Back to school season is upon us, and TikTok is overflowing with trending product recommendations. Gone are the days of crowded aisles and long checkout lines at big-box stores. Now, with just a few clicks, you can have almost anything you want before class starts delivered to your door, thanks to the convenience of 2-day shipping from Amazon and other online retailers. But how can you be sure those rave reviews are trustworthy? That's where Fakespot, your shopping buddy, comes in.
Fakespot is an AI-powered browser extension that helps millions of shoppers make better purchases. It analyzes product reviews in real time from supported retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more, to give you detailed information like which product reviews can be trusted and when to buy with caution. Whether you're looking for the pros and cons or highlights of a product, Fakespot has you covered. It also provides seller ratings for eBay and Shopify stores, so you can shop with confidence.
Here's how the Fakespot rating system works:
A and B: Trustworthy reviews. C: A mix of trustworthy and untrustworthy reviews, so be careful. D and F: Probably not trustworthy.
We dug deep into popular back-to-school categories and analyzed product review ratings on Fakespot. Here are our findings:
Laptop
Surprisingly, about 83% of laptop reviews on Amazon seem to be trustworthy, making them a safe bet, especially if you use the Fakespot extension to buy and stick to verified retailers. The Lenovo Yoga 7i, popular on TikTok, has an A rating in Fakespot reviews.
Trending Product: Lenovo Yoga 7i Fakespot Review Grade: A Review Highlight: “For the price, you can't beat this.”
Water Bottle
About 30% of water bottle reviews on Amazon seem unreliable. Are you staying hydrated? Make sure you buy from a verified seller. Thermos Hydration Bottle is trending on TikTok and has a B rating from Fakespot, which means the reviews on this product listing are pretty trustworthy.
Keyboard and mouse
While 34% of Amazon reviews in the keyboard and mouse category appear to be unreliable, one popular gaming mouse still has a high B rating on Fakespot, giving us more confidence in the reviews.
Trending Product: Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse Fakespot Review Grade: B Review Highlights: “The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse 'Faker Edition' is a tribute to all gamers who strive for excellence. Eliminate the shackles of wired gaming, giving you the freedom to move and game the way you want without sacrificing responsiveness or speed.”
pillow
Although 37% of Amazon reviews on pillows seem unreliable, trendy pillows still have potential. If you're looking for decorative dorm pillows, consider options with trustworthy reviews.
Trending Product: Wedge Body Pillow Fakespot Review Grade: A Review Highlight: “This product is well made and is super soft and comfortable. It even has a place to put your phone.”
Backpacks
Fakespot found that nearly half (47%) of Amazon's backpack reviews had concerns. Nevertheless, we found durable options that received an A rating in Fakespot's reviews. That said, before you buy a bag, check Fakespot to be sure the rave reviews are trustworthy.
Trending Product: Laptop Backpack Fakespot Review Grade: A Review Highlight: “Lightweight but sturdy, with plenty of pockets for storage.” Fakespot found concerns in nearly half (47%) of backpack reviews.
Chargers
Those fast chargers going viral on TikTok? Maybe they're not so fast after all. Around 53% of charger reviews on Amazon seem unreliable. However, this list of popular wireless charging docks has an A rating from Fakespot, so you can have more confidence in the reviews.
Earphones Headphones and Computer Accessories
More than half (58%) of the reviews in Amazon's earphones, headphones and computer accessories category are likely untrustworthy, so think twice before you buy. However, these noise-canceling headphones, popular on TikTok, have a B rating from Fakespot, which suggests the reviews are trustworthy.
Trending Product: Sony WH-1000XM4 Fakespot Review Grade: B Review Highlight: “I love blasting music. I love barbershop music and you can really hear each voice and the sound quality is great. I was amazed.”
If you're one of the millions of students getting ready for back to school, don't waste your time scrolling through endless product reviews. Download Fakespot now and enjoy the rest of your summer.
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