Expert Reviews

To help us provide you with free impartial advice, we may earn a commission if you buy through links on our site. Learn more

Reviews

Shopify review: A powerful tool for building online stores
Website builders

It might not be the most versatile or flexible website builder, but Shopify is fantastic for building online stores

Published :
£19 Basic plan (paid monthy), inc VAT
Canon Maxify GX5050: The cheapest running costs yet
Printers

Canon’s business-orientated ink tank printer cuts down on frills but delivers office basics with affordable running costs

Published :
£390 inc VAT
ExpressVPN: A great, user-friendly VPN
VPNs

ExpressVPN isn’t the cheapest nor the fastest, but it’s secure, easy to use and excellent for video streaming

Published :
£5.61 /mth, 15-month subscription
LG XBOOM Go XG7 review: All bass systems Go
Bluetooth speakers

The XBOOM Go XG7 is a bass-heavy portable speaker that’s great for parties but lacks mid-range clarity

Published :
£199 inc VAT
WordPress Premium review: The web’s most popular CMS
Web hosts

Simple setup for WordPress publishers, but that convenience comes at a price

Published :
£84 on 12-month plan
Philips Fidelio FB1 review - main image
Philips Fidelio FB1 review: A bass-heavy single-box solution
Soundbars

The eye-catching Philips Fidelio FB1 manages to conjure up deep bass without a separate subwoofer

Published :
£799 inc VAT
DreamHost Shared Starter hosting: Inexpensive and flexible
Software

A good value hosting option that should appeal to technically ambitious users

Published :
£35 first-year cost when signing up for 12 months, inc VAT
Squarespace review: Great designs now with added flexibility
Website builders

Excellence doesn’t come cheap, but Squarespace is worth the extra for building slick business sites and online stores

Published :
£12 per month, starting price
Philips Lumea IPL Advanced: Effective but slow
Grooming Health & beauty

The Philips Lumea IPL Advanced works well but it’s only for those who have a lot of patience

Published :
£259 inc VAT
TP-Link Deco X68: Strong Wi-Fi 6 performance but no Wi-Fi 6E
Wireless routers

While this dual-station mesh works well, it’s expensive and lacks support for the up-and-coming 6GHz standard

Published :
£321 inc VAT