Comparison Testing

Ceritify Your Product Quality with TÜV Rheinland's Comparison Testing

Word of mouth referrals are important. So when someone discovers a handy, user-friendly new product, it rarely takes long before every friend, relative, neighbor, and colleague hears about it. User satisfaction becomes a key factor for the success of a product and acceptance by the users. Following our standardized guidelines, we compare a product with one or several other products on the basis of technical and ergonomic requirements and data based on the results of a user test or on a combination of both procedures. Prove your user-friendliness with a certification mark people trust.

Benefits at a Glance

With the internationally recognized TÜV Rheinland seal of approval, you will:

  • Build consumer confidence in the quality and safety of your products
  • Help your clients choose the product that is right for them - the one with the TÜVdotCOM symbol
  • Present your products as handy and user-friendly

Our Services for Comparison Testing

TÜV Rheinland provides tests based on standardized guidelines comparing the results to those of similar products. We compare the following aspects:

  • Product Features
  • Performance of the product
  • Product Performance Claims
  • Review of Owner’s Manual and Operating Instructions
  • Usability
  • Energy Efficiency

Additional Testing Programs

After running our consumer tests and comparisons, we perform a graphic analysis and document the results in a test report. Consumer statements and possible deviations form the basis for further product improvement. Upon passing our test, user-friendly products receive our TÜVdotCOM seal of approval. Individual qualities are noted, for example "user-tested" and "easy-to-use."

Product Examples

  • Household appliances
  • Mobile Phones
  • Navigation devices
  • Tools