The rules we operate by

Independence

We do not sell reviews, ratings, or rankings. No advertiser, affiliate partner, or manufacturer sees a review before it publishes, and none can pay to change a verdict, raise a score, or remove criticism. Affiliate commissions fund our work; they do not influence it.

Honesty

We publish what we actually found, including the flaws. If we haven't tested something thoroughly enough to have a confident view, we say so rather than padding the review. We don't manufacture controversy or hype, and we don't recommend a product we wouldn't use ourselves.

Accuracy

We check specifications against primary sources -- the manufacturer, credible independent testing, and, where we have it, our own hands-on use -- and we distinguish clearly between measured results, observed experience, and opinion. Quotes and figures are attributed to their source.

Corrections

We get things wrong sometimes, and when we do we fix them in the open. If you spot an error, email [email protected]. We correct factual mistakes promptly. Material corrections -- anything that changes the meaning of a review or its verdict -- are noted on the page with the date and a short description of what changed. Minor fixes such as typos are made without a formal note.

Conflicts of interest

Review units are bought, borrowed, or supplied for testing and are returned or disclosed per our policy; accepting a unit never obliges a favourable review. If a relationship with a company could reasonably be seen as a conflict, we disclose it in the relevant review.