In-depth guides, expert tips, and buying advice to help you make the best purchasing decisions
Seven bicycle bottle cages compared. The SKS Germany Topcage is the adjustable pick for most riders, the Fidlock Twist Bike Base swaps the cage for a magnetic twist mount, and the Hilo Sports X-Lite is the lightweight at 25 grams.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Twenty rechargeable table lamps compared. The Nordlux Ara To-Go 2 is the pick for most tables, the Sompex Ombrellino is the eye-catcher, and the Nordlux Ellen To-Go gives the brightest reading in the field.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Twelve upholstery cleaners compared. The Bissell SpotClean HydroSteam Pro is the pick for most sofas, the Shark StainStriker PX200EUT is the sensible saving, and suction, not spray, decides how fast a cushion dries.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Ninety-one wireless chargers compared on measured output. The Laut Power Charger Riser+ is the pick for most people, the Samsung EP-P2400T is the sensible all-rounder, and the Ugreen 55960 suits iPhone and AirPods owners.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Eighteen key safes frozen, flooded, sanded and attacked with hand tools. The Abus KeyGarage 797 was the only one nothing opened, the Advansecure M4 is the heavy-duty alternative and the Burgwaechter KeySafe 20 SB is the sensible saving.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Seventeen shirt ironers compared. The CLEANmaxx 2968 is the two-programme pick for most households, the Klarstein ShirtButler is the quiet shirt-and-trouser option, and the Tubie Original produced the best finish in the test.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Seventeen lawn spreaders compared. The Wolf-Garten WE 430 is the most precisely adjustable drop spreader for fertilising, the Gardena Spreader XL covers large lawns, and the Cemo SW 20-C is the heavy-duty choice.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Twenty-eight shower squeegees compared. The Kleine Wolke Lindo is the streak-free pick for every surface, the Leifheit Cabino is the comfortable one to hold, and the Ikea Lillnaggen is the sensible saving.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Six outdoor table tennis tables compared. The Sponeta S 5-73 e is the pick for most gardens, the Cornilleau 600X is the luxury choice, and the Donic Style 1000 Outdoor is the same table as the winner in different colours.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Fifteen 3D pens compared. The Filapen 3D Pen is the pick for most people, the 3Doodler Start+ runs at the lowest temperature here, and the Polaroid Candy Play 3D Pen draws in edible isomalt.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Twenty-nine LED grow lights compared. The Sanlight Stixx 50 is the pick for most indoor growers, the Spider Farmer SF600 covers a metre-wide shelf, and a plain cold-white batten raises seedlings on very little power.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Sixteen dog beds compared. The Hunter Merida is the pick for most households, the Bedsure cushion travels best, the Sabro Kudde is the configurable one and the Zooplus Flocke holds its rim shape.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Eight cleavers and Chinese chef’s knives compared. The F. Dick Red Spirit Ajax 20 cm is the balanced pick for most kitchens, the 1905 Ajax 22 cm adds working length, and the HexClad is the Damascus-steel indulgence.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Twenty-eight popcorn machines compared. The Princess 292986 is the fast, compact hot-air pick, the WMF Kuchenminis is the best hot plate, and the Rosenstein and Sohne Cinema makes the best-tasting popcorn of the lot.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Nine paper tablets compared. The Boox Note Air5 C wins on colour electronic ink, Android 15 and outright speed, the Amazon Kindle Scribe has the best monochrome screen, and the Kobo Elipsa 2E is the sensible saving.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
A guide to wired in-ear headphones drawn from an ongoing programme covering 120 models. The Sennheiser IE 100 Pro leads the entry class, the Fiio FH3 the middle class and the Beyerdynamic DT 70 IE the upper class.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Nineteen cordless secateurs compared. The Kebtek KT930 is the fastest and best balanced, the Worx WG330E is the light everyday choice, the Stihl ASA 20.0 is the best built and the Teeno CD610 is the cheaper surprise.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Fourteen dual-basket air fryers compared. The Philips Airfryer 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket wins on consistency and lit windows, the Cosori Turbo Tower Pro Smart is the app-connected alternative, and the MasterPro Rocket Duo 900 is the sensible saving.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Forty-four digital photo frames compared. The Pexar 2K is the pick for sharpness, storage and app control, while the Aura Frames Mason Luxe is the smart, cloud-only alternative.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Eighteen mini ovens compared. The Rommelsbacher BGE 1580/E wins on a 30-litre cavity, every heating mode a full oven has and a three-minute climb to 200 degrees, the Tefal Toast n’ Grill TL6008 is the portable pick, and the Ninja Combi 12-in-1 is the all-rounder.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Twelve Blu-ray players compared. The Panasonic DMR-BCT760 (cable tuner) and DMR-BST760 (satellite tuner) lead as recorder-players with a built-in hard disc, alongside strong plain disc players from Panasonic and Sony for anyone who just wants to play discs.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Forty-one bike GPS computers and navigators compared. The Garmin Edge Explore 2 is the pick for most riders, the Sigma ROX 12.1 Evo is the closest a GPS computer gets to a full navigator, and the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar tops the range on features and battery life.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Twelve cast iron casseroles compared. The La Cuisine for Life 2175MB is the all-round pick, the Ottia LC is a strong alternative, and the Le Creuset LS2501-26716SS leads on cooking and heat retention for anyone prepared to spend more.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Thirty-one hair clippers compared. The Tondeo Eco XP Lithium is the all-round pick, the Wahl Rapid Clip and Panasonic Barikan ER-XT70 cover kit and contour work, and the Hatteker RFC-69031 is the budget choice.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026