How GearLab evaluates products
GearLab articles use a practical review framework built around real buying decisions, not spec sheets alone.
- Use case fit: who the product is actually best for.
- Core specs: battery life, connectivity, size, compatibility, and feature limits.
- Real-world setup: what changes when the product is used at a desk, in a car, while traveling, or at home.
- Drawbacks: every recommendation should include meaningful downsides.
- Value: whether the product makes sense at its usual price range.
When a GearLab Score appears, it is an editorial score based on this framework, not a lab measurement.