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

‘AirPods Ultra' are in the works — everything we know so far
By Nick Pino published
The AirPods Pro 3 aren’t even a year old yet, but rumors have already begun to swirl about their successor — the purported AirPods Ultra.

I would not buy the LG C6 OLED yet — here's how long you should wait
By Nick Pino published
As excited as I am about the LG C6, you might want to hold off buying it on launch day at its full retail price — but if launch day isn’t the best time to buy it, when is?

The Hisense U7SF and U7SG are sports-focused Mini-LED TVs for the masses
By Nick Pino published
Watch out, OLED, there’s a trio of new ULEDs in town — meet the Hisense U7S Mini-LED TV, Hisense U6SF Pro and U65F.

Mini-RGB TVs have an inherent flaw that limits their color saturation — here’s what’s wrong
By Nick Pino published
TV makers are claiming that they’ve reached a new level of color with Mini-RGB TVs, but it's complicated.

RGB LED TVs are flagship killers and the TCL QM9K is their first victim
By Nick Pino last updated
Sometimes there’s such a leap in performance between one year and the next, that it becomes hard to recommend buying a previous year’s model. That's exactly the case with the QM9K.

Sonos’ new portable speaker leaks early at Best Buy — here’s what we know
By Nick Pino published
Soon, the Sonos family of portable speakers will gain a new member — the top-secret Sonos Play.

Best LG TVs in 2026: 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.

Best TCL TVs in 2026
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TCL TVs combine great value with killer performance. These are our favorites.

I canceled Verizon Fios — but a secret equipment rule means they’re never truly gone
By Nick Pino published
Getting out of a three-year relationship is never easy, but Verizon is making it particularly difficult for me.

LG OLED TVs are getting a free update that fixes a huge Dolby Vision problem
By Nick Pino published
LG has released a new software update for its 2025 OLED TVs that brings enhanced brightness for Dolby Vision HDR content.

These are the 3 best TV antennas we've tested
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TV antennas are a clear gateway to your favorite shows, sports, news and movies with no monthly bills.

I tested the Technics EAH-AZ100 and they’re some of the best-sounding earbuds under $300
By Nick Pino published
RecommendedThey won’t replace Bose as the best noise-canceling earbuds, but the AZ100 offer crisp, clean sound without the cord.

Best OLED TVs in 2026 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 as of 2026.

Best 55-inch TVs of 2026: Our top 3 picks based on our testing
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.

The best TVs under $500 in 2026: the top 3 TVs you can buy
By Nick Pino last updated
Tight on cash? Here are the best TVs under $500, including the award-winning Hisense U65QF and TCL QM6K.

Best Samsung TVs in 2026: OLEDs and QLEDs tested and reviewed
By Nick Pino last updated
Looking for a Samsung OLED or QLED? Here's everything you need to know about 2025 and 2026 Samsung TVs, as well as our picks of the best Samsung TVs you can buy.

The best 8K TVs: Prepare for the future with these top Ultra-HD models
By Nick Pino last updated
Although 8K TVs are a dying breed, there are two awesome models to consider, like the QN990F and the older (but more affordable) QN900C.

I've been testing TVs for over a decade — here's my favorite TVs under $1,000
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TVs under $1000 offer the performance of top-dollar TVs without the giant price tags.

Best 50-inch TVs in 2026: 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.

Best 43-inch TVs in 2026: 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.

The best Roku TVs in 2026: expert tested and reviewed
By Nick Pino 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.

This Walmart TV brand is 'emerging as Samsung's strongest competitor in North America'
By Nick Pino published
Onn. and Vizio now control 5% of the global TV market and much more in the US — here's what that could mean for you when shopping for your next big-screen TV.

Here are all the Oscar nominees for Best Original Score and where to listen to them
By Nick Pino published
Films nominated for this year’s awards include the soundtracks for "Bugonia," "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," "One Battle after Another," and "Sinners." Here's where you can listen to them.
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