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, plus he manages Tom's Guide's Gaming, Virtual Reality and Streaming verticals as well. 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
7 best deals on headphones and wireless earbuds for Presidents Day
By Nick Pino published
Have you been holding off on a new pair of earbuds? Now's the time to grab a pair of AirPods or Sony headphones for less.
Best 50-inch TVs in 2024: Tested and rated
By Ryan Epps last updated
The best 50-inch TVs from LG, Samsung and Sony offer exceptional value in a versatile screen size.
Best 43-inch TVs in 2024
By Nick Pino last updated
These 43-inch TVs fit in smaller spaces while still delivering a great viewing experience for movies and games.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 review: Best noise-canceling and spatial audio for iOS
By Nick Pino last updated
Apple takes everything we loved about the original AirPods Pro and moves things on with better battery life and 2x stronger ANC performance, making the AirPods Pro 2 a substantial upgrade.
Mohu Gateway Plus HDTV Indoor Antenna review
By Nick Pino last updated
Easy to set up and a strong performer under the right conditions, the Gateway Plus might be Mohu’s best antenna yet.
Best budget TVs of 2024: Tested and rated
By Nick Pino last updated
Afraid you don't have enough for a new big-screen TV? Our guide to the best budget TVs can save you hundreds.
Best 65-inch TVs 2024 — tested and rated
By Nick Pino last updated
We've rounded up of the best 65-inch TVs, from budget-friendly 4K sets to premium smart TVs.
Best 85-inch TVs in 2024: Tested and reviewed
By Ryan Epps 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.
The best TV antennas of 2024: Tested and rated
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TV antennas deliver shows, sports, news and movies, with no monthly bills. Here are the best HDTV antennas on the market.
Hisense U6K Mini-LED TV review
By Nick Pino last updated
The Hisense U6K delivers an outstanding picture for its price tag. For under $500, it’s one of the best TVs you can buy.
Samsung and LG strike deal over OLED TVs — what it means for your next TV
By Nick Pino published
Samsung and LG sign a deal for hundreds of thousands OLED panels — here's how Samsung plans to use them.
Hisense U8K Mini-LED Google TV review
By Nick Pino last updated
It’s not without some minor shortcomings, but by and large the Hisense U8K offers an incredibly bright, colorful picture that’s fun to watch.
LG is giving away three months of Apple TV Plus to TV buyers — but you have to act fast
By Nick Pino published
If you bought an LG TV in the last six years, you have until April 30 to get three free months of Apple TV Plus.
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 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 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.
Best LG TVs in 2024: 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.
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 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 TV for gaming in 2024: TVs for PS5, Xbox Series X, PCs and more
By Ryan Epps last updated
These are the best gaming TVs you can buy, whether you play on a PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch or last-gen console.
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 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.
Sonos is making new overhead speakers — but you won't find them in any store
By Nick Pino published
Sonos is adding some large, new in-ceiling speakers to its lineup, but finding them is going to be a challenge.