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 TVs of 2024: Tested and reviewed
By Nick Pino last updated
These are the best TVs available now, from budget 4K TVs to top-end QLED and OLED TVs.
Best 65-inch TVs 2024 — August top picks
By Nick Pino last updated
We've rounded up of the best 65-inch TVs, from budget-friendly 4K sets to premium smart TVs.
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.
Best Vizio TVs in 2024: V-Series, M-Series and P-Series rated and reviewed
By Nick Pino last updated
For the money, Vizio TVs offer some of the best performance for your dollar.
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.
Best 55-inch TVs of 2024
By 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.
What size TV should you buy?
By Nick Pino last updated
What size TV do I need? Here's how to figure out the right TV screen size you should get and the distance away from your TV you should sit.
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.
The best TVs under $500 in 2024
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.
Best budget TVs of 2024: Tested and rated
By Nick Pino last updated
Our guide to the best budget TVs can save you hundreds of dollars when you don't have thousands to drop on a new display.
Best 43-inch TVs in 2024: Tested and rated
By Nick Pino last updated
These 43-inch TVs fit in smaller spaces while still delivering a great viewing experience for movies and games.
Best 85-inch TVs in 2024: Tested and reviewed
By Nick Pino last updated
Skip the movie theater! The best 85-inch TVs offer the cinema experience when you want a larger-than-life picture at home.
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 8K TVs in 2024: Prepare for the future with these top Ultra-HD models
By Nick Pino 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.
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.
Best TVs for gaming in 2024: 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.
Best 75-inch TVs of 2024: Tested and reviewed
By Nick Pino last updated
The best 75-inch TVs offer big screens, great features and top-notch performance, in addition to a better viewing experience.
Best OLED TV in 2024: Tested and reviewed
By Nick Pino last updated
The best OLED TVs we've tested from LG, Sony and Samsung.
Best Samsung TVs in 2024 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.
Best TCL TVs in 2024
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TCL TVs combine great value with killer performance. These are our favorites.
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?
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.
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