Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Scan vs Shelly
What sets them apart
| Compare | Scan ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £48.98 | €16.90 |
| Top video resolution | 8k | 1080p |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Markets | GB | AU, AT, BE, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GB, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, NZ, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CHCovers more |
| Flight time (min) | 23 | Not confirmed |
| Weight (g) | 126 | Not confirmed |
| Stabilisation | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Scan scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Warranty is higher at Shelly: 2 to 5 years vs 3 years.
- Support channels: only Scan offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Shelly offers Community.
- Shelly is available in 28 more countries.
- Products: only Scan offers Laptop, Gaming laptop, Desktop.
- Products: only Shelly offers Charger, Cable.
- Markets: only Shelly offers AU, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
Scan
Scan suits buyers who want one UK store for a machine built to order plus the monitors, headsets and controllers that go with it, with 3 years of cover on its own systems. The trust side scores 9.8, and the 14 day returns window is the number worth holding on to.
Shelly
Shelly keeps charging simple: chargers and cables from €16.90, peak output of 65 watts, and a warranty of 2 to 5 years. It suits phone and tablet buyers who want plain hardware with long cover, and not shoppers who need a power bank or laptop level output from one charger.
Score breakdown
| Area | Scan | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.5Entry price of €16.90 ranks 21 of 56 brands, under the category's typical €30.68. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherEntry pricing of £48.98 across laptop, gaming laptop and desktop, with build to order and an extended warranty on top. | 9.0Gallium nitride chargers, warranty of 2 to 5 years, support on email, chat and help centre, longer cover than the 1 year norm. |
| Trust | 9.83 years of cover, a 14 day returns window and support on email, chat and phone. | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Scan | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Cameras and lenses | 42 of 67 | 4 of 67 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Scan | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Laptop, Gaming laptop, Desktop, Gaming pc, Mini pc | Charger, Cable |
| Legal entity | Scan Computers International Ltd | Shelly Group SE |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Bulgaria |
| Founded | 1986 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Monitors and peripherals
| Fact | Scan | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Highest refresh rate (Hz) | 720 | Not confirmed |
| Panel types | Ips, Va, Oled | Not confirmed |
| Wireless peripherals | Yes | Not confirmed |
Gaming gear
| Fact | Scan | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Pc, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile | Not confirmed |
| Battery life | 70 hours | Not confirmed |
Electronics stores
| Fact | Scan | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Computers, Audio, Gaming, Cameras | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| Extended warranty | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Click and collect | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Scan | Shelly | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight time (min) | 23lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 50.5 |
| Weight (g) | 126lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 189.75 |
| Warranty | 3 yearshighest quarter | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 1.5 years |
Median across 39 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Scan
Pros
- Scan builds to order, so a machine can be specified part by part rather than picked from a fixed shelf range.
- Cover on its own systems runs 3 years, and Scan ranks 1 of 34 brands compared on warranty length.
- The store spans laptops, gaming laptops, desktops, gaming PCs and mini PCs, so a household can do its computing in one basket.
Cons
- Trading is limited to GB, so delivery, returns and warranty claims stop at the UK border.
- Operating systems listed are Windows and Linux, so a buyer after a Mac or a ChromeOS machine finds nothing on the shelf here.
- Graphics choices are limited to nvidia, amd and intel, so anyone after Apple silicon hardware has to look elsewhere.
Shelly
Pros
- Delivery and returns are published for AU, AT and BE, so a buyer can check the market before ordering rather than after.
- The charger line uses gallium nitride, and the range stops at charger and cable so a charger and a cable come from one seller.
- A narrower range than INIU, which lists charger, power bank and cable, or Akkuk.hu, which lists charger, power bank and cable, for shoppers who know what they want.
Cons
- Peak output of 65 watts puts Shelly at rank 49 of 55 brands on output, short of the 555 upper quartile in this category.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, while 47.5% of the brands in this category list a phone line.
- A warranty of 2 to 5 years varies by product, so the cover you get depends on which unit you pick rather than on the brand.
Who each suits
Scan
Who it suits
- UK buyers who want a PC specified to their own parts list instead of a fixed configuration.
- Shoppers who want a laptop, a desktop, a mini PC, a monitor and a headset from one seller under a single returns window.
- Gamers who want nvidia, amd and intel graphics options and controllers for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and mobile in the same order.
Who should look elsewhere
- GEEKOM, whose mini pc and laptop range is the compact computer route when that is all you need.
- CyberPowerPC, whose laptop, gaming laptop and desktop list is a tighter gaming machine route for a buyer who only wants rigs.
Shelly
Who it suits
- Shoppers buying a single charger or a spare cable, who want a short range rather than a catalogue to sift.
- Households and small offices that weigh cover length heavily, since the warranty runs 2 to 5 years.
- Phone, tablet, earbud and camera owners who charge within the published delivery markets.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a portable battery beside a wall charger: INIU lists charger, power bank and cable and Akkuk.hu lists charger, power bank and cable, while this range is charger and cable.
- Buyers who want one seller to cover a charger, cables and extra devices: DeWalt lists charger only, and this range is charger and cable, so neither fills that list.
Country by country
| Country | Scan | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
8 of 29 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Scan
What does a Scan computer cost, and does the price change later?+
Prices are set per product rather than as a subscription, and the entry figure across the store is £48.98. Nothing recurs, so the amount committed at entry is the amount that stands later, with no renewal charge added afterwards. Budget for the machine itself rather than for a cycle of payments.
Can Scan build a computer to my own parts list?+
Scan builds to order, so a machine can be specified part by part instead of being chosen from a fixed shelf range. That suits buyers who already know the graphics card and memory they want. Ready configurations drawn from laptop, gaming laptop and desktop sit alongside it for anyone who would rather take a finished build.
Shelly
How much does a Shelly charger cost to start with?+
Entry sits at €16.90 on the plug and play range, which puts Shelly at rank 21 of 56 brands on starting price. The middle entry price in this category is €30.68, so the opening figure sits at the budget end. The upper quartile reaches €65.33.
Are there recurring fees on top of a Shelly charger?+
The published figure is hardware, not a plan. The range covers charger and cable, entry sits at €16.90, and cover comes as a warranty of 2 to 5 years. Support is included through email, chat and help centre at no listed extra cost. Buyers budgeting over time should weigh the purchase price against the length of that warranty.