maybeyesno transparent review process explained

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review process

CURATED PRODUCT REVIEWS

At maybeyesno, our mission is to help you make the best buying decision and provide the detail and analysis to confidently make a maybe.yes.no purchase decision.

We create buying guides with the products that best fit that category. We provide comparison review articles to help you decide between popular models and write in-depth reviews to give you the lowdown on the points that matter and differentiate the brands and products, so you purchase the one that is best suited and right for you.

EXPERIENCE

We have been reviewing Fitness equipment and wellness products for over ten years and obtained a deep understanding of the categories we cover. More than likely have already reviewed a previous version or model and competing brands to give our readers the edge to make a better buying decision.

Our use testing takes place in a real-world environment. We use the product the same way you will and can give feedback that matters. We provide authoritative, real-world reviews that tell the truth about what it's actually like to own and use a product.

 

Clip: Rowing Machine On-the-Water workout

Two Recommended rowers reviewed
Nordictrack | Hydrow Rowers


Testing the Nordictrack RW900 rowing machine powered by iFit

 

If it’s good it’s good; if it’s bad it’s bad

If good, it’s good if it’s bad, then it’s bad we will tell you. If an item is hard to put together, we will inform you. If a product does not deliver the performance or features advertised, we let you know and provide numerous photos and images to view the product up close. Function aside, we also believe style and great design to be important elements of any product and give our opinion in our reviews.

Star Ratings - how we Rate them

We review only products that warrant 4 or 5 stars based on quality and price points. We consider these products as excellent options that will provide exceptional performance.

We do not review products below our quality minimum. We only review products we believe you should consider purchasing based on our criteria. Our ratings are independent, and we provide the best information and analysis for your consideration.

We may review related products including older models, if they are on sale and offer a good buying choice for our readers with value.

We provide transparent insights, expert analysis, and unbiased star ratings.

maybeyesno Review process insights, expert analysis, unbiased ratings, confident buying decisions


 

HOW STAR RATINGS ARE ASSIGNED

5 Stars —9.5 and above
4 Stars    — 9.0 to 9.4

Each product category has its own set of specifications and features that we consider for testing and a review. For example, treadmills are rated based on the Motor power, durability, Rollers, Belt, Speed, Running Deck Incline, Decline, level of firmness, Size, Durability, and additional feature options, Customer Service, App, Warranty, Price.

PROS AND CONS

We provide a list of what we consider the best about a product (The Pros) and things that you should give thought to before purchasing. (The Cons)

COMPARISONS

We name competitors and how their product compares to the one under review. We highlight differences, strengths, and weaknesses. 

OUR TAKE - Why Buy This (who should buy it)

In this area, we summarize the best reasons to buy the product and who will most likely be happiest with their purchase.

MYN PRO Notes

Here we provide insights and highlighted points we found during testing or feedback we get from our readers with their experiences. We offer expertise and experience to provide you with well-rounded information to consider before buying.

OUR USE EXPERENCE

We provide details about our use of the product and what we found and thought to give readers a feel of the product and what it is like to use it - to help your purchase decision.