About TopProducts by RefDat

Independent Australian Product Reviews

I'm Mike, and I run TopProducts as part of the RefDat network. This site exists because most product review sites are written for Americans. They quote USD prices, link to US retailers, and have zero understanding of Australian Consumer Law. That's useless if you're buying from JB Hi-Fi or Harvey Norman.

Every review on this site uses real AUD pricing from Australian retailers. Every review includes a custom Australian Consumer Law section that explains your consumer guarantee rights based on the product's price and expected lifespan. I weight Australian availability and pricing heavily in the RefDat Score because a product that costs 40% more here or ships from overseas with no local warranty doesn't deserve the same rating.

Your Rights Under Australian Consumer Law

Every product review on TopProducts includes tailored ACL advice. Australian Consumer Law gives you automatic consumer guarantees that apply regardless of what the manufacturer's warranty says. A $2,000 TV that fails after 18 months? You have rights, even if the stated warranty was only 12 months.

I break this down per product: what you should reasonably expect, how long it should last, and where to go first if something goes wrong (hint: always start with the retailer, not the manufacturer).

This is general consumer information, not legal advice. For specific disputes, contact the ACCC or your state fair trading body.

Our Rating System

We evaluate products using three complementary scores:

RefDat Score

Overall product quality based on customer feedback, value, and safety. 0-5 stars.

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Repairability Rank

How easy to repair and maintain. Evaluates parts availability and durability. 0-5 stars.

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Smart Score

For connected devices. Evaluates app quality, features, and privacy. 0-5 stars.

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Part of RefDat

TopProducts is one of several independent reference data sites in the RefDat network, all focused on Australian data:

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