we test so you don't have to

Independent testing of software, hardware and tools. Tell us about your product, or what you want to see tested.

What we test

Three areas, each tested by people with hands-on experience.

Software

Apps, online services and business tools, tested on real work rather than a demo account.

What we check

  • Setup and day-to-day use
  • Speed and reliability under real workloads
  • Security and how your data is handled
  • Support, pricing and how easy it is to leave

Tested by

Software developers and IT professionals

Hardware

Computers, phones, networking gear and smart devices, measured against what the box claims.

What we check

  • Advertised specs against measured results
  • Battery, heat and noise
  • Build quality and repairability
  • How it holds up after the first few weeks

Tested by

IT professionals and experienced product reviewers

Tools

Power tools, hand tools and workshop gear, used on actual jobs until we know what they're made of.

What we check

  • Performance on real jobs
  • Battery life and run time
  • Durability and safety
  • Value for money and warranty

Tested by

Tradespeople and handy people with a history of product reviews

Tested by people who know the job

Each product goes to the people best placed to judge it.

  • Software developers

    They build software for a living, so they know where to look for the weak spots.

  • Tradespeople

    They rely on their tools every working day, and they know what lasts on site.

  • IT professionals

    Decades of experience running the systems and hardware that businesses depend on.

  • Handy people and reviewers

    Practical people with a history of product reviews, who test the way most buyers will use it.

How a test runs

  1. You send a request

    Submit your own product, or tell us what you'd like to see tested.

  2. We pick what to test

    We read every request, but we can't test everything. We'll tell you if yours is going ahead.

  3. Our testers get to work

    The right people put it through the same checks as everything else in its category.

  4. We publish the results

    Good or bad, the results go out on video. Our YouTube and TikTok channels are on the way.

Independent, and staying that way

Asking us to test your product gets it considered. It doesn't get it a good result, and if it goes ahead, we buy our own copy.

  • No paid verdicts

    Brands can't buy a better score or a quieter review.

  • The same tests every time

    Everything in a category goes through the same checks, so results are fair to compare.

  • Plain answers

    You get what works, what doesn't and who it suits, without the jargon.

Tell us what to test

Whether you made it or just want to know if it's any good, start here.

What would you like to do?
What kind of product is it?

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