How We Rate
No Money Wasted publishes research-based buying guides. We do not physically test the products we feature. Instead, every product is scored on five weighted criteria based on publicly available data: manufacturer specifications, verified buyer feedback aggregated across retailers, warranty and return policies, and price-to-value analysis.
The five criteria
Value (1-10): Price relative to features and competitor offerings. A higher score means you're getting more for your dollar.
Build quality (1-10): Materials, construction, and reported durability across hundreds of long-term reviews.
Reliability signals (1-10): Failure rates, recall history, and consistency of positive feedback across thousands of buyer reviews.
Suitability (1-10): How well the product matches the specific use case the guide is about.
Warranty & support (1-10): Length of warranty, ease of claim, and reputation for honoring it.
The NMW Score
The five criteria are combined into a single NMW Score out of 100. Scores above 85 are exceptional; 75-85 are solid picks; below 75 we generally don't feature.
Affiliate transparency
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