best product review websites uk

Discover our favourite sleep products – and yours

Our favourite products to help you get a great night’s sleep – from mattresses to pillows – and all the brands you voted the best

• Mobile Phones
• Washing Machines
• Coffee Machines
• Vacuum Cleaners
• Electric Toothbrushes
• Hair Dryers
• Baby Monitors

Best wireless router 2024: Our tests reveal the fastest, most feature-packed routers around

Want a fast, stable internet connection? Our experts have put the best routers through their paces and picked their favourites below

Best wireless mouse 2024: 11 brilliant Bluetooth and 2.4GHz mice, tried and tested

Ultimate comfort and control without the cable clutter – we tested the best Bluetooth and wireless mice

Most popular reviews

Voxi review: The new king of no-frills mobile

iD Mobile review: Excellent value, mediocre customer service

Simba Hybrid Luxe review: Luxury at a premium

BT Broadband review: Better value and performance available elsewhere

Now Broadband review: Worth a look if price is the priority

Vodafone Broadband review: Must try harder

Sky Mobile review: Great customer service keeps this network near the top

Three review: Cutting-edge speeds spoilt by sub-par service

Emma Hybrid mattress review: A delightful mattress, now discontinued

Best electric heater 2024: Get fast, reliable and affordable warmth

Get fast, reliable and affordable warmth with the top electric heaters, tried and tested by us

The best vacuum cleaners for pet hair tested in 2024

If you share your home with a furry friend or two, you will need a pet-friendly vacuum – we’ve tested them to find the best for you

Best Amazon Kindle 2024: We put all of Amazon’s e-readers to the test

What separates the Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Oasis and Kindle Scribe? We tested them all to help you find out

Refurbished iPhones 2024: How to buy a tried and tested secondhand iPhone

After extensive testing, these are our top tips for making sure you don’t get ripped off when purchasing a used iPhone

Best iPad 2024: All Apple tablets tested and reviewed

Apple never stops (and never will stop) releasing new tablets. We test out the range to find out which is the best iPad for you

The best OBD-II scanners in 2024, tried and tested

Want to identify your car’s faults quickly and easily? We’ve tested the best OBD-II scanners around to find out which reign supreme

Best spin bike 2024: Get fit at home with the best spinning bikes

Enjoy a studio-style experience at home with your very own spin bike

Best massage gun 2024: Speed up recovery and soothe pain

Transform your fitness programme and improve performance with our guide to the best massage guns

The best smoke alarms for 2024

Stay safe and get an early warning of a fire with the best smoke alarms, tried and tested

Best cross trainer 2024: The top elliptical trainers for home use

Looking to get fit at home? Get a leg up with our guide to the best budget, mid-range and high-end cross trainers

The best garden hose to buy in 2024: Our tried and tested favourites

Keep your lawn and borders watered with the best garden hoses, kits and reels, all of which have been extensively tested

Best meal replacement shake 2024: Get fit with help from Optimum Nutrition, Huel and more

Lose weight, maintain muscle or just save time with the best meal replacement shakes

Best blood pressure monitor 2024: Keep track of your blood pressure

Our helpful guide and bite-sized reviews of the best blood pressure monitors will help you get results you can trust

Best exercise bike 2024: The top upright and indoor cycles

In a spin over the best exercise bike to buy? This guide to the best budget, mid-range and high-end models will help you decide

• Reviews TV REVIEWS   v1.11 HEADPHONES REVIEWS   v1.7 MONITOR REVIEWS   v2.0 SOUNDBAR REVIEWS   v1.3 MOUSE REVIEWS   v1.5 KEYBOARD REVIEWS   v1.3.1 PRINTER REVIEWS   v1.2 VACUUM REVIEWS   v1.3 PROJECTOR REVIEWS   v0.8 TOASTER REVIEWS   v1.0 BLENDER REVIEWS   v1.0 KEYBOARD SWITCH REVIEWS   v1.0 SPEAKER REVIEWS   v0.8 CAMERA REVIEWS   v0.12.1 LAPTOP REVIEWS   v0.8.2
• In Progress
• Newsletters

FIND THE BEST PRODUCT FOR YOUR NEEDS

We purchase our own products and put them under the same test bench so you can easily compare the results. No cherry-picked units sent by brands. No ads. Only real tests.

Get full access to our test results with extra website features and support our consumer-focused mission.

Select a product category

Home Entertainment

• Televisions
• In Development Air Purifiers
• In Development Microwaves
• Keyboard Switches
• In Development Routers

Electronics

R&D In The Lab

R&D In The Lab

A better approach to product reviews

We Buy Our Own Products

Unlike most websites, we do not get our review units directly from the manufacturers. Instead, we buy everything ourselves, like a normal customer. It means our units aren't cherry-picked by the manufacturers, but actually represent what you would buy.

Comparable Results

We put all the products we review under the same test bench, so they are easily comparable. Even our pictures are taken in a systematic way. We spend a lot of time comparing the products side-by-side to validate our results. Our test methodology is also on our website so you can confirm the results yourself.

Continuous, Perceptual Testing

We keep the products that we review until they are discontinued, so we can go back and compare them to ensure our reviews are still accurate. All our ratings are automatically calculated based on our test measurements, which are designed to match what really matters to a customer.

When a product is discontinued or no longer popular, we sell the purchased products locally. You can see what products we currently have for sale here .

• The Best VPN Services for 2024 1 hour, 56 minutes
• SoftBank's Arm Plans to Launch AI Chip Next Year 10 hours, 51 minutes
• The Best Gaming Mice for 2024 12 hours, 30 minutes
• The Best Business Printers for 2024 14 hours, 30 minutes
• Google Wallet Is Losing Support on Older Versions of Android 17 hours, 56 minutes
• Ghost of Tsushima Preorders Refunded in Countries Without PSN Access 18 hours, 28 minutes
• The Best PCs (Desktop Computers) for 2024 18 hours, 30 minutes
• Only 38 Developers Have Signed Up to Use Apple's Outside Payment Links 1 day, 9 hours
• OpenAI's Assistant Might Soon Be Able to Detect Sarcasm 1 day, 11 hours
• The Best Laptops for 2024 1 day, 12 hours
• Apple Reportedly Nearing a Deal to Bring ChatGPT to the iPhone 1 day, 14 hours

Want to mask your online identity and shield your data from those who wish to surveil you? Here are all the steps you should take.

By Eric Griffith

By Emily Dreibelbis

By Sarah Lord

By Emily Price

By Michael Kan

By Iyaz Akhtar

By PCMag UK

Lab-Tested Reviews

Pcmag picks, how-to & tips.

By Doug Newcomb

By Michael Muchmore

By John R. Delaney

By Chris Stobing

By John Burek, Zackery Cuevas

By Tom Brant

By Clay Halton

By Jason Cohen

By Lance Whitney

Get Organized

SecurityWatch

Fully Mobilized

Trusted Reviews

Apple’s best announcement had nothing to do with the ipad pro, the apple m4 feels wasted without new ipad pro software, sound & vision: the new sonos app looks great, but it's a mess, winners and losers: ipad gets even better while xbox shutters studios, ctrl+alt+del: the asus rog ally x has solved pc handhelds' greatest flaw, fast charge: forget the ipad pro, the air is all the tablet you need, the kindle paperwhite just got a big summertime discount, the price of the pixel 8 pro just dropped over 30%, android 15 looks to improve video stabilization on third-party apps, apple m4 benchmarks suggest it's the king of single-core performance, openai reportedly announcing google search competitor on monday, latest reviews, acer chromebook spin 714.

An excellent Chromebook with modern looks

Lofree Flow

A boutique low-profile keyboard with some sublime switches.

Panasonic TX-55MZ980

One of Panasonic's most affordable OLED TVs delivers on the picture quality

Huawei Pura 70 Pro

We go hands-on with Huawei's pro-level flagship for 2024

Top review categories

Why trust our reviews.

Founded in 2003, Trusted Reviews exists to give our readers thorough, unbiased and independent advice on what to buy

We never accept money to review anything. We make our money through affliliate links and advertising.

Our expert team

Many of the most experienced technology specialists in the UK, well known writers with many years’ expertise across mobile phone, computing, AV, photography and more.

Proud to be nominated for a number of publishing industry awards in the last few years, including being shortlisted for Best Editorial Team by the PPA in 2017, Best Online Media Property by the AOP in 2018. and Best Online Brand by the AOP in 2022.

Our reviews

Our reviews are trusted by millions of users from around the world. We rigorously assess over 1000 products a year and we’ve become one of the largest review sites in the UK.

Proud to be nominated for a number of publishing industry awards in the last few years, including being shortlisted for Best Editorial Team by the PPA in 2017, Best Online Media Property by the AOP in 2018 and Best Online Brand by the AOP in 2022.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Google pixel 8 pro, sign up for the trusted reviews newsletter, best android phone 2024: our favourite iphone alternatives, huawei matepad 11.5s papermatte vs huawei matepad 11.5 papermatte: which tablet is better, how to connect your android phone to a tv, explaining the differences between hyperos and miui on xiaomi phones, best indoor security camera.

Latest News

What can we expect from the OpenAI event today — everything you need to know

Ryan Morrison published 13 May 24

OpenAI is hosting its first major in-house event today and we expect to see some form of Voice Assistant to take on Siri — but what else?

Today's Wordle hints and answer — solution #1,059, Monday, May 13

Alan Martin last updated 13 May 24

Find out what today's Wordle hint and answer is and get some hints for it, plus see the solutions to previous games.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #71 (Monday, May 13 2024)

Alan Martin published 13 May 24

We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

5 top new shows to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, TV and more (May 13-19)

Kelly Woo published 13 May 24

This week's new TV shows include 'Bridgerton,' 'Outer Range' and 'RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars'

OpenAI releases ChatGPT rule book — what this means for users

Christoph Schwaiger published 13 May 24

OpenAI released a first draft of Model Spec, a new document that reveals how it wants its models to behave

Google I/O 2024: With Pixel 8a already announced, the focus turns to AI

Philip Michaels published 13 May 24

Expect the focus of this week's Google I/O 2024 to fall on AI and its place in all sorts of Google products. Here's your last-minute guide on what to expect from this week's Googke event.

Sign up to get the BEST of Tom’s Guide direct to your inbox.

Upgrade your life with a daily dose of the biggest tech news, lifestyle hacks and our curated analysis. Be the first to know about cutting-edge gadgets and the hottest deals.

Netflix's new true crime dark comedy just crashed the top 10

Fans of 'Only Murders in the Building' shouldn't sleep on 'Bodkin,' Netflix's new true dark crime comedy that's already in the Netflix top 10.

By Alyse Stanley Published 12 May 24

9 new to Prime Video movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Amazon Prime Video has got a boatload of new movies this month including "American Fiction", "Creed" and much more.

By Rory Mellon Last updated 12 May 24

7 best movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Max, Hulu and more

Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Abigail,' 'Mother of the Bride,' 'Eileen,' and more movie night hits just landed on the best streaming services.

By Alyse Stanley Last updated 12 May 24

Cut the cord: Your guide to canceling cable and streaming TV online

While cable TV still has some great shows, you no longer need to pay through the nose to get them — not when you can cut the cord.

By Amanda Kondolojy Published 12 May 24

I just found the perfect fantasy movie on Netflix to watch with my mom — and it’s exactly what we wanted for Mother’s Day

“Damsel” is the perfect fantasy movie I’ll be watching with mom on Mother’s Day, and you can stream it on Netflix.

By Alix Blackburn Published 12 May 24

You can buy a year's worth of cell phone service in advance — but should you?

Prepaying for a year can lead to big savings, if you can swing the upfront payment

By Philip Michaels Published 12 May 24

Forget Pixel 8a — here's 7 reasons why I’m waiting for Pixel 9 Pro

The Pixel 8a may be the latest Google phone on the block, but I'm waiting for the Pixel 9 Pro to upgrade.

By Tom Pritchard Published 12 May 24

AI could help us live longer and healthier lives — and it all comes down to data

AI healthcare will help us live longer and healthier lives as a result of the ever growing amount of data held on each of us.

By Nigel Powell Published 12 May 24

Apple iPhone 16 Pro tipped to get this major display upgrade

Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro could feature a display that's 20% brighter for everyday browsing, according to the latest leak.

By Alyse Stanley Published 11 May 24

How to watch Google I/O 2024: Android 15, Gemini and more

Google’s annual software extravaganza is just around the corner, but there may be precious little hardware this time around.

By Alan Martin Published 11 May 24

Apple is reportedly planning iPhone 17 Slim — but I want this instead

There are rumors about next yer's iPhone 17, including a potential iPhone 17 Slim. However, our phones writer doesn't want a slimmer phone, but rather something that will fit in his pocket again.

By Josh Render Published 11 May 24

Best Skechers shoes in 2024

We've tested the best Skechers shoes to help you find the right pair for your next walk, training session, or run.

By Jane McGuire Last updated 13 May 24

Forget dumbbells — build a strong back and biceps with these 3 upper-body barbell exercises

These five barbell exercises build stronger back and biceps muscles. Here's how to do them, according to a personal trainer.

By Sam Hopes Last updated 13 May 24

I'm a personal trainer — this 3-move stretching routine builds shoulder strength and boosts flexibility

A personal trainer explains how to do three tried and tested upper body exercises to build flexibility and strength in your shoulders.

You only need 1 dumbbell and 8 moves to carve your abs from every angle

Work your abs from all angles with these eight dumbbell exercises, which incorporate unusual movements for an interesting and challenging workout.

By Nick Harris-fry Published 13 May 24

Big Skechers sale at Amazon — here's 21 deals I'd buy

Amazon is slashing the prices of Skechers sneakers and apparel. Check out the 21 deals I'd buy.

By Millie Davis-Williams Last updated 12 May 24

I tried this 6 move dumbbell-only workout to blast my upper body — here’s what happened

This dumbbell-only workout was the ideal way to train my upper body when all other equipment was in use at the gym

By Jessica Downey Published 12 May 24

Meet The Team

Mark Spoonauer

20 years in technology journalism

Jane McGuire

Fitness editor and avid runner

Computing editor with more than a decade’s experience

Kate Kozuch

Expert in wearables and smart home

Louis Ramirez

Deals editor and money-saving expert

Expert in all things TV and AV

Mike Prospero

Editor in Chief

Philip Michaels

All things mobile

Your guide to what to watch

Jason England

Managing Editor, Computing

Lee Dunkley

Sound advice for all things audio

Cynthia Lawrence

Homes how-to expert

Stephen Lambrechts

Managing editor of Tom's Guide AU

Rory Mellon

Expert on deals and gaming

Tony Polanco

Years of computing and gaming knowledge

Malcolm McMillan

News writer covering all sorts of tech

Jeff Parsons

UK Editor-in-Chief

Tom Pritchard

Automotive Editor

Fitness writer, certified personal trainer

Richard Priday

UK-based phones writer

Anthony Spadafora

Security and networking expert

Peter Wolinski

Reviews editor and tester of all things

Millie Davis-Williams

Deals writer

Ryan Morrison

Jessica Downey

Fitness writer and marathon runner

Claire Davies

Sleep Editor and certified sleep science coach

Nicola Appleton

Sleep Features Editor

Frances Daniels

Sleep Writer

Acting Fitness Editor

Dan Bracaglia

Senior Writer, Fitness and Wearables.

How to set custom instructions in ChatGPT

Make ChatGPT more personal to your needs and requirements with Custom Instructions. Here's how to set them up.

By Lloyd Coombes Published 12 May 24

Apple could unveil revamped Siri with generative AI at WWDC — here’s the key upgrades

Apple is tipped to reveal a revamped Siri‌ in June that uses generative AI to "chat" with users instead of just responding to individual queries, among other upgrades.

7 prompts to try on MetaAI this weekend

A handful of prompts to try on Meta's new chatbot, taking you on a journey to space and creating exciting images with Imagine.

By Ryan Morrison Published 11 May 24

OpenAI confirms ChatGPT event for Monday — 'feels like magic'

The next OpenAI event has been confirmed, but it looks like the search engine isn't on the agenda.

By Dave LeClair Published 10 May 24

ElevenLabs is launching a new AI music generator — and you have to hear these clips to appreciate it

ElevenLabs is adding music to its library of AI-powered noise applications, joining sound effects and voice.

By Ryan Morrison Published 10 May 24

OpenAI could drop its own search engine on Monday — here’s what it needs to take on Google

OpenAI is expected to announce a new search engine for ChatGPT on Monday — just before Google I/O.

Best 4K TVs in 2024

The best 4K TV you can buy, from budget sets to the best 4K TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony and more.

By Nick Pino Last updated 10 May 24

The best Google TVs of 2024

Looking to link your Google account to your TV? This guide has all the best Google-powered smart TVs from Sony, Hisense and TCL.

By Nick Pino Last updated 9 May 24

I just went hands-on with the crazy bright Hisense U9N Mini-LED TV — and it could be the 75-inch TV of the year

The Hisense U9N Mini-LED TV delivers most where it counts, pushing brightness to a whole new level with serious performance even on off-angle viewing.

By Ryan Epps Last updated 9 May 24

TCL S4 S-Class 4K TV (65S450G) review

The TCL S4 S-Series TV comes in at a budget price, but that can’t save it from poor performance, contrast issues, glare and an often slow UI.

By Ryan Epps Published 8 May 24

Best 70-inch TVs in 2024

The best 70-inch TVs offer a larger screen and a higher resolution along with excellent brightness and a smart TV platform.

By Nick Pino Last updated 8 May 24

Best budget TVs of 2024: Tested and rated

Afraid you don't have enough for a new big-screen TV? Our guide to the best budget TVs can save you hundreds.

By Nick Pino Last updated 7 May 24

Hot sleeper? Sleep expert shares 7 tips for keeping your bedroom cool ahead of summer

Keep your bedroom's temperature down with these expert tips for a cool night's sleep — including investing in the best cooling mattresses.

By Frances Daniels Published 12 May 24

Can't sleep? This is why your mind races when you go to bed, according to a doctor of sleep medicine

Racing thoughts stopping you from sleeping? A sleep expert explains why it happens, plus some steps to take to help you sleep better.

By Ruth Jones Published 12 May 24

How do you get smells out of a mattress? Best tips, products and bed cleaning hacks

Sweat, dirt and body oils accumulate over time and lead to yellow, smelly mattresses — here’s how to remove bad odors from your bed.

By Rachael Penn Published 12 May 24

Plush queen mattress vs firm queen mattress: Which is best for your budget and sleep?

Firm and plush queen mattresses offer much different levels of comfort and support, but which one is best for your sleep?

By Frances Daniels Published 11 May 24

Which is the best Casper mattress in 2024? Here's what you need to know

Your guide to finding the best Casper mattress for your needs and budget

By Alison Barretta Published 11 May 24

Memorial Day mattress sales 2024: Your guide to the best deals

Everything you need to know about Memorial Day Mattress sales and how to secure the best deal on your chosen bed.

By Louis Ramirez Last updated 10 May 24

Apple Vision Pro 2 could see its price slashed by $2,000, claims leaker

Leaker claims Apple is looking at the $1,500 to $2,500 range for its second-generation mixed reality headset, but is such a price point plausible?

By Alan Martin Published 12 May 24

The Echo Show 5 turned out to be the perfect tiny smart display for my desk after all

Just when I thought a touchscreen monitor could replace the smart display on my desk, the Echo Show 5 showed me exactly what I was missing out on.

By Anthony Spadafora Published 12 May 24

iPad Pro 2024 vs MacBook: Tom’s Guide editors weigh in on what to buy

With new iPads announced earlier in the week, there's only one question to pose: would our writers rather own one of Apple's tablets or a MacBook?

By Dave Meikleham Published 12 May 24

Dear Apple, it’s time for an iPad Mini Pro — here are 3 reasons why

The iPad Mini is my favorite tablet, and now it's time for the mini slab to get a pro model. Here are three reasons why.

By Jason England Published 12 May 24

Don't download XNXubd VPN Browser – it's dangerous

XNXubd Browser VPN has exploded in popularity with over 600,000 searches a month – but its privacy policy hides sinister secrets.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published 11 May 24

This Android malware is stealing passwords by impersonating popular apps like Instagram and Snapchat — how to stay safe

The malicious app used in this new malware campaign hides in plain sight by using the logos, names and icons of other popular apps and services.

By Anthony Spadafora Published 11 May 24

7 ways to keep your Mother's Day flowers fresh and long lasting — expert tips

If you’re gifting your mother a beautiful bouquet, you’ll want to make sure they’ll last. Here are some top tips on how to make your Mother’s Day flowers last longer.

By Cynthia Lawrence Published 12 May 24

9 gardener-approved tactics to keep pests away from your plants

Follow these 9 tips and tricks to reduce the number of pests in your yard and keep your plants healthy, without hurting the local environment.

By Madeleine Streets Published 11 May 24

5 appliances you should never plug into an extension cord

These high power-drawing gadgets can get damaged or even burn

By Hunter Fenollol Published 11 May 24

How to grow hydrangeas from cuttings — easy steps to get more blooms

If you want beautiful blooms all year round, here’s how to grow hydrangeas from cuttings with these simple steps.

By Cynthia Lawrence Published 11 May 24

Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan MC710S review

Looking like a rocket ship about to take off, the Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan MC710S’s not only moves a lot of air but offers several ways to control it.

By Brian Nadel Published 10 May 24

Act fast — Snag the AirPods Max for $100 off right now at Amazon

Save on Apple's most premium headphones with this $100 discount at Amazon.

My favorite entry-level speakers just got a next-gen boost at High End Munich 2024

Q Acoustics unveils next-gen 3000c high-performance loudspeaker series with bigger bass and more nuanced sound — now that's music to my ears.

By Lee Dunkley Last updated 10 May 24

WiiM unveils two new music streaming hubs for audiophiles on a budget at High End Munich 2024

Forget Sonos, WiiM just unveiled its Ultra and Amp Pro music streaming add-ons to bring multiroom audio and streaming smarts to Hi-Fi setups on a budget.

New Beats Pill spotted in iOS 17.5 beta — what we know so far

Beats could be bringing back the Pill Bluetooth speaker based on images found in iOS 17.5.

By Scott Younker Published 8 May 24

Sonos Ace wireless headphones leak in full — watch out, AirPods Max

Sonos, a brand synonymous with connected speakers, is entering the headphone space with the Sonos Ace, and the device just leaked in full.

By Dave LeClair Published 7 May 24

Massive Beats sale at Amazon takes up to 49% off headphones — 5 deals I recommend

Amazon is slashing the prices of Beats headphones in this sale. Some of our favorite models have been discounted — don't miss my top 5 deals.

By Millie Davis-Williams Published 7 May 24

Ghost of Tsushima's PC port is being delisted and preorders refunded in countries without PSN access

Steam, Epic, and GMG are reportedly issuing refunds for players who preordered the Ghost of Tsushima PC port in countries where they cannot legally sign up for PSN.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #70 (Sunday, May 12 2024)

I tried Haworth’s Xbox chair and it’s the perfect gaming-office chair hybrid

As part of a collaboration with Microsoft, office furniture maker Haworth has given two of its most popular chairs some serious Xbox flair.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #69 (Saturday, May 11 2024)

I finally beat Dark Souls after 12 years of trying — here's how

Dark Souls has been my gaming white whale for years — here's how I finally completed this incredibly punishing RPG.

By Rory Mellon Published 11 May 24

The best wireless gaming mouse in 2024

Our best wireless gaming mouse selections include both budget and premium options from Razer, Logitech, SteelSeries, Corsair and more.

By Marshall Honorof Last updated 10 May 24

Buffalo AirStation Extreme N600 Review: Dual-Band Router

Buffalo's AirStation Extreme N600 router delivers fast speeds and effective Web filtering for parents, at a low price.

By Alex Cranz Published 22 July 14

Logitech MX Master Mouse Review — Office Mastery

The Logitech MX Master mouse combines a gorgeous, ergonomic design with a multitude of buttons and competent software.

By Marshall Honorof Published 4 June 15

Crosstour CR350 dash cam review

Cheap it may be, but the Crosstour CR350 severely lacks visual quality and audio clarity.

By Matt Ng Published 8 September 21

Speak Music Muse Review: Alexa Comes to Your Car

This small Bluetooth dongle lets you use Alexa while you're driving, but the voice assistant could respond faster.

By Mike Prospero Published 6 February 18

Huawei TalkBand B2 Review

The $179 Huawei TalkBand B2 is an activity tracker that doubles as a Bluetooth earpiece, but its wonky sleep tracking, limited app functionality and short battery life hold it back.

By Valentina Palladino Published 18 June 15

Lenovo Legion Y920 Tower Review: Strong Performance, High Price

The Lenovo Legion Y920 Tower offers powerful specs in an easy-to-upgrade design.

By Michael Andronico Published 7 December 17

Hostinger Coupons for May 2024

These tried & tested Hostinger coupons can help you save on your web hosting expenses, from shared web to VPS hosting.

Emma Sleep Discount Codes for May 2024

One of these tried & tested Emma Sleep discount codes can help you save across the Emma Sleep range including adjustable bed frames & hybrid mattresses.

Keeper Security Promo Codes for May 2024

Using one of these tried & tested Keeper Security promo codes can save you money on subscriptions to the password manager.

Corsair Coupon Codes for May 2024

Find one of tried & tested Corsair coupon codes to help you save on gaming mice, keyboards, and other peripherals.

Casper Promo Codes for May 2024

Add one of these tried & tested Casper promo codes to your next order to save on mattresses, bed bases, pillows & more.

Elgato Coupon Codes for May 2024

Use these tried & tested Elgato coupon codes to save on everything from webcams to mics to ring lights.

I walked 5,500 steps with the Garmin Forerunner 165 and Polar Grit X2 Pro — here’s the winner

Our Garmin Forerunner 165 vs. Polar Grit X2 Pro showdown looks which device is more accurate at counting steps.

By Dan Bracaglia Published 13 May 24

DeWalt's battery-powered pressure washer is my favorite cleaning tool

While not as powerful as corded models, DeWalt's battery-powered pressure washer is way more portable and still retained enough power to give my stuff a deep clean.

By Hunter Fenollol Published 12 May 24

I let the Lexus TX550H+ PHEV take over the steering wheel for me, and it was the biggest leap of faith I’ve had driving a car

It felt like I was about to go on a roller coaster ride

By John Velasco Published 12 May 24

Massive Best Buy weekend sale — 31 deals I’d buy on iPad Pro M4, OLED TVs, headphones and more

Best Buy's latest sale is slashing the price of MacBooks, headphones and more. Plus, My Best Buy members score the first ever discount on the new iPad Pro M4.

By Millie Davis-Williams Last updated 11 May 24

Time is running out! 9 last-minute Mother's Day gifts with same-day delivery or in-store pickup

Mother's Day is just hours away. If you're still searching for the right gift, we picked out 9 deals that still arrive on time.

By Louis Ramirez Published 11 May 24

Memorial Day deals just went live — 11 early sales to shop this weekend

Memorial Day is still a few days out, but there are plenty of amazing deals happening now. I've picked the 11 best sales this weekend.

Huge weekend sale at Dell — 11 laptop deals from $299

Save hundreds of dollars on new laptops from Dell in the company's latest weekend sale.

By Lloyd Coombes Published 10 May 24

How to watch 'Fast and Furious' movies in order online

We've got two ways to watch 'Fast and Furious' movies in order — here's everything you need to see the best modern action franchise.

By Alyse Stanley Last updated 10 May 24

Euro 2024: How to live stream every game online from anywhere

Euro 2024 is closer than you think — and you can watch all the action from Germany live and online. Here's how to watch Euro 2024 live stream anywhere in the world online and for free.

By Rory Mellon Last updated 10 May 24

Amazon has a huge Adidas sale from $7 on apparel and sneakers — 25 deals I’d buy now

Amazon has discounted a ton of Adidas sneakers and apparel with prices starting from just $7. Check out the 25 deals I'd buy.

By Millie Davis-Williams Last updated 10 May 24

Epic Amazon summer sale on tech and fitness gear — here's 39 deals I'd buy now from $9

Amazon's latest sale has a bunch of incredible deals on our favorite tech and fitness items. Check out the 39 deals I'd buy.

Memorial Day sales 2024 — best early deals now

The first Memorial Day sales of 2024 are now live. Here are the best deals now and what to expect in the coming days.

Tom’s Guide Awards 2024 nominations — Submit your products now

The Tom's Guide Awards honor the best products in tech, home, fitness and more. Nominations are now open, here's how to enter.

By Anthony Spadafora Published 10 May 24

5 outdoor adventure-ready smartwatches I recommend for tracking summertime fun

These wearables are the cream of the crop if you're looking to keep tabs on your next outdoor adventure, by land or sea.

By Dan Bracaglia Last updated 10 May 24

Oura Ring just got two big health upgrades ahead of Samsung Galaxy Ring launch

Oura is adding two new heart health features to the Oura Ring: Cardiovascular Age and Cardio Capacity.

By Jeff Parsons Published 10 May 24

Lululemon's 'We Made Too Much' sale is back — 11 deals from $9 I recommend

Grab steep discounts on yoga gear, running outfits, and much more in the latest Lululemon "We Made Too Much" sale.

This ultimate laptop dock has all the ports you need and wireless charging — and it's $50 off right now

Give your work setup the ultimate upgrade with Anker's 12-in-1 laptop dock and monitor stand on sale for just $199 at Amazon.

By Louis Ramirez Last updated 9 May 24

Hurry! Score an iPhone 13 Pro Max for just $488 in this huge sale

Gazelle is taking 12% off select iPhones via this exclusive coupon code. Here's how to get an iPhone for just $171.

By Louis Ramirez Published 9 May 24

TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro hands-on: an impressive GPS smartwatch with a cloudy future

The new TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro sports a slimmer case, a tougher design and streamlined wellness software.

By Dan Bracaglia Last updated 9 May 24

New 'A Quiet Place: Day One' trailer had me holding my breath — and it’s everything a horror movie should be

Paramount Pictures has released a new trailer for the upcoming movie “A Quiet Place: Day One”, and it’s a textbook example of chilling horror.

By Alix Blackburn Published 9 May 24

Read reviews. Write reviews.

Find companies you can trust.

Explore categories

Travel Insurance Company

Home Furniture Shop

Jewellery shop

Clothing Shop

Electronics & Technology

Fitness and nutrition

Energy supplier

Estate Agents

Insurance agency

Bedroom furniture shop

Activewear shop

Ladies' clothes shop

Men's clothes shop

Bicycle Shop

Mortgage broker

Appliance shop

Cosmetics shop

Electronics store

Garden centre

Travel agent

Are you a business?

Recent reviews.

DD Med reviewed Bokitta

“Good products”

Nellie Michaela reviewed Clinicexpert

“I got a treatment done with this company it all went well at first but as soon as I reached back to my country my front tooth fell out in my sleep as I got crow...”

Carlos Cortes Marin reviewed Alternative Airlines

“will explain my case. On April 28 I proceeded to make a query to Alternative Airlines via WhatsApp (attached evidence): I wanted to know the status of my return...”

Alejandro reviewed The Night Sky

“Great, as expected”

FidaRashid reviewed Trustpilot

“It's a good platform ”

Muhammad Naeem reviewed Pakwheels

“Pakwheels inspection is nothing but a big greedy scam I recently had the unfortunate experience of booking a PakWheels Car Inspection service, and it was nothi...”

Rocking Vinay reviewed DocTranslator

“Doctranslator is a remarkably useful tool for anyone needing to translate documents quickly and effortlessly. Its intuitive interface allows users to upload the...”

Samantha reviewed Q Link Wireless

“Always on top of their game”

Pooja Mane Shah reviewed EconomyBookings

“Good straight forward booking.”

Lisa Wiegele reviewed Teladoc Health

“I love Teledoc! I am disabled with a family of six living in a rural community and getting to local doctors can be difficult. Teledoc was there when I needed it...”

Mark Scott reviewed RAC Breakdown Cover

“Had a breakdown on the M11 and managed to limp the car to Waltham Cross. Minutes after contacting RAC their patrol man Michael gave us a call and got our exact ...”

chazer reviewed Surveylama

“doing a lot of surveys in my time”

vliscipe reviewed Bikeinn

“Great and fast, excellent product ”

Sophie Grigg reviewed The Range

“First time I have ordered online from the Range and I must say my experience has been extremely disappointing. They sent me the wrong colour blind, when I tried...”

Carol O'Neill reviewed SupaGrow

“I purchased 8 bags of compost from The Range. Terrible quality, none of my seeds have started and plants have died in this product. When watered the compost pr...”

Srijan Thapa reviewed Tronxminer

“Trust mining new website gor mining ”

Christina Wael reviewed thansen.dk

“Thansen i Ringkøbing. Super god service. ”

Ondrej Liska reviewed Alasdair Cunningham

“We have spent 3 days with Tom and Alasdair. Their event Business blue print as part of Business Academy was all about strong foundations and how to do things r...”

BETSY CASTRO reviewed Wear Felicity

“I’m only doing a review just so people know this is a horrible company. Please do not waste your time unless you have months to wait. My friend waited a little ...”

Matt reviewed Get The Label

“Very happy with purchase, will order again”

Keith Briggs reviewed YourFPV

“Great product, excellent comms, next day delivery.”

ejas choudhary reviewed Homeocareclinic

“I had several hair issues like severe hairfall, dandruff issues and thinning of hair in the crown area. They suggested a few PRP sessions and some homeopathy me...”

Steve Whiteley reviewed Snowinn

“Firstly I got an excellent price on my ski boots described as ‘refurbished’. To be honest, they look as new, indeed less tried on than you often find in a store...”

Abhijeet Pednekar reviewed idesignwork.com

“The company is very good, I have worked with them. ”

Ryan Klein reviewed Wander Prints

“Never got my order and customer service is ignoring my emails ”

Jancy Karunakaran reviewed Enterprise

“Booking a 7 seater /9 seater and haven’t received them at the expected day. Well, although we book weeks before. Almost all the time we had enterprise calling u...”

Maurycja Pajak reviewed Sportsdirect.com

“Contact with you is terrible! Everyone replies with something different, it's frustrating, you tell me to send the parcel back from Germany to the UK where I ha...”

MOHD SHAHVEZ reviewed CoinCapers

“Coincapers.com is a very great full site and giving instant money ”

Peter Skelding reviewed Myprotein

“Quality product, value for money and a fast reliable delivery service. ”

Julie Gale reviewed SP window cleaning

“Sean and Toby did an exceptional job on my tri-level house on the coast and a dirt road! They hand cleaned my windows and 30yo flyscreens. Cleaned irregular sha...”

June Grace reviewed Carmats4u

“I love my mats. There was a little delay because of the bank holiday, but they were worth the wait. I couldn't wait to put them in my car. All four mats fitted ...”

David Ostreicher reviewed Wizz Air

“Don't touch this airline worst customer service they are Stealing your money ”

Livingston V reviewed Airtel India

“Verry verry bad Airtel network is very bad no any Answer not coming severs ”

Mikayla Schmidt reviewed Atlas - Rewards Credit Card

“Atlas has been beyond kind and they care a lot about their clients. They go the xtra mile when it comes to security and making sure that if you make an account ...”

Katja reviewed Just Russel

“The personal touch, this is the first dry food my dog eats without adding meat to it. And I have tried a lot of (expensive) brands. He also gained a bit of wei...”

Daniel reviewed Wild

“I love those deodorants, I've been using them for two years and I'm am very pleased.”

helen steed reviewed Victorian Plumbing

“Aiden Maher has acted quickly to amend my order. Life saver, thanks Aiden. First class”

Daryl Wellings reviewed MyoMaster

“Recently purchased the Myomaster - myochill and even though it took longer than expected to arrive I absolutely love the product. Well worth the money as can st...”

pep ocap reviewed MUSIC STORE professional

“Ordered 2 Guitars Brand New for more than 3000€ , both arrived with heavy scratches on the body , scratches on the frets and neck. The Support is the worst I ev...”

Maxim Vys reviewed Localrent.com

“Perfect service, helpfully staff! Next time will get auto here! Manager Leon, thank you a lot!”

Joy Lee reviewed YuMOVE

“Both myself + my dog use You Move tablets. They work well for us. Products are well packaged + arrive on time.”

David Durow reviewed Octopus Energy

“Octopus Energy….The best ever at support and communication with their customers. Energy has never been more costly than in recent times and Octopus really do re...”

Nicola Kirk reviewed White Stores - The Outdoor Living Store

“Exceptional customer service for a second time with White Stores. Had the pleasure of speaking with Felix who went above and beyond to rectify my issue. He made...”

Bharat Chopra reviewed Express Doors Direct

“The door i needed i only could get from Express door and for reasonable price. Door is lovely.great service from express doors.”

Emo Efx reviewed Saiupasakastrology

“The best astrologer i have ever seen. It's very useful for me . Iam giving this 5 star honestly and it's helpful. Thank you 'saiupasakastrology'”

Yasmin Hill reviewed selfridges

“I was served by Patricia at the Cire Trudon home fragrance department and she was absolutely wonderful. Passionate about the brand and extremely helpful in assi...”

Harshvardhan reviewed Rewardcash

“RewardCash offers a unique approach to earning rewards through signups and playing games. While initially skeptical, I found the experience surprisingly enjoyab...”

Gun Axsassin reviewed Pheromania

“The item purchased arrived a whole month late despite ordering early enough in advance. Don't advertise for a valentines gift if you cannot deliver in time.”

Daniel Smith reviewed XDP

“Expected delivery arrived much earlier than advised but this was really helpful for our plans and the emails advising we're the next delivery were very helpful.”

Christian Luostari reviewed CheaperSpotify

“Honestly amazing, process was quite quick to purchase and I recieved the information in my email within 30 seconds. amazing, do recommend and was quick to set u...”

Shop smarter with the Trustpilot app

Keep Trustpilot in your pocket. Find companies, read reviews, or write them—all while on the go.

Get the iOS app

Join the community! Scan the QR code with your phone camera to download.

Your stories

Each review has a personal story.

Fixed my broke fone. But I still can't get a date on Tinder.

Max experienced Re-Tech

The first birthday gift my wife didn't want to return.

Robert experienced Songfinch

Gonna love making my flat a small jungle :)

Marjori experienced Patch

Trustpilot is free and open to every company and consumer everywhere. Sharing your experiences helps others make better choices and companies up their game.

What are the best review platforms in the UK?

Update: Due to changes by Google in 2020, you will now only be able to have star ratings in search engine results for individual product pages. If you have individual product pages, these should have product page schema markup applied to them to allow Google to read them as such. Scroll to the bottom of the post for more details on how to implement this!

Review platforms, when used and optimised correctly, have a huge influence in providing traffic and conversions to your brand.

A good review (or, even better, many good reviews!) acts as a stamp of approval for a company’s service or product, telling potential customers that the product is one to purchase. This is crucial for online retailers as a validation of the product or service – particularly when optimising appearances in the SERPs (search engine results pages). 

Just how much of an influence will reviews have on the customer? A study from Podium and published in The Drum found that 93% of customers say online reviews impact their purchasing decision, making it crucial for a company to engage with online review platforms. 

Going beyond the customer influence that reviews have and looking at the SEO implications for reviews, we need to look at how Google uses them, what platforms to focus on and what impact these have.

The impact that reviews have on customers being driven to your business’s website is shown in a study carried out by Richard Baxter, measuring click through rates. The test found that the meta description with a review-rich snippet included (ie. with stars shown in the description) had a click through rate of 26.32%, while the other descriptions tested (with sales-driven wording and informative wording) had click through rates of 21.52% and 14.93% respectively.  

So reviews in your brands search results are needed. Here’s how to go about it.

List of Google associated review sites:

The platforms to be aware of when choosing an integrated review platform are those that have relationships with Google . These are sites that act as ‘sources of feedback’ to Google in determining reviews and, in turn, SERP rankings for your business:

• Ausgezeichnet.org
• Bazaarvoice
• Feedback Company
• Hardware.info
• Klantenvertellen
• kuchikomiking.jp
• PowerReviews
• ProductReview.com.au
• ResellerRatings
• Reviews.co.uk
• Shopper Approved
• ShopVote.de
• ShopAuskunft
• StellaConnect
• TrustedCompany
• Trusted Shops
• Verified Reviews

Of course, the review sites that you’re looking to concentrate efforts on maintaining from the above list will be those that are in the territories in which your business operates. Taking the UK sites from the Google associated list, we are left with the below:

• bazaarvoice.com/uk/
• bizrate.co.uk/
• reviews.co.uk/
• reevoo.com/en/
• trustedshops.eu/  
• trustpilot.com
• verified-reviews.co.uk/

Positive reviews are a large factor that contributes to the health of a Google My Business profile and search visibility for a locally-focused business. While Google will take signals from the above review sites as indicators for SERP position and rating, a business should not ignore engaging with Google reviews, social media reviews such as Facebook and independent review platforms.

Take furniture store BoConcept as an example. Within the SERP listing for a branded search for ‘BoConcept Glasgow’ there are three points on the page dedicated to rating the business. One within the results as a rich snippet from Facebook’s reviews, and two sections within the Google My Business profile – Google reviews at the top and rankings from independent review platforms that Google has pulled; Facebook, Houzz, and Maclaren Electrical Services (which, incidentally, seems to be a mistakenly associated with BoConcept).

Anyone who was to search for this shop would have their eyeline drawn to each of these, influencing their immediate impression of the store, even before visiting the website.

Besides Google reviews and Facebook, which will be standards for most businesses to encourage customer reviews on, Houzz is a more tailored result for the homeware and furniture niche that BoConcept sits in. Be aware of similar platforms which cater to the specific niche of your business, as Google will likely know this and provide its listing as a variation from the standards.

What are the best review platforms for SEO?

In a post on the SEM Rush blog written by Jason Barnard, the top review sites for SEO visibility were highlighted measuring the number of keywords that the platform ranks for, the traffic this generates to the site and their SEO rank (SEM Rush measure)

The research found Trustpilot to be the top review platform if you want to increase visibility of your brand on a website where your customers can leave reviews. Each of these review sites are associated with Google, so while Trustpilot harbours the most visibility for SEO, being listed on each of the platforms and gaining reviews on each will be recognised by Google and pulled into your Google My Business profile.

Using reviews for eCommerce product page optimisation

For an eCommerce site, reviews for individual product pages can also be pulled through to appear on their listings on the search engine results page. This is a great way to help your page stand out from competitors in the organic search results. 

The below example shows the product listing of robin food from the garden wildlife supply company, Ark Wildlife . As you can see, the review star rating has been pulled into the Google listing alongside other product information. Great for catching the eye and showing off good reviews!

To do this you’ll need two things –

• To feature one of the above review platforms on the product page – this should ideally be one platform across all of your products
• Product schema markup – this tells Google that the page is a product page, so it will treat it as such in the Google search results

Google Search Central has detailed information on their ‘ Product ’ page guide if you want to learn more about optimising your product pages with schema markup. If you’re interested in implementing this across your site and don’t know where to start, feel free to call us at Distinctly!

• Share to Facebook
• Share to Twitter
• Share to LinkedIn
• Share to Email

Want cutting-edge digital news and tips straight to your inbox? Sign up to our monthly newsletter here

" * " indicates required fields

Recent Posts:

Digital PR in France: taking advantage of an untapped market

Maximising Google Ads with Shopify

Digital PR in the healthcare industry

How to Create a B2B Content Strategy: The Ultimate Guide

Looking for a new role?

Explore Reviews

Audio equipment reviews, camera reviews, computing reviews, fitness tracker reviews, headphone reviews, health & fitness reviews, laptop reviews, phone reviews, reviews of home products, reviews of small appliances, smart home product reviews, smartwatch reviews, tablet reviews, television reviews, ipad reviews, latest reviews.

Samsung QN900D review: the best 8K TV yet… and one of the best TVs of any kind

By Al Griffin last updated 12 May 24

The Samsung QN900D pushes the 8K envelope, mainly by making 4K images look exceptionally good and giving gaming a high-speed boost.

Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse review: a right-handed pro gamer's dream

By Allisa James published 12 May 24

The Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse improves on most of its specs and weight, but leaves behind left-handed gamers.

Razer Kishi Ultra review: the best mobile controller on the market

By Dashiell Wood published 12 May 24

The Razer Kishi Ultra cements itself as the best mobile controller thanks to its comfortable, full-size grips and top-of-the-range buttons and thumbsticks.

Majority MP3 Player review: one of the best cheap music players to consider

By Tom Bedford published 12 May 24

The Majority MP3 is a cheap and cheery music player that’s easily portable, easy to use and, most importantly, eminently affordable.

GHD Duet Style review

By Victoria Woollaston published 12 May 24

Is the 2-in-1 wet-to-dry GHD Duet Style an innovation or a flop?

Inov-8 F-Lite G 300 review: A superb choice for wider feet

By Lee Bell published 11 May 24

Looking for a shoe that offers agility and support for functional fitness? The Inov-8 F-Lite G 300 does it all.

Alienware Pro Wireless gaming keyboard review: made for the pros

By Allisa James published 11 May 24

The Alienware Pro Wireless gaming keyboard is tailor-made for professional gamers, and anyone else wanting a high-quality keyboard.

Homeworld 3 review: glorious space spectacle lost in the action

By Julian Benson published 10 May 24

Review After 20 years, Homeworld 3 doesn’t quite live up to the quality of its predecessors.

Aura Walden review: probably the best digital frame available

By Timothy Coleman published 10 May 24

The Walden is Aura's biggest, priciest and best digital photo frame available for shoppers in the US.

Surfshark VPN review

By Mike Williams last updated 10 May 24

Updated Surfshark is a VPN provider that offers a lot for your money, with some temptingly priced plans.

Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox

Get the hottest deals available in your inbox plus news, reviews, opinion, analysis, deals and more from the TechRadar team.

• 2 Dell cracks down on hybrid working again — computing giant is going to start color-coding employees to show who is coming back to the office
• 3 Researcher tests five Arm-powered server CPUs and Intel's Xeon Platinum, and Alibaba's Yitian 710 came out on top
• 4 Amazon just dropped a ton of new tech deals - 15 deals I recommend buying now
• 5 Boeing says it refused to pay massive ransomware demand
• 2 I tested Samsung's glare-free OLED TV vs a conventional OLED TV – here's what I learned
• 3 Hands on: iPad Pro 13-inch (2024): The impossibly thin king of iPads – and maybe all tablets
• 4 10 things Apple forgot to tell us about the new iPad Pro and iPad Air
• 5 4 reasons why most free VPNs are scams

The Best White Sneakers

by Zoe Vanderweide

A great pair of white sneakers should look as good as it feels. These six stylish pairs—in women’s, men’s, and unisex sizes—are our very favorite.

• The Nike Sneakers I Prefer Over Air Force Ones
• The Best No-Show Socks
• Birkenstock EVAs Are as Stylish as Normal Birks. And They’re Waterproof, Lighter, and Half the Price.

Daily deals

Price drops on products we already love

Wine Enthusiast SommSeries 150-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cellar

$1500 $2000 from Costco

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge (Nintendo Switch, Digital Download)

$17 $25 from Nintendo

First Aid Beauty Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

$19 $27 from Amazon

With clipped on-page coupon, limit one per customer (1.7 ounces)

Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier

$142 $220 from Amazon

Assassin's Creed Mirage (PC, Digital Download)

$15 $30 from Ubisoft

Use promo code LEGEND24

Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 Fire Pit (Backyard Bundle)

$390 $570 from Solo Stove (backyard bundle)

Use promo code DELMAR10

Fly By Jing Triple Threat Set

$28 $45 from Amazon

Cutter Backwoods Dry Insect Repellent

$4 $6 from Amazon

Teleflora Online Flower Delivery Service - 25% Off

$73 $90 from Teleflora

Use promo code AFCJWIRECUTTER25 for 25% off before service fees.

Centralite Temperature and Humidity Sensor

$20 $30 from Amazon

With clipped on-page coupon

See all 145 deals

Jot that down

Some stationery we love.

Want to Be a Crossword Champion? Start With the Right Pencil.

The Best Pencils for Writing and Schoolwork

The Best Pen

The Best Notebooks and Notepads

The Best Smart Sensors for Alexa, Apple Home, and Google Home

by Eric Chiu

These tiny devices are smart home helpers. They detect and alert you about motion, temperature, or open or closed doors and windows—and they can tell other smart devices to act.

The Best Mousetrap

by Doug Mahoney and Sarah Witman

Our ethical, effective solutions to a mouse problem.

The Best Respirator Mask for Smoke and Dust

by Tim Heffernan

These masks work to block particulate inhalation in conditions ranging from wildfire smoke to dusty home projects.

I Didn’t Know My Washing Machine Had a Brain. Then It Told Me I Was Doing My Laundry Wrong.

by Jon Chase

The LG WM4000H washer won’t be invited to Mensa, but its modest smart features turned out to be far more useful than a skeptical smart-home editor dared expect.

Electronics

The Best Gaming Keyboards

by Haley Perry

With features such as game-specific settings and higher sensitivity, plus programmable RGB lighting, gaming keyboards can help elevate your gaming experience.

Skip House Cleaning. Play These Cleaning-Themed Video Games Instead.

by Haley Perry and Arthur Gies

Spring is almost over, but there’s never a bad time to clean or organize in a video game—and your back is less likely to ache when you’re finished.

The Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds

by Lauren Dragan

The Soundcore Space A40 true wireless earbuds perform so well it’s hard to believe they’re so affordable.

The Best Sheets for Hot Sleepers

by Jackie Reeve

If you sleep hot in the summer (or any other season), we think high-quality cotton or linen sheets are the best choice for keeping you cool.

The Best Platform Bed Frames Under $600

by Gregory Han and Dorie Chevlen

These stylish and sturdy, yet inexpensive, platform bed frames offer great support for most foam and spring mattresses.

The Best Blankets

These seven good-looking, durable blankets will work for a variety of seasons and styles, on top of the bed or layered with other bedding for extra warmth.

Small Bedroom Ideas: The Best Ways to Maximize Your Tiny Space

by Dorie Chevlen and Caroline Biggs

We consulted five design experts and tested gear in a 250-square-foot apartment to find the best multifunctional decor to maximize space in a tiny bedroom.

The Best Frozen Pizzas

by Mace Dent Johnson

We tried 26 frozen pepperoni and cheese pizzas and picked our favorites, in styles ranging from rising crust to deep dish to Neapolitan.

Wirecutter Picks to Help You Throw an Unforgettable Barbecue

by Wirecutter Staff

Everything you’ll need to host a memorable barbecue this summer, from our favorite grilling gear to bug-battling essentials.

The Best Countertop Ice Maker

by Andrea Barnes

If you dislike lugging bags of ice home from the store or filling ice-cube trays, a countertop ice maker might make your day.

Ask Wirecutter: Do I Really Need a Portable Air Purifier?

by Annemarie Conte

You might have a great HVAC system, but the Coway Mighty just might be mightier.

The Best Stand Mixer

by Lesley Stockton and Anna Perling

After over 50 hours of research and testing since 2013, we think the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer is the best you can buy.

The Best Fan

by Thom Dunn

Circulating indoor air can make warm days a lot more comfortable.

The Best Dehumidifiers

We’ve found dehumidifiers that are easy to live with and effectively reduce ambient moisture in your home.

The 33 Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara

Some people shop months in advance. Others shop days before. If you’re in the latter camp, we’ve got you—and your mom—covered.

The 32 Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts

If you haven’t gotten your dad a gift yet, don’t worry. The picks here arrive in two days or less—or in his email inbox right this minute.

The 41 Best Gifts for Mom

Mom has been with you through life’s ups and downs. Give her something thoughtful, beautiful, or delightful to show how much you appreciate her.

The Best Hybrid Bike

by Christine Ryan

After riding more than a dozen hybrid bikes in hilly San Francisco, we’ve pegged the Marin Fairfax 1 as our favorite (and most affordable) bike for commuters.

The Best Action Camera

by Geoffrey Morrison

If you want to take photos and videos in any situation, even extreme weather, the GoPro Hero12 Black is the best option for most people.

The Best Camping Stove

by Kit Dillon

Whether we’re making a morning cup of coffee or grilling up burgers, the Coleman Classic Propane Camping Stove is our choice for campfire cookouts.

The Best Smokeless Fire Pits

On a chilly evening, we like to cluster around the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 (for smaller yards) or the Tiki Fire Pit (for larger yards).

The Best, Most Comfortable Bras

Whether you’re hunting for an everyday underwire bra, a comfy lounge bralette, or a minimizer that doesn’t suck, these seven bra picks have got you covered.

Purging Old Clothes? Here’s How to Responsibly Donate and Repurpose Your Castoffs.

by Kaitlyn Wells

Figuring out what to get rid of is just the beginning. We tapped experts and researched recycling programs to find reasonable ways to offload your clothes.

The Best Fanny Packs

by Kaitlyn Wells and Jordan McMahon

Cute and convenient, fanny packs securely transport your belongings as you travel hands free. We found five great ones to suit a range of styles and situations.

The Best Buy It for Life Backpack (Please Don’t Call It Tactical)

A buy-it-for-a-lifetime backpack should last you for years of heavy use. But as with all investments, you need to decide if it makes sense for you.

The Best Picnic Blanket

by Kit Dillon and Dorie Chevlen

After lounging on 19 top-rated picnic blankets, we found that the Nemo Victory Picnic Blanket offers the best combination of comfort, durability, and easy cleaning.

The Best Gear for Travel

We put in another year and tens of thousands more miles of travel to test the best travel gear—and we stand by last year’s choices alongside a few new picks.

The Best Slim Wallet

by Jason Chen

A slim wallet is best for your style and your spine. Here are the best slim and bifold wallets, all of which are less than an inch thick.

Health and fitness

Bite Bits Are the Least Bad Plastic-Free Toothpaste Tabs We Tested

by Jessica Hullinger

Although toothpaste tablets weren’t the eco-friendly game changer we were hoping for, Bite Toothpaste Bits were by far the best of three that we tested.

The Best Hair Dryer

by Nancy Redd

After more than 70 hours of research and tests of 42 hair dryers, we’ve found that many perform similarly, but the Rusk W8less is the one we recommend first.

The Best Mascara

by Meirav Devash

One peek in a drugstore aisle yields a dizzying array of mascara. Our five favorites add length, volume, or oomph, but no clumps or smudges.

Baby and kid

The Best Parental Control Apps to Manage Screen Time (and Keep Your Kid Safer Online)

by Ellen Lee

Most tweens and teens have their own phone. The right app can help set limits—and aid kids in developing healthy tech habits.

The 27 Best Gifts for New Moms

Joining the ranks of motherhood is a blissful and exhausting journey. Our favorite gifts help ease the transition and bring even more joy.

The Best Smartwatches for Kids

Choosing the best smartwatch for a child can be difficult. We’ve tested over a dozen smartwatches to find the best one for different ages.

The Best First Phones for Kids

Kids smartphones and flip phones have built in or add-on protections or limits that can help kids ease into having their own phone.

The Best Flea Treatments for Cats and Dogs

Fighting fleas and parasites depends on your pet and your location—ask your vet first, and see if one of these is right for you.

Adopting a New Dog Checklist

Before you bring home a dog for the first time, make sure you have everything to keep your new pet happy and healthy.

How to Buy the Best Dog Food

by Kaitlyn Wells and Mel Plaut

Is the food you’re feeding your pup up to snuff? We’re here to help you find out.

Games and hobbies

The Best Telescopes for Beginners

by Signe Brewster and Colin Rosemont

We’ve tested 14 top-rated telescopes over the years, and we’re certain the Celestron NexStar 5SE provides the best functionality for a dedicated beginner.

The Best Electronic Cutting Machines From Cricut and Silhouette

by Jackie Reeve and Arriana Vasquez

If you’re a crafter who needs to cut materials like cardstock or vinyl, we think the Cricut Explore 3 is the best electronic cutting machine.

The Viral TikTok Ear Camera Shouldn't Clean Your Ears (But We Did Find a Less-Icky Use For It).

Even though they’re everywhere on TikTok, you still shouldn’t stick ear cameras into your ear. Use them to hunt for Lego Minifigures instead.

The Best Pickleball Paddles

by Seth Berkman

We tested eight pickleball paddles for players looking to buy their first serious paddle. The Paddletek Bantam EX-L is our top pick.

Software and apps

How to Set Up a Tablet for Kids

If you're handing a smartphone or tablet to your child for the first time, here are a few tools that can help the transition go smoothly.

So You’re Locked Out of Your Two-Factor Authentication App. Don’t Panic.

by Max Eddy

If you lose your phone or switch devices, you might get locked out of your online accounts. Here’s how to prevent that from happening.

The Best Two-Factor Authentication App

by Max Eddy and Thorin Klosowski

Two-factor authentication is critical to securing your online accounts, and Duo Mobile offers the best combination of security, accessibility, and ease of use.

The Best Compact Mechanical Keyboards

by Kimber Streams

A compact mechanical keyboard takes up less space on a desk than a regular one—but you might need to be prepared to give up some keys in return.

The Best Mechanical Keyboards

If you spend a lot of time typing, a mechanical keyboard can be a great quality-of-life improvement. We have recommendations for just about every budget.

The Best Lumbar Support Pillow

by Melanie Pinola

If you slouch while sitting at your desk for long periods or suffer from back pain after a long workday, a lumbar support pillow can make all the difference.

The Best Desk Lamps

by Gregory Han and Melanie Pinola

We found seven of the best desk lamps in various styles to brighten up any workspace and help you stay on task.

The Best Dash Cam

by Geoffrey Morrison and Sarah Witman

If you want the peace of mind of having a dash cam record as you drive, we think the Viofo A229 Pro is the best overall choice for most people.

The Best USB Car Charger

by Nick Guy and Sarah Witman

We’ve tested the best car chargers, and we have recommendations for affordable, reliable options that can fast-charge any device while you’re on the road.

The Best Car Phone Mount

by Roderick Scott and Nick Guy

No matter where you want to mount it, we’ve got plenty of options to keep your phone safely in view while you’re driving.

13 Mother’s Day Deals You Still Have Time to Order

Mother’s Day is May 12. If you haven’t picked out a gift, don’t worry: We have 13 great deals on Wirecutter picks that would impress any matriarch.

Need a Graduation Gift? We Found 15 Great Deals on Wirecutter Picks.

Whether the new grad in your life is pursuing higher education or entering the job market, you’re in luck: We found 15 deals on expert-picked graduation gifts.

Upgrade Your Kitchen Right Now With These 11 Deals

by Kaitlin Mahar

From buy-it-for-life cookware to ice cream makers and espresso machines, we’ve found a whole buffet of deals to help you upgrade your kitchen.

Your Home Internet Bill Can Be Deceptively Confusing. Now It’s (Slightly) Easier to Understand.

by Rob Pegoraro

Internet service providers will no longer be able to bury fees in fine print.

• What's Covered
• Partner with Us
• Shopify Retailers

6 websites you can trust for product reviews and ratings

If you’ve spent any time researching a product online , you came across a lot of resources (and if you didn't find what you were looking for, you might have given up). Whether it’s a baby stroller , educational toys for your toddler, a comfortable pull-out sofa, or the best deal on Apple AirPods , there is no shortage of brands vying for your money in any product category. Since most products require an investment, you not only want the best quality you can find but assurance that it will last.

Sourcing the best recommendations combined with adding extended warranty protection will result in not only quality products at competitive price points, but coverage to protect your product for years to come. So before you start researching and shopping around, subscribe to Mulberry Unlimited . For just $9.99 a month, you'll get coverage for all your online purchases under the same product protection plan .

Now let's talk about finding the best quality products , and what online resources you can rely on to provide solid product reviews, ratings and recommendations. We’ve compiled a list of six online resources known for providing accurate and unbiased information, from product review blogs to consumer surveys. These can be your go-to sources when you're looking for trustworthy information on the best products, regardless of the product category.

1. Consumer Reports

For unbiased, data-driven information, Consumer Reports is a fail-safe option for product ratings and reviews. As a non-profit organization, Consumer Reports has been an unbiased source of information for consumers since 1936 (before online reviews were even popular!). Consumer Reports gathers data from surveys, tests, and consumer reviews, and compiles recommendations for the best products with the goal of providing trustworthy information for consumers.

You can search the over 7.7 million products that Consumer Reports has reviewed to get an assessment of the top competing products in a specific category, a score for each product that was tested or reviewed, and other valuable insights to help you make the most informed decision possible. By searching for things like "Consumer Reports mattresses" or "Consumer Reports dishwashers", you can get tons of great product reviews.

2. Wirecutter

Now owned and operated by the New York Times, Wirecutter is another trusted source for unbiased product reviews. With Wirecutter, you’ll find recommendations and reviews based on months of research, analysis, and input from experts and consumers alike. The Wirecutter deals and Wirecutter gift guides are also very popular around the holidays, providing recommendations by gift recipients and product category.

Although Wirecutter requires a paid subscription for unlimited access, you'll still find plenty of valuable insights for free. Wirecutter can help you avoid splurging on products that don’t live up to the hype, have features you don’t need, or don't hold up to normal wear and tear .

This is also why extended warranties  are a cost-effective way to extend the life of your products. Shopping with the Mulberry extension and taking advantage of online resources to do you research can help you save money initially and down the road.

3. Good Housekeeping

Good Housekeeping offers more than just food and lifestyle information. While many people might be more familiar with the Good Housekeeping magazine, the Good Housekeeping Institute test thousands of home, beauty, tech, clothing, food and health products to find the best products for you and your family. You'll find product reviews on everything from appliances to mattresses to outdoor living spaces.

Good Housekeeping is based in New York City and takes the art of product reviews very seriously. With staff members from dozens of different disciplines including engineering, culinary, biology, and chemistry experts (and many others), the Good Housekeeping Institute spends each day thoroughly testing thousands of products in order to give you thorough, unbiased review.

4. Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics magazine is a publication that has been around for over 100 years, and along with its website has become a trusted source for countless consumers when it comes to product reviews. From technology to tools , you’ll find reliable, extensively-tested reviews that you can trust (as other consumers have since 1902!).

They also cover a wide range of products like fitness equipment , storage solutions, office furniture and kitchen appliances . There's even a Popular Mechanics for kids subscription, which provides lots of fun activities and games for children. If you choose to get a Popular Mechanics subscription, you’ll also enjoy a print copy of their publication, which they send out 6 times per year.

5. TechRadar

If you're looking for advice specifically on tech gear and equipment, that's what you'll find from TechRadar . This resource focuses on everything technology-related, with the goal of being your go-to source for tech-buying advice and everything else you need to buy and enjoy the tech you love.

They have a rigorous review-testing process, looking at long-term value as well. They update and maintain their reviews regularly so you can be sure you're getting up-to-date info, regardless of when a device was released. They say if you can still buy it, it's on their radar. Though they state that they may earn commission if you purchase products through their site, they are also clear that they do not accept payment for product reviews.

6. Honest Product Reviews

Although there’s a bold claim in the name itself, many consumers agree that Honest Product Reviews lives up to its name. From pet-related items to beauty products to electronics , Honest Product Reviews offers unbiased reviews, side-by-side comparisons, and a consumer-friendly format with minimal ads to make your research process a little less painful.

One important detail to note is that Honest Product Reviews does accept compensation from retailers whose products appear on their site. This means that if you choose to click on an Amazon link on their site, chances are they’ll get some kind of commission or receive a benefit in one way or another. While they still provide quality reviews, it is something to keep in the back of your mind.

Bonus resource: Fakespot

While Fakespot doesn't have a content-based website like the other six resources, it will alert you to the quality of a review as you're shopping on retailer websites like Amazon , Walmart , Sephora, eBay, and Best Buy .

When you install the Fakespot Chrome extension, it will provide you with an analysis of existing reviews on the retailer website, giving them an overall grade of A through F based on trustworthiness. You can also choose to further analyze the reviews for a specific product with the Fakespot analyzer.

Protect your purchases with Mulberry Unlimited

Although navigating the world of product reviews can be daunting, there are resources like these to make it less confusing, and more straightforward when it comes to product research.

Additionally, you can subscribe to Mulberry Unlimited to extend the life of your products and ensure that once you do find a quality product, you'll get the maximum value out of it with product protection . 

About the author

You also might like:, subscribe for the latest articles.

Read reviews. Write reviews.

Find companies you can trust.

Explore categories

Travel Insurance Company

Furniture Store

Jewelry Store

Clothing Store

Electronics & Technology

Fitness and Nutrition Service

Energy Supplier

Real Estate Agents

Insurance Agency

Bedroom Furniture Store

Activewear Store

Women's Clothing Store

Men's Clothing Store

Bicycle Store

Mortgage Broker

Appliance Store

Cosmetics Store

Electronics Store

Garden Center

Travel Agency

Are you a business?

Recent reviews.

Abdul Basith K A reviewed Dealarious Store

“Great Service ”

Carlos Cortes Marin reviewed Alternative Airlines

“will explain my case. On April 28 I proceeded to make a query to Alternative Airlines via WhatsApp (attached evidence): I wanted to know the status of my return...”

Patryk_Zet reviewed Currys

“I don't know where you found the people who work in your customer service office but this is one big JOKE. I called twice and each time I had the impression th...”

Stere Grs reviewed Mozio

“Very good services+”

Dolens reviewed G2G

“Fast and cheap service”

Rocking Vinay reviewed DocTranslator

“Doctranslator is a remarkably useful tool for anyone needing to translate documents quickly and effortlessly. Its intuitive interface allows users to upload the...”

Willem Du Plessis reviewed The Tour Guy

“We stood waiting with the organizers for the guide to arrive. No introduction, nothing; she counted us like sheep and said, "Let's go." Someone asked if there ...”

Akinboboye Johnross reviewed Equity Edge

“Response time was fast”

Marietta Savea reviewed Updoc

“Great service, efficient”

ryan punzalan reviewed Kinguin.net

“Scam codes, tried to buy some codes for monster hunter rise sunbreak, and the product clearly says on the site you can activate in the United States as well as...”

Maria reviewed charmian

“We had booked Charmain after a year of close to no sleep which was really impacting us as a family. A week before our consultation we decided to put our daughte...”

Samantha reviewed Q Link Wireless

“Always on top of their game”

Lee Atkinson reviewed World Star Register

“Beautiful product thank you ”

Linda Smith reviewed Studio

“After receiving my goods I needed to return some that didn’t fit only to find that you cannot speak to any one you have to pay for return it cost me £10 .30 as ...”

BETSY CASTRO reviewed Wear Felicity

“I’m only doing a review just so people know this is a horrible company. Please do not waste your time unless you have months to wait. My friend waited a little ...”

chazer reviewed Surveylama

“doing a lot of surveys in my time”

Fatime Hassan reviewed Roshade

“J'ai pas encore essayer mais en va voir ”

Christine Young reviewed DailyPuzzles

“Although the initial ordering and delivery process was great, the moment there's an issue with a faulty item you firstly cannot contact Daily Puzzles on the pho...”

Lee Fullwood reviewed XDP

“These guys are beyond useless. Failed to deliver a wardrobe as its a 2 man lift but kept sending it out on a van with one man. Then it's nearly impossible to co...”

Christina Wael reviewed thansen.dk

“Thansen i Ringkøbing. Super god service. ”

Matt reviewed Get The Label

“Very happy with purchase, will order again”

Steven Glenton reviewed Ring

“Product next to useless without paying a subscription fee which is really expensive! This was not made clear in advertising or on the packaging! You get a free ...”

Bernadette reviewed AuctionNinja

“I felt very at ease bidding, choosing and picking up my items won! This was the first online auction, that I have bid on. I got plenty of emails concerning th...”

Abhijeet Pednekar reviewed idesignwork.com

“The company is very good, I have worked with them. ”

Guido Caspar reviewed Outfitsuche

“Easy to order, fast delivery and the shirt looks really cool.”

James Cavendish reviewed Yeomans

“What a great dealership at Eastbourne, from start to finish of my Nissan Juke purchasing experience, absolutely spectacular customer service provided, Steve Cor...”

aanchal Kaur reviewed Flower Aura

“I would give a big - points. On this special day of my mom ,I have ordered cake for my mom on mother's day but floweraura has delivered a melted cake ..the cake...”

Amy Yuan reviewed neatandhandy.com

“Now I can see my knitting stitches easily! Thank you so much. ”

Jodalyn Calagui reviewed Lunar Denmark

“It's easy to create an account and got my salary always on time”

Katja reviewed Just Russel

“The personal touch, this is the first dry food my dog eats without adding meat to it. And I have tried a lot of (expensive) brands. He also gained a bit of wei...”

David Schrieber reviewed Callie

“The first order disappeared on route so was not delivered. They were happy to resend the order, could we confirm the address. Done. Still waiting. Heard nothing...”

MOHD SHAHVEZ reviewed CoinCapers

“Coincapers.com is a very great full site and giving instant money ”

Justin Orman Thompson reviewed Shout! Factory

“Shout/Scream never disappoints. They always have fantastic releases.”

Iwona reviewed DoYouItaly.com

“I got confirmation that money transaction was not completed. I used another credit card and eventually I was charged from both cards. I sent the email "Do You I...”

Deepu Jose reviewed excursionmania.com

“I had a good experience with hot air balloon ride at Pamukkale. Timings and location information was accurate and guide was helpful with round clock support.”

Omar Mahomed reviewed Marks Electrical

“Chris and wayne were excellent with their service and were very helpful.”

Livingston V reviewed Airtel India

“Verry verry bad Airtel network is very bad no any Answer not coming severs ”

GLK reviewed DiscoverCars.com

“unfair practices, lack of complete information during reservations about payments. I feel cheated by Discover cars. I don’t recommend it at all.”

Emo Efx reviewed Saiupasakastrology

“The best astrologer i have ever seen. It's very useful for me . Iam giving this 5 star honestly and it's helpful. Thank you 'saiupasakastrology'”

helen steed reviewed Victorian Plumbing

“Aiden Maher has acted quickly to amend my order. Life saver, thanks Aiden. First class”

Carolyn Garrity reviewed Travelex AU

“The lady at North Lakes is so pleasant and helpful. Made getting a card and money very easy”

Geri-can reviewed Furniture Village

“Whole process from initial order online, good communication throughout and great delivery service by a couple very nice young fellas.”

Vanessa Mahapatra Dhyani reviewed Boden

“Quality clothes and quick shipping! Very unique and impressive designs!!! Can’t wait to put my girl in those gorgeous clothes. ”

Affancik Hamim reviewed Extranomical Tours

“The guide was professional, knowledgeable and have some patience on dealing with large groups.”

Nortsat46 reviewed Yours Clothing

“I am very pleased with my top. It’s really nice. Good value for money. It was delivered promptly.”

Jayesh Menon reviewed Waterclub.ae

“Excellent and Fast cleaning.. A good explanation of the situation and solution.. thank you Ryan..!! Keep smiling and rocking! ”

Geoff Stewart reviewed Finda

“Absolute crap DO NOT USE this provider, took my money and did nothing for me the tracker service does not work”

JNC Pressley reviewed EarnBetter

“Resumes and cover letters made easy. I was impressed. Appreciated the AI and design in one place. ”

Sue S reviewed MyTablecloth

“Lovely tablecloth, colours are great . It looks like real fabric with all the benefits of being wipeable ”

Jilly Taylor reviewed Utility Warehouse

“I have been with Utility Warehouse for a few years I had the package . Only leaving because of flat move .”

Shop smarter with the Trustpilot app

Keep Trustpilot in your pocket. Find companies, read reviews, or write them—all while on the go.

Get the iOS app

Join the community! Scan the QR code with your phone camera to download.

Your stories

Each review has a personal story.

Fixed my broke fone. But I still can't get a date on Tinder.

Max experienced Re-Tech

The first birthday gift my wife didn't want to return.

Robert experienced Songfinch

Gonna love making my flat a small jungle :)

Marjori experienced Patch

Trustpilot is free and open to every company and consumer everywhere. Sharing your experiences helps others make better choices and companies up their game.

May We Suggest?

Is this it, how about this, search results.

Our reviewers evaluate products and services based on unbiased research. Top Consumer Reviews may earn money when you click on a link. Learn more about our process.

Top Consumer Reviews

Top Products. Top Reviews. Top Consumer Reviews.

Tips for Buying a Diamond Online

Engagement Rings

What Should I Look for When Buying an Engagement Ring?

Chocolate Stores

Why Do People Love Chocolate So Much?

Stair Climbers

The Pros and Cons of Stair Climbers

Coffee Clubs

Where Does Coffee Come From?

Fruit Basket Companies

What Are Some Tips for Choosing the Right Fruit Basket?

Steak Companies

What Should I Look for When Buying Steak Online?

LLC Formation Services

What's the Difference Between an LLC and Incorporation?

Years in Business

Professional Reviews

Subscribers

Newest Reviews

Italian Lessons

Where Can You Find the Best Italian Lessons? Learning any new language opens up a world of opportunities, and Italian, with its rich history, captivating culture, and melodious rhythm, is no exception.

Lamp Stores

Where is the Best Place to Buy Lamps? If you're into home design, or just want to redecorate a room, you know how important lighting is.

Light Bulb Stores

What are the best places to buy light bulbs online? Light bulbs are one of those things we take for granted.

Light Fixture Stores

Where Can You Find the Best Light Fixtures Online? Light fixtures play a crucial role in interior design, providing both illumination and aesthetic appeal to a space.

Washers and Dryers

Where Can You Find the Best Washer and Dryer Sets? Washers and dryers, the dynamic duo of laundry appliances, work in perfect harmony to help your clothes come out clean, fresh, and ready to wear.

Wedding Dress Stores

Where is the best place to buy a wedding dress online? One of the most important purchases you will make for your wedding day is the dress.

To revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories

We may earn a commission if you buy something from any affiliate links on our site.

The 31 Best Beauty Products Of The Year, According To Vogue ’s Beauty Team

Jessica Diner, European beauty & wellness director

I thought nothing could knock Beauty Pie’s Triple Hyaluronic Acid serum off the number one spot in my list of favourites from this brilliantly innovative and disruptive brand, but this year Youth Bomb changed all that. It’s a concentrated cocktail of peptides, proteins and super hydrators that promises to lift, tone and firm. But for me, it just makes my skin look and feel  better . It’s more radiant, super luminous and more plump and happy. I use this in the morning and everything feels right with the world. It’s just that good. 

£185 to non-members, £44 for members, available at  Beautypie.com

By Emma Spedding

By Joy Montgomery

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley can do no wrong in my book. She of impeccable taste has hit the nail on the head with her make-up brand, and I use several of her products on a daily basis (looking at you  Softlight Luminous Hydrating Concealer ,  Tinted Serum ,  Solar Radiance Hydrating Cream Highlighter ). But her line of blushers really steals the show. Each one is so nuanced and spot on in terms of tone, pigmentation and staying-power. The dusky pink Anemone shade in particular has captured my heart. Rose Inc forever. 

£23, available at  Spacenk.com . 

There is not much to say about this bronzer, other than that if you don’t have it in your daily make-up arsenal, you’re making a huge mistake. Beloved by everyone on the  Vogue beauty desk (Lauren Murdoch-Smith and I had to fight out which of us would get to include it in our top picks – sorry LMS!), it’s the best, most long-lasting formula, available in four suits-all-skin-tones shades, and is generally just perfection.

£46, available at  Feelunique.com . 

Not to be superficial, but this shampoo and its accompanying conditioner smell truly sublime. On hair wash days I will often eschew fragrance because I like to allow my hair’s scent to do the talking. But looking deeper than that, this formula has taken its cues from skincare and is enriched with hyaluronic acid and glycerin that work wonders to prevent colour from fading and stave off hair damage. Think lusciously shiny locks that smell like heaven.

£21.42, available at  Lookfantastic.com . 

I admit it: I am not on TikTok and I had to look up who Chriselle Lim was. Not only is she a star on the social platform, she is the owner and creative director of this fragrance brand and has been driving the insane online popularity of the collection. Beyond the TikTok hype, this is a fragrance brand with integrity, and Missing Person, in particular, with its notes of jasmine, neroli and sandalwood, smells of skin, but in the best possible way, and is utterly addictive. It’s a sultry everyday perfume that will literally have people stopping you in the street to ask what you are wearing. 

£96, available at  Selfridges.com . 

Lauren Murdoch-Smith, senior beauty & wellness editor

Who could resist the chicest facial tool to launch this year? Not me. This magnetically closing two-in-one tool is the perfect size and shape to take out with you for on-the-go facial massage. The cooling metal tool separates into two – a triangle tip and a square tip. The triangle tip works on targeting  lines and smoothing, whilst the other works to lift the jawline. It’s now a staple in my skincare edit.

£70, available at  Chanel.com .

What’s better than spraying on your favourite perfume? Scenting your home with the same fragrance. Glossier’s signature perfume, You, is a Vogue editor favourite and now the candle, scented with the same delicious and cosy iris, woody ambrette and pink pepper notes promises to infuse your house with its distinctive warmth.

£37, available at  Glossier.com . 

The attachments on the Airwrap have had a few tweaks. Instead of multiple barrels that need changing depending on which direction you want your hair curled or waved in, you now simply turn the nozzle on top of the single barrel to dictate the direction. The rough dryer has also been redesigned to incorporate the smoothing attachment. Streamlined and still brilliant.

£499.99, available at  Dyson.co.uk . 

Adam Reed’s new hair care line has literally turned heads – including mine. The great value, luxurious and well performing range (which also smells incredible) launched with 11 products to suit all hair types. The Prologue hair primer is a favourite I use daily before drying my hair to protect and style, but there isn’t a single product from his collection that I don’t love. 

From £10, available at  Boots.com . 

I love the Jones Road textures and concept, so when a balmy foundation launched this year I suspected I would fall in love… and I did. I find you only need to apply a small amount to give your skin a glowy, plump finish, and the base covers but doesn’t suffocate your skin. I love that it feels like a face cream – a great winter foundation to protect your skin from the cold.

£42, available at  Jonesroadbeauty.com . 

When Summer Fridays launch a new product, I know it’ll be an instant hit. Founders Lauren Gores Ireland and Marianna Hewitt always look to develop the products they want to use everyday, and this sunscreen is a great example. It’s lightweight and can be used daily without creating build-up. It also sits nicely under make-up, so there’s no excuse not to wear it religiously. 

£35, available at  Cultbeauty.co.uk . 

Hannah Coates, beauty & wellness editor

As far as I’m concerned, all one can ever ask for in a cleanser is a formula that successfully removes make-up and cleans skin gently. This one goes further than that. Made with Japanese camellia oil and Hadesai-3 (a blend of the superfoods algae, green tea and a ferment from rice), you apply to dry skin, massage, add water and then rinse off, and I guarantee that every last trace of make-up, grime, you name it, will have vacated your face. In one cleanse! Oh, and it leaves skin feeling nourished. A dream cleanser that’s worth the money.

£45, available at  Spacenk.com . 

Whether you’re hungover, inexplicably hungry at 4pm or simply feeling under the weather, this satisfyingly-named supplement is your ticket to feeling that little bit better. A powder that you mix into water, it’s packed full of electrolytes, Peruvian maca and inulin, all of which helps to energise the microbiome, hydrate skin and cells, improve recovery and fend off stress. I can’t express how much of a game-changer this is for anyone up against it – which is most of us, right?

£32, available at  Artah.co  

If you’re looking for a longwear foundation that doesn’t cake, or get over-acquainted with lines and/or pores on the skin, then this is the formula for you. It won’t budge for love nor money, but also offers the right level of radiance and glow in order for it to look natural. I am quite obsessed. 

£45, available at  Chanel.com . 

Creams come and they go, but Sarah Chapman’s Digital Rest is for life. Aside from the stellar name (I am forever in pursuit of digital rest in general), this blue-hued cream contains vitamin C and a retinoid-inspired ingredient called Lanablue which helps bolster the skin barrier, while other ingredients help rectify the effects of modern life. Not only is it the most gorgeous texture and really hydrating, but you’ll also quickly notice how luminous your skin looks. 

£57, available at  Lookfantastic.com . 

I’ve waxed lyrical about these cream blushers this year – and for good reason. In one yellow-toned jelly palette, there are two blushers in different consistencies. One delivers a sheer, dewy flush, and the other a more intense, velvet-matte finish. I like to wear both at once for that just-out-of-the-cold glow. 

£37, available at  Selfridges.com .

I never thought I’d say this but I’m really quite taken with this mist, which has become a mainstay in my morning routine. Post-cleanse, I spritz it across my skin and press it in for its wondrous hydrating benefits – it contains four types of hyaluronic acid, plus rose water, ceramides and antioxidant-rich polyphenols for a strong skin barrier. I’m impressed! 

£45, available at  Johnlewis.com .

Twiggy Jalloh, beauty & wellness associate

As a vanilla super fan, I couldn’t wait to get Vanille Antique on my skin. I just hoped that it worked well with my natural scent, as I find some vanilla fragrances get it right on the sweetness, but lack depth and body when applied. An intoxicating combination of smooth musk, warming cashmere wood and sweet Madagascan vanilla, it sounded like my dream fragrance – the perfect mix of notes for a lover of earthy and sweet scents. It truly is everything I want in a fragrance. I initially went overboard with the sprays, then reminded myself of the price tag and stopped doing too much. It’s quite a heady one anyway, so a couple of sprays on pulse points is enough to last all day. A staple of mine this year, I simply can’t get enough of it. 

£240, available at  Spacenk.com . 

I first heard of Ami Colé via Instagram, and I immediately trusted it because  Dr Ewoma couldn’t get enough of the brand. Upon visiting the site for the first time, I soon learned why Black girls who love a clean girl aesthetic  – with a little bit extra – love this brand so much. Ami Colé has all of the make-up items needed to create a flawless look, while taking the nuanced needs of Black girls and women into consideration. From delicious nude lip glosses that match perfectly, to skin tints made with rejuvenating and hydrating baobab seed extract to help with dullness. A favourite of mine? The Light-Catching Highlight. The illuminating stick slides effortlessly, giving skin a natural glow – perfect when I want to go make-up free but want to bring a little life to my face. 

£20, available at  Net-a-porter.com . 

Doing just what it says on the tin, this Kem Beauty concealer glides smoothly onto skin like room-temperature butter. The coverage is immaculate and somehow manages to conceal age-spots, melasma, dark circles and hyperpigmentation without looking cakey. When I’m going for an everyday dewy natural finish, I apply it then use a setting spray to lock it in. When I go full glam, I simply set with a setting powder, like its  Soft Set Airbrush-Finish Setting Powder. It lasts all day and night. The formula is simply genius. 

£16, available at  Shopkem.com .

In the colder months, my skin wants a moisturiser that feels nourishing upon application, lasts for hours, and gives a glow. The Yendy Super Shea Moisturiser has it all. The fatty acid-rich rosehip oil helps with skin elasticity as well as evening skin tone, whilst the hydrating hyaluronic acid helps to lock in moisture. It absorbs quite quickly, but the moisture remains. The brand’s philosophy is to bridge the gap between small-scale women producers of raw ingredients from Sub-Saharan African countries and the global natural beauty industry, which makes using Yendy products all the more gratifying. Its traceable products keep me in the loop on where they’re coming from. It’s now become one of my skincare favourites. 

£26, available at  Yendyskin.com . 

I learned about the Fatigue Fix during a de Mamiel facial I had recently. Before I go on about the actual product itself, I should say the facial was one of the most relaxing I have ever had. The products used to hydrate and sculpt my skin smelt and felt absolutely divine. I took a picture of them at the end and saw that Fatigue Fix was in the mix. I’d heard great things about it already so wanted to try it for myself at home, and oh my, it was gorgeous. This is a product to be used mindfully: pump, massage in between palms, breathe in the light yet captivating aroma and massage, working outwards and upwards. 

£95, available at  Demamiel.com . 

Funmi Fetto, contributing beauty & wellness editor

A great cleanser is the foundation of a good skincare routine. If your cleanser is off, everything that follows afterwards just isn’t as effective. But a great cleanser is not as omnipresent as one would think. Which is why I get excited when I discover one that does an amazing job. Like this one by U Beauty. The first time I used it , I was like, ‘What is this wizardry?!’.  It is easily one of the very best cleansers I’ve used in a very long time. The texture is like liquid silk and it takes off make-up beautifully while also giving you the cleanest, deepest clean without disturbing the balance of the skin. You come away feeling like you’ve had a facial. Sublime. 

£74, available at  Net-a-porter.com .  

I have never really had a signature scent, preferring to wear a coterie of fragrances. That said, I don’t add to the roster often. But I was instinctively drawn to Raving Rose and so it now holds pride of place in my fragrance wardrobe. It is a floral – which I normally don’t go for – but the edgy black pepper and musk give it that slightly off the beaten path finish you can’t quite put your finger on. Which is exactly what Dries does so well. 

£195, available at  Driesvannoten.com .

Excellent beauty products can be split into two camps. The ones that work like an undercover agent – where it takes a while to see results but you know it’s working – and those that give you what looks like a new face overnight. This excellent texture smoothing serum – which also combats dark spots and fine lines – sits firmly in the latter. 

£49, available at  Boots.com . 

There are a lot of products out there that claim to be for textured hair. The reality however is that most of these products still do not consider those with really dense curl patterns, a texture generally referred to as 4c. Thankfully, this styling creme by Tracee Ellis Ross’s brand Pattern does. It  is genuinely inclusive, provides a deep level of hydration without leaving the hair heavy,  makes your natural curls pop and it smells delicious. 

£25, available at  Boots.com . 

Chanel’s complexion products  are game changing (I’ve long been devotee of the Ultra Le Teint Fluid  Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish foundation, and the Sublimage foundation is like haute couture for your skin). So when its launched this concealer earlier this year, I knew it would be good. And it is so good. Creamy, hydrating and offering great buildable coverage, it leaves you with a skin-like finish and comes with a super chic brush. It’s everything you want in a concealer. 

£85, available at  Selfridges.com . 

Kathleen Baird-Murray, contributing beauty & wellness editor

I tried these because Venn is one of those best-kept-secret sort of brands, but I wasn’t hoping for much as I don’t tend to like sheet masks. Surprise! This hydrogel mask uses collagen derived from fish skin, and bakuchiol, with plenty of hyaluronic acid. It’s incredible: my skin felt and looked smoother, and it didn’t exacerbate my red, sensitive cheeks. The only way it could be improved upon would be to make it vegan, but it is cruelty-free, and the sheets are biodegradable in water when you’ve finished with them. 

£44, available at  Harveynichols.com . 

This stuff is amazing. If I don’t get in to see my hairdresser for regular trims, my long ends quickly start to look witchy. Using this weekly strengthening treatment on them regularly stops the split ends I do have from getting worse, and helps prevent new ones from recurring, to the point where even my hairdresser thought the condition had improved. 

£19, available at  Lookfantastic.com . 

I love Ostens for its gentle mouth-blown glass candle jars, which are so elegant they’re impossible to throw away afterwards, and its hand-poured scented wax, which in the case of the jasmine one, smells just like sitting outside on a warm evening, near thick, verdant night jasmine. 

£65, available at  Ostens.com . 

Fun, fun, fun… a home lipstick printer delivering a lipstick to suit your every whim, or to match your favourite dress, shoes, nail colour – you name it. 

£260, available at  Yslbeauty.co.uk .

By Kiana Murden

By Jessica Diner

By Calin Van Paris

By Funmi Fetto

Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by consumers.

The payment for your account couldn't be processed or you've canceled your account with us.

We don’t recognize that sign in. Your username maybe be your email address. Passwords are 6-20 characters with at least one number and letter.

We still don’t recognize that sign in. Retrieve your username. Reset your password.

Forgot your username or password ?

Don’t have an account?

• Account Settings
• My Benefits
• My Products
• Donate Donate

Save products you love, products you own and much more!

Other Membership Benefits:

Suggested Searches

• Become a Member

Car Ratings & Reviews

2024 Top Picks

Car Buying & Pricing

Which Car Brands Make the Best Vehicles?

Tires, Maintenance & Repair

Car Reliability Guide

Key Topics & News

Listen to the Talking Cars Podcast

Home & Garden

Bed & Bath

Top Picks From CR

Best Mattresses

Lawn & Garden

TOP PICKS FROM CR

Best Lawn Mowers and Tractors

Home Improvement

Home Improvement Essential

Best Wood Stains

Home Safety & Security

HOME SAFETY

Best DIY Home Security Systems

REPAIR OR REPLACE?

What to Do With a Broken Appliance

Small Appliances

Best Small Kitchen Appliances

Laundry & Cleaning

Best Washing Machines

Heating, Cooling & Air

Most Reliable Central Air-Conditioning Systems

Electronics

Home Entertainment

FIND YOUR NEW TV

Home Office

Cheapest Printers for Ink Costs

Smartphones & Wearables

BEST SMARTPHONES

Find the Right Phone for You

Digital Security & Privacy

MEMBER BENEFIT

• CR Security Planner
• Take Action

Find Your New Gas Grill for Warm-Weather Fun

These small, medium, and large grills are the best of the nearly 200 models from CR’s rigorous tests

Your Guide to Outdoor Essentials

Find ratings & reviews.

Air Purifiers

Central Air Conditioners

Dishwashers

Lawn Mowers & Tractors

Pressure Washers

Refrigerators

Vacuums & Robovacs

Washing Machines

NEWSLETTERS: Get expert tips and advice Sign Up  

Founding Consumers Reports

Striking workers formed Consumers Union, now known as Consumer Reports. CR was created as an independent, nonprofit organization, using testing, reporting, and advocacy to counter marketplace misinformation and advance consumer protections

Guiding Consumers in Wartime

When the U.S. went to war in 1941, manufacturers focused on war production. Many consumers had to ration to make ends meet. To help people make smart decisions with limited funds, CR published a weekly newsletter, “Bread & Butter.”

Exposing Nuclear Fallout in Food

CR launched the first large-scale investigation of consumer exposure to fallout from nuclear weapons testing in food, analyzing the amount of Strontium-90 in milk. As a result, the federal government expanded its monitoring of nuclear fallout.

Surgeon General’s Landmark Report on Smoking

For a decade, CR conducted independent testing and research to highlight the dangers of cigarettes. The Surgeon General’s Advisory Committee on Smoking and Health used CR’s work to draft its landmark report.

U.S. Government Mandates Seat Belts

CR’s tests showed two-thirds of seat belts failed basic safety and durability tests, leading CR to call for better belts and for federal standards that incorporated crash testing. The government later mandated them.

Fighting for Safer Drinking Water

CR published a landmark three-part series on the safety of the United States water supply, which played a key role in encouraging Congress to pass the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Setting New Standards for Child Safety Seats

When CR first crash-tested car seats, 12 out of 15 were rated Not Acceptable. After CR published its findings, the government required manufacturers to certify that their seats would pass a similar test.

Exposing the Dangers of Pesticides

In a study of U.S. Department of Agriculture data, CR found pesticide levels in some fruits and vegetables were too high. Shortly after, one of the pesticides was banned for use on food crops commonly consumed by children.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Created

CR helped to mobilize support in Congress to create the CFPB, an independent agency responsible for overseeing the financial industry with powers to police abusive practices and to enact new consumer protections.

Bisphenol-A Banned in Baby Products

CR was one of the first groups to test food packaging for BPA. After working to pass bans in several states, the FDA finally announced a federal ban on BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups (2012) and infant formula packaging (2013).

A Win on Backup Cameras

After years of CR’s advocating for standards to address the problem of blind zones behind cars and trucks, the Department of Transportation finally required backup cameras in all vehicles less than 10,000 pounds by 2018.

Advancing Laws to Protect Consumer Privacy

The California Consumer Privacy Act provided key individual privacy rights, such as the right to stop the sale of personal info. CR fought efforts to weaken the legislation, mobilizing CR members to call on legislators to enact privacy protections.

Advancing and Protecting Digital Consumer Rights

CR launched the Digital Lab—a bold initiative to advance and protect consumer rights in the digital era by focusing on testing connected products and platforms for hackability, digital privacy, and how responsibly our data is handled.

Fighting Hidden Cable Fees

CR testified before Congress about cable TV fees, following years of advocacy and research. Thousands of CR members contacted lawmakers, and Congress passed a law requiring providers to disclose the total price of service before a consumer signs up.

Protecting Kids & Infants From Dangerous Products

CR’s investigation into the safety of infant inclined sleepers linked to dozens of deaths led to the recall of over 5 million sleepers. Following CR’s outreach, several retailers and online marketplaces said they would stop selling the sleepers.

Navigating the Pandemic

Millions turned to CR for free articles about staying safe and avoiding misinformation as COVID-19 spread. CR advocated for relief measures in Congress to help people stay in their homes, stay online, and avoid surprise medical bills.

Helping Student Borrowers, Stopping Scams

California approved a landmark law championed by CR to provide student loan borrowers the nation’s strongest protections against loan-servicing abuses. The state also created a watchdog to crack down on financial fraud and predatory lending.

Raising Standards for Infant Safety

CR helped pass a landmark national rule to establish strong minimum safety standards for infant sleep products for the very first time.

Making the Green Choice

CR launched the Green Choice rating to help people identify the most environmentally friendly cars, washers, and other products. CR also helped get new greenhouse gas rules for vehicles to reduce emissions and help consumers save money on fuel.

STURDY Act Takes Effect

A landmark law championed by CR requires dressers to meet stability standards to prevent deadly furniture tip-overs.

More From CR

Site tools & features.

• Build & Buy Car Buying Service
• A-Z Product Guide

Join Our Community

• Join the Fight for Fair Internet
• 2023 Impact Report

Connect With Us

• CR on Facebook
• CR on TikTok
• 'Talking Cars' Video Podcast

Latest Reviews

Elizabeth Arden Elizabeth Arden Prevage Day Cream Set

An incredible, delicious unctuous yellow cream which delivers on all fronts from the potency of...

e.l.f. Cosmetics Big Mood Mascara

I have this in the dark green colour and I love this mascara. It really makes my green eyes stand...

Cien Cien Cell Intense Hyaluron Face Serum

Treatments (face).

Hi! Plastic tube with pump and clear-ish lid.The cardboard box I threw it away.Unnecessary. It...

Makeup Artist's Choice (MUAC) BellEvolve Lac-Luronic Serum

I have repurchased this countless times. It evens out my complexion and keeps it clear. It’s one...

Tree Hut Blue Lagoon Shea Sugar Scrub

• Body Scrubs

One of my favorite Tree Hut scrub scents, Blue Lagoon has a light ocean breeze fragrance. As a...

Popular Brands

Trending Posts

The Best of MakeupAlley

MLBB For Every Skin Tone

The best MLBB lip colors straight from reviewer experience. Best of all? We...

The best MLBB lip colors straight from reviewer experience. Best of all? We cite which colors work for which skin tones!

Best Retinols for All Skins

Retinol is widely regarded as one of the best anti-aging ingredients...

Retinol is widely regarded as one of the best anti-aging ingredients available, but finding the right formula is not an easy task!

Best Natural Beauty Products

From deodorant to mascara, here are some stand-out products that have made it...

From deodorant to mascara, here are some stand-out products that have made it into your collections

Best Foundations For Summer

Fun in the sun has begun...and so has the inevitable battle with makeup-melt!...

Fun in the sun has begun...and so has the inevitable battle with makeup-melt! Never fear, MUA is here

Best Korean Skincare Products

We've gathered the best of the best from Asian brands into the Best Products...

We've gathered the best of the best from Asian brands into the Best Products for Korean 10-Step Skincare.

• Liquid Foundation
• Cream Foundation
• Cushion Foundation
• Stick Foundation
• Powder Foundation
• BB & CC Cream
• Tinted Moisturizer
• Other Foundation
• Face Primer
• Color Corrector
• Highlighter
• Loose Powder
• Pressed Powder
• Setting Spray
• Face Palettes
• Eye Palettes
• False Lashes
• Lip Plumper
• Lip Balm & Treatment
• Lip Palettes
• Blush Palettes
• Other Cheeks

All Skincare

Cleanser & toner.

• Face Wash & Cleanser
• Makeup Remover
• Eye Makeup Remover
• Other Cleanser & Toner

Moisturizer

• Face Moisturizer
• Night Cream
• Neck & Decollete Cream
• Other Moisturizer

Facial Treatment

• Other Facial Treatment
• Eye Cream & Treatment
• Other Eye Treatment Products

All Sunscreen

• Face Sunscreen
• Body Sunscreen
• Other Sunscreen

All Self Tanner

• Face Self Tanner
• Body Self Tanner
• Other Self Tanner
• Nail Polish
• Nail Base & Top Coat
• Nail Treatment & Tools
• Other Nails

Shampoo & Conditioner

• Dry Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Leave-In Conditioner
• Other Shampoo & Conditioner

Hair Oil, Masks & Treatment

• Hair Treatment
• Other Hair Oil, Masks & Treatment

Hair Styling

• Hair Styling Products

Hair Appliances

• Hair Dryers
• Curling Irons & Rollers
• Hair Brushes, Combs & Accessories
• Other Hair Appliances
• Other Hair Color

All Fragrance

• Women's Fragrance
• Candle & Home Scent
• Other Fragrance

All Bath & Body

Bath & shower.

• Bar Soap & Shower Gel
• Bath Soak & Bubble Bath
• Other Bath & Shower
• Body Lotion & Cream
• Hair Removal
• Other Body Care

Hand & Foot Care

• Hand Cream & Treatment
• Other Hand & Foot Care
• Men's Shaving
• Men's Body Care
• Men's Skincare
• Men's Fragrance
• Other Men's Products

All Brushes, Tools & Accessories

Makeup brushes.

• Face Brushes
• Eye Brushes
• Lip Brushes
• Makeup Brush Sets
• Other Makeup Brushes

Beauty Tools & Accessories

• Eyelash Curlers
• Skincare High-tech Tools
• Sponges, Accessories & Tools
• Other Beauty Tools & Accessories
• Kits and Sets

Number of Reviews

Last reviewed, by ingredient, by interest, most popular lipstick.

Lipstick / Burt's Bees

100% natural moisturizing lipstick.

Lipstick / Lipstick Queen

Frog prince.

Lipstick / NYX Professional Makeup

Lipstick- #532 rea.

#626 - Vitamin

Lipstick / Maybelline New York

Color sensational lipcolor ~ red revival, most popular lip palettes.

Lip Palettes / Stila

Lip quad #2.

Lip Palettes / Sonia Kashuk

Lip palette in neutral [discontinued].

Lip Palettes / Trish McEvoy

Maxed out with gloss palette.

Lipglaze Duo Palette

Lip Palettes / mark.

Flip for it paris spring color kit [discontinued].

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.

The best hair glosses for a healthy-looking shine, tried and tested

Looking to refresh coloured hair or give natural locks a little extra lustre?

When it comes to our beauty routines right now, it’s a case of the glossier, the better. From the quiet luxury of a slicked-back bun to healthy, dewy skin, it’s all about that expensive-looking sheen.

But how do you get high-shine red carpet-ready locks when you don’t have an A-list budget? That’s where hair glosses come in – these treatments can help revive colour and add extra lustre at home in between salon appointments.

To help you find the right one for your hair, we spoke to the experts and put the best products on the market to the test at the Good Housekeeping Institute . These are our top-rated glosses at a glance but scroll on to find out more about these shiny new hair treatments.

Best hair glosses

Joint best hair gloss

L’oreal paris glycolic gloss 5 minute lamination treatment.

Wella Professionals Care Color Fresh Semi-Permanent Colour Mask

Runner-up and best leave-in hair gloss

Tresemmé lamellar shine cream.

Best for blondes

Davines heart of glass.

Best clear hair gloss

R+co gemstone ultra shine glossing treatment.

Best for smoothing frizz

Colour wow pop & lock serum.

Best for healthier ends

Redken acidic colour gloss activated glass gloss treatment.

Best for fine hair

Aveda colour renewal colour and shine treatment.

Best for colour treated hair

Kérastase chroma absolu gloss.

Best for use on dry or wet hair

Glaze colour conditioning treatment, what is a hair gloss.

Think of them like a lip gloss for your hair. “The aim of a hair gloss is to add shine,” says Anabel Kingsley , brand president and trichologist at Philip Kingsley. “There are many different types and formulations, but most are used as a treatment during the wash process vs. a post-wash styling serum.

“A traditional hair gloss is typically an in-salon treatment that acts as a colour glaze to improve colour vibrancy and add high-shine. However, at-home formulations now promise salon-worthy results, with ingredients that boost radiance and smooth for reflective glossy shine.” They can be clear or tinted.

Can you use a hair gloss instead of hair dye?

Yes, you can. But bear in mind that a hair gloss isn’t permanent and while it can help tone and condition hair, it won’t lighten it or completely change the colour like a dye can. Glosses are more about fine-tuning your shade.

“Hair glosses are semi-permanent or demi-permanent, meaning they don’t penetrate the hair in the same way a dye would. They’re a temporary treatment that washes out after anywhere between 12-24 washes, depending on the formula, your hair porosity and condition,” explains Taylor Taylor colour director Sian Wood.

Are hair glosses damaging?

Unlike regular hair dyes, pigmented hair glosses don’t contain any active peroxide, so won’t damage the hair. In fact, both clear and coloured glosses have conditioning properties that can help repair dull and damaged hair.

As it’s a non-invasive, conditioning treatment, hair stylist Michael Douglas says you can use them as often as you like, but he recommends saving it until “your hair starts to look dull.”

Are hair glosses suitable for all hair types?

“Yes, they are suitable for all hair types,” says Douglas. “They’re particularly good on curly hair, which absorbs the light, making it difficult to achieve a glossy finish. A hair gloss or glaze is a great way to get it to shine.”

How to use a hair gloss

Always follow the instructions on the packaging. However, as a guide, you should apply the treatment to pre-shampooed hair, just as you would a conditioner. Then leave on for between 10-20 minutes, depending on the intensity of colour you are trying to achieve. Once rinsed out, you should be left with refreshed glossy locks.

How we test

We put a range of market-leading hair glosses to the test over a four-week period with the help of over 130 panel members.

We asked them to give feedback on a range of areas, including ease of use, design and performance, telling us whether it made any difference to their hair colour, shine and softness, and whether the product left any residue.

Score: 88/100

Glycolic acid is known for its hydrating benefits in skincare, and it does a similar job in this hair gloss. It penetrates deep into hair cuticles to improve shine, while also working to seal and strengthen strands.

Our testers were impressed with this speedy hair gloss treatment. After leaving it on for just five minutes (the perfect opportunity to squeeze in a leg shave), it delivers super glossy and hydrated hair, according to our panel. In fact, one tester said their hair felt softer immediately after application.

Another praised the “lovely fragrance that stays even once dry.” In other words, this is a triple threat – it leaves your hair looking good, feeling good and smelling good.

If you're looking for a quick refresh between salon visits, or a temporary change, then Wella’s colour mask is a great place to start. It combines both conditioning care with semi-permanent colour, meaning you can top up your tone and add gloss at the same time. Our panel liked how it left their hair feeling “vibrant and shiny”, without any tackiness or residue.

As with all pigmented products, we'd recommend being careful around the hairline and using gloves for application to avoid any unwanted staining. With 13 assorted colours to try (at an affordable price point too), Wella has covered all bases here, from toning and adding depth to natural shades to ensuring your pink stays popping.

Score: 84/100

This newly developed hair gloss from TRESemmé impressed our panel, leaving their hair less frizzy, and feeling soft for days.

It uses TRESemmé’s patented Lamella Technology, which essentially wraps each strand of hair in a ceramide- and amino acid-rich formulation, for smooth, silky hair. This also helps keep locks tangle-free and allows for maximum light-reflection, creating extra shine from roots to ends.

This is a leave-in option, so you can skip the rinsing required with many other hair glosses. Simply apply three pumps after your shampoo and conditioner and wait for the magic to happen.

Score: 82/100

To keep the bombshell in your blonde for as long as possible, look no further than Davines’ Heart of Glass gloss. When you take the bleach route, it’s easy for hair to appear dull and dry, but this serum is designed to leave your coloured locks glossy and fresh.

Featuring a formula enriched with biacidic bond complex and illuminating amino concentrate, it promises to strengthen and repair hair fibres, leaving your hair extra shiny. It also contains UV protection, combatting any risk of dull, yellow tones from exposure to sunlight, and instead helps prolong colour intensity and brightness.

Not only did our panel praise this luxurious product for adding gloss and shine to their locks, but they found it also helped tame frizz, and left hair feeling “stronger and renewed.” The easy-to-apply treatment can be used in every wash to achieve a fresh-from-the salon look and feel.

Score: 80/100

Hydrated, healthy hair with a glossy mirror shine is something we all want, and luckily for us R+Co has bottled it. Its gemstone gloss can be used in the place of conditioner once a week, and the rich creme will work to hydrate and seal cuticles, leaving your hair with a beautiful reflective shine that’s UV protected.

One tester loved how “full and bouncy” the treatment left their locks, while another noted how it “brought out the highlights.” A few testers did note that the serum left their strands feeling slightly heavy, which may not be ideal for those with finer hair. However, most of the panel agreed that their hair looked glossier and shinier after use.

Colour WOW Pop & Lock serum

Score: 78/100

Promising to smooth flyaways, seal split ends and prevent colour fading, this Colour WOW Pop & Lock serum is a friend to frizzy hair. The brand set out to create a product that combines the conditioning benefits of an oil and the shine-enhancing power of a serum, and it seems to have succeeded, based on the positive feedback received from our testers.

They said it helped control frizz and smoothed any escaping strands – with one panel member noting how it passed the weather test, as their hair stayed sleek even on a rainy, windy day.

Not only is this product suitable for vegans, but it’s also free from any harmful parabens and sulphates. However, if your hair is on the finer side, you may want to consider an alternative product (such as the Aveda Colour Renewal treatment below), as our testers with thinner hair did notice a slight sticky residue after use.

Score: 77/100

This clever gloss uses science to put the shine back into your strands. The formula contains citric acid, which works to restore the hair’s optimum pH levels (between 4.5-5.5 according to the brand). Cuticles are also wrapped in a blend of enriching amino acids and conditioners, with one tester saying it left their hair “soft, manageable and with less flyaways.”

Apply the treatment to wet hair, working from mid-lengths to ends and leave on for 5-10 minutes before rinsing out. Some testers found this extra step in their haircare routine a little inconvenient, but it’s standard procedure for hair glosses. And hopefully the extra shine is worth it.

Though suited to all hair types, our testers with thinner hair were particularly pleased with this Aveda gloss. They praised its non-greasy formulation, which didn’t weigh hair down, making it “perfect for fine hair.” Ingredients include fruit oils and shea butter, both key for intense conditioning and shine enhancing.

It also boasts colour renewal for both natural and dyed hair. You can choose between cool and warm tones in either blonde or brown, which our panel said were “very pigmented.” This may suit those looking for a richer colour, but perhaps not one for those wanting a more subtle refresh.

Not only will this gloss make your hair look fresh and feel silkier, but our testers also praised the “divine scent”, which gave them that salon-fresh feel.

Score: 76/100

All colour treated hair could do with some extra TLC from time to time, and this is exactly what Kerastase had in mind when it created the Chroma Absolu gloss. This high-shine treatment is enriched with three acids (amino, tartaric, and lactic) that wrap around hair fibres to seal cuticles and lock in colour vibrancy.

The nozzled tip makes it easy for an all-over application, but due to the liquid consistency you’ll need to take care not to spill it. Testers found it made their hair instantly smoother, easy to comb and noticeably shinier – especially for one tester who said it transformed their “lacklustre” bleached hair.

Score: 75/100

This is another tinted gloss, but this one can be applied to dry or damp hair, which adds a layer of convenience. Acting as a conditioning mask, it promises to deliver a layer of shine – or a glazed effect – as well as a colour refresh. This was the case for one of our testers who applauded how it left hair looking “glossier and vibrant.” Another praised its “pleasant scent”, which was an added bonus.

However, although our testers agreed this gloss was easy to incorporate into their routines, many said the packaging made it tricky to dispense. That said, it’s what’s inside that counts, right?

Josh Wood Colour Hair Gloss

Score: 74/100

From peach blush to chestnut brunette, these pigmented glosses by Josh Wood promise to not only to add a layer of shine and deep conditioning to your hair, but also refresh colour with a semi-permanent, tinted finish. Weaker than a hair dye, but as one tester noted, still enough to add a “subtle glow and lift,” they are a great option between salon trips. Due to the pigment, however, we’d advise wearing a pair of gloves to apply.

“Glossy” was a word used to describe the product by multiple testers, which is thanks to the shea butter and pequi oil included to keep hair healthy. Another tester commented that their hair felt “smoother, softer and shinier” after use – the holy trinity when it comes to hair. What more could you want from an at-home treatment?

Madeleine is our Lifestyle Writer, specialising in expert-tested reviews and round-ups on the latest beauty Beauty and Health & Wellness products. From skincare to protein powders, Maddie is committed to providing honest and helpful reviews to help guide readers to the best product for them. Maddie has a BA in English Literature and Language, which stemmed from her lifelong interest in reading and writing. She started her post graduate life at Hearst UK within a marketing capacity, which quickly turned into a desire to fulfil a writing career.

When she is not writing about the latest expert reviewed products, you can find her rifling through vintage shops or car boots, reading a print magazine, or capturing portraits on her film camera.

Nora is our Beauty and Grooming Tester and has a master's degree in cosmetic science. She is using her expert knowledge of product development, formulation, product evaluation and market research to test a wide range of hair and beauty products in the beauty labs for Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, ELLE, Men’s Health. In the lab she uses a variety of methods such as the Diastron, The Multi Skin Test Centre, The VISIA Complexion Analyser to test anything from hydration, skin barrier function, pore size and more. 

@media(max-width: 64rem){.css-o9j0dn:before{margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-right:0.625rem;color:#ffffff;width:1.25rem;bottom:-0.2rem;height:1.25rem;content:'_';display:inline-block;position:relative;line-height:1;background-repeat:no-repeat;}.loaded .css-o9j0dn:before{background-image:url(/_assets/design-tokens/goodhousekeeping/static/images/Clover.5c7a1a0.svg);}}@media(min-width: 48rem){.loaded .css-o9j0dn:before{background-image:url(/_assets/design-tokens/goodhousekeeping/static/images/Clover.5c7a1a0.svg);}} App Good Looks Beauty Block 2

The one ingredient you need for plumper skin

Charlotte Tilbury launches mood-boosting scents

The best luxury hand soaps and creams

Tamzin Outhwaite shares her easy beauty routine

BIAB is the growth miracle my weak nails needed

8 of our favourite lip plumpers for a fuller pout

14 best face washes for acne-prone skin

20 best facial tanning drops to buy

How to shop cosmetics consciously

Rose beauty buys

Best skincare to try if you've got rosacea

Apple unveils stunning new iPad Pro with the world’s most advanced display, M4 chip, and Apple Pencil Pro

Thinnest Apple Product Ever

World’s Most Advanced Display

Only Possible with M4

Outrageously Powerful Device for AI

Pro Cameras

Pro Connectivity

Apple Pencil Pro

All-New Magic Keyboard and Smart Folio

Powerful iPadOS Features

Logic Pro for iPad 2

Final Cut Pro for iPad 2

iPad Pro and the Environment

• Customers can order the new iPad Pro with M4 starting today, May 7, at apple.com/store , and in the Apple Store app in 29 countries and regions, including the U.S., with availability in stores beginning Wednesday, May 15.
• The new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro will be available in silver and space black finishes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations.
• The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at  $999  (U.S.) for the Wi-Fi model, and  $1,199  (U.S.) for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. The 13-inch iPad Pro starts at  $1,299  (U.S.) for the Wi-Fi model, and  $1,499  (U.S.) for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. Additional technical specifications, including nano-texture glass options, are available at apple.com/store .
• For education, the new 11-inch iPad Pro is available for  $899  (U.S.) and the 13-inch iPad Pro is $1,199 (U.S.). Education pricing is available to current and newly accepted college students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff, and home-school teachers of all grade levels. For more information, visit  apple.com/us-hed/shop .
• The new Apple Pencil Pro is compatible with the new iPad Pro. It is available for $129 (U.S.). For education, Apple Pencil Pro is available for $119 (U.S.).
• Apple Pencil (USB-C) is compatible with the new iPad Pro. It is available for $79 (U.S.) and $69 (U.S.) for education.
• The new Magic Keyboard is compatible with the new iPad Pro. It is available in black and white finishes. The new 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $299 (U.S.) and the new 13-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $349 (U.S.), with layouts for over 30 languages. For education, the 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $279 (U.S.) and the 13-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $329 (U.S.).
• The new Smart Folio is available for $79 (U.S.) in black, white, and denim finishes for the new 11-inch iPad Pro and $99 (U.S.) for the new 13-inch iPad Pro.
• Logic Pro for iPad 2 is available on May 13 as a free update for existing users, and for new users, it is available on the App Store for $4.99 (U.S.) per month, or $49 (U.S.) per year, with a one-month free trial. Logic Pro for iPad 2 requires iPadOS 17.4 or later. For more information, visit apple.com/logic-pro-for-ipad .
• Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 will be available later this spring on the App Store for $4.99 (U.S.) per month, or $49 (U.S.) per year, with a one-month free trial.
• Apple offers great ways to save on the latest iPad. Customers can trade in their current iPad and get credit toward a new one by visiting the Apple Store online , the Apple Store app, or an Apple Store location. To see what their device is worth, and for terms and conditions, customers can visit apple.com/shop/trade-in .
• Customers in the U.S. who shop at Apple using Apple Card can pay monthly at 0 percent APR when they choose to check out with Apple Card Monthly Installments, and they’ll get 3 percent Daily Cash back — all upfront.

Text of this article

May 7, 2024

PRESS RELEASE

Featuring a new thin and light design, breakthrough Ultra Retina XDR display, and outrageously fast M4 performance with powerful AI capabilities, the new iPad Pro takes a huge leap forward

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today unveiled the groundbreaking new iPad Pro in a stunningly thin and light design, taking portability and performance to the next level. Available in silver and space black finishes, the new iPad Pro comes in two sizes: an expansive 13-inch model and a super-portable 11-inch model. Both sizes feature the world’s most advanced display — a new breakthrough Ultra Retina XDR display with state-of-the-art tandem OLED technology — providing a remarkable visual experience. The new iPad Pro is made possible with the new M4 chip, the next generation of Apple silicon, which delivers a huge leap in performance and capabilities. M4 features an entirely new display engine to enable the precision, color, and brightness of the Ultra Retina XDR display. With a new CPU, a next-generation GPU that builds upon the GPU architecture debuted on M3, and the most powerful Neural Engine yet, the new iPad Pro is an outrageously powerful device for artificial intelligence. The versatility and advanced capabilities of iPad Pro are also enhanced with all-new accessories. Apple Pencil Pro brings powerful new interactions that take the pencil experience even further, and a new thinner, lighter Magic Keyboard is packed with incredible features. The new iPad Pro, Apple Pencil Pro, and Magic Keyboard are available to order starting today, with availability in stores beginning Wednesday, May 15.

“iPad Pro empowers a broad set of pros and is perfect for anyone who wants the ultimate iPad experience — with its combination of the world’s best displays, extraordinary performance of our latest M-series chips, and advanced accessories — all in a portable design. Today, we’re taking it even further with the new, stunningly thin and light iPad Pro, our biggest update ever to iPad Pro,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. “With the breakthrough Ultra Retina XDR display, the next-level performance of M4, incredible AI capabilities, and support for the all-new Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard, there’s no device like the new iPad Pro.”

The new iPad Pro — the thinnest Apple product ever — features a stunningly thin and light design, taking portability to a whole new level. The 11-inch model is just 5.3 mm thin, and the 13-inch model is even thinner at a striking 5.1 mm, while both models are just as strong as the previous design. The 11-inch model weighs less than a pound, and the 13-inch model is nearly a quarter pound lighter than its predecessor — allowing pro users to extend their workflows in new ways and in more places. The new iPad Pro is available in two gorgeous finishes — silver and space black — both with 100 percent recycled aluminum enclosures.

The new iPad Pro debuts the Ultra Retina XDR, the world’s most advanced display, to provide an even more remarkable visual experience. The Ultra Retina XDR display features state-of-the-art tandem OLED technology that uses two OLED panels and combines the light from both to provide phenomenal full-screen brightness. The new iPad Pro supports an incredible 1000 nits of full-screen brightness for SDR and HDR content, and 1600 nits peak for HDR. No other device of its kind delivers this level of extreme dynamic range. Tandem OLED technology enables sub-millisecond control over the color and luminance of each pixel, taking XDR precision further than ever. Specular highlights in photos and video appear even brighter, and there’s more detail in shadows and low light than ever before on iPad — all while delivering even more responsiveness to content in motion. For pro users working in high-end, color-managed workflows or challenging lighting conditions, a new nano-texture glass option comes to iPad Pro for the first time. 1 Nano-texture glass is precisely etched at a nanometer scale, maintaining image quality and contrast while scattering ambient light for reduced glare. With its breakthrough tandem OLED technology, extreme brightness, incredibly precise contrast, brilliant colors, and nano-texture glass option, the new Ultra Retina XDR display is the world’s most advanced display, giving iPad Pro customers an unparalleled viewing experience.

The incredibly thin and light design and game-changing display of the new iPad Pro is only possible with M4, the next generation of Apple silicon that delivers a huge leap in performance. M4 is built on second-generation 3-nanometer technology that’s even more power efficient, which is perfect for the design of the new iPad Pro. With an entirely new display engine, M4 introduces pioneering technology for the stunning precision, color, and brightness of the Ultra Retina XDR display. The new CPU offers up to four performance cores and now six efficiency cores, 2 with next-generation machine learning (ML) accelerators, to deliver up to 1.5x faster CPU performance over M2 in the previous-generation iPad Pro. 3 M4 builds on the GPU architecture of M3 — the 10-core GPU includes powerful features like Dynamic Caching, and hardware-accelerated mesh shading and ray tracing, which come to iPad for the first time. Coupled with higher unified memory bandwidth, pro rendering apps like Octane will see up to 4x faster performance than M2. 3 M4 also delivers tremendous gains and industry-leading performance per watt. Compared to M2, M4 can deliver the same performance using just half the power, and compared to the latest PC chip in a thin and light laptop, M4 can deliver the same performance using just a quarter of the power. 4 A new advanced Media Engine includes support for AV1 decode, providing more power-efficient playback of high-resolution video experiences from streaming services.

The new iPad Pro with M4 features Apple’s most powerful Neural Engine ever, capable of 38 trillion operations per second, which is 60x faster than Apple’s first Neural Engine in the A11 Bionic chip. Combined with next-generation ML accelerators in the CPU, a high-performance GPU, more memory bandwidth, and intelligent features and powerful developer frameworks in iPadOS, the Neural Engine makes the new iPad Pro an outrageously powerful device for AI. With iPad Pro with M4, users can perform AI-enabled tasks even faster, like easily isolate a subject from its background in 4K video with just a tap with Scene Removal Mask in Final Cut Pro. With this advanced level of performance, the Neural Engine in M4 is more powerful than any neural processing unit in any AI PC today.

iPadOS also has advanced frameworks like Core ML that make it easy for developers to tap into the Neural Engine to deliver phenomenal AI features locally, including running powerful diffusion and generative AI models, with great performance on device. iPad Pro also supports cloud-based solutions, enabling users to run powerful productivity and creative apps that tap into the power of AI, such as Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Adobe Firefly.

The updated camera system on the new iPad Pro delivers even more versatility, and with its rich audio from four studio-quality mics, users can shoot, edit, and share all on one device. The 12MP back camera captures vibrant Smart HDR images and video with even better color, improved textures, and detail in low light. It also now features a new adaptive True Tone flash that makes document scanning on the new iPad Pro better than ever. Using AI, the new iPad Pro automatically identifies documents right in the Camera app, and if a shadow is in the way, it instantly takes multiple photos with the new adaptive flash, stitching the scan together for a dramatically better scan.

On the front, the TrueDepth camera system moves to the landscape location on the new iPad Pro. The Ultra Wide 12MP camera with Center Stage makes the experience of video conferencing in landscape orientation even better, especially when iPad is attached to a Magic Keyboard or Smart Folio.

iPad Pro includes a high-performance USB-C connector with support for Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4, delivering fast wired connectivity — up to 40Gb/s. Thunderbolt supports an extensive ecosystem of high-performance accessories, including external displays like the Pro Display XDR at its full 6K resolution, and external storage, all connected using high-performance cables and docks. iPad Pro supports Wi-Fi 6E for super-fast Wi-Fi connections for pro workflows on the go. Wi-Fi + Cellular models with 5G allow users to access their files, communicate with colleagues, and back up their data in a snap while on the go. Cellular models of the new iPad Pro are activated with eSIM, a more secure alternative to a physical SIM card, allowing users to quickly connect and transfer their existing plans digitally, and store multiple cellular plans on a single device. Customers can easily get connected to wireless data plans on the new iPad Pro in over 190 countries and regions around the world without needing to get a physical SIM card from a local carrier.

Apple Pencil Pro features even more magical capabilities and powerful new interactions that take the Apple Pencil experience even further. A new sensor in the barrel can sense a user’s squeeze, bringing up a tool palette to quickly switch tools, line weights, and colors, all without interrupting the creative process. A custom haptic engine delivers a light tap that provides confirmation when users squeeze, use double-tap, or snap to a Smart Shape for a remarkably intuitive experience. A gyroscope allows users to roll Apple Pencil Pro for precise control of the tool they’re using. Rotating the barrel changes the orientation of shaped pen and brush tools, just like pen and paper. And with Apple Pencil hover, users can visualize the exact orientation of a tool before making a mark.

With these advanced features, Apple Pencil Pro allows users to bring their ideas to life in entirely new ways, and developers can also create their own custom interactions. Apple Pencil Pro brings support for Find My for the first time to Apple Pencil, helping users locate Apple Pencil Pro if misplaced. It pairs, charges, and is stored on the side of iPad Pro through a new magnetic interface. iPad Pro also supports Apple Pencil (USB-C), ideal for note taking, sketching, annotating, journaling, and more, at an incredible value.

Designed for the new iPad Pro, an all-new thinner and lighter Magic Keyboard makes it more portable and versatile than ever. The new Magic Keyboard opens to the magical floating design that customers love, and now includes a function row for access to features like screen brightness and volume controls. It also has a gorgeous aluminum palm rest and larger trackpad that’s even more responsive with haptic feedback, so the entire experience feels just like using a MacBook. The new Magic Keyboard attaches magnetically, and the Smart Connector immediately connects power and data without the need for Bluetooth. The machined aluminum hinge also includes a USB-C connector for charging. The new Magic Keyboard comes in two colors that perfectly complement the new iPad Pro: black with a space black aluminum palm rest, and white with a silver aluminum palm rest.

The new Smart Folio for iPad Pro attaches magnetically and now supports multiple viewing angles for greater flexibility. Available in black, white, and denim, it complements the colors of the new iPad Pro.

iPadOS is packed with features that push the boundaries of what’s possible on iPad. With Reference Mode, iPadOS can precisely match color requirements of the Ultra Retina XDR display for tasks in which accurate colors and consistent image quality are critical — including review and approve, color grading, and compositing. Stage Manager enables users to work with multiple overlapping windows in a single view, resize windows, tap to switch between apps, and more. With full external display support of up to 6K, iPad Pro users can also extend their workflow, as well as use the built-in camera on an external display for enhanced video conferencing. Users can take advantage of the powerful AI capabilities in iPad Pro and intelligent features in iPadOS, including Visual Look Up, Subject Lift, Live Text, or Live Captions and Personal Voice for accessibility.

With iPadOS 17 , users can customize the Lock Screen to make it more personal — taking advantage of the larger display on iPad — and interactive widgets take glanceable information further with the ability to get tasks done right in the moment with just a tap. The Notes app gives users new ways to organize, read, annotate, and collaborate on PDFs, and working with PDFs is also easier with AutoFill, which intelligently identifies and fills fields in forms.

Logic Pro for iPad 2 , available starting Monday, May 13, introduces incredible studio assistant features that augment the music-making process and provide artists help right when they need it — all while ensuring they maintain full creative control. These features include Session Players, which expand on popular Drummer capabilities in Logic to include a new Bass Player and Keyboard Player; ChromaGlow, to instantly add warmth to tracks; and Stem Splitter, to extract and work with individual parts of a single audio recording.

Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 , available later this spring, introduces Live Multicam, a new feature that transforms iPad into a mobile production studio, allowing users to view and control up to four connected iPhone and iPad devices wirelessly. 5 To support Live Multicam, an all-new capture app also comes to iPad and iPhone, Final Cut Camera, 6 giving users control over options like white balance, ISO, and shutter speed, along with monitoring tools like overexposure indicators and focus peaking. Final Cut Camera works as a standalone capture app or with Live Multicam. Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 also allows users to create or open projects from external storage, giving editors even more flexibility, and offers new content options. 7

The new iPad Pro is designed with the environment in mind, including 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 percent recycled gold plating and tin soldering in multiple printed circuit boards. The new iPad Pro meets Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency, and is free of mercury, brominated flame retardants, and PVC. The packaging is 100 percent fiber-based, bringing Apple closer to its goal to remove plastic from all packaging by 2025.

Today, Apple is carbon neutral for global corporate operations, and by 2030, plans to be carbon neutral across the entire manufacturing supply chain and life cycle of every product.

Pricing and Availability

• Nano-texture glass is an option on the 1TB and 2TB configurations of the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models.
• iPad Pro models with 256GB or 512GB storage feature the Apple M4 chip with a 9‑core CPU. iPad Pro models with 1TB or 2TB storage feature the Apple M4 chip with a 10‑core CPU.
• Testing was conducted by Apple in March and April 2024. See apple.com/ipad-pro for more information.
• Testing was conducted by Apple in March and April 2024 using preproduction 13-inch iPad Pro (M4) units with a 10-core CPU and 16GB of RAM. Performance was measured using select industry‑standard benchmarks. PC laptop chip performance data is from testing ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405MA) with Core Ultra 7 155H and 32GB of RAM. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of iPad Pro.
• Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 is compatible with iPad models with the M1 chip or later, and Logic Pro for iPad 2 will be available on iPad models with the A12 Bionic chip or later.
• Final Cut Camera is compatible with iPhone X S and later with iOS 17.4 or later, and iPad models compatible with iPadOS 17.4 or later.
• External project support requires iPadOS 17.5 or later.

Press Contacts

Tara Courtney

[email protected]

[email protected]

Apple Media Helpline

[email protected]

Images in this article