Michael Desjardin

United States

Senior TV Editor at Tom's Guide

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One of my favorite Mini-LED TVs of the year just dropped to its lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day

2 days ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online sales events of the year, but if you know where to look, you can already find early Prime Day deals on brand-new products. I’ve been covering TVs for over a decade, and every year, I find some of the best TV deals in the days leading up to Prime Day. This year is no different. In fact, one of my favorite mid-range Mini-LED TVs of the year just crashed to its lowest price yet.
Don't wait for Prime Day - one of my favorite Mini-LED TVs of the year is already over $900 off

2 days ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

Amazon Prime Day is a few weeks away, but deals are already dropping. In fact, if you’re upgrading your living room this summer with a new TV, you might want to shop before Prime Day even arrives. Right now, the 65-inch Hisense U8QG Mini-LED TV is just $1,288 at Amazon — that’s over $900 off its usual price, as well as the lowest price we’ve seen for this brand-new TV.
I'm a TV expert and I'm tired of the 'brightness war' - here's why it's overblown

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

If you knew nothing of the TV industry and were handed a stack of press releases, news articles and forum posts about the latest happenings in the business, you’d probably arrive at the following conclusion: the higher a TV’s peak brightness, the better its overall performance. While it’s true that brighter TVs tend to be higher-end models, one TV being brighter than another doesn’t necessarily make it a better pick. It’s easy to get swept up in the brightness wars.
I’ve set up hundreds of TVs in my career - here are 6 mistakes people make when setting up a new TV

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

Buying a new TV is exciting — especially if it’s been a while since you’ve made an upgrade. As anxious as you might be to crack open that box and to start streaming your favorite shows, make sure you’re ready. Take it from someone who’s been setting up TVs for over a decade: The decisions you make right now could affect your TV-enjoyment in the short and long term. Here’s how to set up a TV safely, swiftly and smartly.
I’ve set up hundreds of TVs in my career — here are 6 mistakes people make when setting up a new TV

1 week ago | inkl.com | Michael Desjardin

Two people carry a TV box through a room. The box is labeled "UHD TV.". Buying a new TV is exciting — especially if it’s been a while since you’ve made an upgrade. As anxious as you might be to crack open that box and to start streaming your favorite shows, make sure you’re ready. Take it from someone who’s been setting up TVs for over a decade: The decisions you make right now could affect your TV-enjoyment in the short and long term. Here’s how to set up a TV safely, swiftly and smartly.
If you just bought a Hisense TV, change these 5 settings right away

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

Across the TV industry, Hisense is known for its value-centric Mini-LED TVs that deliver plenty of bang for one’s buck. They’re often among the best TVs you can buy. As a TV expert, I’ve tested and tinkered with a ton of Hisense TVs over the years. And, like any brand’s offerings, Hisense TVs come with their own selection of settings and features. Here’s a basic cheat sheet of the settings I immediately tweak every time I set up a Hisense TV, adjusted for the average viewer. 1.
TCL just stealth-launched a new Mini-LED TV - and it's already on sale at Best Buy

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

Surprise! TCL — makers of some of the most competitive, budget-friendly Mini-LED TVs in the game — just debuted a brand-new model without so much as a peep. Best of all? It’s already ridiculously affordable. Right now, you can land the all-new 55-inch TCL QM5K for just $379 at Best Buy. At the moment, the QM5K appears to be a Best Buy exclusive. Here’s everything we know about the TCL QM6K — from specs to available size options.
Does your OLED TV look funny? Here are 5 common issues and how to diagnose them

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

OLED TVs aren’t perfect. Despite their reputation of being some of the best TVs money can buy, OLED displays are susceptible to some odd visual quirks that range from minor blemishes like color banding to major issues like image retention. Having been in the TV-testing business for over a decade, I’ve seen everything from the earliest OLED models all the way up to the latest and best OLEDs on the market today and have needed to troubleshoot a fair number of them over the years.
TCL finally added this key feature to its 2025 TVs - here's why you should use it

3 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

If you’re a stickler for preserving the creator’s intent when watching movies and shows at home, this news is for you: TCL has finally added the popular FIlmmaker picture mode to its latest TV lineup. Previously, TCL had been one of the last remaining holdouts to incorporate Filmmaker mode among the biggest TV brands in the industry. For several years, Filmmaker mode has been a common feature among the best TVs on the market. Now, TCL is finally in the fold.
Don’t wait! This 65-inch Roku TV just fell to $599 - that’s 50% off its usual price

3 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

If you’ve been searching for an affordable smart TV with a simple interface and a never-ending selection of streaming options, your time has come. The 65-inch Roku Pro Series just fell to $599 at Amazon. That’s a full 50% off its usual price of $1,199, and according to Amazon’s limited-time designation, this sale isn’t going to last. The Roku Pro Series combines the simple-but-powerful Roku smart platform with the high-octane performance of a Mini-LED TV.

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