While I don't recommend blindly buying the top recommendation, I still find Wirecutter reviews useful. Sometimes I ultimately choose a cheaper option they rejec

While I don't recommend blindly buying the top recommendation, I still find Wirecutter reviews useful. Sometimes I ultimately choose a cheaper option they rejected outright or something I can get used. I also consult friends more than I used to. But even in those cases, the article typically doesn't feel like a waste of time. I do think Wirecutter articles no longer go the extra mile quite like they used to or involve as many out-of-the-box ideas for testing. But I think they remain thorough enough to be useful.