How can I design a matrix that allows users to rate items in two or more categories?

Question

Does anyone know a good way to show a double matrix question? For example where you need to rate stuff in 2 categorie!s (or more). Ive attached an example of what we came up with so far. The problem with this solution is that you have 2 clicks (1 for the dropdown, 1 for the option). We want to avoid this.

Example:

Maybe 2 sliders? Not alot of room for that tho.

Answer 1

Perhaps two columns of star-ratings? These only need a single click each, and are quite familiar for most users.

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Note: the given stars don't nessecairily reflect my own ratings of these devices ;-)

Answer 2

It depends on how many values each dropdown has and how many metrics per item. Sign up to a bunch of online survey services and see what solutions they offer (e.g. survs.com)

A very common design pattern is spreading out the options with radio buttons or with sliders.

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