The Gadgeteer

Score Card

The Gadgeteer is a niche technology review publication specializing in tech and gadgets. Founded in 1997, it operates independently. It has a trust rating of 48.07% across 25 of the 30 categories we investigated. It earned passing marks in categories such as air conditioners and drones, while showing opportunities for improvement in areas including headphones, speakers, keyboards, VPNs, soundbars, and projectors. Overall, The Gadgeteer falls into our Low Trust Tier, indicating that its testing practices could benefit from enhanced transparency and methodological rigor. The publication generates revenue through clear affiliate disclosures and sponsored content, operating without advertisements.

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Year founded

1997

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Publication Trust Rating

48.07

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Best Known For

#14
Air Conditioners

t 61.7%
#45
Computer Monitors

t 43.3%
#42
Gaming Chairs

t 49.7%
#54
Gaming Headset

t 45.7%
#41
Office Chairs

t 41.7%
#24
Printers

t 58.5%
#48
Projectors

t 38.5%
#34
Router

t 65.7%
#35
Soundbar

t 39.3%
#86
Speakers

t 30.5%
#52
TVs

t 37.7%
#34
Vacuum Cleaners

t 58.5%
#22
3D Printer

t 57.97%
#47
Air Purifier

t 41.7%
#29
Blender

t 49.7%
#23
Coffee Maker

t 59.03%
#17
Drones

t 69.43%
#58
Electric Scooters

t 29.7%
#19
Fans

t 36.1%
#127
Headphones

t 34.5%
#31
Keyboard

t 44.1%
#38
Mouse

t 51.03%
#56
VPN

t 28.9%
#14
Webcams

t 69.7%