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 Tested 7 Modular Coat Racks in My 28-Inch Entryway. Here's What Actually Fit.
After testing 7 modular coat racks in my tiny 28-inch entryway, only one tripled my storage without eating floor space. Here's what actually worked.
My Wife Watched Me Test NAS Noise Levels at 3 AM. Was the Framework Board Worth It?
The Framework board idles at 4 watts vs 32 for my homebrew. But the $8/month savings isn't why one of these builds is getting sold.
My Hue Bridge Died During a Dinner Party, So I Tested 34 Devices to Find Something Better
Thread devices hit 47ms response times. WiFi averaged 203ms with 52 failures. But the real winner depends on something I didn't expect to matter.
Magis or Kartell? I Put Both Through Stress Tests in My 650 Sq Ft Apartment
The Magis 360° handled 33% more weight before bowing. But that's not why I'd pick it for a small apartment. Here's what the specs don't tell you.
What 18 Months of Hostel Floors and Dusty Buses Did to My Two Favorite Packs
After 18 months of monsoons, overnight flights, and hostel floors, one pack's organization system won out. The spec sheets didn't predict this.
We Bought a Hay Mags 4 Years Ago. Here's How It Held Up Against Normann Copenhagen
Four years with a Hay Mags taught us foam density matters more than price. The $800 difference wasn't where we expected the real value gap.
The Shelf Decision That Took Me 6 Weeks and 4 Spreadsheets
After 4 spreadsheets and a modularity scoring system, String beat Royal System 42 to 30. But the winner depends on one thing most buyers overlook.
Prima System vs Aer Travel Pack 3: What 47 Flights Taught Me About Both
After 47 flights with both bags, the winner wasn't the one I expected. One detail about Aer's pockets changed everything for my tech setup.
I Measured 47 Client Living Rooms Before I Could Answer: Blu Dot vs CB2?
The winner depends on one measurement most people ignore. After 47 client installs, here's why the cheaper option often wins in rooms under 200 sq ft.
I Spent 6 Months Beating Up Two Premium Bed Frames. Here's My Verdict.
47 assembly cycles, 3 fake moves, and one clear winner. The $300 price gap between Floyd and Thuma isn't the deciding factor you'd expect.
I Spent $2,400 and 3 Years Testing Muji vs IKEA Storage. Here's What Actually Held Up.
After 3 years and $2,400 in duplicate furniture, the winner wasn't close. One system sagged 7mm while the other barely moved at all.
I Beat Up a GORUCK GR1 and Mystery Ranch 3DAP for 18 Months. Here's What Broke.
After 18 months of abuse, one pack had loose stitches while the other barely changed. But the winner for comfort isn't what I expected.