
Michael Desjardin
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

Your TV remote is disgusting — here’s how to clean it safely
By Michael Desjardin published
A TV remote control is one of the most handled objects in your home. It's probably ready for a quick cleaning. Here's how to do it safely.

Samsung OLED TVs are set to get even thinner — here’s how
By Michael Desjardin, Ryan Epps published
Samsung Display just unveiled the UT One OLED, an ultra-thin OLED display set to enter production in 2026. Here's what this could mean for the future of OLED TVs.

Samsung OLED TVs are about to get even better for gaming — here's how
By Michael Desjardin published
Samsung OLED TVs are already among the best TVs you can buy, but they're about to get even better for dedicated gamers.

LG G4 vs Samsung S95F: Which flagship OLED TV is worth the money?
By Michael Desjardin published
The LG G4 and the Samsung S95F are flagship OLED TVs with plenty in common. Here's how they stack up when it comes to performance, features and value.

Best 65-inch TVs in 2025: expert tested OLEDs, Mini-LEDs and QLEDs
By Michael Desjardin, Nick Pino last updated
We've rounded up of the best 65-inch TVs, from budget-friendly 4K sets to premium OLEDs.

Best 85-inch TVs in 2025: Tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Skip the movie theater! The best 85-inch TVs offer the cinema experience when you want a larger-than-life picture at home.

Help me, Tom’s Guide: Which OLED TV should I get for my new home theater?
By Michael Desjardin published
A reader is putting the finishing touches on a home theater and asks us to help with the OLED TV that will make it complete. Here's what we had to say about various options from LG and Samsung.

TCL QM7K vs Sony Bravia 7: Which Mini-LED TV wins?
By Michael Desjardin published
These TVs are in the sweet spot between performance and value

Your TV screen is definitely overdue for a cleaning — here’s how often you should clean it
By Michael Desjardin published
A dirty screen can make even the brightest and best TVs look not-so-hot, especially under certain lighting conditions.

I'm a TV expert and this is the one picture mode you should avoid at all costs
By Michael Desjardin published
If your TV has this preset enabled, it probably doesn't look its best

I test TVs for a living, and this is the one spot in my living room I would never put my TV
By Michael Desjardin published
If you're going to wall-mount your TV, it's not a good idea to put it above a fireplace. Here's why.

TCL QM6K vs Hisense U6N: Which Mini-LED TV under $600 wins?
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The 2025 TCL QM6K and the 2024 Hisense U6N are two of the most affordable entry-level Mini-LED TVs you can buy. Here's how they compare in terms of performance, specs and features.

Blue PHOLED TVs are coming — LG Display's 'dream OLED' is rolling out
By Michael Desjardin published
The OLED TV game just changed

The best Roku TVs in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin, Ryan Epps last updated
Roku TVs are a dying breed, but they're not gone yet. Here are the best TVs you can buy with the built-in Roku smart platform.

LG is rolling out three new Mini-LED TVs — and one of them is wireless
By Michael Desjardin published
LG's 2025 QNED evo TVs are here, including the QNED9M, which features true wireless technology. Here's what you need to know about the QNED9M, QNED92 and QNED85.

How important are TV refresh rates and how high do you really need?
By Michael Desjardin published
What are refresh rates for TVs, anyway? Do you really need 144Hz or 165Hz, or is 60Hz good enough? Here's what you need to know.

I've been testing TVs for over a decade — 5 must-have features for your next TV
By Michael Desjardin last updated
From display type to gaming features, these are the specs I consider "must-haves" when shopping for a 4K smart TV.

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.

Roku just announced a ton of new 2025 products — including a Mini-LED TV and super-small streaming sticks
By Michael Desjardin published
Roku just announced two new streaming sticks and upgrades to its TV lineup, including the Plus Series and the Pro Series. Here's what you need to know about their upcoming release.

How to recycle electronics and old tech — tips for properly disposing used phones, TVs, and computers
By Kate Kozuch, Jason England, Philip Michaels, Michael Desjardin published
When it comes time to get rid of your used electronics, here's what to know about how to recycle them properly.

LG C5 vs LG G4: Which OLED TV should you buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
The 2025 LG C5 and the 2024 LG G4 are two of the most popular 4K OLED TVs you can buy. Here's how they compare — from performance to features and price.

The test results are in — Samsung’s new S95F OLED TV is the brightest I've ever seen
By Michael Desjardin last updated
What does our test data say about the Samsung S95F QD-OLED? For one thing, it's one of the brightest OLED TVs we've ever measured. Here's how it compares to LG OLEDs.

LG C5 vs Samsung S95F: Which OLED TV should you buy?
By Michael Desjardin published
The LG C5 and the Samsung S95F are two of the most popular OLED TVs in 2025. Here's how they compare, from performance to price.
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