Reader-supported. Brands never pay for verdicts.

One revenue stream funds this site: retail affiliate commissions. Here is exactly how that works and what it can't buy.

Affiliate links

When we link to a product at a retailer, some links are affiliate links — if you buy, the retailer pays us a commission at no change to your price. Rates differ between retailers and categories. That's precisely why scores are locked before links are added: a product's verdict is set by the evidence, then we link to wherever it's genuinely available.

What brands cannot do here

• Buy a verdict, a ranking position, or a "best" badge — at any price.
• Pay for placement, advertorial or sponsored reviews. We run none.
• Send us free units in exchange for coverage — we don't accept review samples.

What you can hold us to

• Every price shown was verified at the retailer and dated — unverified prices don't render.
• Owner sentiment is cited to real, resolvable threads. We never invent quotes.
• Errors get fixed in the open on our corrections page.

The scoring method itself is documented at how we score.