Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Smart Gear Select is a participant in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. This comes at no extra cost to you.
Our commitment to providing unbiased, accurate, and helpful product reviews and recommendations is paramount. The presence of affiliate links or the potential to earn a commission never influences our editorial decisions, product ratings, or the integrity of our content.
Our Editorial Independence
We maintain complete editorial independence. Our reviews are based on:
- Hands-on testing: Where possible, our team conducts direct testing of products.
- Independent lab data: We cross-reference our findings with reputable sources like RTINGS and Consumer Reports.
- Price history analysis: We track product pricing to assess value.
- User feedback: We analyze real user reviews and sentiment.
Our primary goal is to help you make informed purchasing decisions by providing honest, research-based advice.
How Affiliate Links Work
When you click on an affiliate link on Smart Gear Select and make a purchase, the retailer tracks that you were referred from our site and pays us a small commission. This process is standard across many online review and content platforms and helps us to:
- Cover the operational costs of running Smart Gear Select.
- Fund our research, testing, and content creation efforts.
- Keep our content free for our readers.
Transparency and Trust
We believe in full transparency with our readers. You will find an affiliate disclosure prominently displayed on our homepage and within individual articles where affiliate links are present. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and trust.
If you have any questions regarding our affiliate relationships or editorial process, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@smartgearselect.com.