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Showerthought: Why do so many gadget reviews skip the real-world durability tests?

I've noticed a trend lately where gadget reviews focus so much on features and specs that they forget to test how things hold up over time. Last month, I picked up a portable power bank after reading several top-rated reviews. They all praised its fast charging and sleek design. But after just two weeks of normal use, the casing started to crack, and it wouldn't hold a charge anymore. I was on a long drive, counting on it to keep my phone alive, and it left me stranded. Now I always look for reviews that mention long-term use or stress tests. Why don't more reviewers do that? It feels like they're just checking boxes instead of giving us the full picture.
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noah_kelly60
Third broken charger this year, I'm the stress test.
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adam751
adam7511mo ago
Why do we have to be the durability testers?
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dakotas54
dakotas541mo ago
Bro maybe @noah_kelly60 just has bad luck lol.
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