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Bookmark or Share- Who do you trust more? Consumer Reports or Wirecutter? : r/Frugal - RedditWirecutter has been around for a bunch of years now and was acquired by The NY Times, I like the way they write and layout their reviews but they’ve been somewhat criticized for not adjusting their recommendations to ongoing user reviews in the past.
- Choosing a vacuum cleaner: comparing reviews from Reddit, Consumer ...Wirecutter, RTINGS, Vacuum Wars, and other sources that deeply research and test products. Pros Clearly organized recommendations They cite research and tests to back their recommendations Cons Financial incentives from sponsorships and affiliate links can skew recommendations away from what's best for consumers Same problems with CR
- What Happened to Wirecutter? : r/BuyItForLife - RedditThe Atlantic, like Wirecutter, is a very valuable resource. I have a subscription to The Atlantic because they are amazing and I reward their work accordingly. Wirecutter’s small cut they get didn’t effect their work in the past and they should absolutely be rewarded for the work they do. If you choose not to click on articles because of ...
- Wirecutter's Favorite Boardgames for Adults : r/boardgames - RedditWirecutter's methodology is easier to accept when the factors are quantifiable: bass levels, waterproofing for ear buds, software UI, etc. That said, I don't begrudge them when attempting to do "best efforts" when it comes to a more subjective product line, like board games.
- Wirecutter vs Consumer Reporte : r/BuyItForLife - RedditBy contrast, wirecutter tends to do the "best for X" style ratings (e.g. "best on a budget," "best for style," "best if price is no concern," etc.). But that system means I have to trust that I would agree with their assessment, and since they don't list (or quantify) the specific criteria that they used, it feels like I'm choosing based on ...
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