Our Rating System
HDJS uses a 10-point rating scale across category-specific metrics. Here's exactly what every score means.
Trust and honesty come first at HDJS. Every score is our own independent call, and a manufacturer relationship or a free review sample never changes a rating. Each category has its own weighted metrics; we score those individually and average them into the overall number.
We always factor in value. A budget controller and a flagship mixer can both earn a 7 in their own categories, as long as each one performs well for what it costs. A score only means something next to the other gear in its class.
A rating is only as good as the process behind it. Every number on HDJS comes from structured, hands-on testing, and you can see exactly how we test each product category for the full breakdown. For the editorial standards and independence that keep those ratings honest, see why you can trust HDJS.
SCORING GUIDE