Michael Desjardin

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Senior TV Editor at Tom's Guide

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There’s one thing Hisense needs to improve about its TVs in 2025 - otherwise I’m shopping for alternatives

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

I’ve been covering TVs for over a decade, so take it from me: The industry is healthier with Hisense in it. In recent years, the brand’s aggressively priced, high-performing TVs have stood toe to toe with some of the best TVs on the market. Its secret sauce has been a blend of high-quality hardware and relatively low price points., like the Hisense U8N — our current pick for the best TV for most people.
The LG C5 OLED is 5-star TV - but I would buy this instead

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

We recently published our LG C5 OLED review, and with it came heaps of testing data and hands-on reporting about LG’s latest mid-range OLED. Spoiler alert: It’s a stunning TV that our own Matthew Murray calls “nearly flawless.”Despite the eye-popping picture, the praiseworthy set of features and our much-deserved accolade, I think there’s an LG OLED more worthy of your dollar right now: the LG C4.
I went hands-on with Hisense's newest Mini-LED TV — and it could be the best of the year

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

Hisense, creators of some of the most value-packed TVs on the market, just announced a slate of new models for 2025. And I had a chance to spend some hands-on time with what might be the most hotly anticipated set: the Hisense U8QG Mini-LED TV. Last year, the U8QG’s predecessor — the Hisense U8N — quickly rose through the ranks on our best TVs list.
8K TVs just got one step closer to extinction - Sony has exited the market

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

8K TVs might be approaching the end of the line. As first reported by FlatpanelsHD, Sony has confirmed that its Z9K 8K TV, which debuted in 2022, has been discontinued. It is one of only a few remaining 8K TVs you can still buy. The Z9K will linger on shelves for as long as stocks are still kicking around, but production of Sony’s sole 8K set has ceased. For now, Sony is officially out of the 8K TV market. You may likeWhatever happened to 8K TVs?
Is this the beginning of the end of HDMI? Here’s what you need to know about GPMI

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

I’ve connected and disconnected hundreds of HDMI cables in my time, but I must admit that I’ve never truly considered a post-HDMI world — until now. As reported by FlatpanelsHD, over 50 Chinese companies including Hisense and TCL have joined forces to back an HDMI alternative called GPMI (General Purpose Media Interface). The group seeks to combine high-bandwidth audio, video, data and power into a single cable.
Is this the beginning of the end of HDMI? Here’s what you need to know about GPMI

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Michael Desjardin

14 hours agoMaking these common mistakes with your marketing agencies and freelancers is costing your brand time and money. This is what to avoid and what to do instead. Your brand likely uses agencies and freelancers for things like Amazon, Shopify, graphic design, PPC, SEO, social media and conversion rate …
I’m a TV reviewer - and this is the one design trend I’m getting tired of

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

Take it from someone who peeps a lot of pixels: TVs are pretty much just big, gray rectangles. Their underlying display technology and the software that drives them are rapidly evolving, but physical design trends don’t come along very often. In the last couple of years, however, one seemingly simple design flourish has found its way into some of the best TVs on the market: matte displays. Their purpose is to combat glare, but their surge in popularity has proven polarizing.
I’m a TV reviewer — and this is the one design trend I’m getting tired of | Flipboard

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Michael Desjardin

13 hours agoI connected it to my Xbox to find out. If I upgrade my TV or monitor, it's only for one reason: gaming. In reality, features like a higher resolution, faster refresh rate, and HDR aren't things that matter unless you're a gamer—in which case they are the most important. As the product tester and …
Samsung QN90F hands-on review: is this the Mini-LED TV to beat in 2025?

3 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

For several years, Samsung’s flagship Neo QLEDs have earned their place among the best 4K Mini-LED TVs money can buy. In 2025, the Samsung QN90F is tasked with taking on the mantle. With a 55-inch version priced at $1,999 and a 65-inch model going for $2,699, the QN90F is right in line with what we've come to expect from flagship 4K models across the industry. However, it justifies its place in Samsung's lineup with terrific picture quality and a long list of features for gaming and beyond.
Save $800 on Sony’s sensational Mini-LED TV during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

4 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Michael Desjardin

I have a deep appreciation for Sony TVs, but it’s no secret that they’re sometimes priced at a premium compared to their competitors — perhaps due to the brand’s reputation for quality and consistency. This dynamic makes it all the more enticing when a Sony TV goes on sale, and as luck would have it, that just happened. Right now, the 65-inch Sony Bravia 7 Mini-LED TV is just $1,198 at Amazon as part of the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

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