Independent testing
How much independent testing exists for each game console
Of the 12 game consoles we track, 10 have been physically measured by at least one independent lab and 6 by three or more. Below is every one, ordered by how much independent hands-on evidence stands behind it — densest first.
A coverage record, not a ranking of which is best.
| Product | Independent labs | Metrics measured | Outlets on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Legion Go | 4 | 17 | 4 |
| MSI Claw A1M | 4 | 12 | 4 |
| Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) | 3 | 15 | 3 |
| Valve Steam Deck OLED | 3 | 11 | 3 |
| Asus ROG Ally X | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| Microsoft Xbox Series S | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Microsoft Xbox Series X | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sony PlayStation 5 Pro | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Microsoft Xbox Series X (2 TB Galaxy Black Edition) | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Each figure is a count of what independent testers actually did — how we count. A low count means little independent evidence has been gathered yet, never that a product is worse. See also the Game Consoles buying guide and the reviewers we cite.