How we test tech

• Workload benchmarks: standardized tests (Cinebench, PugetBench, real games) on every laptop and PC component.
• Daily-driver testing: two to four weeks as a primary work machine, with build quality, battery, and thermal monitoring throughout.
• Network and connectivity: routers measured for range, throughput, and stability across multiple home layouts.
• Software bundled: we evaluate stock software, bloatware load, and update behavior — not just the silicon.