Editorial Standards

• Evidence first. Specifications are verified against manufacturer documentation; inflated claims are discounted in scoring.
• Companies are graded, not just products. Support reachability and warranty practice are checked directly.
• No pay-to-rank. No brand can buy inclusion, position, score or an award.
• Corrections are public. Material changes to a ranking are logged on the page with dates.
• Conflicts are disclosed. Any relationship that could appear to affect coverage is stated on the page.
• Short lists. Top 10 per subcategory, Top 30 per department — ceilings that force choices.