: All contenders are tested comparatively against their relevant peers in bespoke test rooms to ensure they truly lead their class. Typical Content in a Best Buy Guide

: Products are grouped by price to suit different budgets.

For a product to be featured in the What Hi-Fi? Best Buys guides, it must represent the in its specific category at that time . These guides are frequently updated to ensure readers receive the latest advice as new tech is reviewed and announced. Core Requirements for "Best Buy" Status

: Manufacturers can submit new products for testing by the end of August, though existing five-star products are automatically entered.

: Summaries agreed upon by a collaborative team of reviewers rather than a single individual.