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Testing methodology
Every recommendation on GamingTested follows the same process, so you can compare pages with confidence.
Genre first
A competitive shooter, an MMO and a cosy handheld game need different gear. Every guide starts with what you play.
A clear verdict
Each guide says who the gear suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check before you buy.
No paid placements
Brands cannot buy a review or a spot on a list. Partner codes save you money; they never decide what we recommend.
Kept current
Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product, standard or rule changes.
Where our facts come from
We use manufacturers' published specifications (sensor, polling rate, switch type, panel type, refresh rate, response time, GPU and CPU), platform holders' compatibility lists, and independent benchmark and measurement sources where they exist.
What we check, by product type
| Mice | Shape and grip style fit, weight, sensor, polling rate, switches, wireless latency and battery. |
|---|---|
| Keyboards | Switch type, layout and size, hot-swap support, rapid trigger options, build and software. |
| Headsets | Comfort over hours, microphone clarity, wired versus wireless, platform support and isolation. |
| Monitors | Panel type, resolution, refresh rate, response time, HDR performance and console compatibility. |
| Systems | GPU and CPU tier for your resolution, upgrade paths, noise, storage and real price per frame. |
Hands-on testing versus research
A review carries a "Hands-on tested" badge only when our team has used the product, and it lists the date and what we did. Every other page is built from published specs, governing-body rules, the brand's own documentation and owner feedback, and says so. Comparisons are research-based unless marked otherwise.
Prices and codes
Prices come from each brand's own store and are dated on every review. Reader codes come directly from the brands we partner with. When a brand changes an offer, we update the code everywhere it appears on the site at once.
Corrections
If you spot something out of date, email info@gamingtested.com and we'll check it and fix it.