Why gadget review scores are mostly useless to me now

Cameron Jenkins · 2026-02-25T23:10:44.572058+00:00

Personal experience beats any number rating.

Ever try looking for reviews from people who use the thing the exact same way you will? I got burned on a vacuum that had great scores until I realized all the reviews were from people in apartments. Once I searched for "vacuum for old house with pets" the real useful opinions popped up.

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tara_smith826mo ago

Totally get that. I bought a blender with perfect scores, but it couldn't handle my morning smoothie at all. Felt like such a waste.

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derek_dixon6mo ago

When you say it couldn't handle your smoothie, what exactly gave out? (The motor or the blades?)

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