ZDNET explains its testing, review and affiliate-commission practices

ZDNET says its recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping.

The outlet gathers data from vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent review sites, and it pores over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services being assessed.

When readers click through from ZDNET to a retailer and buy a product or service, the site may earn affiliate commissions. ZDNET says this helps support its work but does not affect what it covers or how, and it does not affect the price readers pay.

ZDNET adds that neither the site nor the author are compensated for independent reviews and that it follows strict guidelines intended to ensure editorial content is not influenced by advertisers. The editorial team says its goal is to deliver accurate information and knowledgeable advice to help readers make smarter buying decisions.

Editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article and say they will correct or clarify any errors or misleading information. Readers are invited to report inaccuracies via a provided form.

Key Topics

Tech, Product Testing, Product Reviews, Affiliate Commissions, Vendor Listings, Customer Reviews