Brian Westover
Brian Westover is currently Lead Analyst, PCs and Hardware at PCMag. Until recently, however, he was Senior Editor at Tom's Guide, where he led the site's TV coverage for several years, reviewing scores of sets and writing about everything from 8K to HDR to HDMI 2.1. He also put his computing knowledge to good use by reviewing many PCs and Mac devices, and also led our router and home networking coverage. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he wrote for TopTenReviews and PCMag.
Latest articles by Brian Westover
5.11 Tactical TacTec Plate Carrier review
By Brian Westover published
A game changer for home workouts that can survive whatever you throw at it.
Biggest TV trends to watch in 2022
By Brian Westover published
CES brings big TV announcements for 2022. Here are the trends to watch.
LG's weird new TV rolls, rotates and comes with a built-in battery
By Brian Westover published
LG's new TVs feature fabric covers and battery-powered stands for unique viewing experiences.
How many HDMI ports do you need for your TV? And what kind?
By Brian Westover published
We clear up the confusion about HDMI ports and what's best when shopping for a TV.
Don't buy a TV until you read this guide to all those HDR standards
By Brian Westover published
Standards and metadata may sound confusing, but they unlock the best picture ever.
This new Fire TV beats Amazon's in one big way
By Brian Westover published
The latest Toshiba Fire TVs get local dimming and voice control, making them a contender for the best Amazon TV out there.
This is the biggest lie told to TV shoppers — and how to see through it
By Brian Westover published
Is that 60Hz? 120Hz? Not so fast. Here's how to know whether you're getting the refresh rate you're promised.
Best Cyber Monday OLED TV deals — best sales you can still get
By Brian Westover published
Want to score an OLED TV Cyber Monday bargain? Check out the sales you can get now.
Black Friday router deals — best sales right now
By Brian Westover published
Improve your whole network for less with these Black Friday router deals available now.
Best Black Friday OLED TV deals — best sales you can still get
By Brian Westover published
Want to score an OLED TV Black Friday bargain? Check out the sales you can still get.
Black Friday 65-inch TV deals — the best sales for 2021
By Brian Westover published
The holiday season brings these great Black Friday 65-inch TV deals you don't want to miss.
Black Friday TV deals — what’s the right size for you?
By Brian Westover published
Find the right size TV at the right price during Black Friday sales.
Best Black Friday TV mount deals — top sales right now
By Brian Westover published
Mounting your big screen TV can come with big savings as Black Friday sales slash prices on some of the best TV mounts.
5 TV settings you should change now
By Brian Westover published
Get that new TV looking its best with these simple settings adjustments.
8K TVs: What the heck is going on?
By Brian Westover published
No shows, no movies, no streaming options. Why are people supposed to buy 8K TVs, again? All I really want this Christmas season is for 8K TVs to start making sense.
TCL 8K TVs to get the first 8K streaming service
By Brian Westover published
The Explorers gives TCL 8K TVs a subscription streaming service for 8K video
I worked out with a weight vest for a week — and it's a game changer
By Brian Westover published
I tried working out in a weight vest for a week — does it live up to the hype?
Black Friday TV deals — 5 essential tips for saving big this year
By Brian Westover published
Get bigger savings and more value with these insider tactics for Black Friday TV shopping.
Best QLED TVs of 2021
By Brian Westover published
Quantum dot TVs are some of the best you can get. Here are our favorites.
TCL 5-Series Google TV (S546) review: A killer QLED value
By Brian Westover published
TCL's first Google TV makes its 5-Series QLED even smarter.
Vizio M-Series Quantum MQ6 review: QLED for a good price
By Brian Westover published
The MQ6 tries to balance features with price — and mostly succeeds
MacBook Pro 14-inch vs MacBook Pro 13-inch: What should you buy?
By Brian Westover published
The M1 MacBook Pro squares off against the new 14-inch MacBook Pro 2021. Which one is better for you?
Comcast unveils XClass streaming TV — everything you need to know
By Brian Westover published
A Comcast smart TV? The new XClass TV offers 4K, HDR and a ton of streaming options.
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