Product Rating Guide

In the event that chritic.com performs a product review, the following key should serve as a guide with respect to rating icons. The scale works from zero bars to five bars; the more bars, the better the rating*. Suggestions are always welcome.

Five Bars: Excellent, highly recommended product

• Highly dependable product (based on testing and aggregated reviews)
• Extremely long-lasting battery life
• Durable
• Innovative interface, concept, or featured service
• Reasonable price for product

Four Bars: Great, recommended for purchase with minimal hesitation

• Reasonably dependable product
• Reasonable battery length
• Durable
• Innovative with some flaws or items lacking in design or service
• Reasonable price

Three Bars: Good, may require personal testing before purchasing

• Limited features
• Price might be unreasonable for value
• Product performs basic functions
• Design may be deficient compared to newer high tech products
• Stable rapport with consumers

Two Bars: Fair, purchase with caution

• Lower-end product
• Battery life may be limited
• Product may be limited in service, features, or performance
• Construction of product may be weak or lacking
• May be outdated soon

One Bar: Poor, not recommended for purchase

• Poor price for value of product
• Unreliable product/company history
• Lack of innovation
• Easily damaged product, risk of destruction high
• Negative media reports

*Note: Rating system and recommendations are neither a guarantee nor a warranty of the product on the part of chritic.com. All ratings are suggestions based on online research and in-person testing.