Every review on Softechnology is written by an editor who used the product — for at least a week, in the conditions it was built for. Here's how we test, how we score, and where to start.
Every product is measured against the same five criteria — with weights published up front, so you can see exactly how a verdict was reached.
| Criterion | Weight | What we measure |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 25% | Real-world benchmarks under sustained load — not marketing peaks. |
| Value | 25% | Price against the total capability delivered, not against MSRP alone. |
| Reliability | 20% | Uptime, thermal stability, network consistency over 7–30 day tests. |
| Experience | 15% | Setup, daily use, dashboard quality and long-term ergonomics. |
| Support | 15% | Response times, technical depth and warranty follow-through. |
No product is scored from a spec sheet. If we couldn't test it, we don't publish a verdict.
Commissions are declared on every review. Rankings never move for money.
Editor's Choice and Best Value badges are awarded sparingly and re-earned every 12 months.
Fewer than 5% of tested products earn our Editor's Choice badge — and it's revoked when a better option arrives or a provider's quality drops.