Google search results are absolutely littered with fake review sites that have never actually have tested the products they claim, usually just reiterating the Amazon product pages (which is only obvious once you know that this is a thing). It's extremely hard to find a real review in a product category you are not an expert in to the point where I have just given up.
Something i've had success with is finding the appropriate subreddit for that product category - they'll often have a "simple questions / what should i buy " sticky thread or the sidebar will link to some infographics about the established best buys at various pricepoints.
