Since it is not quantity, but quality that counts, many reports have benchmarked their results in Ashby plots as a means of data evaluation. In said plots, a combination of two chosen material properties are plotted to identify the best parameter combination for a specific application. While useful in general, such plots often entertain selective data choices and omit important, tertiary properties or parameters. For tough hydrogels in particular, such an important parameter is the water content, as high water contents weaken mechanical properties, while low ones can enhance them. Consequently, benchmarks may fall short of their mandate to deliver a fair comparison, giving an arguably distorted view on the matter.