Good comparison sites like The Sweethome/Wirecutter?
January 19, 2016 8:52 AM Subscribe
I was just wondering if anyone knew of other good comparison sites (the best, runner-up, budget choice, etc) for items in the vein of The Sweethome (house stuff), The Wirecutter (gadget & gizmos), The Nightlight (baby stuff), Ken Rockwell (camera stuff), etc? I'm specifically looking for a tool-centric site, but I'm curious what else is out there as well.
I find The Wirecutter and The Sweethome usually reference their sources when they review something. Maybe look at the tool items on those sites and see what they reference?
posted by backwards guitar at 9:17 AM on January 19, 2016 [2 favorites]
posted by backwards guitar at 9:17 AM on January 19, 2016 [2 favorites]
Best answer: Lucie's List is my go-to for baby and toddler stuff. (I haven't heard about The Nightlight; thanks!)
For tools, I'm a pretty light home repair person, but I tend to go to Popular Mechanics-related sites and start there. They don't generally have a lot of direct reviews like you're thinking of; they tend to have stuff like 10 Tools You Didn't Know You Needed. Still, it's a good jumping off point that I trust. Here's their Best Power Tools 2015 list.
posted by St. Hubbins at 10:01 AM on January 19, 2016 [2 favorites]
For tools, I'm a pretty light home repair person, but I tend to go to Popular Mechanics-related sites and start there. They don't generally have a lot of direct reviews like you're thinking of; they tend to have stuff like 10 Tools You Didn't Know You Needed. Still, it's a good jumping off point that I trust. Here's their Best Power Tools 2015 list.
posted by St. Hubbins at 10:01 AM on January 19, 2016 [2 favorites]
Outdoor Gear Lab is the best reviewer of outdoor gear & clothes, bar none. I always check out their reviews first, and appreciate how they explain the pluses and minuses of different options.
Baby Gear Lab is a sister site - I think it's run by different folks, but they share a similar outlook and methodology in considering gear reviews.
posted by Jaclyn at 10:25 AM on January 19, 2016 [1 favorite]
Baby Gear Lab is a sister site - I think it's run by different folks, but they share a similar outlook and methodology in considering gear reviews.
posted by Jaclyn at 10:25 AM on January 19, 2016 [1 favorite]
Maybe I'm old-fashioned but I still like Consumer Reports. I have more faith in their editorial independence than e.g. Wirecutter and Sweethome (which I like a lot too!).
posted by crazy with stars at 10:32 AM on January 19, 2016
posted by crazy with stars at 10:32 AM on January 19, 2016
The Sweet Setup is a Wirecutter/Sweethome style site for Mac and iOS apps.
posted by SansPoint at 11:21 AM on January 19, 2016
posted by SansPoint at 11:21 AM on January 19, 2016
Cook's Illustrated is not a free site, but its kitchen equipment/vessels/appliances reviews have never served me wrong.
posted by Sunburnt at 12:13 PM on January 19, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Sunburnt at 12:13 PM on January 19, 2016 [1 favorite]
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posted by LoveHam at 9:16 AM on January 19, 2016 [3 favorites]