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

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

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over — should you buy a new TV now or wait?
By Michael Desjardin published
The unofficial start to the holiday shopping season has come and gone and many of the best TV deals are gone. Does that mean you should wait until after the holidays to buy a TV? Here's what to know.

Can Hisense and TCL overtake Samsung and Sony in 2026? Here’s how the landscape of TVs could change next year
By Michael Desjardin published
Making Mini-LED TVs more affordable will be a key challenge for Samsung and Sony next year if they want to compete with Hisense and TCL.

Sony 'True RGB' TVs are coming — and they could be an OLED-killer
By Michael Desjardin published
Sony recently trademarked the name "True RGB" for use in TVs. Here's what we think this technology could be, and why it might be the next big thing for TVs.

Best 55-inch TVs of 2025: Our top 3 picks based on our testing
By Nick Pino published
We've found the best 55-inch TVs from our dozens TV reviews, highlighting the best performance, values and features on the market.

Best OLED TVs in 2025 tested: Our top picks from LG, Samsung and more
By Nick Pino published
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.

I've tested the best 65-inch TVs for over a decade and these are the 3 worth buying right now
By Michael Desjardin published
We've rounded up of the best 65-inch TVs, from budget-friendly 4K sets to premium OLEDs.

I tested Bixby and Perplexity on Samsung TVs — and I never want to use them again
By Michael Desjardin last updated
AI on Samsung TVs is a big-time bummer right now

We tested Panasonic’s new OLED TV — here’s why you should stick with the LG C5
By Michael Desjardin published
Panasonic just launched the all-new, 77-inch Z8BA OLED TV (TV-77Z8BAP), and we've had a chance to test it. Here's how it stacks up to the competition, including the LG C5 OLED.

I’ve tested countless OLEDs in my career — here are the 5 mistakes to avoid when setting up an OLED TV
By Michael Desjardin published
As with all TVs, there are basic steps you can take when setting up an OLED TV to ensure that it looks its best and lasts a long time. As a TV expert, here are some common mistakes.

Best 43-inch TVs in 2025: 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.

We just tested Amazon's newest Fire TV — and you should definitely wait to buy it
By Michael Desjardin published
We've tested the all-new, 2025 version of the Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED, and one thing is clear: You should wait to buy it. Here's what a TV expert has to say about Amazon's newest smart TV.

QD-OLED vs. WOLED: Which TV tech is really the best value?
By Michael Desjardin published
OLED TVs come in a few different varieties but one of them tends to be cheaper

Hisense U75QG vs Hisense U8QG: Which Mini-LED TV is the better deal?
By Michael Desjardin published
A refreshingly simple matchup between two super-similar TVs

Best 50-inch TVs in 2025: tested and rated
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The best 50-inch TVs from LG, Samsung and Sony offer exceptional value in a versatile screen size.

OLED vs Micro-LED: Which TV technology will win?
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Will Micro-LED ever replace OLED at the top of the TV food chain?

Best TVs of 2025 tested: top OLEDs, Mini-LEDs and QLEDs for every budget
By Nick Pino last updated
These are the best TVs right now, from budget 4K TVs to top-end OLED TVs.

As a TV expert, these are the 5 mistakes I see people make when shopping for a TV on Black Friday
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 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?
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