Ryan Epps
Ryan Epps is a Staff Writer at Tom's Guide, covering TVs, projectors, and other tech news. During off hours, he's either working on his next YouTube video, playing Dark Souls, or enjoying some strange 90's anime without really knowing what's going on. Ryan has covered tech for two years at Tech Times, as well as entertainment and gaming at Digital Trends, International Business Times, and TheGamer. He's a passionate writer who has loads of short stories and poems in tiny notebooks written since the age of six. Ryan joined Tom's Guide as a Staff Writer at the end of 2023. He graduated from Seton Hall University in 2016 with a BA in English and Creative Writing.
Latest articles by Ryan Epps
Best LG TVs in 2024: LG's best OLED and QNED TVs ranked
By Ryan Epps last updated
From entry-level OLED TVs to premium QNED screens, these are the best LG TVs we've reviewed.
Apple could be making its own TV — and OLED could be its secret weapon
By Ryan Epps published
Apple might be looking to revive its TV manufacturing plans long-shelved since 2010, which could give LG and Samsung some serious competition.
Got a PS5 Pro? Here are the settings you’ll want to change on your TV
By Ryan Epps published
Play your best on that shiny PS5 Pro by enabling these TV settings to get the most mileage out of your new Sony console.
I just tested the cheapest OLED TV you can buy — here's the results
By Ryan Epps published
Sansui's 55-inch OLED TV had me hyped with its budget pricing, but the test results don't hold up.
Amazon just announced a new Omni Mini-LED TV with incredible specs for the price
By Ryan Epps published
Amazon is bringing to market a new Mini-LED TV to rival the best budget models in the market with several tricks up its sleeve, namely a slew of gaming features and Ambient Experience.
Best 50-inch TVs in 2024: Tested and rated
By Ryan Epps, Michael Desjardin last updated
The best 50-inch TVs from LG, Samsung and Sony offer exceptional value in a versatile screen size.
Go big or go home! This 98-inch TCL TV is slashed by $1,400 for an early Black Friday deal
By Ryan Epps published
These 98-inch TVs are at their lowest prices, netting you big savings on a big display.
Beware! The Samsung OLED panel lottery might be back in 2025 — here’s what it means for you
By Ryan Epps published
In its fight against LG, Samsung Display has a secret weapon for 2025 in a new 83-inch version of its QD-OLED panel according to its parts database.
Best projectors in 2024: the best long throw and laser projectors
By Mark Knapp last updated
We tested a variety of projectors to narrow in on the best options, whether you want the all-around champ, a good bargain, or a gaming beast.
TVs refresh rates are stuck at 144Hz — here’s why that needs to change
By Ryan Epps published
While the refresh rates of PC monitors keep going up, TVs remain stagnant. Maybe it’s time for that to change.
Best Samsung TVs in 2024 from budget 4K QLED TVs to premium 8K TVs
By Nick Pino last updated
From high-end to budget-friendly, these are the best Samsung QLED 4K smart TVs we've reviewed.
The best Roku TVs in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin, Ryan Epps last updated
Roku TVs are a dying breed, but they're not gone yet. Here are the best TVs you can buy with the built-in Roku smart platform.
Not a typo! Get this 55-inch Samsung OLED TV for under $1,000 ahead of Black Friday
By Ryan Epps published
Nab one of Samsung's 2024 OLEDs for under $1,000 before Black Friday.
Apple TV 4K set to receive major free update in December — here’s what’s coming
By Ryan Epps published
Apple is gearing up to launch the tvOS 18 update in early December, and it’s bringing some exciting changes to the Apple TV 4K, such as more aspect ratios.
Best TVs for gaming in 2024: TVs for PS5, Xbox Series X, PCs and more
By Ryan Epps last updated
These are the best TVs for gaming you can buy, whether you play on a PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch or last-gen console.
LG’s next TVs could have even better color accuracy — here’s why
By Ryan Epps published
LG Display’s color perception measurement just got certified with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), which means its TVs are going to be way better.
Best 85-inch TVs in 2024: Tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Skip the movie theater! The best 85-inch TVs offer the cinema experience when you want a larger-than-life picture at home.
OLED vs Mini-LED: What’s the difference and is one actually better?
By Christian de Looper last updated
Mini-LED technology allows cheaper TVs to achieve deeper black levels, but does it compete with OLED?
These are the 10 scariest movie scenes of all time
By Alix Blackburn published
What’s the scariest movie scene of all time? Our writers share a scene that scared them the most.
I spent a few hours with the world's cheapest OLED TV — what I like (and don't)
By Ryan Epps published
Can Sansui’s under $1,000-OLED TV be a major force for change in a market that’s ruled by premium models from Sony, LG, and Samsung?
‘I See You’ still keeps me up at night — here’s why it’s the best psychological thriller for Halloween on Prime Video
By Ryan Epps published
I’m still clouded in thought on the nature of “I See You” and its devastating conclusion — one that will keep you up at night long after its heartbreaking closing section.
Best Roku devices 2024
By Malcolm McMillan last updated
Here are the five best Roku devices for your entertainment center, recommended based on functionality and price.
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