The items we use and recommend, hopefully, it will prevent people from buying inferior products.
UPDATED: July 2019
Note: Most of these go through to Amazon, as they sell the large majority of the products on here however like all things check our deals section or search elsewhere to compare prices on the day you’re looking to buy.
If you have any products you think we should test please let us know and we will try and test. If you’re a manufacturer and you would like us to test please contact us.
Quick jump menu:
Power | Personal Care |
Sound | Gaming |
Storage | Outdoors |
Camera / Video | Automotive |
Printing / Scanning | Gaming |
Computers | Clothing |
Phones | Kitchen |
Lighting | Cleaning |
TV/Video | Home |
Internet |
Power
Best portable battery
Cheap:
Middle: https://amzn.to/2Mh0z8n
Expensive: https://amzn.to/2Mf1TJ8
Other brands to consider: RavPower or ECTechnology
Best USB wall charger
Multiple ports: https://amzn.to/2GucU5m or https://amzn.to/2GpVxCD
Fastest possible: https://amzn.to/2GusxtL
Best QI Wireless Charger > https://amzn.to/2GGpAqb
Best car 12v USB cigarette socket charger > https://amzn.to/2Gud0de
Best AA/AAA Battery Charger > http://amzn.to/1rSNlQR 0r https://amzn.to/2MgZFsv
Best rechargeable AA or AAA batteries > http://amzn.to/1rSNvrv (although IKEA + Amazon have own branded decent ones)
Best power cable
Cheap: http://amzn.to/1z1yfIr
Best: https://amzn.to/2GGoQRV
Best UPS (back up battery) > http://amzn.to/1z1z446
Best Solar Panel for charging devices > https://amzn.to/2z0SY7x
USB / Lightning / USB-C cables > Anker or Amazon
Sound
Please see our full section on our favourite headphones
Best Bluetooth Wireless Speakers > http://amzn.to/1tBvTLx or http://amzn.to/1rSIpLL (go for whichever is cheaper at the time)
↪ Want a more expensive rugged + water + stain resistant speaker > http://amzn.to/1rSII9e or the bigger fully waterproof Mega Boom http://amzn.to/1DrpLQS
or read our full Bluetooth Speaker article
Best budget noise cancellation headphones > http://10ws.co/1M66BBo
↪ See our list of recommended headphones > http://10ws.co/1pNakcA
Bluetooth Headphones > http://amzn.to/1Cvrhjd
↪ Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter – Turn any speakers/headphones into a wireless version > http://amzn.to/1DrnWna
Best higher priced speakers > http://amzn.to/1rSKA1L (replaced with http://amzn.to/1QbDvoM model) or http://amzn.to/1rSK3wR (what we use)
Best Car Bluetooth Handfree set > http://amzn.to/1rSKt6k
Best budget computer speakers > http://amzn.to/1tBBnWz or http://amzn.to/1tBD0nh
↪ full selection of computer speakers
Turn an old iPod dock / non-internet enabled speaker system into a wireless dock > http://amzn.to/1gaR9ru or http://amzn.to/1O6mxk2
Storage
Best USB3 memory stick > http://amzn.to/1rSI2AK
Best USB3 / MicroUSB stick (ideal for Android phones) > http://10ws.co/1gaQara
Best SSD > http://amzn.to/1O6mDYR
Best portable hard drive > http://amzn.to/1v3LG8v
Best portable hard drive enclosure > http://amzn.to/1tBAFZu
Best internal hard drives >
http://amzn.to/1z1AEmF for general desktops
http://amzn.to/1tBC1DE for NAS drives
Best MicroSD cards > http://amzn.to/1tByuVK
Best USB3 SD card reader > http://amzn.to/1rSJZxa
↪ also these are great > http://amzn.to/1tBCoxY
We normally buy memory cards/usb sticks from:
http://10ws.co/1bUXyyQ, http://10ws.co/1qhAh69, http://10ws.co/1bUXFdR, http://amzn.to/1qhAwxT or http://10ws.co/1bUXNdd
Cameras / Video
Best Action Camera > http://amzn.to/1rSJe7h
↪ Best GoPro case > http://amzn.to/1tBBRvU
↪ Best GoPro accessory kits > http://amzn.to/1LSoS6e
Best Budget Action Camera > http://10ws.co/1ImkybU
Best Phone Tripod Mount > http://amzn.to/1o9mjUc
Printing
Best All-in-one printer (under £80) > http://amzn.to/1tBy9T0
Best quick printer + what we use day-to-day > http://amzn.to/1CrO3Xl
Best super quick scanner > http://amzn.to/1z1wg7c (expensive but ideal for a home office or family)
Computers
Best Standing Desk Mat > http://amzn.to/1QeDeeS
Best computer mice > Full article
Best Laptop cooling pad > http://amzn.to/1xlsUgz
Best budget 24” HD monitor > http://amzn.to/1rSJOSt
↪ Best budget monitor stand > http://amzn.to/1rSJSSp (or what we use > http://amzn.to/1tBHhHm)
Best computer microphone > http://amzn.to/1z1vWp0 or http://amzn.to/1CrNMnr (what we use)
Best place to buy a custom built computer that is ready to use http://10ws.co/1wkjou5
Best places to buy decent laptops > Try http://10ws.co/1wkjou5 or http://10ws.co/1sjDIWl or http://amzn.to/1sLBe6a or http://10ways.com/save/technology/the-cheapest-ways-to-buy-apple/2618
Phones
Looking for power cables? Jump to #Power
Phone cases
Go for Spigen or Mous
Best Mobile Broadband 3G Wifi Dongle > http://amzn.to/1z1zFmg or http://amzn.to/1tBDzgL
looking for 4G > http://amzn.to/1CrQgSJ
& use these 6GB sim cards (valid for 3 months from 1st use) > http://amzn.to/1z1zYO0
Best budget phones > Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) > http://amzn.to/1I14Kvg
or Moto G 4G SIM-Free > http://amzn.to/1rY5fw2
► Looking for other phones or more data etc?
Take a look at these websites:
http://10ws.co/1nxaG80
http://10ws.co/1DtCL4j
http://10ws.co/1A022PI
► Looking for just a phone with no contract?
Try http://amzn.to/1DtDORM
or 2nd hand phones > http://10ws.co/14z7lcz
Looking for sim only deals?
Try http://10ws.co/1Cvtg6X or http://10ws.co/1xUzARz
Lighting / Torches
Best LED Desk light > http://amzn.to/1QeEbni
Best LED lightbulbs
http://amzn.to/1FK7WIH (warm yellow glow, like a normal 60 watt bulb)
http://amzn.to/1G6ip4F (brighter but also a blue white glow, good for office area)
http://amzn.to/1G6kRbB (warm yellow bayonet)
Best LED Lantern > http://amzn.to/1rSIj6V
Best motion sensor LED lights > http://amzn.to/1GWiqow
Best wake up light > http://amzn.to/1I19rVK
or just leave your curtains open 😉
Best ambient lighting > http://amzn.to/1rY7Wxs
Best mini torch > http://amzn.to/1zkSq35
Best high powered torch > http://amzn.to/1HfXhHB
Best high build quality torch > http://amzn.to/1HjnV5s
Best Wireless CCTV camera > http://amzn.to/1tBE6zi
Although it can be a pain in the arse to setup
TV / Video
Best video streaming device (full article)
Best HDMI cables > http://amzn.to/1tBGDd0
Internet
Best Networking Cables > http://amzn.to/1QeDJWe
Best homeplugs / internet plugs > http://amzn.to/1rSMZcY
↪ probably worth grabbing http://amzn.to/1tBPk77 or http://amzn.to/1z1x9fT as well
↪ we now use http://amzn.to/1N0NGKE however they’re overkill for most people
Best Wifi Router > http://amzn.to/2007Ict
Best Wifi Extender > http://amzn.to/1zeIV5y
Best Internet/Network Hub > http://amzn.to/1z1x9fT
Personal care
Best SAD light > http://amzn.to/1rSKgAa (speak with your doctor as if you suffer from depression they can prescribe)
Best Electric Toothbrush > http://amzn.to/1tBEG02 (or similar spec’d version, they update them quicker that we can keep up)
Stubble Trimmer > http://amzn.to/1o9lCKS
Our old recommendation (low stock now) http://amzn.to/1tBHD0y
Best nose hair trimmer > http://amzn.to/1rSLqf3
Best hair straighteners > http://amzn.to/1rSLyv7
Best hair dryer > http://amzn.to/1tBQkYK
Gaming
Prices for games consoles change so often that we can’t keep updating this post however these are the website we use to generally find the best deals on consoles:
PS4 consoles
http://10ws.co/1C2RwwJ
http://10ws.co/1Ac2sHE
http://amzn.to/1Ac31kC
http://10ws.co/1Id7LG7
http://10ws.co/1Id8HKD
http://10ws.co/1Id8O8U
http://10ws.co/1Ac5BqN
http://10ws.co/1yk116N
XB1 consoles
http://10ws.co/1Id74fP
http://10ws.co/1Ac2kb1
http://amzn.to/1Id7GSL
http://10ws.co/1Ac36F9
http://10ws.co/1Ac4qYr
http://10ws.co/1Ac4M1q
http://10ws.co/1Ac5BqN
http://10ws.co/1xZBIrK
Looking for Xbox Live, PSN credit or Steam?
Normally http://10ws.co/1qonrOx are the cheapest but remember 5% off via their FB page
Other gaming:
Best computer mice > Full article
Outdoors
We have a full survival kit guide that contains the products we use and recommend
Best hand warmer > http://amzn.to/1tBtOPG
+ you will need some of http://amzn.to/1tBJcLY
Best Fire Steel > http://amzn.to/1CrOiSj
Best cable ties (velcro) > http://amzn.to/1CrPrJA
Automotive
Best car phone mounts > http://amzn.to/1HR2lD3
Our full guide on what you should have in your car for emergencies etc
Clothing / Bags
Best budget laptop bags > http://amzn.to/1rSKXto, http://amzn.to/1tBGhCZ
Carry on luggage bag > http://amzn.to/1rSL5Jp
Best flip flops > http://amzn.to/1tBGR3P (often found cheaper in TKMaxx)
Kitchen
Best Kitchen Scissors > http://amzn.to/1o9lN8W
Best travel mug > http://amzn.to/1lD9ob1
Best Coffee Machine / Hot drink machine > http://amzn.to/1rSKMya or http://amzn.to/18PnKQt
↪ Best manual coffee maker > http://amzn.to/1rSM2Bh
Best Measuring jug/scales > http://amzn.to/1rSIajO
or non scales > http://amzn.to/1tBvw3E
or just scales > http://amzn.to/1tBNenu
Best Can Opener > http://amzn.to/1rSL8F4
Best thermometer > http://amzn.to/1rSLfjM
Best potato masher > http://amzn.to/1z1BmQS
Best Veg Peeler > http://amzn.to/1CrRrS7
Best knife sharpener > http://amzn.to/1tBIBd9
↪ or for those people with expensive knives > http://amzn.to/1rSLQC4
Best Hip Flask > http://amzn.to/1rSLITg or http://amzn.to/1tBIZs6
Best Blender > http://amzn.to/1tBKp6a & http://amzn.to/1rSLZFA
or http://amzn.to/1rSMcZC
Best ice-cream maker > http://amzn.to/1tBKW7U
Best budget juicer > http://amzn.to/1rSM5gz
Best Halogen Cooker > http://amzn.to/1tBLevw
Best Health Grill > http://amzn.to/1rSM9Nf
Best Health Fryer > http://amzn.to/1tBLvi4
Best Slow Cooker > http://amzn.to/1tBLydR or larger http://amzn.to/1q6ejkQ
or http://amzn.to/1tBMHlI (just go for whichever is cheapest at the time)
Best kettle > http://amzn.to/1CrOvVx
or maybe http://amzn.to/1rSMsaM or http://amzn.to/1tBMkrc
Best Toasty Sandwich Maker > http://amzn.to/200a5Mm
Best cocktail set > http://amzn.to/1tBOrLI
Cleaning
Best electronic device cleaner > http://amzn.to/1rSJq6C
↪ How do I fix a phone that has dropped in water?
Best Spray Bottle > http://amzn.to/1o9lUkX
↪ However places like Wilko sell similar for 85p
Best electronic screen cleaner > http://amzn.to/1rSJHGJ
Best Moisture Absorber > http://amzn.to/1tBKCWM
Best MicroFibre Towel > http://amzn.to/1rSJV0l
Best mould spray > http://amzn.to/1tBLFWQ (check 3rd party listings) or http://10ws.co/1FWRSmX
Best robot hoover > http://amzn.to/15fzABw with this brush > http://amzn.to/1z1xmzy
Expensive option but works amazingly well and will save you hours a month cleaning.
UPDATE: Battery isn’t the best and the extra brush on http://amzn.to/200aoGT is better
Best Dog Shampoo > http://amzn.to/1z1xBuI
Sink / Toilet Unblocker > http://amzn.to/1GWtp1g
Best microfibre cloths > http://amzn.to/1CrPxB3
Around the home
Best Doorbell > http://amzn.to/1QeDdaP
Best smoke alarm > http://amzn.to/1o9lLhk
Best Pressure Sprayer > http://amzn.to/1QeD3Qy
Best Geared Anvil Secateurs > http://amzn.to/1o9m3od
Best Weedkiller > http://amzn.to/1o9m7V1
Best repair material > http://amzn.to/1I4udBr
Best Ironing board > http://amzn.to/1rSMijN (10 year guarantee, great reviews)
Best Iron > http://amzn.to/1rSMnnE
Best drill bits > http://amzn.to/1z1x0ZX
Best laser Rangefinder > http://amzn.to/1CrOn8B
Best WorkBench > http://amzn.to/1CrOErX
Best Sellotape > http://amzn.to/13fDVmh
Best burglar deterrent > http://amzn.to/1z1yaVi & http://amzn.to/1CrP0Px
Best socket sets > http://amzn.to/1CrPl4N
Best document wallets > http://amzn.to/1z1xMWK
Best cable ties > http://amzn.to/1CrPrJA or http://amzn.to/1E6DGoG (whichever is cheaper at the time)
Best dog ‘bone’ > http://amzn.to/1CrOJvV
Expensive but they last ages, Boomer can testify to this.
However a Kong Extreme will last forever and you can fill with wet dog food and freeze > http://amzn.to/1CrQCc7 however it’s not anywhere near as good for their teeth
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