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How We Test TVs
Shopping for a new television? Reading our TV reviews is the best way to be sure you're making the right buying decision. Here's an in-depth look at how our industry-certified home theater expert tests TVs in PC Labs.
How We Test Everything We Review
For more than 40 years, rigorous, repeatable testing has been at the core of everything we do here at PCMag. Take a look inside PC Labs where we test, rate, and review over 2,000 technology products each year.
PCMag Editorial Team
Here's who we are and what we do. We welcome your questions and feedback.
How We Test VR Headsets
Curious about virtual reality? From PC-tethered systems to standalone headsets, this is how we test VR tech in the PCMag Labs.
How We Test Headphones
Here's how we test earphones and headphones to help you find the perfect pair.
How We Test Speakers
Sure, sound is subjective, but we still put all of the speakers we review through a defined set of tests. Check out our audio testing regimen.
How We Test Cellular Modems and Hotspots
With widespread network coverage and fast data speeds, mobile cellular modems and hotspots are connecting more people than ever. Here's how we test the modems and hotspots we review.
How We Test Tablets
We test dozens of tablets in PC Labs. Here's how we put them through their paces to determine the top performers.
How We Test Phones
We use a stringent set of repeatable tests to analyze the mobile phones we review, taking into account battery life, call quality, multimedia capabilities, reception, and more.
How We Test Drones
We do a lot of product testing in the friendly confines of PC Labs, but drones call for wide open spaces, so we take them out in the real world for test flights. Here's what we look for.
How We Test Smart Home Devices
We install and test more than 100 smart devices in our own homes each year to determine their ease of use, reliability, and performance to help you choose the best ones for your budget.
How We Test Bluetooth Headsets
We've developed many tests to make sure Bluetooth headsets stand up to real-world conditions. These include analyzing call quality, connectivity, range, and battery life.
How We Test Digital Cameras and Lenses
Learn about the speed, image quality, and general performance tests we run on every digital camera and lens we review.
How We Collect Malware for Hands-On Antivirus Testing
We wouldn't recommend a car without first getting behind the wheel, and we can't rate antivirus software without testing it. Here's how we get the malware we need to do our real-world tests.
How We Test Smart Fitness Equipment
From stationary bikes and treadmills to rowing machines and workout mirrors, we put all the equipment we review through a series of lengthy and rigorous tests to help you choose the best smart fitness tech for your goals.
How We Test Smart Displays
Do-it-all countertop screens are deceptively simple, but highly convenient. Here's how our reviews help you determine the best smart display for your money.
How We Test Robot Vacuums
Here at PCMag, we subject every robot vacuum (and mop) we review to a demanding and consistent series of tests to determine which models are worth your money.
How We Test Fitness Trackers
If you want to get healthy, a fitness tracker can help. At PCMag, we put them through rigorous testing to see which ones are up to the challenge. Here's how we do it.
How We Test Processors
Standardized, repeatable testing underpins everything we review at PCMag. Here's how we evaluate desktop CPUs, from pure processing trials to gauging a processor's nuanced effects on graphics performance.
How We Test VPNs
At PCMag, we test and rate dozens of VPNs each year to help you find the best one to keep you safe and anonymous online. Here's our testing methodology and how we arrive at our conclusions.
