Method
How we rate
This page explains our rules before any product ranking. It will grow as we add verified notes and hands-on tests.
Principles
- Fit before commission. We decide the shortlist for a use case before checking affiliate payouts. A product with no affiliate program can still win.
- Say what we know. Pages are labeled research-led until we have hands-on testing. We do not invent lab scores or fake “we tested” language.
- Show the downsides. Every best-of will list who should not buy the winner, plus a cheaper good-enough option when one exists.
- Disclose clearly. Affiliate relationships are stated near the links and on the disclosure page (FTC endorsement guides).
- Stay behind the scenes. No founder face, no personal brand channel. The site is the product.
Evidence levels (draft)
- Research-led: specs, manuals, reputable reviews, owner forums — labeled as such.
- Verified specs: cross-checked against manufacturer documentation.
- Hands-on: only when we actually used the machine; method notes published on that page.