What Is the StillGood Reliability Score?
The StillGood Reliability Score is a structured durability rating designed to assess long-term product reliability using consistent evaluation criteria.
Each product is scored across four reliability pillars. The final score is calculated using a fixed mathematical average.
This is not a feature review score.
This is a long-term reliability score.
The 4 Reliability Pillars
1. Battery / Power Reliability
Measures long-term stability of power systems and mechanical drive components.
Includes battery degradation trends, motor durability, heating element longevity, and power-related failure patterns.
2. Structural Durability
Measures physical build integrity and mechanical wear resistance.
Includes hinges, internal racks, casing strength, seals, and high-use mechanical parts.
3. Electronics Stability
Measures reliability of control systems, circuit boards, sensors, firmware, and smart features.
Includes connectivity consistency and long-term electronic performance stability.
4. Recurring Issue Frequency
Measures how often specific faults repeat across multi-user reliability patterns.
Includes documented recurring defects, repeated error codes, and common failure points.
Scoring Model
Each reliability pillar is scored using a fixed scale:
Strong = 90%
Good = 80%
Moderate = 70%
Weak = 60%
Poor = 50%
No product is scored outside this structure.
This fixed scale ensures consistency, comparability, and database integrity.
How the Overall Score Is Calculated
The Overall Reliability Score is calculated by:
Adding the four pillar scores
Dividing by four
Rounding to the nearest whole number
Example:
80 + 85 + 80 + 75 = 320
320 ÷ 4 = 80%
The final number determines the product’s Reliability Status.
How Reliability Scores Work
🟩 90–100% — Very Reliability
Products show very strong durability and minimal long-term issues.
🟦 75–89% — Reliable
Generally dependable products with few consistent reliability concerns.
🟨 60–74% — Moderate
Acceptable reliability but some recurring issues appear over time.
🟥 Below 60% — less Reliable
Frequent or consistent reliability issues reported across users.
These scores are automatically mapped.
How Products Are Evaluated
StillGoodReviews uses structured reliability analysis based on:
• Publicly available durability patterns
• Multi-source user reliability trends
• Known engineering characteristics of product platforms
• Recurring issue pattern analysis
• Long-term component wear expectations
Products are not scored based on:
• Marketing claims
• Sponsored influence
• Single-user opinions
• Short-term first impressions
Every product is evaluated using the same four-pillar framework.
Independence & Objectivity
StillGoodReviews does not adjust reliability scores based on brand reputation or affiliate relationships.
All products are scored using a consistent methodology to maintain long-term database integrity.
Why This Matters
Most review platforms focus on features and short-term testing.
StillGoodReviews focuses on durability and long-term reliability.
The goal is simple: identify products that remain dependable beyond initial ownership.