Here, we will look at What’s The Best tests and reviews tech and electronic products, including TVs, record players, smartphones and fitness trackers.
Here’s an example of the kind of articles we use our expertise and hands-on testing to inform:
How we test tech and electronics
At What’s The Best, our approach to testing and reviewing tech and electronic products is grounded in real-world experiences. While statistics and graphs have their place, we prioritise sharing with you, our readers, what it’s like to live with, use, and incorporate a product into your daily routine.
This philosophy extends to our audio reviews and hands-on tests. We immerse ourselves in the devices as regular customers would. Testing tech and electronic equipment with simplicity in mind, we unpack the test product and start using it in our day-to-day life as the product is intended.
For example, with a smartphone, we will transfer our data and switch our SIM card into it, just as you would if you had purchased a new phone. You can take a look at our Nokia XR21 review as an example of what we mean.
The same goes for bigger products, like record players. In our review of the Cambridge Audio Alva ST, expert Chris Duffill installed the turntable into his audio setup and used it as if it were his own purchase.
Throughout this everyday testing process, we leverage our experience and expertise to evaluate the performance of the product. When it’s going well, we’re thrilled and do all we can to demonstrate this in our write-ups. Likewise, if something falls short, we feel obligated to share this insight to keep our readers informed.
How long we test electronics and tech for
As for the duration of our testing, we don’t adhere to strict timelines. Instead, we rely on our experience and expertise to determine when we’ve gathered sufficient information about a product. On average, this takes at least a few weeks, with some reviews extending into months. We believe in allowing the product to settle into our lives, unveiling its strengths and weaknesses through prolonged testing.
How do we get items to test?
Acquiring products for review can happen in a few ways. Brands or PR companies may send sample items, and occasionally, What’s The Best purchases items for testing. Some products are shipped for a loan period, while others, especially earphones for hygiene reasons, become permanent additions to our collection.
Regardless of the product’s origin, we ensure that our final review remains genuine, reflecting our firsthand experiences. Our evaluations maintain impartiality, offering commendation when deserved and criticism when necessary.
Occasionally, we may receive commission or other compensation through product links, which aids in our mission to provide valuable product advice while upholding the integrity of our reviews.