How We Score Products
Transparent criteria. Real sources. No black boxes.
Overview
Every product on AllReviews receives a verdict score from 0 to 10. This score is not an average of other review scores. It's our editorial assessment based on weighted criteria specific to each product category, informed by research from multiple expert sources.
We believe transparency builds trust. Here's exactly how our scoring works.
Scoring Criteria
Each product is evaluated across multiple criteria. The exact criteria and their weights vary by category — a laptop's scoring emphasizes different things than a baby monitor's. Common criteria include:
Performance
How well does it do what it's supposed to do? Speed, accuracy, output quality.
Build Quality
Materials, durability, fit and finish. Will it last?
Value
Price relative to what you get. Not just cheapest — best return on your dollar.
Features
Useful capabilities that solve real problems, not checkbox marketing.
Ease of Use
Setup, daily operation, learning curve. Does it stay out of your way?
Design
Ergonomics, aesthetics, size and weight where relevant.
Criteria weights are shown on each product's score breakdown section. They always sum to 100%.
Our Sources
We reference 60+ expert review publications. Each source is weighted based on its depth of testing, editorial track record, and category expertise. Sources include:
What We Don't Do
- ✕Fabricate claims. If we can't source it, we don't say it.
- ✕Invent test results. We synthesize real expert testing — we don't make up benchmarks.
- ✕Let affiliate revenue influence scores. Higher commission never means a higher rating.
- ✕Ignore trade-offs. Every product has weaknesses. We'll always tell you about them.
Update Cadence
Reviews are refreshed on a rolling cycle. Categories with fast-moving product launches (smartphones, laptops) are revisited more frequently than stable categories. Every review shows its last-updated date and a change log so you know exactly what changed and when.