Glossary · Performance
Benchmark
A benchmark is a standardized performance test. It has a device run set tasks and gives a score at the end.
What does Benchmark mean?
The scores make devices comparable, but say little about everyday use. Whether an app starts half a second faster is hardly noticeable. What matters more is whether the device runs smoothly, how long the battery lasts, and whether it gets hot under load.
That is why Jen tests in everyday use and not with benchmarks. You can find more under “How I test”.
A general explanation of the term, not from a video. How it plays out on a specific device in everyday use is covered in the reviews below.