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How We Test VPNs
We test and rate scores 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.
How We Test Desktop PCs
Standardized, repeatable testing is central to all 1,500-plus reviews we publish annually. Here's how we test every desktop PC that hits the bench at PC Labs.
How We Test Graphics Cards
PC Labs' cutting-edge testing of graphics cards from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia encompasses leading AAA games, industry-standard synthetic tests, AI benchmarks, and content creation apps. Here's what we use and 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 Web Hosting Services
Standardized, reproducible testing is a vital aspect of PCMag.com's reviews. Here's how we evaluate every web hosting service we test.
How We Test Wi-Fi Routers
Your router is the at the heart of your home network, so it's important to get the right one. Here's how we test every wireless router we review.
How We Test Projectors
Projectors are ever-evolving, and our testing regimen follows the trends: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced, and Filmmaker modes, along with a mounting emphasis on streaming input. This is how we evaluate the latest models, from budget to cutting-edge.
How We Test Smart Home Devices
We install and test more than 100 smart devices in our 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 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 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. This is how we make those determinations.
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 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 VR Headsets
Curious about virtual reality? From PC-tethered systems to standalone headsets, this is how we test VR tech.
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 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 Printers
Our lab tests measure overall performance, functionality, and output quality to help you pick the right printer for your needs.
Meet Maggie, PCMag's AI-Powered Product Finder and Personal Shopping Assistant
Trained exclusively on our massive library of expert reviews and buying advice, finding the right technology to fit your life has never been easier.
How We Test Speakers
Sure, sound is subjective, but we still put all of the speakers we review through a defined set of tests to determine which sound the best. Check out our audio testing regimen.
How We Test Headphones
Here's how we test earphones and headphones to help you find the perfect pair.
