Editorial policy

Independence

Brands and stores can't pay for a pick, a score or a spot in a guide. We don't accept free products in exchange for coverage. If that ever changes for a product, the article will say so.

How products are chosen

We start from what a buyer needs, then look at the products in our catalog with complete, official specs. We match each product to a type of buyer and say who should skip it.

Sources

Every number traces to the maker's official page or a cited source, listed at the end of each article. We don't invent reviews, ratings, quotes or test results.

Use of AI tools

We use AI tools to help with research and first drafts. A person edits and approves every article. AI is never used to fake hands-on testing, reviews or quotes.

Hands-on claims

We only say we used or tested something when a named person did, and the article names them.

Updates and corrections

Guides carry an "Updated" date and a change log. Report a mistake on our contact page; material fixes are listed on the corrections page.