Everything is grouped into six categories. Each one lists what we think is worth checking before you buy, because the specification that matters is rarely the one printed largest on the box.
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Six categories, each with the things worth checking before you spend. Start where you already know what you need, or read the buying guides first.
What we weigh up
- Measured footprint, not just advertised dimensions
- Assembly time and whether tools are included
- Flat-pack durability after a house move
Coming soon
Nothing listed in Home & Living yet. Guides and picks for this category are being written.
What we weigh up
- Battery life under realistic use, not lab figures
- How long the manufacturer supports software updates
- Repairability and spare part availability
Coming soon
Nothing listed in Tech & Audio yet. Guides and picks for this category are being written.
What we weigh up
- Energy use across a year, not just the sticker price
- Whether parts are dishwasher safe in practice
- Noise level, which matters in an open-plan flat
Coming soon
Nothing listed in Kitchen yet. Guides and picks for this category are being written.
What we weigh up
- Weather resistance ratings and what they actually cover
- Winter storage requirements
- Replacement blades, filters and consumable costs
Coming soon
Nothing listed in Garden & Outdoor yet. Guides and picks for this category are being written.
What we weigh up
- Folded dimensions and whether one person can move it
- Floor loading and noise for upstairs flats
- Whether an app subscription is required to use core features
Coming soon
Nothing listed in Fitness & Wellbeing yet. Guides and picks for this category are being written.
What we weigh up
- Adjustment range against the height of the person using it
- Warranty length on moving parts and gas lifts
- Cable management that survives daily use
Coming soon
Nothing listed in Office & Study yet. Guides and picks for this category are being written.
How we decide what to list
Short version: we compare published specifications, we say when we have not used something, and commission never buys a ranking.
01
Define the job
We start from what the product has to do in a real UK home — the size of the room, the size of the bill — not from a keyword.
02
Compare on stated specifications
Figures come from the manufacturer or retailer and are labelled as such. Where sources disagree, we say so rather than picking the flattering one.
03
Separate fact from opinion
Specifications, third-party findings and our own judgement are kept visibly apart. We never describe hands-on testing we have not done.
04
Disclose the money
Paid links are labelled at the link and at the top of the page. Commission rates play no part in what we rank or recommend.