In-depth guides, expert tips, and buying advice to help you make the best purchasing decisions
Twenty-three turbo trainers compared. The Elite Justo 2 leads as a compact, quiet direct-drive smart trainer with precise power measurement, alongside four other picks spanning direct-drive and wheel-on designs.
John Higgins
22 Aug 2026
Ten electric floor mops compared. The Philips OneUp XV5113/01 is the pick for most homes, the Einhell Cleanexxo suits existing Power X-Change owners, and the Cecotec FreeGo Wash is the value choice in a category distinct from robot mops.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Seventy-nine robot lawnmowers compared. The Segway Navimow i215 Lidar is the pick for most gardens, the Dreame A3 AWD Pro 3500 handles steep and uneven ground, and the Ecovacs Goat A1600 Lidar Pro trims the edges properly.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Forty-five lawn scarifiers compared. The Husqvarna S 138C is the corded pick for most gardens, the Hecht 5676 handles very large lawns, and the Bosch UniversalVerticut 1100 leaves the sand and stones in the ground.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Twenty-two stove-top pressure cookers compared. The WMF Perfect One Pot leads on a dishwasher-rated lid and a plainly readable pressure display, the BRA Vitesse is the sensible saving with an all-metal control valve, and the Fissler Vitavit sets its pressure steplessly.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Fifty-nine leaf blowers and leaf vacuums compared. The Husqvarna 230iB leads the blowers, the Bosch UniversalGardenTidy 2300 the corded vacuum-shredders, and the Stihl SHA 56 shows what a cordless combination machine can do.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Twenty-nine cordless chainsaws compared. The Sabo CS-25 Comfort Line is the best all-rounder and ships with two bars, the Husqvarna 435i suits large quantities, and the Stihl MSA 80 C-B cuts construction timber cleanly.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Thirty garden shredders compared. The Atika ALF 2800 is the quiet roller pick for most gardens, the Bosch AXT 25 TC handles bulk hedge and tree work, and the Atika AMF 2800 gives fine mulch without the noise.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Thirty window-cleaning robots tested, and most homes do not need one. The Ecovacs Winbot W2S Omni is the sensible pick and the W3 Omni the luxury one, with the whole field covered on measured cleaning time, noise, weight and edge performance.
Matt Fankey
22 Aug 2026
Six cordless window vacuums compared: the Kärcher WV 6 Plus wins on tank size and glide, the Amazon Basics model is the value pick, and the Leifheit Dry & Clean brings a pole for high windows.
Matt Fankey
21 Aug 2026
Five nose and ear hair trimmers from a 42-device test: the Beurer HR 2000 leads on cutting, the Braun EN 10 is the quiet pick for ears, and mechanical, travel and full-kit options cover the rest.
Matt Fankey
21 Aug 2026
The best walking pads of 2026 from a test of 12 machines: the UREVO CyberPad for Home wins on incline and load rating, the CitySports CS-WP6 is the lightest and the price pick, plus belt size, noise and storage compared.
John Higgins
15 Aug 2026
The best office chairs of 2026 from a test of 38 models: the Ergotopia MasterBack Executive takes the win on adjustment, with the Clouvou CleverSeat 2.0 as the price pick, plus how to match a gas lift to your height.
Matt Fankey
15 Aug 2026
The best beard trimmers of 2026 compared on length adjustment, blade material, stated battery life and waterproofing, from the expandable Panasonic MultiShape and the 175-setting Remington MB4700 to the Braun BodyGroomer 5 budget pick.
Matt Fankey
15 Aug 2026
The best steam generator irons of 2026 from a test of 40 machines: the Tefal Express Protect SV9202 wins on the balance of steam, handling and price, with alternatives from Tefal and Rowenta and a full guide to steam output, soleplates and water.
Matt Fankey
15 Aug 2026
The best induction hobs of 2026: the Siemens EX975LXC1E iQ700 has the most complete feature set, the Neff T68STV4L0 N90 the cleverest controls, the Miele KM6367-1 by far the strongest boost, and the AEG TO64IA0AXB is the compact pick.
John Higgins
13 Aug 2026
The best microwaves of 2026: the Samsung MG23T5018CW is the easiest to live with, the Samsung MC32DB7746KDE1 replaces an oven, the Panasonic NN-SD36QSEPG is the roomiest solo machine, and the Cecotec Proclean 2010 Inverter is the smallest tested.
Matt Fankey
13 Aug 2026
The best dishwashers of 2026: the Siemens SN87TX00CE leads on efficiency and drying, the Bosch SMV6ZCX16E is the quietest and the best value, and the Bosch SMS6ZCI16E is the pick for kitchens with nowhere to build a machine in.
Matt Fankey
13 Aug 2026
The best heat-pump tumble dryers of 2026: the AEG TR9W75780 is the most efficient and the quickest, the Siemens WQ46B2D41 iQ700 is by far the quietest, the Samsung DV90DG52A0TE/EG is the most complete nine-kilogram package, and the Hisense DH3S802BW3 is the one that fits a shallow space.
Matt Fankey
13 Aug 2026
The best smart radiator thermostats of 2026: the tado° Smart Radiator Thermostat X takes the overall win, the Sonoff TRVZB is the budget pick, and the Aqara W600 has the richest feature set.
John Higgins
12 Aug 2026
The best fridge freezers of 2026: the LG GBB92MBB3P leads on capacity, efficiency and quiet running, the Bosch KGN36VICT is the value pick and the Miele KFN 7734 C the built-in choice.
Matt Fankey
12 Aug 2026
The best washing machines of 2026: the Gorenje W5G484A3P1 leads on efficiency, the Bosch WGB244071 is the strongest all-rounder, the Haier HW80-BP14637T has the quietest spin and the Hisense WF5S1045BW takes 10.5 kilograms.
Matt Fankey
12 Aug 2026
The best sewing machines of 2026: the W6 Wertarbeit N 1235/61 wins without being expensive, the Pfaff Select 3.2 adds integrated dual feed, and the Carina R-evolution 2020 is the budget computerised pick.
Matt Fankey
11 Aug 2026
The best waffle makers of 2026: the Gastroback 42424 is the most thought-through iron on test, the Krups FDD95D rotates to spread the batter, and the Tefal WM 311D bakes two waffles at once.
Matt Fankey
11 Aug 2026