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Benchmark is the only magazine in the security industry dedicated to establishing a performance index for electronic security products and solutions. It achieves this by group-testing equipment and technologies to establish real-world results.

Benchmark also collates data from previous tests and assessments and uses this information to create its performance index; a feature that allows readers to quickly and easily check performance data about products and components. This information is available in many different formats.

All Benchmark tests are fully independent and are supervised by the Benchmark editorial team. All products are tested simultaneously and with the same supporting equipment. Details of such equipment are given as a part of the test process.

Manufacturers are not involved in the tests, and products for group tests are selected by the Benchmark editorial team, following consultation with installers and specifiers. Because Benchmark is fiercely independent, you can be sure that you are receiving unbiased and honest information.

Benchmark Recommended Status is awarded to products that undergo the independent testing process and receive an overall rating of 8/10 or higher. Products which receive this status are then permitted to use the Recommended logo, which illustrates they have passed application-specific testing in the field and have reached a very high standard.

Benchmark Outstanding Status is awarded to products that undergo the independent testing process and receive an overall rating of 9/10 or higher. Products which receive this status are then permitted to use the Outstanding logo, which illustrates they have passed application-specific testing in the field and have reached the very highest standards.

Sometimes issues arise with certain batches of equipment, or manufacturers could present Benchmark with ‘golden’ samples. Whilst every effort is taken to ensure the products selected are the same as those offered to installers, this is not always possible, which is why we are always interested in hearing your opinions and experiences.

If you have any comments to make about products tested in Benchmark, feel free to have your say by emailing us at feedback@benchmarkmagazine.com. We appreciate that this might sometimes be awkward, so whilst we will require your full details to verify your comments, these will not be published without your specific permission.