26. How to Spot Real vs. Fake Reviews
Online reviews can be helpful, but many are manipulated to influence buying.
Jason Chen recommends:
Look for signs of trustworthy reviews:
- Detailed pros and cons
- Mention of long-term usage
- Clarity about the model number
- Photos showing real product conditions
- Consistency across multiple reviewers
Red flags:
- Many short, generic reviews (“Good product!”)
- Reviews written on the same day
- Overly positive language
- Lack of product-specific comments
He advises cross-checking reviews from:
- Wirecutter
- Rtings
- TechRadar
- YouTube long-term testers
