Nick Pino
Nick Pino heads up the TV and AV verticals at Tom's Guide and covers everything from OLED TVs to the latest wireless headphones. He's a Level 1 Certified THX Home Theater Professional, and has attended classes on TV and audio calibration. On Tom's Guide, he looks after some of the site's important buying guides like the best TVs, best OLED TVs, best 4K TVs, so most of his day is spent watching and evaluating new screens from LG, Samsung, Sony, Hisense, TCL and Vizio. (And yes, he knows how lucky he is to say that.) He was formerly the Senior Editor, TV and AV at TechRadar (Tom's Guide's sister site) and has previously written for GamesRadar, Official Xbox Magazine, PC Gamer and other outlets over the last decade. He got his start on Best Buy's official video game magazine, @GAMER, for whom he attended his first E3 in 2013. He's served as a judge for CES' prestigious Innovation Awards and has attended the tech conference in Las Vegas since 2014. He has a computer science degree from the University at Buffalo and still resides in the Buffalo area. (Go Bills!) Not sure which TV you should buy? Drop him an email or tweet him on Twitter and he can help you out.
Latest articles by Nick Pino

Best OLED TVs in 2025 tested: Our top picks from LG, Samsung and more
By Nick Pino last updated
OLED TVs are the pinnacle of TV technology and a huge upgrade compared to old LED-LCD TVs. Ready to embrace the future? Here are the best OLED TVs we've tested in 2025.

PlayStation Portal review
By Nick Pino last updated
The PlayStation Portal allows you to take your gaming anywhere — but latency issues will prevent you from enjoying it.

4K Blu-ray sales are in free-fall — you might want to buy them now while you still can
By Nick Pino published
Quick! Go out and buy some 4K Blu-rays before they stop making them.

Best TCL TVs in 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TCL TVs combine great value with killer performance. These are our favorites.

I want to like Google TV’s free streaming service — but I just don’t
By Nick Pino published
Freeplay could be so much more than what it is — an ad-supported cable copycat that takes many of its worst attributes and offers little in return.

Best TVs with ATSC 3.0 tuners
By Nick Pino last updated
A roundup of the best TVs with built-in NextGenTV hardware.

The best 8K TVs in 2025: Prepare for the future with these top Ultra-HD models
By Ryan Epps last updated
The best 8K TVs push four times the amount of pixels as 4K TVs and come well-stocked with HDMI 2.1 ports for the latest and greatest gaming consoles.

Best TVs of 2025 tested: top OLEDs, Mini-LEDs and QLEDs
By Nick Pino last updated
These are the best TVs right now, from budget 4K TVs to top-end OLED TVs.

Best budget TVs of 2025: Three TVs that look great and don't break the bank
By Nick Pino last updated
Our best budget TV guide can save you hundreds of dollars when you don't have thousands to drop on a new display.

I love the Sonos Arc Ultra — but it’s lacking this key ingredient
By Nick Pino published
The Sonos Arc Ultra sounds great for a unibody speaker — but unless you plan on buying a subwoofer to go with it, the bass response is subpar.

The best Google TVs of 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
Looking to link your Google account to your TV? This guide has all the best Google-powered smart TVs from Sony, Hisense and TCL.

Best Samsung TVs in 2025 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 smart TVs for streaming in 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
The best smart TVs for streaming offer quick and easy access to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Prime Video and many more.

5 Super Bowl TV settings you need to change to get the best picture for the big game
By Nick Pino published
Get your living room TV ready for the big game with these five critical adjustments.

The best Roku TVs in 2025: 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.

Best LG TVs in 2025: 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.

Best TVs for gaming in 2025: 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.

Sony WH-1000XM6 rumors — everything we know so far
By Nick Pino published
Better battery life, new Bluetooth codecs and those removable earpads are all possible.

Best 70-inch TVs in 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
The best 70-inch TVs offer a larger screen along with excellent brightness and a smart TV platform.

Best 50-inch TVs in 2025: tested and rated
By Michael Desjardin last updated
The best 50-inch TVs from LG, Samsung and Sony offer exceptional value in a versatile screen size.

The best TV antennas of 2025: tested and rated
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TV antennas are a clear gateway to your favorite shows, sports, news and movies with no monthly bills.

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.

The best TVs under $500 in 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
Tight on cash? Here are the best TVs around for $500, $400 and even under $300 that offer great 4K performance.
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