DxOMark ratings are often used by the press to describe the image quality characteristics of their cameras and mobile devices.[1][38][39][40] High DxOMark Camera ratings have also been featured as hallmarks of quality in vendor announcements[41] and marketing materials,[42] although reviewers are careful to note that the ratings only reflect image quality.[43][44][45] DxOMark also provides consulting services to hardware manufacturers, related to image quality.[46][47]