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
Don't miss out: This 65-inch Mini-LED TV is under $700 right now
By Michael Desjardin published
The 65-inch TCL QM7 is almost 50% off its usual price, but we don't expect this deal to last.
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?
I test TVs for a living and I can’t believe this 85-inch QLED is on sale for $899
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Amazon is selling the gargantuan, 85-inch TCL Q6 QLED TV for just $900 — but it won't be for long.
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?
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.
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
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.
The brand-new Sony Bravia 8 OLED is already $900 off at Best Buy
By Michael Desjardin published
Sony's newest OLED TV is on sale for a ridiculous price, but you might want to hurry.
This brand-new LG OLED TV is nearly 50% off at Best Buy for a limited time
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The all-new, 48-inch LG B4 OLED is on sale for a ridiculous price, but it won't last long.
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