Buying criteria checklist before you buy
First work out what matters, then compare. With questions you can ask the retailer.
- Type
- Prompt
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- about 10 min
Results depend on the tool, the model and what you enter.
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1. Suction on carpet – matters because of cat hair; look for a pet-hair brush. 2. Battery life – about 30 minutes on normal mode covers 60 m². Not needed: app control, a display with many modes. Ask the retailer: how much is a spare battery and is it sold separately?
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- a cordless vacuum cleaner
- a laptop for studying
- a child's bike
- a coffee machine
- headphones with noise cancelling
- 60 m² flat with carpet and a cat, twice a week
- lectures, writing and video calls, every day
- for a six-year-old, rides to school
- two cups a day, mostly with milk
- commuting by train, one hour a day
- 300 euros
- 100 euros
- 500 euros
- 800 euros
- as cheap as possible but durable
Your prompt
I want to buy [Product]. Use: [Use]. Budget: no more than [Budget]. Create for me: 1. The five most important criteria for my use, each with a short reason and a sensible minimum value. 2. Three features I do not need to pay for, given my use. 3. Questions I should ask the retailer or manufacturer before buying. 4. Common pitfalls with this type of product. Do not name specific prices and do not recommend a specific model.
Matching tools
Tools from our catalog that this prompt works well with.
- Perplexity Prices and limits
- ChatGPT Prices and limits
- Gemini Prices and limits
How to use it
- Describe the product type, use and budget.
- Use the criteria to compare models yourself in shops or in reviews.
- Check price, warranty and returns directly with the retailer.
Works in these tools
Prompts work in many chat and generator tools. This selection comes from our catalog; prices as shown on the tool page.
- Perplexity Free planfrom $20
- ChatGPT Free planfrom 8 USD per month
- Gemini Free plan
- Comet Free plan
Why does this work?
Setting criteria first makes comparisons more focused and less driven by marketing terms. Leaving out prices and model picks avoids outdated or wrong details.
Tips
- Tools with web search show their sources; open them and check how recent they are.
- Follow up with: “Which claims in product descriptions are often embellished for this type of product?”