How We Review Gadgets & What the Jabba Score Means

What's the Jabba Score?

You'll see plenty of reviews rated out of 10. The score is a quick take on the product as it was assessed when the article first appeared, not a promise that the same product is the best buy today. Older scores are preserved rather than automatically changed when a newer model comes out.

As a rough reading guide, 9–10 suggests an enthusiastic recommendation, 7–8 a solid option with trade-offs, 5–6 a more mixed verdict and anything lower a product that struggled to impress. These bands are an explanation of the scale, not a claim that every archived review used an identical laboratory formula.

Details that matter

Different products deserve different questions. With headphones, that might mean sound, comfort, battery life and how they connect. For a gaming keyboard, there's the layout, switches and customisation. For a security camera, setup, image features, storage and ongoing costs are worth a closer look.

We aim to make the useful details easy to spot: what stands out, what could be better, who the product suits and how it compares with alternatives. Where an article includes measurements or first-hand observations, those details should be supported by the original review record. We won't invent fresh testing results for older reviews.

What we like — and what we'd change

Review summaries highlight the advantages and limitations described in the article. They're there so you can get the gist quickly before diving into the full review. Some archived reviews have fewer details than others, so not every product will have the same number of points.

Older reviews can still be handy

Jabba Reviews has a sizeable back catalogue. Old reviews are useful for understanding a specific model, but specifications, software support, pricing and availability can change. Always check the article date and current manufacturer details before buying.

News, rumours and corrections

For tech news, we link to named sources and separate confirmed announcements from what might happen next. If we make a factual mistake, we'd rather fix it than leave you guessing. For corrections or review queries, get in touch.

How we handle products and links

Some products may have been supplied for coverage, and some retailer links can earn a commission. Neither guarantees a positive score. We keep the original publication date visible, and links to product pages may lead to newer stock or changed prices.