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 best TVs under $1000 in 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TVs under $1000 offer the performance of top-dollar TVs without the giant price tags.

Best 65-inch TVs in 2025: expert tested OLEDs, Mini-LEDs and QLEDs
By Michael Desjardin, Nick Pino last updated
We've rounded up of the best 65-inch TVs, from budget-friendly 4K sets to premium OLEDs.

Buying a TV this year? These are the 5 biggest TV trends to watch in 2025
By Michael Desjardin published
From gaming upgrades to new OLED technology, here are the five emerging TV trends you need to know about in 2025.

Here’s how gaming TVs are getting better in 2025 — 165Hz TVs are almost here
By Michael Desjardin published
Will you benefit from this upgrade?

Best 75-inch TVs of 2025: Tested and reviewed
By Michael Desjardin last updated
In addition to a huge screen, the best 75-inch TVs offer great features and top-notch performance.

It's official — LG Display's dazzling 4th-gen OLED panel will top LG's 2025 TV lineup
By Michael Desjardin published
LG Display has officially announced the fourth generation of its OLED display technology, and it will be available in LG's M5 and G5 OLED TVs in 2025.

TV brands are going all-in on AI for 2025 — and I'm already over it
By Michael Desjardin published
From LG and Samsung to Hisense, TV makers are trying to outdo each other when it comes to piling on AI features, but it's left me feeling more exhausted than excited.

Best 55-inch TVs of 2025 tested: Our top picks from LG, Samsung, Hisense and more
By Michael Desjardin, Nick Pino last updated
We've found the best 55-inch TVs from our dozens TV reviews, highlighting the best performance, values and features on the market.

Panasonic comes out swinging at CES 2025 with new OLED and Mini-LED TVs
By Ryan Epps, Michael Desjardin published
Panasonic has all-new TVs in store for the US crowd, revealing a revamped OLED and Mini-LED while introducing a whole new LED model at CES 2025.

I went hands-on with the LG G5 OLED at CES 2025 — does it live up to the hype?
By Michael Desjardin published
Not yet ratedWe go hands-on with the LG G5 OLED TV, and share some early impressions about specs, design and picture quality.

TCL just announced the new QM6K Mini-LED TV at CES 2025 — and you can buy it right now
By Michael Desjardin published
At CES 2025, TCL has announced a brand new Mini-LED TV with quantum dots. Interestingly, it's available for purchase starting today.

Hisense just unveiled a TV at CES 2025 that redefines Mini-LED — and it's 116 inches
By Michael Desjardin published
The Hisense 116UX TriChroma LED TV ditches quantum dots in favor of something called RGB Local Dimming Technology. Here's everything we know about this innovative TV.

LG G5 and M5 OLED TVs unveiled at CES 2025: brighter, faster and lots of AI upgrades
By Michael Desjardin last updated
At CES 2025, LG announced all-new additions to its OLED evo TV lineup: the LG G5 OLED and the LG M5 true wireless OLED. Here's everything we know about them.

Forget OLED TVs — this new laser TV projector beams a huge 150-inch picture with 5,000 lumens or brightness
By Michael Desjardin last updated
Hisense has unveiled an all-new 4K laser TV, dubbed the L9Q, with 5,000 nits of brightness, built-in surround sound and up to 150-inch picture size.

Here's everything I want to see from Hisense TVs at CES 2025 — better Mini-LEDs, gaming features and more
By Michael Desjardin published
Hisense is on the verge of announcing its 2025 TV lineup at CES. Here's what I'd like to see the brand unveil in the coming months.

Here’s what I want to see at CES 2025 for Samsung TVs — new QD-OLEDs, updates to Smart Hub and more
By Michael Desjardin published
Samsung will soon be announcing details about its 2025 TV lineup. If it were up to me, big changes would be coming to its QD-OLEDs and Neo QLEDs.

Here’s what I want to see from LG TVs at CES 2025 — OLEDs, webOS and more
By Michael Desjardin published
LG is tight-lipped about what's coming down the pike in the next several months, but here's a list of what I want to see from OLED TVs and more at CES 2025.

There’s one area where Sony, Hisense and TCL TVs can improve in 2025 — and it really matters to gamers
By Michael Desjardin published
There's still room for Sony, Hisense and TCL to improve the gaming prowess of their TVs. Here's how.

Sorry LG, but it’s time to retire the Magic Remote for your OLED TVs
By Michael Desjardin published
LG OLED TVs are among the best you can buy, but it's high time the brand moved on from its polarizing Magic Remote.

Don't sweat it! These are the 7 best TV deals you can still get if you missed Black Friday and Cyber Monday
By Michael Desjardin published
Miss your chance to buy a TV on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Here are the best deals you can still get on OLEDs, QLEDs and more.

I'm a Cyber Monday TV deals expert, and these are the top remaining sales on OLED, QLED and Mini-LEDs
By Michael Desjardin last updated
This year's Cyber Monday TV deals have some of the best sales I've ever seen. Here are all the deals you can still shop for.

Sony Bravia 3 LED TV review
By Michael Desjardin published
The Bravia 3 is the most affordable TV that bears the Bravia name. It sports a decent-looking picture, but similarly priced TVs offer more features and better performance.

Shopping for a 75- or 85-inch TV? Here's what to look for (and what to avoid)
By Michael Desjardin published
TVs in the 75- to 85-inch range are growing more popular by the day. Here are the details to pay attention to if you're upgrading your living room to a big-screen TV.
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