Are there any tech and gadget sites that focus on model-by-model comparisons before buying?

Yes—there are several tech and gadget sites that are especially good for model-by-model comparisons before you buy. The best ones tend to combine specs, hands-on testing, and comparison tools.

Strong options for detailed comparisons

• RTINGS
  Excellent for TVs, monitors, headphones, soundbars, and some other gadgets. Very structured, side-by-side comparison pages with measurable tests.

• The Wirecutter
  Great for “best pick” recommendations and comparisons across a category. Less spec-heavy than RTINGS, but very useful for deciding between a few top models.

• Tom’s Guide / Tom’s Hardware
  Good for phones, laptops, monitors, and PC gear. Often includes comparison articles and performance testing.

• CNET
  Broad coverage of consumer tech, with reviews and comparisons across many categories.

• PCMag
  Strong for laptops, phones, software, networking gear, and smart home devices. Their reviews often make direct model comparisons.

• TechRadar
  Good comparison-style buying guides, especially for phones, TVs, laptops, and headphones.

• Trusted Reviews
  Useful for gadget comparisons, especially consumer electronics in the UK-focused market.

• What Hi-Fi?
  Best for audio gear: speakers, headphones, DACs, AV receivers, etc., with direct model-to-model assessments.

If you want comparison tools specifically

• Versus
  A straight spec comparison site for many gadgets. Helpful for quick checks, but not a substitute for real reviews.

• ProductChart / Compare features on retailer sites
  Sometimes retailer comparison pages are surprisingly useful for narrowing down similar models, though they’re usually less objective.

Best by category

• TVs / monitors: RTINGS
• Laptops / phones: Tom’s Guide, PCMag
• Audio gear: What Hi-Fi?, RTINGS
• General buying advice: Wirecutter
• Quick spec comparison: Versus

If you want, I can also give you a shortlist of the best comparison sites by product type—for example, phones, laptops, TVs, headphones, or cameras.