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Gear Box Computers

Computer repair service · Beachwood, OH · reviewed since 2015

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%95+60.4Reliability 28%89+25.1Replies to reviews 8%28+2.3Experts Score= 88Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#27 of 44 tech support servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 40%
4.9 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Gear Box Computers at a glance

Reviewers for Gear Box Computers highlight fast turnaround times, often completing repairs within a day, and note that diagnosis is provided at no cost. Customers frequently describe the staff as friendly and communicative, with many citing fair pricing compared to other local shops. Services range from standard computer and console repairs to data transfers and custom builds. However, a small number of low-star reviews mention specific instances of perceived rudeness or recurring issues with iPhone screen replacements.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 112 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 112 Google reviews (104 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 12, 2026.
  • Service: Tech Support Service serving Beachwood, Ohio.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other tech support services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction95Reliability89Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews28Satisfaction: 95 (median 94)Reliability: 89 (median 95)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 28 (median 58)
Gear Box ComputersTech Support Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Gear Box Computers: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
95
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Gear Box Computers: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
89
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Gear Box Computers: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Gear Box Computers: 28/100 on this factor. Category median: 58.D
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Star ratings

112 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars10796%
  • 4 stars11%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars22%
  • 1 star22%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 104 written reviews

  • Praise22296%
  • Complaints104%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude5222%
  • Price & value4218%
  • Would recommend4218%
  • Quality & results3415%
  • Speed & response3314%
  • Honesty & trust177%
  • Communication125%

What customers talk about

We read 104 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They were also kind and easy to get along with throughout the process, five stars feels like somehow not enough”
  • “It was fixed the same day and very reasonable price.”
    “iPhone screens are very expensive and you got a good deal if you got it from Paul And Maria.”
  • “Awesome people so nice went in fixed my Xbox and cleaned it took bout 2 hours and half thank u so much I totally recommend going there”
    “Avoid this store at all cost.”
  • “They diagnosed the issue and fixed the problem the same day.”
    “Staff was rude and incompetent.”
  • “We had a faulty hdmi port on our ps5 and I called them, took it in, and had my playstation back and working perfectly all in the same day.”
  • “Small, locally owned, very communicative & transparent.”
  • “They even communicated the entire process in a way that I could understand!”

People customers mention

  • Paul 11 reviews
  • Maria 7 reviews
  • Gearbox 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Keith12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Had a CD drop into my computer. Called took it in and within 2 hours it was fixed. Thanks for the quick turn around! Recommend for sure!

Mike2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Cannot recommend this shop enough. Small, locally owned, very communicative & transparent. They will diagnose and price out anything for free (unheard of these days!). They were also kind and easy to get along with throughout the process, five stars feels like somehow not enough

Riley1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Awesome people so nice went in fixed my Xbox and cleaned it took bout 2 hours and half thank u so much I totally recommend going there

Trudy8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

First time customer. I brought in my computer which I need for work at home. It was fixed the same day and very reasonable price. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

Kenyatta1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

To begin, Gear Box DOES NOT CHARGE FOR DIAGNOSIS (That alone deserves a 5 star review). But it gets better! They then completely repaired my water (orange juice) damaged HP laptop AND THEN went the extra mile repairing my FAN AND KEYBOARD. BUT IT SOMEHOW GETS EVEN BETTER. They even communicated the entire process in…

Sean4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

My PS5 got messed up during like some severe thunderstorms a few weeks ago and it fried quite a few different electronics in our apartment. We googled repair shops and this amazing place came up. The staff is so friendly and attentive and I would recommend anyone to go there! Their service is fast and can’t be beat!!

Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 112 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Keith Brooks12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Keith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had a CD drop into my computer. Called took it in and within 2 hours it was fixed. Thanks for the quick turn around! Recommend for sure!

Mike Woods2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cannot recommend this shop enough. Small, locally owned, very communicative & transparent. They will diagnose and price out anything for free (unheard of these days!). They were also kind and easy to get along with throughout the process, five stars feels like somehow not enough

Riley Davis1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Riley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Awesome people so nice went in fixed my Xbox and cleaned it took bout 2 hours and half thank u so much I totally recommend going there

Trudy Lewis8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Trudy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

First time customer. I brought in my computer which I need for work at home. It was fixed the same day and very reasonable price. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

Kenyatta Erkins1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Kenyatta has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

To begin, Gear Box DOES NOT CHARGE FOR DIAGNOSIS (That alone deserves a 5 star review). But it gets better! They then completely repaired my water (orange juice) damaged HP laptop AND THEN went the extra mile repairing my FAN AND KEYBOARD. BUT IT SOMEHOW GETS EVEN BETTER. They even communicated the entire process in a way that I could understand! And the cherry on top? IT ONLY TOOK A DAY! If I could rate 100 stars I would in a heartbeat! 100% the best service I have ever received and I WILL BE RETURNING!

Sean Wagner4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sean has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My PS5 got messed up during like some severe thunderstorms a few weeks ago and it fried quite a few different electronics in our apartment. We googled repair shops and this amazing place came up. The staff is so friendly and attentive and I would recommend anyone to go there! Their service is fast and can’t be beat!!

Christian Tomasik11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Gear Box was amazing. We had a faulty hdmi port on our ps5 and I called them, took it in, and had my playstation back and working perfectly all in the same day. Very friendly, extremely fair pricing (shopped around and they were unmatched), and they go the extra mile on their work even cleaning the interior while they had it open. Will definitely be using them for any future tech issues.

Richard WeaverLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Richard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Went in to upgrade a Mac Mini. Came out having performed emergency surgery on it myself, minus the medical license or steady hands 🖐️💥. Turns out "gentle disassembly" is not actually one of my core competencies. Who knew. Called Gearbox Computer in a mild panic, snapped a few crime-scene photos of the broken connectors, and sent them to Paul like I was submitting evidence 📸🔍. He looked at the wreckage, didn't laugh (out loud, at least), and quoted me a genuinely reasonable price for micro-soldering it back to life ⚡🔧. Communication the whole way through was borderline suspiciously good. Updates, no ghosting, no "we'll call you back" black hole. Just clear answers and a guy who clearly enjoys fixing what guys like me break 🛠️😅. I could've gone the big corporate repair route, but I like giving my money to the local wizard who actually picks up the phone 🧙‍♂️📞. Best decision I made in this whole saga, and I made several bad ones before it. Paul and team, thank you for saving my Mac Mini and my dignity (partially) 🙏💻. I'll be back, because I am, if nothing else, extremely consistent at breaking things 😂🔩.

Sharon Johnson1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Sharon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

A-1 service. No charge for diagnosing my Dell all in one over 10 year old computer. Hopeless case to repair. They had a Dell just like mine, windows 11, bigger monitor, more RAM, transferred all my data from old PC to new for 420.00 bucks. I couldn't be more pleased. No longer have to watch that little circle going round & round & round. I never could have afforded a new computer & so glad I found a honest, fair company to deal with. Thank you guys.

Dale AmblerLocal Guide · 41 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dale has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Took my wife’s Kindle in to have the charging port repaired. It’s fixed and works perfectly. Repair was done fast and very reasonable on the price. Highly recommend!

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