In-depth guides, expert tips, and buying advice to help you make the best purchasing decisions
Four inexpensive fitness bands worth wearing: the Huawei Band 10 wins on a 1.47-inch AMOLED, convincing accuracy and a fortnight of battery, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 offers the biggest screen, and the Amazfit Band 7 and Honor Band 10 cover the same ground for less — plus an honest account of what these sensors can and cannot measure.
Matt Fankey
18 Jul 2026
The Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 3000 leads this 45-model water-flosser test, with Zahnheld, Panasonic, Happybrush and Coslus alternatives for different controls, tank sizes and run times.
Matt Fankey
18 Jul 2026
The best smart scales of 2026 for tracking weight and body composition: the Withings Body Smart wins, with the accurate Tanita BC-401 and the premium Withings Body Scan.
Matt Fankey
18 Jul 2026
The best USB microphones of 2026 for streaming, podcasts and calls: the Audio-Technica AT2040USB wins, with the classic Blue Yeti Nano and the budget Razer Seiren V3 Mini.
John Higgins
18 Jul 2026
The best epilators of 2026 for long-lasting smooth skin: the Braun Silk-epil 9 (9-061) wins, with the comfort-packed Panasonic ES-EY90 and the flexible-head Braun Silk-epil 9 Flex.
Matt Fankey
18 Jul 2026
The most damaging move is straightening freshly washed hair — the protective oil layer is not back yet. From a 45-model tested field: the 200-degree ceiling, ceramic coatings decoded, and why the Dyson Airstrait is the one straightener allowed near wet hair.
Matt Fankey
18 Jul 2026
Three mini Bluetooth speakers worth carrying: the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 wins on bass, 24-hour battery, IP68 protection and a strap-and-magnet mount, the JBL Clip 5 is the grab-and-go clip-on, and the Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore is the aluminium-bodied premium choice.
John Higgins
18 Jul 2026
Four dehumidifiers worth buying: the Bosch Dry 4000 wins on quiet, economical simplicity, the MeacoDry Arete Two 25L is the app-controlled luxury pick with HEPA H13 filtration, the Trotec TTK 66 E is the dependable mid-range choice, and the Arete One 20L is the efficient all-rounder.
Matt Fankey
18 Jul 2026
The best label printers of 2026 for home and office: the Brother QL-800 wins for the desk, with the compact Phomemo M120 and the budget Niimbot B1 for phone-based labelling.
John Higgins
18 Jul 2026
The best hand mixers of 2026 for baking: the Krups 3Mix 7000 wins on power and quiet, with the premium retro Smeg HMF01 and the bargain Ariete Vintage.
Matt Fankey
18 Jul 2026
Every disappointing graphics tablet purchase starts with buying the wrong class: a pen display puts the image under the nib, a pen tablet does not. From a tested field of 36, why 16,384 pressure levels is the number to ignore, and the nib costs nobody budgets for.
John Higgins
18 Jul 2026
The best stand mixers and kitchen machines of 2026 for home baking: the Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker wins, with the iconic KitchenAid Artisan Bowl-Lift and the bread-specialist Ankarsrum Assistent.
Matt Fankey
17 Jul 2026
Five open-ear headphones worth buying: the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 wins on sound and IP55 ruggedness, the JBL Soundgear Sense brings more bass through air conduction, the Huawei FreeClip 2 is the clip-design pick, the OpenSwim Pro adds IP68 and 32 GB of onboard storage, and the Earfun OpenJump is the value choice.
John Higgins
17 Jul 2026
The best hand blenders of 2026 for soups, smoothies and sauces: the Braun MultiQuick 7 wins on control, with the powerful 1200 W MultiQuick 9 and the Philips ProMix as the non-Braun alternative.
Matt Fankey
17 Jul 2026
Four steam cleaners worth buying: the Kärcher SC 2 Deluxe EasyFix wins on water capacity, 3.2 bar and even steam output, the Hoover Steam Capsule 2in1 is the most versatile thanks to its detachable hand unit, the Polti Vaporetto Smart 110 Eco offers boiler pressure with mid-use refilling, and the Vileda Steam Plus is the manoeuvrable budget pick.
Matt Fankey
17 Jul 2026
The best WiFi repeaters of 2026: AVM's Fritz range swept the test, led by the FritzRepeater 6000, though for most homes the far cheaper 1700 is already enough.
John Higgins
17 Jul 2026
Ink tank printers invert the usual economics: makers charge properly for the hardware and sell refill ink extremely cheaply in large bottles. That saves heavy printers real money — and makes these the wrong purchase entirely if you print occasionally.
John Higgins
17 Jul 2026
The best kettles of 2026 for a safe, fast brew: the Philips 3000 HD9318/20 is the value pick for most, with the Bosch Styline for temperature control and the Tefal BI8125 for compact use.
Matt Fankey
17 Jul 2026
The best cordless drills of 2026 for home DIY: the compact Metabo PowerMaxx BS 12 wins and is the value pick, with the DeWalt DCD701D2 for hardwood power and the Makita DF333DSAE for ergonomics.
Matt Fankey
17 Jul 2026
The best turntables of 2026 for vinyl at home: the Reloop Turn 2 is the value pick for most, the Pro-Ject Debut E Carbon the audiophile step-up, and the Technics SL-1200 MK7 the direct-drive icon.
John Higgins
17 Jul 2026
The best pressure washers of 2026 for patios, drives and cars: the robust Nilfisk Core 140 wins, with the popular Kärcher K3 the value pick and the Bosch UniversalAquatak the budget choice.
Matt Fankey
17 Jul 2026
The best drones of 2026: the DJI Flip is the sub-250g pick for most buyers, the Neo 2 and Neo are the budget routes, and the DJI Mavic 4 Pro is the flagship for serious aerial video.
John Higgins
17 Jul 2026
The oven with the biggest numbers did not win. A 1,760 W electric model made the best pizza in under three minutes, while the 500 °C gas oven with the largest stone heated unevenly and finished mid-table. What the testing measured, and which ovens earned their place.
Matt Fankey
17 Jul 2026
The best portable power stations of 2026: the Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus is the most capable, the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max runs an induction hob, and the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 charges in about an hour.
John Higgins
17 Jul 2026