We compared two cable management boxes: the D-Line Cable Tidy Box and the Luxe Designs Mango Wood Cable Management Box.
What we looked at
Material, size, ventilation, cable entry, and price.
The verdict
If you want a low-cost, UK-made ABS box that hides an extension block, the D-Line is the pick at £9.99. If you would rather pay £33.01 more for a handmade mango wood box with a magnetic lid and ventilation holes, the Luxe Designs is the alternative, at £43.00.
A £9.99 325 x 125 x 115mm ABS box with 3 rear cable slots.
A £43.00 large mango wood box with a magnetic lid and ventilation.
D-Line Cable Tidy Box, Small, White (325 x 125 x 115mm) — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a white cable tidy box measuring 325 x 125 x 115mm that hides extension blocks and excess cable, made in the UK from electrically safe ABS plastic, with curved edges, pin holes and 3 rear cable entry and exit slots, for the home or office. Carries 4.5 stars from 24.4K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Far cheaper than the Luxe Designs box on these listings, at £9.99
- Made in the UK from electrically safe ABS per the listing
- 3 rear cable entry and exit slots
- Very large review history (24.4K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Plain ABS plastic look
- This listing is the small size
Best for
- Buyers who want the lowest price
- Anyone hiding a standard extension block
- Those who want a UK-made plastic box
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a wooden finish
- Anyone who wants a magnetic lid
Luxe Designs Large Mango Wood Cable Management Box — Handmade Wood
Intended for: Marketed as a large natural mango wood cable management box handmade by artisans in India, with a magnetic lid, ventilation holes and felt pads to protect surfaces, for hiding power strips and cords at home or in the office. Carries 4.8 stars from 616 ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Handmade natural mango wood
- Magnetic lid and ventilation holes
- Felt pads to protect surfaces
- Higher star rating than the D-Line (4.8 vs 4.5)
Worth knowing
- Costs £33.01 more than the D-Line box on these listings
- Much smaller review history than the D-Line (616 vs 24.4K ratings)
Best for
- Buyers who want a decorative wooden box
- Anyone with children or pets who wants a magnetic lid
- Those who want the higher-rated option
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who just wants a basic cover
