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Best AA batteries 2024: Tried and tested options to keep your devices going longer
We’ve tested everything from long-lasting lithiums to low-cost alkalines to bring you the best AA batteries for stamina and performance
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The best cordless phones we’ve tested in 2024
Fed up with nuisance calls and dodgy DECT connection? We test and recommend the best cordless phones
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Best wireless doorbell 2025: The best and loudest chimes to get your attention
Never miss another visitor or delivery with the best battery and plug-in wireless doorbells, tried and tested

Latest Home & garden

Hotpoint Ultimate Collection MWH33343B microwave review
Microwaves

A big microwave, inside and out, with some good results but defrosting was slow and the controls are a bit fiddly

Published :
£249 inc VAT (as of 12th of July)
Panasonic NN-CS894 review
Microwaves

A great-looking microwave with lots of features but it struggled with some of our tests which isn't on at this price

Published :
£449 inc VAT (as of 12th of June)
Daewoo KOC9Q1T Combination Microwave Oven review
Microwaves

The controls could be clearer but the Daewoo KOC9Q1T delivered a good all-round performance at a low price

Published :
£89 inc VAT (as of 3rd of July)
Russell Hobbs RHM2361GCG Digital Microwave review
Microwaves

The RHM2361GCG isn't the cheapest but it looks smart and excelled in all our tests

Published :
£110 inc VAT (as of 2nd of July)
Sage by Heston Blumenthal The Quick Touch Crisp review
Microwaves

Despite its gastronomic patronage, The Quick Touch Crisp is simple and straightforward to use, plus it's highly effective

Published :
£349 inc VAT (as of 1st of July)
Dualit Lite 4 Slot toaster
Dualit Lite 4 Slot Toaster - not quite perfect but very good
Toasters

The Dualit Lite 4 Slot has Perfect Toast Technology and it almost lives up to the claim

Published :
£75 inc VAT (as of 30th of June)
Honeywell HO-1100RE Oscillating Tower Fan review
Fans

The Honeywell HO-1100RE is more compact than its many siblings but it's a bit noisy for our liking

Published :
£53 inc VAT (as of 25th of June)
Miele Dynamic U1 Cat&Dog Powerline lead
Miele Dynamic U1 Cat&Dog Powerline review - an upright tank
Vacuum cleaners

The Miele Dynamic U1 Cat&Dog Powerline is a gigantic vacuum that proves unwieldy

Published :
£250 inc VAT (as of 23rd June)
Bionaire BTF001 Ultra Slim Tower Fan review
Fans

The Bionaire BTF001 is pleasingly slim but a lack of a power and no remote mean there's better options at this price

Published :
£60 inc VAT (as of 24th of June)
Q Connect Tower Fan & Igenix DF0030 review
Fans

Two identical fans under different brand names but both are good budget options

Published :
£29 inc VAT (as of 24th of June)