How We Rate
Every product on No Money Wasted is scored on five weighted criteria that together produce an NMW Score out of 100.
Our criteria
1. Value (30%)
Price relative to features, build quality, and competitor offerings. A higher score means you get more per dollar.
2. Build Quality (25%)
Materials, construction, and design durability based on teardowns, spec sheets, and long-term user reports.
3. Reliability (25%)
Frequency of defects, failure modes, and brand track record from aggregated buyer feedback and warranty claim data.
4. Suitability (10%)
How well the product matches its intended use case and audience, including ease of use and feature relevance.
5. Warranty & Support (10%)
Length and terms of warranty, ease of claims, and manufacturer responsiveness.
What we don't do
- We do not physically test products in a lab.
- We do not accept paid placements or sponsored rankings.
- We do not use AI-generated review summaries without source verification.
Affiliate disclosure
No Money Wasted is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This does not affect our ratings or recommendations.