Product reviews and New Tech
Independent reviews scored on a published method, and a New Tech desk for launches. Sponsored options are always labeled.
How we score
Each review rates Performance, Durability, Value, Ease of use and Support from 1 to 5; Overall is the average. The reviewer, how the product was evaluated (hands-on, field use, or desk review of specs and documentation) and pros and cons are published with every score.
Editorial vs sponsored
Anyone can submit a product for editorial consideration for free; editors decide what to review. A Sponsored Product Review ($595) guarantees a review is written; it is labeled Sponsored, uses the same scoring method, and the sponsor does not see or approve the score before publication. A Featured Product Listing ($99/mo) puts a product in the category grid with a Featured label. A New Tech Spotlight ($399 per state) is a labeled launch feature. Category sponsors ($399/mo) and newsletter placements ($149/week launch rate) are labeled ads.