Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports is an independent publication specializing in general and technology product reviews. Founded in 1936, it operates under Consumer Reports ownership. It has a trust rating of 45.49% across 23 of the 30 categories we investigated. It demonstrated strong results in areas such as cell phone insurance, while showing opportunities for improvement in categories including electric scooters, TVs, and air purifiers. Overall, Consumer Reports falls into our Low Trust Tier, indicating that enhancing transparency and methodological rigor could further strengthen its testing practices. The publication generates revenue through affiliate disclosures and a branded store, intentionally avoiding advertisements and sponsored content.

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