element14 review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
element14 suits shoppers who want computers, audio and gaming kit under a single roof, with trade in listed on 96.8% of the catalogue. Entry prices spread wide, from €5.25 to €8,768.75, with a typical price of €86.82 and warranty length of 1 against 1 at comparable stores.
Key facts
- Best for
- A single catalogue for computers, audio and gaming kit, with trade in on 96.8% of listings.
- Official website
- element14.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Computers, audio and gaming carry the most stock, at 63.5%, 65.9% and 58.8% of listings.
- A help centre is listed on 96.7% of listings, with email on 78.9%.
- Extended warranty is offered on 86.2% of listings, and a student discount on 100%.
- Build to order machines appear on 56.8% of listings, close to 50% across comparable stores.
Cons
- Warranties are short: the median is 1 and the upper quartile only 2.
- Price matching is listed on 54.5% of the catalogue, with 45.5% sitting outside that group, so check for a matched price before buying.
- Category depth varies: phones sit at 47.1% of listings against 63.5% for computers.
Ready to try element14?
Who it suits
- Shoppers who want computers, audio and gaming kit in a single place, with trade in on 96.8% of listings.
- Students, since a student discount is listed on 100% of the catalogue.
- Buyers happy to collect, with click and collect on 65.2% of listings.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting long cover: warranty length runs 1 at the middle and 2 at the top quarter.
- Shoppers focused on phones or TV, where the catalogue thins to 47.1% and 36.5% of listings.
- Buyers who rely on a matched price, listed on 54.5% of the catalogue.
How element14 compares
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Frequently asked questions
What does entry pricing look like on element14?+
Entry prices vary widely. The cheapest listing starts at €5.25, the middle of the catalogue sits at €86.82 and the priciest reaches €8,768.75. The upper quartile is €201.87, while comparable electronics stores put the middle at €79.99, so budget towards the upper end for a laptop.
How long is the warranty?+
Cover is shorter than the norm. The median is 1 and the upper quartile 2, while comparable stores reach 2 at the same point. Extended warranty is available on 86.2% of listings, so read what each product page adds.
Which categories carry the most listings?+
Computers, audio and gaming lead the catalogue, at 63.5%, 65.9% and 58.8% of listings. Phones are thinner at 47.1%, and TV and cameras sit at 36.5%. Refurbished stock runs at 49.4% of the catalogue, with appliances at 32.9%.
Can I order a build to order machine?+
Build to order is flagged on 56.8% of element14 listings, close to the 50% share across comparable stores. Off the shelf products make up the rest, so both routes appear depending on the product page and the configuration you pick.
What support can I reach?+
A help centre appears on 96.7% of listings and email on 78.9%. Phone is offered on 53.9%, live chat on 34.9% and community forums on 42.8%, so questions can be raised before or after ordering.
Is there a student discount and trade in?+
A student discount is listed on 100% of element14 listings, and trade in on 96.8%. That makes it a practical stop for students replacing a laptop, since the old device can offset an entry price set at €86.82.
Can I collect an order instead of waiting for delivery?+
Click and collect is marked on 65.2% of listings, against 65.2% across comparable stores. Some orders therefore skip delivery waits, though cost, stock and timing sit with the individual product page rather than the store.
Do you sell chargers and power banks?+
Charger listings reach a maximum output of 22,000, start at 15 and sit at 145 in the middle of the range. GaN designs appear on 60.5% of listings, which suits anyone packing a small travel charger for a laptop or phone.
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element14
A single catalogue for computers, audio and gaming kit, with trade in on 96.8% of listings.