John R. Quain
John R. Quain has been reviewing and testing video and audio equipment for more than 20 years. For Tom's Guide, he has reviewed televisions, HDTV antennas, electric bikes, electric cars, as well as other outdoor equipment. He is currently a contributor to The New York Times and the CBS News television program.
Latest articles by John R. Quain
Best hiking boots in 2024 — tested and rated for walks and trails
By John R. Quain, Dan Bracaglia last updated
These are the best hiking boots to in 2024, including the best waterproof hiking boots and the best hiking boots for bad weather.
Antop AT-800SBS HD Smart Panel Antenna review
By John R. Quain last updated
The Antop AT-800SBS HD Smart Panel antenna pulls in channels better than any other outdoor antenna we've tested.
ClearStream MAX-V HDTV Antenna review
By John R. Quain last updated
A very capable antenna that delivers more stations than many other antennas, even models costing much more.
Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro HDTV Antenna review
By John R. Quain last updated
A slightly more expensive but capable antenna, the Leaf Supreme Pro goes big to pull in more stations.
Charge Bikes City review: An ideal commuter E-bike
By John R. Quain last updated
A solid e-bike for commuters, the Charge City is not only perfect for urban riders it may also be the easiest bike to set up straight out of the box.
Starlink review: Expensive and still short of its promise
By John R. Quain last updated
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service can help those in remote areas get online but its price has gone up while speeds haven't significantly improve.d
GMC Hummer EV 2021: Price, interior, crab walk and more
By John R. Quain last updated
The reborn GMC Hummer EV includes some truly imposing technology and an excellent 350-mile driving range.
LG CX OLED TV review
By John R. Quain last updated
The LG CX OLED TV offers an impressive 4K picture and audio smarts to match.
Electric car charging stations near me: Where to charge your electric car
By John R. Quain last updated
Keep your electric car juiced up on the go by finding charging stations near you. Here’s everything you need to know.
2022 Chevy Bolt EUV review: Top tech in a compact EV
By John R. Quain published
The 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV is a great little commuter with solid range, but it’s unfortunately been overshadowed by the ongoing battery recall.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E review: A very impressive electric debut
By John R. Quain published
An attractive start to Ford's electric ambitions, the Mach-E easily contends with competition from Tesla, and it has a few ergonomic advantages up its sleeve.
Aventon Aventure ebike review
By John R. Quain published
Looking for a deal on a well-designed fat-tire ebike? The Aventon Aventure offers power at a price that's difficult to beat.
TCL 4-Series vs. Vizio V-Series: Which is the better buy?
By John R. Quain published
Which is the best budget 4K smart TV? The winner's not so obvious.
Vizio V-Series (2020 model) review
By John R. Quain published
With decent performance and low prices, the Vizio V-Series proves that the V stands for value.
LG C1 OLED vs. LG GX OLED: Which OLED TV should you buy?
By John R. Quain published
LG C1 OLED vs. LG GX OLED: Both superb TVs, but which is right for you? Here are the specs and features compared.
LG BX OLED TV review
By John R. Quain published
Price competition has come to OLED TVs with this entry-level OLED for movie fans and gamers.
TCL 5-Series Roku TV (S535) review: A killer QLED TV value
By John R. Quain published
By focusing on delivering a solid, quantum-dot 4K picture at an affordable price, the TCL 5-Series is a great choice for anyone on a budget.
GE Enlighten HD Antenna review
By John R. Quain published
With a unique design but inconsistent performance, the GE Enlighten HD Antenna aims to make indoor antennas a more attractive addition to your living room--while simultaneously reducing eye strain.
How to set up your LG TV
By John R. Quain published
Setting up an LG TV is a snap when you have the steps laid out for you
How to setup ThinQ AI and Google Assistant on LG TV
By John R. Quain published
Set up Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa on your LG smart TV to unleash the full power of LG’s ThinQ AI
How to install (and remove) LG smart TV apps
By John R. Quain published
Make the most of your TV with LG smart TV apps.
How to update LG TV software
By John R. Quain published
Update your LG TV software for the latest features, apps and security.
Vizio P-Series Quantum X (PX65-G1) review
By John R. Quain published
The Vizio P-Series Quantum X (PX65-G1) delivers a gutsy picture with a competitive price.
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