Why do budget VEVOR and similar planers have lower ratings than DEWALT?

The DEWALT models in this pool carry thousands of verified-purchase reviews averaging around 4.7 stars, while the value-brand units sit lower (roughly 4.0 to 4.5) on far smaller review counts. Lower averages on thin volume can reflect quality-control variance, snipe, or fit-and-finish complaints, but with so few reviews the signal is weak. Buyers prioritizing proven reliability lean toward the higher-volume DEWALT and WEN listings.