Michael Desjardin is a Senior Editor for TVs at Tom's Guide. He's been testing and tinkering with TVs professionally for over a decade, previously for Reviewed and USA Today. Michael studied media production and screenwriting at Emerson College. He loves cooking, zoning out to ambient music, and getting way too invested in the Red Sox. He considers himself living proof that TV doesn't necessarily rot your brain.
Latest articles by Michael Desjardin

Shopping for a TV this Black Friday? These are the 5 mistakes to avoid according to a TV expert
By Michael Desjardin published
Shopping for a TV this holiday shopping season? These are the biggest mistakes I see people make when shopping TV deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Best OLED TVs in 2025 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 in 2025.

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.

As a TV expert, here’s why I recommend avoiding 60- and 70-inch TVs this Black Friday
By Michael Desjardin published
Shopping for a TV this Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Their price might tempt you, but there are good reasons to avoid 60- and 70-inch 4K TVs.

Best TVs for gaming in 2025: OLEDs and QLEDs for PS5, Xbox Series X, PCs and more
By Michael Desjardin last updated
These are the best TVs for gaming you can buy, whether you play on PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch or a last-gen console.

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.

Motion smoothing for sports — should you enable it on your TV?
By Michael Desjardin published
Many people disable motion smoothing to avoid the dreaded "soap opera effect" when watching shows and movies, but what about sports?

How does AI upscaling work on TVs, and does it actually matter?
By Michael Desjardin published
As brands pack more AI-based enhancements into their TVs — some fully baked, others less so — one feature seems more important than the rest: AI upscaling.

Is Black Friday really the best time to buy a TV? Here's what you need to know
By Michael Desjardin published
Looking to upgrade your TV? Here's what you need to know about Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales and the best time to buy a new TV if you want to save money.

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.

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.

LG B4 vs LG B5: Is the newer OLED TV worth it?
By Michael Desjardin published
The 2025 LG B5 is one of the most affordable OLED TVs available. But how does it compare to its predecessor, the LG B4? Is it worth spending more on the B5? Here's what you need to know.

Best 85-inch TVs in 2025: we've tested QLEDs, OLEDs and Mini-LEDs
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The best 83- and 85-inch TVs for when you want a larger-than-life picture

Best LG TVs in 2025: 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.

For OLED TVs, burn-in fears are overblown — here's what you need to know
By Michael Desjardin published
Here are the steps that LG, Samsung and Sony have taken to ensure that their OLED TVs are well-protected against burn-in in 2025.

How to pick the right TV size — your complete guide
By Michael Desjardin published
While 75- and 85-inch TVs have never been more popular, not everyone needs some that big. Here's how to figure out what the perfect 4K TV size is for your home.

LG G5 vs Sony A95L: Which OLED TV is best for cinema?
By Michael Desjardin published
The Sony A95L and the LG G5 are not just two of the best 4K OLED TVs you can buy, they're among the best TVs ever made. Here's how their performance and features compare.

Enough is enough — it’s time for Samsung to put Dolby Vision on its TVs
By Michael Desjardin published
With Dolby Vision 2 on the way, it's time for Samsung to put Dolby Vision HDR support on its OLED, QLED and Mini-LED TVs. But how likely is it to actually happen?

The best Google TVs of 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
Looking to link your Google account to your TV? This guide has all the best Google-powered smart TVs from Sony, Hisense and more.

As a TV expert, these are the 5 TV settings that annoy me the most — and how to disable them
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Your TV should spark joy, not frustration

Best 55-inch TVs of 2025 tested: Our top picks from LG, Samsung, Hisense and more
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.

As a TV expert, here are the 3 features I look for instead of shopping by brand
By Michael Desjardin published
Shopping for a 4K TV? Don't put your hard-earned dollars towards one that disappoints. Here are some important features to look for instead of shopping by brand name.

I test TVs for a living — here are 3 reasons I’d splurge on OLED over a cheap TV
By Michael Desjardin published
Some of the best TVs you can buy are OLED TVs, but even the cheapest OLED TVs cost more than the average LED TV. Here are three ways in which OLED TVs are worth the extra money.
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