How TechGearLab grades
Across 87 products that TechGearLab and at least one other outlet scored, TechGearLab's score sits 0.28 below the consensus on average, on a 5-point scale. That makes it number 2 of 17 from toughest to most generous among the outlets we track.
TechGearLab scores out of 100 on a curve inside each test group, so the best product in a group sets the top of the range. Converted to 5 stars, that reads tougher than the outlet really is. Compare its scores within a group, not against other outlets' stars.
Where TechGearLab was toughest
| Product | Printed | Of 5 | Consensus | Gap | Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapo RV30 Max Plus Robot Vacuum | 56/100 | 2.80 | 3.88 | -1.08 | 4 |
| Conair InfinitiPro 1875W | 57/100 | 2.90 | 3.95 | -1.05 | 2 |
| Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro | 53/100 | 2.65 | 3.58 | -0.93 | 2 |
| Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s | 56/100 | 2.80 | 3.72 | -0.92 | 5 |
| Breville Custom Loaf Bread Maker | 54/100 | 2.70 | 3.60 | -0.90 | 2 |
Where TechGearLab was most generous
| Product | Printed | Of 5 | Consensus | Gap | Outlets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) | 95/100 | 4.75 | 4.18 | +0.57 | 7 |
| Samsung T7 Shield | 92/100 | 4.60 | 4.18 | +0.42 | 4 |
| Roborock Saros 10R | 84/100 | 4.20 | 3.93 | +0.27 | 3 |
| Logitech MX Keys S | 83/100 | 4.20 | 3.95 | +0.25 | 4 |
| Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max | 80/100 | 4.00 | 3.75 | +0.25 | 2 |
By category
Categories where TechGearLab scored 3 or more products.
- Best Wireless Keyboards-0.11 · 4 products
- Best Robot Vacuums-0.13 · 4 products
- Best Fast-Drying Hair Dryers-0.48 · 3 products
- Best Miter Saws-0.53 · 3 products
- Best Air Purifiers-0.27 · 3 products
- Best Ergonomic Office Chairs Under $500-0.33 · 3 products
- Best Cordless Stick Vacuums-0.10 · 3 products
- Best Smart Thermostats+0.22 · 3 products
- Best Upright Vacuum-0.03 · 3 products
Every comparison
Sorted from toughest to most generous. The printed score links to TechGearLab's review. The consensus is the average of every printed score on that product, TechGearLab's included.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Only scores TechGearLab printed on its own page count; numbers read out of article text or video by software are left out. We don't test products. How we measured this.