CNET

Score Card

CNET delivers comprehensive tech reviews across a wide range of categories. Founded in 1994, it operates under Red Ventures.

Scoring 61.70% trustworthiness across 27 categories out of the 30 we investigated, CNET ranks in the 91st percentile for broad publications. It leads in Coffee Makers and performed strongly in Cell Phone Insurance. However, fake testing was discovered in seven categories, such as Soundbars and Webcams, earning it a “Fake Tester” classification.

Revenue is derived from affiliate partnerships and sponsored content, all within an ad-free framework.

Company Website

Year founded

1994

Headquarters

San Francisco, California, United States

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Publication Trust Rating

61.7

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Best Known For

#2
Cell Phone Insurance

t 23.45%
#19
Air Conditioners

t 56.25%
#20
Computer Monitors

t 69.85%
#15
Gaming Chairs

t 64.25%
#8
Gaming Headset

t 72.25%
#6
Office Chairs

t 76.25%
#15
Printers

t 68.25%
#5
Projectors

t 68.25%
#14
Router

t 75.85%
#13
Soundbar

t 52.25%
#66
Speakers

t 36.25%
#8
TVs

t 80.25%
#11
Vacuum Cleaners

t 88.25%
#9
3D Printer

t 73.58%
#16
Air Purifier

t 67.85%
#9
Blender

t 76.25%
#1
Coffee Maker

t 96.25%
#30
Drones

t 56.25%
#12
Electric Bikes

t 73.58%
#38
Electric Scooters

t 56.25%
#21
Fans

t 31.85%
#29
Headphones

t 65.58%
#51
Keyboard

t 36.25%
#68
Mouse

t 36.25%
#19
VPN

t 67.85%
#34
Webcams

t 44.25%