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
AirPods Pro 3 on track for better noise cancelation — but there’s some bad news, too
By Nick Pino published
Apple's September event is right around the corner and rumors about the AirPods Pro 3 are flying around everywhere.
Best TVs with ATSC 3.0 tuners
By Nick Pino last updated
A roundup of the best TVs with built-in NextGenTV hardware.
This new TV accessory lets you smell what’s on the screen (Hint: it’s not pleasant)
By Nick Pino published
MovieScent bathes your room in smells to match what’s happening on your TV, with six starter scents including Restaurant, Ocean and more.
LG C4 OLED vs C3 OLED: What's the difference?
By Nick Pino last updated
Should you wait to upgrade to the LG C4 OLED or simply snap up the LG C3 while it’s on sale? Here's what you need to know.
TCL QM8 Mini-LED TV (2024) hands-on review: Brighter, bigger and better
By Nick Pino last updated
Not yet ratedThe TCL QM8 is getting some key improvements for 2024 and should put some real pressure on Samsung, Hisense and LG.
The best HDMI 2.1 TVs
By Nick Pino last updated
On one of the best TVs with HDMI 2.1 connectivity, Xbox Series X, PS5, and PC gaming is pushed to its fps limits.
Samsung S95D OLED review: This glare-free OLED TV is legit
By Nick Pino published
An AI-powered OLED TV that doesn’t suffer from glare — what could be better?
The best Google TVs of 2024
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 4K TVs in 2024
By Nick Pino last updated
The best 4K TV you can buy, from budget sets to the best 4K TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony and more.
The best smart TVs for streaming in 2024
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.
Best outdoor speakers 2024: Tested in our own backyards
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Here's our top outdoor speakers whether you're working in the garden or hanging out at the beach or park.
The LG G4 OLED just aced our TV lab tests— is it the best OLED TV of 2024?
By Nick Pino published
The LG G4 OLED is the best TV of 2024 according to our rigorous test results — but it faces some steep competition.
The Beats Pill is back! 5 things I like and 3 that I don't
By Nick Pino last updated
After spending a week with the Beats Pill (2024), we’ve got all the deets on Beats’ newest portable Bluetooth speaker.
13 best movie moments of all time — here’s our favorites
By Dave Meikleham last updated
We're hugely passionate about cinema here at Tom's Guide, and some of our team have broken down the movie moments that mean the most to them.
LG C4 OLED vs B4 OLED: Which TV should you buy?
By Nick Pino published
Can’t decide between the LG C4 OLED and the new LG B4 OLED? Here are the five main differences between LG’s two affordable OLED TVs.
The cheapest OLED TV of 2024 is here — meet the LG B4 OLED
By Nick Pino published
One of the cheapest OLED TVs of 2024 is here — meet the LG B4 OLED, on sale now for $1,499.
AirPods Pro head gestures announced at WWDC 2024 — here’s your first look
By Nick Pino last updated
Apple announced a new ambient noise reduction feature as well as gesture commands to quickly respond to texts and phone calls — here's how they work.
The big nasty secret no one tells you about buying TVs
By Nick Pino published
After analyzing the price data for two of last year’s biggest and best TVs, a pattern emerged — one that is guaranteed to save you hundreds of dollars.
Hisense U8N Mini-LED TV review
By Nick Pino published
Hisense continues to knock it out of the park with the 3,000-plus-nit U8N Mini-LED
Beat Solo Buds are launching June 18 for half the cost of AirPods 3
By Nick Pino published
The new Beats Solo Buds could take over this summer with their four cool color options and affordable $79 price point.
Forget LG C4 OLED — this new Samsung OLED TV is a way cheaper alternative
By Nick Pino published
The Samsung S85D is the most affordable OLED TV we’re getting from the company in 2024.
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