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
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.
TurboAnt Thunder T1 Ebike review
By John R. Quain published
The TurboAnt Thunder T1 isn’t the biggest bruiser on the block, but it’s a capable fat-tire ebike.
Serial 1 Rush/Cty eBike review: A Harley for electric bikes
By John R. Quain published
The Serial 1 Harley-Davidson Rush/Cty delivers a solid, but sometimes too-harsh ride for urban riders.
Insignia F20 Series Fire TV Edition (2020 model) review
By John R. Quain published
Inexpensive but disappointing.
TCL 3-Series Roku TV (32S335) review
By John R. Quain published
An above average HD TV with Roku smarts.
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.
TCL 4-Series Roku TV (S435) review
By John R. Quain published
The TCL 4-Series Roku TV (S435) is a solid value-priced 4K smart TV.
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.
Gazelle Ultimate C380 HMB review: A graceful electric bike
By John R. Quain published
This is one refined ride.
Do you really need to pay for antivirus software?
By John R. Quain published
You can get plenty of good antivirus software for free, but paid antivirus products, with their more elaborate system behavior monitors, are more likely to pick up on new threats.
Biktrix Stunner X Ebike review: Big and brawny for back roads
By John R. Quain published
This offroad cruiser is an electric bike for all seasons.
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.
Hisense H9G Quantum Android TV (55H9G) review
By John R. Quain, Matthew Murray published
A solid picture with excellent details, the 4K Hisense H9G delivers top value with plenty of smart TV features and a rapid screen for gamers.
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