Buy, Own & Live Better
Smarter Shopping Starts With Consumer Reports Ratings
When shoppers get solid facts, great things happen. AtĀ BetterChoiceĀ LabĀ we turn complex product data into simple, actionable advice so you can buy, own, and live better. From laptops and lawn mowers to baby strollers and sunscreen, our experts test it all in stateāofātheāart labs and realāworld conditionsāthen publish honest ratings you can trust. Together with more than 5Ā million members, weāve been putting consumers first for almost nine decades.
4 Years of Independent Expertise
Since 2020 weāve championed safety, transparency, and fair value in the marketplace. Whether youāre making a major purchase or an everyday decision, we supply the insight you needāfree of ads or corporate influence.
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Active members who power our mission
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Researchers, engineers & data scientists
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Years of independent testing
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Products evaluated across 400+ categories
What We Deliver
Independent Lab Tests Powered by Consumer Reports Expertise
Product Testing Labs
From crash tracks to climate chambers, every product is pushed to its limits so you know exactly how it will perform.
Digital Security Lab
Our whiteāhat hackers expose privacy flaws in apps, routers, and connected devices before they reach your home.
Auto Test Center
Dynamic handling courses, brake pads, childāseat fit checksāno SUV or EV leaves without a score.
Health & Wellness Reviews
We analyze supplements, sunscreens, and medical devices to make sure whatās good for you is also safe for you.
Green Choice Program
Identifying the most energyāefficient, lowātoxin products to help you shrink bills and footprints alike.
SmartāBuy Savings Engine
Realātime price tracking and exclusive rebates so members never overpay.
Dedicated to Your Health & Safety
Every rating factors in environmental impact, durability, and the removal of toxic chemicalsābecause the best product isnāt truly best if it harms our planet or you.
Our Testing Principles
- Independent Funding ā No Ads, No Influence
- Continuous Innovation ā New labs, new methods, better insights
- DataāDriven Protocols ā Science over hype