How we review, and why you can trust it.
Every TechWafer review follows the same rules. Here’s exactly how we test, how we score, and where the money comes from — in plain English.
We buy or borrow
We test retail units or manufacturer samples. A sample never buys a score — and never guarantees coverage.
We use it for real
Days of hands-on use, not a spec-sheet skim. If we didn’t test something, we tell you.
We stay honest
Pros and cons in every review. If it’s not worth your money, we say so plainly.
What “we tested it” actually means
Real-world use
We live with the product across everyday tasks, on the devices you’d actually pair it with.
Measured, not guessed
Charge times, temperatures, latency, frame rates, battery life — logged and shown, not hand-waved.
Compared to rivals
We name the alternatives and say who each product is really for, so you can choose with context.
Kept up to date
Prices and better options change. We revisit reviews and guides and stamp them when we update.
What the rating weighs
Performance
Does it do the job well, measured against its price and class?
Build & design
Materials, ergonomics, and how it holds up in daily use.
Features
What you get versus what you actually need.
Value
The big one: is it worth the money against its rivals?
Sponsors don’t touch our verdicts.
Sponsored content is always clearly labelled and kept separate from editorial reviews. Some links are affiliate links — if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you, and it never changes our verdict. Full detail in our Affiliate Disclosure and Ethics Statement.
Common questions
No. Samples let us test — they don’t buy verdicts. Plenty of sampled products get critical reviews.
We don’t sell review scores. Paid work is only ever clearly-labelled sponsored content, kept separate from editorial reviews.
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