ComplaintCensus

DavidSW vs The Solist: most-reported complaints compared

Most-reported issues at DavidSW and The Solist, according to reviewers on Trustpilot — classified by our automated reader and backed by verbatim quotes from distinct reviews. This is a side-by-side of what reviewers report, not a score, rating or recommendation for either company.

DavidSW

TrustScore 4.9 · 3,671 reviews on Trustpilot.

244 reviews analysed, 2018-08-20 to 2026-09-21.

Complaint rate (recent window): 3%

0% of negative reviews get a company reply.

Not as described22%
Faulty product22%
Delivery failed22%
Overcharging9%
Delivery late9%
“Watch had some scratches and marks where the description said was in perfect condition.”
2★ Trustpilot review, 2021-12-07

The Solist

TrustScore 4.7 · 3,451 reviews on Trustpilot.

260 reviews analysed, 2022-08-23 to 2026-09-01.

Complaint rate (recent window): 5%

0% of negative reviews get a company reply.

Delivery late29%
Delivery failed24%
Support unreachable18%
Faulty product18%
Not as described13%
“I received my order, however, I was never given a tracking number as it stated in my order confirmation.”
3★ Trustpilot review, 2022-08-24

Reported on both

Issues with an evidenced category (at least two verbatim quotes) on both sides.

IssueDavidSWThe Solist
Not as described22%13%
Faulty product22%18%
Delivery failed22%24%
Delivery late9%29%

Method: reviews are classified into a fixed complaint taxonomy by an automated reader; every category shown is backed by at least two verbatim quotes from distinct reviews. Figures are census classifications, not official statistics, and reflect what reviewers reported — not findings of wrongdoing by either company. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Trustpilot A/S, DavidSW or The Solist.