Methodology v1.0
1 change(s): 1 moderate | Durability score reflects reported early fan noise issues and user complaints about flimsy face buttons, though stability improved significantly over time. Material quality is solid overall but marred by the unannounced SSD downgrade and component substitutions. Brand reputation remains relatively strong due to Valve's commitment to software improvements and generally positive community reception, but the quiet downgrade and lack of transparency on component changes are concerning signals.