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
Toshiba 4K Fire TV Edition (2020 model) review
By John R. Quain published
The low-priced 2020 version of the Toshiba 4K Fire TV Edition has plenty of convenient features thanks to Amazon's smart TV software.
TCL 6-Series Roku TV R625 review
By John R. Quain published
Sitting in the sweet spot between expensive, cutting-edge sets and bargain basement models, the TCL 6-Series offers the right mix of features and picture performance.
Mohu Leaf 50 Indoor Amplified HDTV Antenna Review
By John R. Quain published
In spite of the promise of an included amplifier and the Mohu logo (the company makes many solid antennas), the Leaf Fifty is a sub-par performer when it comes to tuning in channels.
Mohu Arc Pro Indoor HDTV Antenna review
By John R. Quain published
The Mohu Arc Pro combines a capable amplified indoor TV antenna with an attractive curved design.
RCA Amplified Ultra-Thin HDTV Antenna ANT3ME review
By John R. Quain published
The RCA ANT3ME is an indoor TV antenna that boasts amplification, helpful features and decent performance.
Hisense H9F review (65H9F)
By John R. Quain published
The Hisense H9F is a solid 65-inch 4K TV with good picture quality, Android TV smarts and an aggressively low price.
Antop HD Smart Antenna SBS-301 Review
By John R. Quain published
The Antop HD Smart Antenna SBS-301 is a reasonably sensitive indoor TV antenna for TV and FM reception.
Brilliant smart home controller review
By John R. Quain published
The Brilliant smart home controller obeys Alexa commands and adds its own motion sensor and in-home video intercom to the mix. But it supports only a few products so far.
QLED vs. OLED TVs: Who Wins?
By John R. Quain, Brian Westover published
OLED TVs deliver pristine image quality and amazingly wide viewing angles, but QLED sets deserve your attention because of their brilliant colors and sheer value.
New TVs and Trump's Tariffs: Time to Buy a TV Now?
By John R. Quain published
New tariffs on China—with more scheduled—could cause TV prices to jump.
Orro Switch Review: Some (Unrealized) Bright Ideas
By John R. Quain published
Currently more promise than practicality, the Orro smart switch could turn on some interesting smart-home features in the future, but it is relatively limited in its current form.
Chaowei DVB66 Digital HDTV Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Review: A Compact Contender
By John R. Quain published
One of the poorer performers among the under-$20 antennas that we've tested, but it has an indoor/outdoor design that's perfect for road warriors and campers.
Antop AT-402B Flat-Panel SmartPass Amplified Outdoor/Indoor Antenna Review: Solid Performer for a Decent Price
By John R. Quain published
There are prettier models and a couple of more performance-oriented options available, but the Antop AT-402B flat panel strikes the right balance between channel receptivity and price.
GE UltraPro Signal Finder HD Amplified Antenna Review: Pleasing Facade But Modest Performance
By John R. Quain published
GE UltraPro Signal Finder HD Amplified Antenna Review: Pleasing Facade But Modest Performance
What Is HDR TV, and Why Does It Matter?
By John R. Quain published
If you want true-to-life color, you’ll want your next TV to support HDR. Here’s everything you need to know.
Mohu Curve 50 Antenna Review: Looks Great, Performs Even Better
By John R. Quain published
The Mohu Curve 50 is an HDTV antenna that’s worth the premium because of its great reception, top-notch design and ease of use.
ClearStream 2Max Indoor/Outdoor HDTV Antenna Review: Strong and Flexible
By John R. Quain published
The ClearStream 2Max is a strong and flexible indoor/outdoor HDTV antenna that reliably pulls in a variety of stations.
Antop AT-108 Paper Thin Indoor TV Antenna Review: Skip It
By John R. Quain published
Another in a long line of small, flat indoor antennas, the Antop AT-108 is one of the lesser performers in the under-$20 crowd.
ClearStream Fusion HD TV Antenna Review: Sleek Outdoor Performer
By John R. Quain published
The ClearStream Fusion delivers solid reception for an outdoor antenna without looking like a pair of antlers stuck to the side of your house.
How to Get the Best Picture Quality from Your 4K TV
By John R. Quain published
We explain what each picture setting does (Movies, Sports, Vivid, etc.) and why some of these picture settings cause more problems than they solve.
Miescher HD Digital Antenna Review: Undistinguished But Inexpensive
By John R. Quain published
The Miescher HD antenna is one of several dozen small, flat, inexpensive models on the market that will pull in a handful of stations in places where over-the-air broadcasts are plentiful.
Mohu Blade HD TV Antenna Review: Hot Design, Lukewarm Performance
By John R. Quain published
If you're looking for an antenna that can blend in with your decor, the Blade is an excellent choice, although its reception is better outdoors than in.
Owl Car Cam Review: Dashcam Meets Security System
By John R. Quain published
Owl turns a svelte dashcam into a security system, but it doesn't offer as many features as the competing Raven connected-car system.
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