How we test products and services at ZDNET

Kerry Wan/ZDNET At a time when technology permeates every aspect of our lives, from the smartphones in our pockets to the cloud services powering our businesses, finding the right tech can make all the difference. That's why ZDNET's team of subject matter experts, with over 30 years of experience, is committed to providing readers with in-depth, unbiased, and lab-tested reviews of the latest products and services. Also: How we rate deals at ZDNET in 2025 Today, ZDNET covers over a dozen product categories, spanning consumer technology to the enterprise, including TVs, tablets, smartwatches, smart rings, laptops and PCs, portable power stations, VPNs, and more. Our reviewers spend upwards of a year testing each product and service to fully grasp its strengths and weaknesses and how it ultimately fares in real-world usage. Every review, product comparison, and best list you read on our website goes through our rigorous testing efforts, which take into account the following: Transpar ... Read full article.