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

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
RecommendedAlthough 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.

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.

The LG C5 OLED and G5 OLED launch this month — and the prices have just been announced
By Nick Pino published
These are some of the best OLED TVs we're going to see in 2025. Too bad they're also some of the most expensive.

New Roku OLED TV just announced — and it's hundreds less than the LG C4 OLED
By Nick Pino published
There's a seriously good-looking Roku TV coming to digital storefronts today — only, it's being made by a company you've probably never heard of before.

I tested this 110-inch TV for 3 months — and it's the best and worst thing to happen to my living room
By Nick Pino published
Part cautionary tale, part diary of what it’s like to spend over three months living with a TV this size — the good, the bad and the ugly.

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.

4K Blu-ray sales are in free-fall — you might want to buy them now while you still can
By Nick Pino published
Quick! Go out and buy some 4K Blu-rays before they stop making them.

I want to like Google TV’s free streaming service — but I just don’t
By Nick Pino published
Freeplay could be so much more than what it is — an ad-supported cable copycat that takes many of its worst attributes and offers little in return.

I test TVs for a living — these are the 5 Presidents' Day TV deals I wholly recommend
By Nick Pino published
This LG OLED, TCL QLED and Samsung QD-OLED are all great buys.

I love the Sonos Arc Ultra — but it’s lacking this key ingredient
By Nick Pino published
The Sonos Arc Ultra sounds great for a unibody speaker — but unless you plan on buying a subwoofer to go with it, the bass response is subpar.

5 Super Bowl TV settings you need to change to get the best picture for the big game
By Nick Pino published
Get your living room TV ready for the big game with these five critical adjustments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking to upgrade your TV for the PS5 Pro? Here's where to start
By Nick Pino published
There's three key specs to look for when shopping for a PS5 Pro-ready TV.

AirPods Pro 3 on track for better noise cancelation — but there’s some bad news, too
By Nick Pino published
Apple's September event is right around the corner and rumors about the AirPods Pro 3 are flying around everywhere.

This new TV accessory lets you smell what’s on the screen (Hint: it’s not pleasant)
By Nick Pino published
MovieScent bathes your room in smells to match what’s happening on your TV, with six starter scents including Restaurant, Ocean and more.
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