What the value score means

The value score answers a simple question: how much gadget do you get for the price?

A cheaper product with strong specs can score higher than a pricier one, because value weighs what you get against what you pay. That's why our top pick isn't always the most expensive option.

Alongside the value score, each gadget also gets tier ratings on the dimensions that matter for its category, so you can see where it's strong and where it compromises.