RS Components review

Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

RS Components is a specialist electronics retailer built for computer buyers, with a catalogue of 344 brands and listed prices from €5.25. It suits shoppers who want phone support and free delivery whatever the basket, and less those chasing audio, phone or gaming lines.

Key facts

Best for
Computer kit and components with free delivery and phone support.
Free delivery threshold
£0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
RS Components Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United Kingdom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Departments
Computers
Official website
uk.rs-online.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Delivery is free at any basket size: the free delivery threshold is £0, so shipping adds no separate line.
  • The catalogue counts 344 brands, well ahead of the 115 common in this group.
  • Buyers with room in the budget get a wide spread, with listed prices reaching €8,768.75 for larger kit.
  • Phone is the listed support channel at phone, giving a direct route to the seller for order questions.

Cons

  • Computers are the only category listed, at computers, so audio, phone and gaming buyers are pushed toward Akkuk.hu with computers, phones and audio.
  • Support runs on phone only, while help centres appear on 96.7% of stores in this group.
  • The median starting price of €86.82 sits above the €79.99 typical here, so the cheapest listings are elsewhere.
  • Median warranty runs 1 years, with the upper quartile at 2, which is thin cover for costly components.

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Scored 8.8 / 10 by GizmoCue.

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Who it suits

  • PC builders and computer buyers who want a named seller and a phone line when an order goes wrong.
  • Shoppers after configurable machines, since 56.8% of the listings are built to order.
  • Buyers who want a wide component choice, with 344 brands inside the computer range.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Audio, phone and gaming buyers, who will find those categories at Akkuk.hu, listed as computers, phones and audio.
  • Refurbished gear hunters, since JBL lists audio, gaming and refurbished while RS Components lists computers.
  • Shoppers wanting phone, tv or appliance lines in the same basket, since Banggood lists computers, phones and audio.

Who runs it

RS Components sells through RS Components Limited, registered in the United Kingdom, so the seller named on the invoice is a specific company rather than an anonymous marketplace listing. That matters when something goes wrong: a late delivery, a damaged part or a warranty claim all land with a firm that can be held to its terms. Support runs on phone, which puts a call in front of the buyer instead of a ticket queue, and suits anyone assembling a machine who needs to talk through part compatibility. The trade-off is scope. A tight, well defined seller and a direct phone line suit buyers who know what they want and expect a named party to answer, while shoppers browsing wider catalogues with more categories listed may prefer a store built for comparison across many product types.

How RS Components compares

Frequently asked questions

What does delivery cost at RS Components?+

Delivery is free whatever the basket. The free delivery threshold is £0, so there is no spend level to clear before shipping costs anything at checkout. For buyers comparing baskets across stores, that removes shipping from the tie breakers and keeps the listed product price as the number that decides.

How many brands does RS Components sell?+

The catalogue lists 344 brands inside the computers category. That is a broad spread for component shopping, where the choice of supplier matters as much as the choice of machine. Readers comparing stores in this group will find the brand count well above the 115 typical here.

What price range should I expect on this store?+

Listed prices start at €5.25 and reach €8,768.75. The lower quartile sits at €33.92 and the median at €86.82, so much of the catalogue sits well under the highest figure. Buyers on a fixed budget can sort from the cheapest end and find workable parts and machines.

How do I get help if an order goes wrong?+

Support runs on phone as the listed channel, so a call is the direct route to the seller for order issues, faults and delivery questions. With phone the only listed option, the phone line is the single point of contact, which favours buyers who would rather speak to someone than write.

Which product categories does RS Components cover?+

Computers are the listed category, given as computers. Buyers after a laptop, desktop or internal component stay inside the range. Anyone shopping for audio, phones, tv or gaming kit is looking past this catalogue, and stores such as Akkuk.hu list those categories directly.

Who is the seller and where is it based?+

Orders are placed with RS Components Limited, a company registered in the United Kingdom. The named seller and its home country matter when a delivery is late or a fault needs a claim, since a specific company answers for the order rather than a chain of resellers. That clarity is worth checking before a large basket.

What warranty comes with items from RS Components?+

Cover varies by product, with a median of 1 years, a lower quartile of 1 and an upper quartile of 2. The typical length is modest, so buyers who rate cover highly should read the warranty attached to each line rather than assume a store wide term.

Can I order a configured PC rather than a fixed model?+

Build to order accounts for 56.8% of the listings here, while 43.2% of what remains is ready made kit. A buyer with a parts list in mind finds configurable options in good number, and a shopper who just wants a machine off the shelf finds that too.

Sources

  • uk.rs-online.com checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Free delivery threshold, Departments, Support channels

    “RS is the leading provider of industrial and electronic solutions. Secure online ordering, same-day dispatch & free delivery available.”

  • uk.rs-online.com/web/content/about-rs/articles/terms-and-... checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity

    “RS: means RS Components Limited, Birchington Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshire NN17 9RS”

Compiled from 2 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

What changed

  • September 30, 2026: axisScores cost was 9.6, now 9.5

Not confirmed yet: Return window.

RS Components

Computer kit and components with free delivery and phone support.

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