Is this really free? What's the catch? ↓
Yes, it's genuinely free. You can use it as many times as you want without creating an account or giving us your email. We make money only when someone we helped decides to buy through our links — a small commission paid by the retailer, not by you. You pay the same price whether you click our link or go directly. The "catch," if you want to call it one, is that we think a free tool that sometimes tells you NOT to buy ends up building more trust (and repeat visits) than a paid one that always pushes a sale.
Will you really tell me not to upgrade? ↓
Yes, regularly. About 1 in 3 people who use TechMatch are told their current device still fits their needs and an upgrade isn't worth it. We look at what you already own and what you actually do with it. If a newer model won't meaningfully improve your daily life, we say so — and give you a rough idea of when it might be worth revisiting the question. No guilt, no pressure.
Do I need to know anything about technology? ↓
Not at all. The questions are written in everyday language: what do you use it for, how long have you had it, what frustrates you about it. You'll never be asked about gigabytes, processors, or refresh rates. The answer you get back is the same — plain English explaining what's right for you and why.
How do I know the recommendation isn't just whatever pays you most? ↓
Fair question. Our system doesn't know what commission each product pays — the algorithm only sees real test results, prices, and your needs. Every retailer we work with pays us a similar rate (around 5%), so there's no incentive to push one product over another. And if you find a better price elsewhere, we encourage you to buy there. Our goal is being the site you trust enough to come back to, not the one that squeezes every purchase.
What if I don't like the recommendation? ↓
You always see your top 3 options, not just one. Each runner-up includes a short "why this instead of #1" note so you can see the trade-offs. If none of them fit, you can adjust your answers and try again, or use the feedback button to tell us what we missed.
What products can I look up? ↓
Right now: laptops, smartphones, headphones, monitors, cameras, wearables, tablets, keyboards, and gaming headsets — about 93 products in total. We're working on adding more categories like smart home devices and storage. If there's something specific you'd like to see, let us know through the contact form.
How is this different from watching YouTube reviews? ↓
YouTube reviews are great if you have time to watch three or four of them and compare. TechMatch gives you the answer in 90 seconds — personalized to you, not to the average viewer. Reviews tell you what's best; we tell you what's best for you, based on what you already have. You can always watch a review of the product we recommend before buying, of course.
I'm not sure how to answer some of the questions. Does that matter? ↓
It's fine to guess, and you can always skip. The more specific you are, the more precise the answer — but even with loose answers you'll still get a useful recommendation. You can also go back and change any answer at any point. There's no wrong way to use it.
Why doesn't the match score ever reach 100%? ↓
Because no product is a perfect fit for any person — there are always small trade-offs we can't see from a few questions. Capping the score at 98% is our way of being honest: this is an excellent fit for what you told us, but there may still be small things about how you work, where you live, or your personal preferences that only you can weigh. It keeps us from overpromising.
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