The Modular Product & System Database
A comprehensive resource for modular products and systems - helping consumers build adaptable, sustainable, and cost-effective product ecosystems with compatibility matrices, upgrade paths, and total cost of ownership analysis.
I Was Loyal to Peak Design for Years. Then I Tried Shimoda.
After 3 years with Peak Design, I tested 7 modular camera systems on real assignments. Shimoda's padding won me over, but Peak Design still leads on one thing.
I Spent a Week Testing 7 Tylko Alternatives After a $2,400 Quote Broke My Brain
Tylko wanted $2,400 for a bookshelf. I tested 7 alternatives and found one that nailed the same look for $1,300. Here's what actually held up.
My Lisbon Apartment Needed a Murphy Bed. I Got Weirdly Scientific About It.
I tested 8 murphy bed brands across 12 criteria, from opening force to failure rates. The winner wasn't the priciest, but its piston system changed everything.
I Spent $800 on a Soundbar and My $200 Console Was Ruining It
After testing 7 modular media consoles, BDI's Sector series solved the acoustic problems that were killing my $800 soundbar's performance.
I Finally Found a Fish Tank Stand That Doesn't Look Like Pet Store Furniture
After years of ugly metal frames and wobbly furniture, I found modular stands that actually look like real furniture. Here's what to look for.
We Crammed 2 Road Bikes Into a Seattle Apartment. Here's What We Use.
After testing 12+ no-drill bike storage systems in 750 sq ft, the Topeak Dual-Touch won. Here's why it beat gravity stands and floor racks for renters.
I Made My Roommates Document Every Charge for 6 Months. Here's What We Found.
After 6 months of household testing, only 3 of these 8 charging stations survived daily abuse. The winner isn't the one with the most watts.
How I Finally Stopped Shoving Spice Jars Behind the Pasta Box
After testing every spice storage system in my tiny Brooklyn kitchen, I found the winner isn't a rack. It's a systems approach that actually sticks.
I Treated My Bathroom Drawer Like an IT System. It's Been Organized for 3 Years Now.
After 18 years in IT, I started treating my bathroom drawer like a system build. Three years later, it's still organized. Here's the spec sheet approach.
I Finally Fixed the Cable Nightmare Under My Desk. Here's What Worked.
After years of cable chaos, I switched to modular power strips. Here's the setup that actually cleared the mess under my desk (and why regular strips won't cut it).
Why I Still Can't Pick Between Evergoods and DSPTCH After 18 Months
500+ days testing both ecosystems, and I still rotate between them. The winner depends on one question most reviews never ask.
We Almost Bought a Muuto Connect Before I Measured Our Living Room
That 3cm seat depth difference? It's why one sofa kills your circulation space and the other doesn't. Here's what the mood boards won't tell you.