Michael Desjardin

Michael Desjardin

Senior Editor, TV

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

LG C1 OLED TV remote control

Don't get scammed: Here's how to buy the right replacement remote for your TV

By Michael Desjardin published

Replacing your TV's remote control doesn't have to be a headache.

TVs
A side-by-side presentation of the 85-inch Sony X95L and the Sony Bravia 9, each in a different living space

Sony Bravia 9 vs Sony X95L: Which Mini-LED TV wins?

By Michael Desjardin published

Here's what separates the Sony Bravia 9 from the X95L — two of the best Mini-LED TVs you can buy right now.

TVs
Sony Bravia 8 on stand in living room

Sony Bravia 8 OLED tested: Sony's only new OLED TV is less of an upgrade than we'd like

By Michael Desjardin published

The Sony Bravia 8 test results are in — and we've got some thoughts.

TVs
Sony TVs on Eco Mode.

Eco Mode on TVs explained: When to use it and how to turn it off

By Michael Desjardin published

Your TV has energy-saving features built right in — should you use them?

TVs
Dolby Vision HDR compared to an HDR image.

Do you actually need Dolby Vision on your next TV? Here's the answer

By Michael Desjardin published

It's 2024 and Samsung TVs still don't support Dolby Vision. But is that even a deal-breaker these days?

TVs
Samsung S95D OLED TV shown in a living room

Samsung one-ups LG with a 7-year software support promise for its smart TVs

By Michael Desjardin published

Samsung TVs are slated for seven years of updates — a clear dig at LG's five-year promise for its OLED TVs.

TVs
Hisense U8N TV

Tom's Guide answers: Do I need a 144Hz refresh rate on my next TV?

By Michael Desjardin published

We've gotten a lot of questions about 144Hz TVs, so we're setting the record straight

TVs
LG OLED TVs in a store

Should you buy an older TV to save money? Here’s what you need to know first

By Michael Desjardin published

Sites like Amazon and Walmart offer deep discounts on old TVs. Here's why you might want to avoid them.

TVs
Sony A95L QD-OLED TV in living room

Blue PHOLED is the next big upgrade for TVs — here’s when it’s coming

By Michael Desjardin last updated

The team working on the next big OLED innovation just announced that the project is taking longer than expected.

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