Moving home: choose appliances that fit

Television: light and space before features

For a bright living room, compare reflections as well as brightness. OLED provides individually controlled pixels; Mini-LED LCD can be worth comparing for bright rooms. For either type, leave room for the stand, cables and ventilation. A 65-inch 16:9 picture alone is about 144 × 81 cm; the cabinet is larger.

Samsung QE65S95HFTXXU

A premium 65-inch OLED option with Glare Free positioning. Compare the exact UK model and connection arrangement before buying. Do not treat a German model code or cashback offer as interchangeable.

Washing machine: capacity is not a quality score

Choose a drum you can regularly fill. A larger machine may reduce the number of loads for a family, but it does not automatically lower the cost of each wash. Check the energy label, water use, complete depth including the door and hoses, and access through the property. Ask separately about installation and removal of the old appliance.

Plan before selecting a UK model

Use the full UK model number when comparing shops. The German Bosch WAN282H3 and WGG244Z9F4 comparisons on this site are reference reading, not verified UK-stock recommendations.

TV shopping: buy the useful equipment, not the biggest bundle

Large equipment and cookware sets deserve the same comparison as any appliance. Identify the exact model, count useful items rather than accessories, and check replacement parts. We have not performed laboratory tests.