Michael Desjardin
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
The Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV is at its lowest price ever for Prime Day
By Michael Desjardin published
This OLED TV blends incredible hardware with Sony's masterful engineering, and right now, it's at its lowest price ever for Prime Day.
This 85-inch TCL QLED is $700 off for Prime Day — but it won't last
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Shopping for a larger-than-life TV this Prime Day? This 85-inch QLED from TCL is only $900 right now.
Expires soon! The best Prime Day TV deal is the LG C4 OLED for $700 off
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The C4 OLED is the latest in LG's ever-popular mid-range OLED series, and right now, it's at the center of one of the best Prime Day TV deals.
I vetted all the Prime Day OLED TV deals — here are the 8 best sales right now
By Michael Desjardin published
Today's the day to save on OLED. These are the best Prime Day deals on OLED TVs from LG, Samsung, and Sony.
7 early Prime Day TV deals I'd buy — LG, Samsung, TCL and more
By Michael Desjardin published
From dazzling Mini-LEDs to jaw-dropping OLEDs, these are the best Prime Day TV deals you can get right now.
This 65-inch Mini-LED TV is one of our top picks of the year — and it’s $500 off for Prime Day
By Michael Desjardin published
The 65-inch Hisense U8N, one of our favorite Mini-LED TVs of the year, is on sale for a wildly low price. Get it while you can.
Don't skip this cheap $27 TV accessory — it's more important than you think
By Michael Desjardin published
Did you forget something when you were setting up your TV? There's one important accessory that will help protect it for years to come.
Disney's 4K Blu-rays are finally going to be worth owning — here's why
By Michael Desjardin published
Starting soon, select Disney titles released on 4K Blu-ray will begin rolling out in the Dolby Vision HDR format.
Forget Prime Day — these 7 OLED TV deals are unbeatable right now
By Michael Desjardin last updated
You can get a jump on Prime Day with these heavily discounted OLED TV from LG, Samsung, or Sony.
Tired of hard-to-hear dialogue on your TV? Here's how to fix it once and for all
By Michael Desjardin published
Movies and shows might be getting harder to hear at home, but clear, intelligible dialogue is within reach. Here's what you can do to battle muffled audio on your TV.
Roku Pro Series vs Hisense U7N: Which affordable Mini-LED TV wins?
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The Roku Pro Series and the Hisense U7N both offer Mini-LED performance for less. Here's how to choose the right one.
Is a professional TV calibration worth it? Read this first
By Michael Desjardin published
Professional TV calibrations don't come cheap. Here's what you need to know about these pricey picture tune-ups.
Thinking about buying a cheap TV? Don't make this mistake
By Michael Desjardin published
Ultra-affordable TV deals that seem too good to be true might be just that. Here's what to look out for when shopping for a TV bargain.
Sony Bravia 8 vs LG C4: Which OLED TV is the better pick?
By Michael Desjardin published
We compare the Sony Bravia 8 vs LG C4 to see which OLED TV delivers the best specs, design and performance for your money.
Are stand-alone 4K Blu-ray players better than Xbox Series X and PS5?
By Michael Desjardin published
Do you really need a separate device for watching movies when your console can play UHD Blu-rays?
Here are the best TV settings for watching football
By Michael Desjardin published
The secret to better-looking football lies in your TV's settings menu. Here's how to give your TV a glow-up before the next game.
TCL is at it again — this 98-inch Mini-LED TV is $2,000 off at Best Buy
By Michael Desjardin published
If you're on the fence about a larger-than-life TV experience, this $2,000 discount on a 98-inch Mini-LED TV might motivate you.
Can Panasonic's best TVs compete with Samsung, Sony, and LG?
By Michael Desjardin published
With Panasonic announcing the return of its TVs to the U.S. market, here's what they need to do in order to compete.
Why is my favorite TV show so dark and how do I fix it?
By Michael Desjardin published
Do you find that certain TV shows are too dark to see? You're not alone. Here's what can be done about it.
Here's how to get free channels on your smart TV
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Nearly every TV you can buy is a gateway to free TV.
Sony Bravia 9 vs Samsung QN90D: Which Mini-LED TV wins?
By Michael Desjardin published
The Sony Bravia 9 and the Samsung QN90D are two of the best Mini-LED TVs you can buy right now but which one is better?
This is ridiculous: A 77-inch LG OLED TV is $1,500 off right now
By Michael Desjardin published
LG's popular entry-level OLED TV is the perfect pick for big-screen enthusiasts on a budget.
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.
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