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.

My 2-Year Made vs Article Experiment: Which Sofa Actually Stays Firm?
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My 2-Year Made vs Article Experiment: Which Sofa Actually Stays Firm?

After 80,000 sit cycles and 2 years of real use, one brand's cushions sank 11% faster. The winner surprised me, but the foam density told the whole story.

JRJordan RiveraJune 30, 20257 min read
I Asked Both Companies for Their Carbon Footprint Data. Only One Replied.
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I Asked Both Companies for Their Carbon Footprint Data. Only One Replied.

I contacted both brands asking for carbon footprint data. Wayks sent a detailed PDF in 3 days. Tropicfeel's response? Not what I expected.

MCMarcus ChenJune 30, 20259 min read
My Kartell Chair Turned to Chalk After 6 Months on a Balcony
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My Kartell Chair Turned to Chalk After 6 Months on a Balcony

I tested Kartell and Hay plastic furniture for 3 years across 3 climates. One turned to chalk, the other just got ugly. Here's which actually survived.

JRJordan RiveraJune 29, 20257 min read
I Tested Framework and System76 Through a Lisbon Heatwave. One Survived Better.
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I Tested Framework and System76 Through a Lisbon Heatwave. One Survived Better.

Six months, four countries, one Lisbon heatwave. The modular Framework 16 and the tank-like Pangolin went head to head. The thermal winner surprised me.

JWJordan WalshJune 29, 20258 min read
I Lived with Sonos and Bluesound for 6 Months. Here's Which One Actually Sounds Better.
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I Lived with Sonos and Bluesound for 6 Months. Here's Which One Actually Sounds Better.

After 6 months with both systems, the Bluesound Node won on raw sound quality. But the Sonos Port surprised me on one specific genre.

DWDavid WongJune 29, 20257 min read
I Tracked My Back Pain for 6 Months in a Varier Gravity Chair. The Results Were Complicated.
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I Tracked My Back Pain for 6 Months in a Varier Gravity Chair. The Results Were Complicated.

6 months of daily pain tracking, productivity data, and $2,800 later. The verdict on this Norwegian recliner isn't what I expected.

SBSarah BrennanJune 28, 20258 min read
I Spent 3 Weeks Comparing Sustainable Sofas Like Tech Specs. Here's My Data.
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I Spent 3 Weeks Comparing Sustainable Sofas Like Tech Specs. Here's My Data.

Sabai wins on certification transparency, but Albany Park's modularity surprised me. Here's the spec-by-spec breakdown after 3 weeks of testing.

JWJenny WongJune 28, 20258 min read
I Carried Aer and Bellroy Bags for 6 Months. Here's What Actually Held Up.
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I Carried Aer and Bellroy Bags for 6 Months. Here's What Actually Held Up.

Aer's ballistic nylon won on ruggedness, but Bellroy's zippers stayed smoother after 6 months. The real winner depends on one thing.

LNLisa NakamuraJune 28, 20258 min read
My Nightstand Charger Kept Tipping Over. Here's What Fixed It.
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My Nightstand Charger Kept Tipping Over. Here's What Fixed It.

After weeks testing both HiRise 3 models, the weight difference alone changed everything. Here's which one actually stays put on your nightstand.

VPVikram PatelJune 27, 20257 min read
I Put Nocs Speakers Through Moab, the Rockies, and My Rattly Tacoma
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I Put Nocs Speakers Through Moab, the Rockies, and My Rattly Tacoma

After a month of dust, snow, and alpine wind, here's why the Nocs modular system beat my trusty JBL for backpacking (and where it still falls short).

EBEthan BrooksJune 27, 20258 min read
I Bought the Junction Armoire for My 12m² Bedroom. Here's What Actually Fits.
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I Bought the Junction Armoire for My 12m² Bedroom. Here's What Actually Fits.

After wrestling with assembly for 4 hours in my tiny bedroom, here's exactly how much storage the Junction Armoire delivers (and where it falls short).

CDCarmen DelgadoJune 26, 20256 min read
I Beat Up These Cotopaxi Packing Cubes for 6 Months. Here's What Survived.
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I Beat Up These Cotopaxi Packing Cubes for 6 Months. Here's What Survived.

14 trips, 3 countries, one determined cat. After 6 months of real abuse, here's what held up (and the one feature that's only useful 40% of the time).

PVPriya VenkateshJune 26, 20258 min read