It is not a proper comparison or review if the one’s writing it do not physically handle the devices. It is exactly the same as reading a comparison review of various automobiles based on their specs and not hands on driving. I am not saying even that does not happen, but it would not be wise to base a purchase decision based on this type of comparison.
And as you are well aware the various “bench testing” programs can come up with different results even on the same device. The overall scores given by Laptop Mag are not based exclusively on a device’s benchmark scores; the results of the various other tests and measures are important... in some cases more important than the benchmarks.
I don’t believe for a second that you need this type of schooling. I mention this because your insult filled posts seem carefully written with the intent to deceive others. You are obviously not trying to win an argument with me because we have had similar conversations in the past and you are well aware of my experience level. I assume that you are grandstanding for others that you assume are following this thread who you believe do not understand the difference between real reviews and the marketing hype that you so often like to call attention to here.
SIGH. . . YOU are the one who does not grasp standardized testing software, fireman15. The ONLY thing the reviewer was referencing in these reviews about these other products were there validated tests, not subjective opinions until the reviewer made his opinion known. CHARTS are about tested scientific measurements that can be replicated and once measured, do not need to be done again.
These measurements by organizations such as Tom's Guide and Laptop Magazine are done on equipment that is LOANED to them for short periods of time so they can test and review them, not keep them forever to continually and repeatedly test them against other devices that may be reviewed later that year. They have to return them in about two to three weeks from when they get them. The testing is done, the review is written, and they are sent back.
I know this because many years ago I was publisher and editor of a monthly tech magazine. . . and GOT hardware loaned to my journal from manufacturers wanting a review done. We were NEVER allowed to keep it. If we did, then that smacked of payola, an impermissible practice in journalism. We did the tests and wrote the reviews and shipped it back. IF we liked a product enough to want to keep it, we had to BUY it, paying retail list, eschewing even getting a discount.
If later we referred to it again, we used the ALREADY DONE TESTS on file as we could not request the maker to send another review unit. They would not, especially if it was to use in the review of another maker's product.
YOU really do not know anything about what you have been blithering about and the one needing schooling is YOU, not me.