro RGB TV — and it's a massive upgrade for Mini-LED
By Nick Pino last updated
Ahead of CES 2026, LG has taken the wraps off of its first-ever Micro RGB TV that looks like a serious upgrade for Mini-LED TVs.

I tested the best HDMI 2.1 TVs and these are the 5 I recommend right now
By Ryan Epps 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.

Is now the time to buy a 65-inch OLED? These models just dropped below $1,000
By Nick Pino published
Black Friday left us with two outstanding 65-inch OLED TVs under $1,000

Best Cyber Monday TV deals under $500 — snag these sales before they're gone
By Nick Pino published
Cyber Monday is almost over but you still have some time to snag a new TV for under $500 with these deals.

Go big or go home! This 98-inch TCL TV is now under $1,000 in epic Walmart Black Friday deal
By Nick Pino published
Go big with this 98-inch TCL TV that's on sale for an unbelievably low price ahead of Black Friday.

The best smart TVs for streaming in 2025: QLEDs, OLEDs and Mini-LEDs
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 TVs with ATSC 3.0 tuners
By Nick Pino last updated
A roundup of the best TVs with built-in NextGenTV hardware.

Feel like you’re on the sidelines this NFL season with these 12 must-own pieces of gear
By Nick Pino published
Feel like you're on the field with JA17 and the Bills with these 12 pieces of MVP-level gear.

I've covered TVs for the last 10 years — here are the best Amazon October Prime Day TV sales for day 2
By Nick Pino last updated
Amazon's October Prime Day event, officially dubbed 'Big Deal Days,' is into its second day, and it's a great time to be shopping for a new TV.

The big game in a bigger room: upgrade your home theater for football season with these 12 editor-approved picks
By Nick Pino published
Want some higher-end gear to impress your friends and family? I've got 12 recommendations to elevate your game day experience.

What size TV should you buy?
By Nick Pino last updated
What size TV do I need? Here's how to figure out the right TV screen size you should get and the distance away from your TV you should sit.

The big game on a budget: 12 gadgets you need to host NFL games this season
By Nick Pino published
In this guide, we'll look at all the game-day essentials: a good TV, a soundbar, some lighting and, crucially, a good antenna.

How much should you spend on a new TV? Here’s what you get for $500, $1,000 and $1,500
By Nick Pino last updated
Not sure how much to spend on a new TV? We've put together a guide to what you can expect to get in return for your hard-earned bucks.

These are the only 3 gadgets I bought when I became a dad — and one's less than $30
By Nick Pino published
If you want to save yourself a boatload of time and worry, these are the three well-reviewed gadgets I recommend you pick up for help with your newborn.

I’ve waited a long time for this AirPods Pro 3 feature — now it’s finally here
By Nick Pino published
Live translation is the killer app of the AirPods Pro 3

Dolby Vision 2 HDR is coming — and Hisense TVs will be the first to have it
By Nick Pino published
Dolby has created one of the most universally supported HDR formats in the world — and now, it’s ready to roll out its successor, Dolby Vision 2.

Samsung to launch 115-inch Neo QLED TV that dwarfs the biggest OLEDs
By Nick Pino published
Samsung is adding to its line-up of oversized displays with the new 115-inch QN90F Neo QLED TV that’s available starting today (August 18) for… well… a lot.

Forget OLED TVs — this new laser projector beams a 200-inch image and it's crazy bright
By Nick Pino published
Looking for a new home theater projector? You might want to hold off for another week or two — Hisense is right on the cusp of dropping the ultimate beamer.

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

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.
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