Replacing one tired white plate
You want a 2-way 10 A moulded switch and matching screw caps. The Knightsbridge CU2000 is about £3.00, with 4.6 from 1,579 reviews, EN 60669-1 in the specification cell, and a louder click than many old plates.
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Top pick: Philips Hue Dimmer switch V2 Best value: Knightsbridge CU2000 curved white – About £3.00, score 92, 4.6 from 1,579 reviews. 1-gang 2-way, screws and caps, EN 60669-1 in the specification cell. The click is loud. A 1-way-only plate is not the general value pick. Updated 22.10.2026.
Charlie White (Charlie DIYte)Expert source
A light switch on a UK lighting circuit is a 1-gang wall plate for 230 V. You buy one to match the circuit already in the wall: one switching position or two, a plastic or metal face, and a current marking you can read on the unit. A wireless controller that never terminates those conductors is a different purchase. Count the positions that already control the light, then count the rockers. A 2-way plate can work as 1-way if the spare terminal is left unused. A 1-way plate cannot serve a stair pair. Terminal layout is set out in the [1-way and 2-way light switch](/hub/electrical-equipment/light-switch/sub/light-switch-1-way-vs-2-way) guide. Look for a BS EN 60669-1 mark, such as 10 A or 10 AX. Plastic does not need an earth on the plate. A metal plate needs the circuit protective conductor. No earth in the cable means you do not fit metal. The screws have to reach the box. Isolate the circuit and prove it dead before the plate comes off.
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Our view
The Philips Hue Dimmer switch V2 is a battery wireless controller for Hue lamps, model 929002398602, and the bullets say it is installation-free. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.7 from 14,459 reviews, the largest count in this set. Once pairing works, reviewers use on, off, dimming and scenes, and one person reported about three years on the original battery. QR codes go missing or will not scan, which is when pairing fails. The newer wall mount is criticised because the magnets sit inside, and one review says a Hue bridge is required even though the bullets say you can pair with or without one. The table lists 3 V and ZigBee, plus an alloy-steel material cell that does not describe the white remote in the hand. It shares the top score band, and it does not take the mains-plate award, because it does not terminate a lighting circuit.
Pros
- Battery Hue dimmer, installation-free in the bullets, at about £15.21
- 4.7 from 14,459 reviews, the largest count in this set
- On, off, dimming and scenes once pairing works
- One reviewer reported about three years on the original battery
Cons
- QR codes missing or failing to scan, so pairing fails
- Newer wall mounts criticised because the magnets sit inside
- One review says a bridge is required, against the bullets
- Not a 230 V plate, despite a screw-terminal cell on the attribute table
Best for: You already have Philips Hue lamps and you want a wall dimmer or a handheld remote without opening a lighting circuit.
Less suitable: Your lamps are ordinary GU10s or pendants, or you are replacing a mains plate on a stair or a bedroom door.
Specifications
- Model
- Philips Hue Dimmer switch V2
- Brand
- Philips Hue
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(14,459)
- Ways
- Wireless
- Plate
- Not a mains plate
- Finish
- White
- Load
- 1 A
- Voltage
- 3 V
- Control
- Hue dimmer
- Earth
- No 230 V
Common questions
Does this replace a mains light switch?
The bullets say it is installation-free and pairs with Philips Hue lights. It is not described as a 230 V plate.
Does the listing require a Hue bridge?
The bullets say you can pair with or without a bridge. One Amazon review says a bridge was required.
What power figures are in the attribute table?
The table says 3 V and 1 A. The item type is Accessory Switch.
Our view
The BG Nexus Metal NBN12 is a black nickel 1-gang 2-way plate with gently curved metal rockers, and the bullets say it is lightly lacquered to reduce finger marks. The title says 20 A and 16 AX, a bullet says 10 A and 10 AX, and the included line says 2-way and 16 AX, so the load mark is not one number. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.7 from 2,193 reviews, the largest count among the metal plates that share the top score in this set. Reviewers like the finish, some call the instructions clear, and they describe it as good for the price at about £5.99. Colour-matched screws are far too short for a normal box, so silver screws were used, and the fixing notes are unclear on whether the switch needs an earth. One report describes the finish peeling. The weight cell of 0.28 g is not a believable plate weight. It is the top pick here for black nickel when a CPC is present and you will earth the plate yourself rather than trust a vague note.
Pros
- About £5.99 with 4.7 from 2,193 reviews
- Black nickel 1-gang 2-way metal plate
- Largest metal-plate sample among the rows at score 94
- Light lacquer claimed, to reduce finger marks
Cons
- Colour-matched screws far too short
- Earth notes on the listing are unclear
- Load lines conflict: 20 A / 16 AX and 10 A / 10 AX
- One report of the finish peeling, and the weight cell says 0.28 g
Best for: You want black nickel on a 2-way circuit, a CPC is in the cable, and you will earth the plate and sort the screws.
Less suitable: There is no earth, you need the listing to explain the CPC for you, or you are treating 0.28 g or a Wi-Fi cell as a real specification.
Specifications
- Model
- BG NBN12 black nickel
- Brand
- British General
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(2,193)
- Ways
- 2-way
- Plate
- Metal
- Finish
- Black nickel
- Load
- 20 A; 10 AX
- Standard
- IEC 60669-2-1
- Voltage
- 240 V
- Fixings
- Matching screws
- Control
- Manual
- Earth
- Unclear
Common questions
Which load marks appear?
The title says 20 A, 16 AX. A bullet says 10 A, 10 AX. The included-components line says 16 AX. The current cell says 20 A.
What does the listing say about finger marks?
A bullet says the surface is lightly lacquered to reduce finger marks.
Is the listed weight usable?
The weight cell says 0.28 g. Other metal plates in this set are about 108 g to 110 g, so 0.28 g is not a credible plate weight.
Our view
The Philips Hue Tap dial is a white remote with four buttons and a dimming dial for Hue rooms, model 929003500101, at about £36.20. The line is 4.7 from 1,850 reviews. People like the finer control compared with a plain Hue switch, the app programming, and a colour that blends with other plates. The price is the complaint, the software is called improvable, and if the old mains switch stays on the wall the household has to learn not to use it. The attribute table prints 25 A, 240 V, USB-C and 4-way, which conflicts with the remote-control description and must not be read as a mains rating. IP44 in that table is not an outdoor approval, and the title says indoor. The score sits with the top band. It is a Hue controller when you want a dial, and it does not replace a 230 V plate.
Pros
- Four buttons plus a dimming dial for Hue rooms, at about £36.20
- 4.7 from 1,850 reviews
- Wall, magnetic or handheld mounting described in the bullets
- 2-year manufacturer warranty on the listing
Cons
- Dearest row in the set, and software is a review complaint
- The old mains switch, if left in place, still has to be left on
- 25 A, 240 V and USB-C on the attribute table conflict with the remote description
- IP44 is an attribute cell, and the title says indoor
Best for: You already run Hue lamps and you want a dial and room buttons rather than another mains rocker.
Less suitable: You are replacing a 230 V plate, or you read 25 A on the table as a lighting-circuit rating.
Specifications
- Model
- Philips Hue Tap dial
- Brand
- Philips Hue
- Price
- ∼£36
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(1,850)
- Ways
- Wireless
- Plate
- Not a mains plate
- Finish
- White
- Control
- Hue dial
- Earth
- No 230 V
Common questions
Is the 25 A figure a mains rating?
The attribute cell says 25 A and 240 V. The item type is Remote control, and the bullets describe a Hue dial for rooms or zones. Those two accounts conflict.
What can the buttons control, according to the bullets?
The bullets say each button can control up to three rooms or a zone, and the dial dims.
Is it described for outdoor use?
The title says indoor home lighting. An outdoor question is unanswered. The IP cell says IP44.
Our view
The BG Nexus Metal NAB12 is a 1-gang 2-way antique brass plate, and the listing prints both 20 A and 16 AX while the bullets cite BS 60669-1. It scores 4.7 from 895 amazon.co.uk reviews. People praise the click, a slimmer profile than an old white plate, and the brass finish when the terminals match. The listed price is about £5.79, with a 25-year warranty stated in the bullets. Faceplate screws are shorter than a standard screw and are called unsuitable for a recessed box. The colour in the room is duller than the photograph. A bathroom line is only a question, and the moisture gasket is described for tarnish and new plaster, not as a zone rating. It is a brass 2-way plate when a protective earth is already in the box and you are ready to keep longer screws. The score matches black nickel, with a smaller sample.
Pros
- Antique brass 1-gang 2-way metal plate at about £5.79
- 4.7 from 895 reviews, with the click and the finish praised
- Bullets cite BS 60669-1 and a 25-year warranty
- Slimmer than an old white plastic plate, in the Amazon reviews
Cons
- Faceplate screws too short for a recessed box
- Colour duller in the room than in the photograph
- Title says 20 A and 16 AX, which is not one settled load mark
- Gasket is for tarnish and new plaster, not a bathroom zone
Best for: You want antique brass on a 2-way circuit and a CPC is already in the lighting cable.
Less suitable: There is no earth in the cable, you need a bright match to the listing photo, or the plate would sit in a bathroom zone.
Specifications
- Model
- BG NAB12 antique brass
- Brand
- British General
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(895)
- Ways
- 2-way
- Plate
- Metal
- Finish
- Antique brass
- Load
- 20 A; 16 AX
- Standard
- BS 60669-1
- Voltage
- 220 V
- Fixings
- Fixings included
- Control
- Manual
- Earth
- CPC required
Common questions
What load marks are on the listing?
The title says 20 A, 16 AX. The current cell says 20 A. The compatible-devices line also says up to 20 A and 16 AX.
Does the listing confirm bathroom use?
A bathroom question is in the bullet list. The moisture gasket is described for tarnish and new plaster, not as a bathroom zone rating.
Which standard do the bullets name?
The bullets say the plate adheres to BS 60669-1.
Our view
The Knightsbridge CU1000 is the only plate in this set titled 1-gang 1-way, listed at 10 A and 230 V, with a gently contoured 7 mm urea face. It scores 4.6 from 2,984 reviews, the largest count among the Knightsbridge rows. Reviewers like the curved finish, the screw caps, and a match to other curved plates in a bungalow. The click is loud, the instructions are called useless, and one reviewer had to reuse the old screws. The listing photo matches the 2-way CU2000, so the photograph is not how you tell them apart. The specification cell names IEC 60669-2-1:2002, and a compatible-devices line also names EN 60669-1. The score is 92. It belongs on a single doorway. It cannot run a stair pair, which is why it is not the value pick.
Pros
- Only titled 1-gang 1-way plate in the set, 10 A and 230 V, at about £3.99
- 4.6 from 2,984 reviews
- Curved finish and screw caps, and a 15-year warranty on the listing
- Reviewers match it to other curved plates already on the wall
Cons
- 1-way only, so it cannot serve two positions on one light
- Loud click, and the instructions are called useless
- One reviewer had to reuse the old screws
- The listing photo matches the 2-way CU2000
Best for: You have one switch for one light, such as a bedroom with a single door, and you want the curved Knightsbridge face.
Less suitable: The light is already switched from two places, or you are buying from the photo alone and might expect the 2-way model.
Specifications
- Model
- Knightsbridge CU1000 1-way white
- Brand
- Knightsbridge
- Price
- ∼£4
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(2,984)
- Ways
- 1-way
- Plate
- Urea
- Finish
- Curved white
- Load
- 10 A
- Standard
- IEC 60669-2-1
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Fixings
- Screws and caps
- Control
- Manual
- Earth
- Not on plate
Common questions
Can this plate do 2-way switching?
The title says 1-gang 1-way. The bullets say a 1-way switch is for one light or group from one position.
What plate depth do the bullets state?
The bullets say a gently contoured 7 mm plate with rounded edges and screw cap covers.
What standards are named?
The specification cell says IEC 60669-2-1:2002. The compatible-devices line also names EN 60669-1.
Our view
The BG Nexus 812 is a white moulded 1-gang 2-way plate with round edges and colour-matched screw caps. The title says 20 A and 16 AX, the bullets cite BS 60669-1, and a 30-year warranty sits in the bullets rather than as a measured life. The line is 4.6 from 2,648 reviews. People praise the action, the hidden screws, and house-wide BG installs they describe as long-lasting. One sealed pack had no screws and no screw covers. One review says the unit received was a 1-way plate with sharp edges, not the round 2-way in the photographs. The attribute table adds Wi-Fi and app control, which the title does not, and IP00 is not an outdoor rating. The score is 92, the same band as the cheaper CU2000. It is the white moulded BG plate when you want caps and a 2-way title, and you open the pack before the old plate is in the bin.
Pros
- White moulded 1-gang 2-way plate with screw caps at about £4.49
- 4.6 from 2,648 reviews, with the action and hidden screws praised
- Bullets cite BS 60669-1 and a 30-year warranty
- House-wide installs described as long-lasting in the Amazon reviews
Cons
- One sealed pack had no screws and no screw covers
- One review received a 1-way plate with sharp edges, not the round 2-way shown
- Title says 20 A and 16 AX, not a single 10 AX line
- Wi-Fi and app cells on the attribute table are not in the title
Best for: You want a white BG moulded 2-way plate with hidden screws, and you will check the pack before you discard the old plate.
Less suitable: You need a confirmed 1-way-only landing plate, a metal finish, or a smart switch the title never claims.
Specifications
- Model
- BG Nexus 812 white moulded
- Brand
- British General
- Price
- ∼£4
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(2,648)
- Ways
- 2-way
- Plate
- Plastic
- Finish
- White moulded
- Load
- 20 A; 16 AX
- Standard
- BS 60669-1
- Voltage
- 250 V
- Fixings
- Fixings included
- Control
- Manual
- Earth
- Not on plate
Common questions
What load does the title state?
The title says 20 A, 16 AX. The current cell says 20 A. The included-components line repeats 20 A, 2-way, 16 AX.
Is it described as an outdoor plate?
An outdoor question appears in the bullets and is not answered. The IP cell says IP00.
Which standard do the bullets name?
The bullets say BS 60669-1. The specification cell says CE.
Our view
The BG Nexus Metal NPC12 is a polished chrome 1-gang 2-way plate, and it is the only listing in this set that states a 16 mm minimum box. The title says 20 A and 16 AX, while later bullets say 10 A and 10 AX, both beside a BS 60669-1 line. The listed price is about £5.95, with 4.6 from 2,155 reviews. Reviewers call the mechanism positive, the chrome hard-wearing, and the look right in a bedroom, and some say it was cheaper than other silver plates they already owned. Wall screws are not long enough. One review says the Nexus Metal plate felt like plastic, not metal. A moisture gasket is for tarnish and new plaster, not a bathroom zone. The score is 92. It is the chrome plate when you have a CPC and a box at least 16 mm deep, and you judge the metal by the plate in your hand rather than by that one review alone.
Pros
- Polished chrome 1-gang 2-way plate at about £5.95
- 4.6 from 2,155 reviews, with the finish called hard-wearing
- Only listing here that states a 16 mm minimum box
- Fixings, instructions and a 25-year warranty in the bullets
Cons
- Wall screws not long enough
- Title says 20 A and 16 AX, while a later bullet says 10 A and 10 AX
- One review says the plate felt like plastic, not metal
- Gasket is not a bathroom-zone rating
Best for: You want polished chrome on a 2-way circuit, the box is at least 16 mm deep, and an earth is present.
Less suitable: There is no CPC, the box is shallower than 16 mm, or you need a finish that hides fingerprints.
Specifications
- Model
- BG NPC12 polished chrome
- Brand
- British General
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(2,155)
- Ways
- 2-way
- Plate
- Metal
- Finish
- Polished chrome
- Load
- 20 A; 10 AX
- Standard
- BS 60669-1
- Voltage
- 250 V
- Fixings
- Screws included
- Control
- Manual
- Earth
- CPC required
Common questions
Why are two load figures on the listing?
The title says 20 A, 16 AX. A later bullet says 10 A, 10 AX inductive rated. The current cell says 20 A.
What back-box depth is stated?
The bullets say the minimum mounting box depth is 16 mm. No other plate in this set states a depth.
What material does the listing claim?
The material cell says metal and the colour is polished chrome. One review says the plate felt like plastic.
Our view
The Knightsbridge CU2000 is a curved-edge white plastic 1-gang 2-way plate listed at 10 A and 230 V, and the specification cell names EN 60669-1. At about £3.00 it is the lowest price in this set, with 4.6 from 1,579 reviews. Reviewers say it looks like a standard curved UK plate, the screw covers hide the screws, and the price is reasonable. The click is louder than the old switch, one review says the material quality is not great, and the white is described as cool, almost grey. Bullets claim an anti-microbial white plastic and a 15-year warranty. A separate sentence claims UK wiring-regulation certification without naming a second standard in that sentence. It is the best value here when you want caps and a curved edge, and you accept a louder click.
Pros
- Lowest price in the set, about £3.00
- 1-gang 2-way, 10 A, 230 V, with EN 60669-1 named
- 4.6 from 1,579 reviews
- Screws and white screw caps, and a 15-year warranty on the listing
Cons
- Click louder than the old switch
- White described as cool, almost grey
- One review says the material quality is not great
- The wiring-regulation sentence does not name a second standard
Best for: You want a curved white 2-way plate with screw caps for one doorway or one end of a stair, at the bottom of this price list.
Less suitable: You need a 1-way-only mechanism, a metal finish, or a quiet click that matches the plate you are taking off.
Specifications
- Model
- Knightsbridge CU2000 curved white
- Brand
- Knightsbridge
- Price
- ∼£3
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(1,579)
- Ways
- 2-way
- Plate
- Plastic
- Finish
- Curved white
- Load
- 10 A
- Standard
- EN 60669-1
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Fixings
- Screws and caps
- Control
- Manual
- Earth
- Not on plate
Common questions
Is the CU2000 1-way or 2-way?
The title says 1-gang 2-way, 10 A, 230 V.
What is included?
The included-components line says screws and white screw caps.
Which standard is in the specification cell?
The cell says EN 60669-1.
Our view
The BG Nexus Metal NFB12 is a matt black 1-gang 2-way plate, and the current cell says 20 A while the bullets cite BS 60669-1. The listed price is about £5.77, with 4.6 from 463 reviews. Reviewers like the colour and say it shows fewer fingerprints than gloss metal, and they describe fitting as straightforward when the instructions are used. The click is loud, the face scratches easily, and the faceplate screws are too short, so one reviewer painted longer screws to match. Warranty lines disagree: 25 years in the bullets and 1 year in the attribute. The specification cell says Energy Rating, which is not a switch standard. The score is 92, on a smaller sample than the other metal plates. It is a matt black metal plate when a CPC is in the box and you accept scratches and a loud action.
Pros
- Matt black 1-gang 2-way metal plate at about £5.77
- 4.6 from 463 reviews
- Fewer fingerprints than gloss metal, in the Amazon reviews
- Bullets cite BS 60669-1, with fixings and a plaster gasket described
Cons
- Faceplate screws too short
- Scratches easily, and the click is loud
- Warranty is 25 years in the bullets and 1 year in the attribute
- Smaller review count than the chrome and black nickel plates
Best for: You want matt black metal on a 2-way circuit and the lighting cable already has an earth.
Less suitable: There is no CPC, you want a quiet switch, or you need a finish that will not show scratches.
Specifications
- Model
- BG NFB12 matt black
- Brand
- British General
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(463)
- Ways
- 2-way
- Plate
- Metal
- Finish
- Matt black
- Load
- 20 A
- Standard
- BS 60669-1
- Voltage
- 220 V
- Fixings
- Fixings included
- Control
- Manual
- Earth
- CPC required
Common questions
What finish is listed?
The title and colour cell say matt black, in the Nexus Metal range.
What warranty is stated?
The bullets say 25 years. The product-warranty attribute says 1 year manufacturer.
Is a back-box depth given?
No minimum box depth is stated for this ASIN.
Our view
The Marbo Sport plate is a 1-gang 2-way white plastic switch listed at 10 A, and the bullets say you can use it as a 1-way or a 2-way. Across 2,675 amazon.co.uk reviews the line is 4.5, and several people call a straightforward replacement sturdy enough for the job. The listed price is about £3.61, with a later view of the same ASIN at about £3.78. Reviewers keep reusing the old faceplate screws because the new ones are too short, and the terminal screws are described as small and easy to lose if you back them out too far. The rocker has sideways play when it is wiggled, and at least one unit arrived without screw covers. The attribute table prints IP65, Wi-Fi and dimensions of 2 × 2 × 2 mm, none of which the bullets support, so those cells are not a reason to mount it outdoors. The score is 90. It is a low-priced plastic 2-way plate when you already know the circuit and you keep the old screws until the new ones reach the box.
Pros
- 1-gang 2-way white plastic, and the bullets say it can also be used as 1-way
- About £3.61, with 4.5 from 2,675 reviews
- Reviewers describe a straightforward replacement and a sturdy enough body
- Fixing screws are listed as included
Cons
- Supplied faceplate screws are often too short, so old screws are reused
- Terminal screws are small and easy to lose, and the rocker has sideways play
- No screw covers on at least one unit
- IP65, Wi-Fi and 2 × 2 × 2 mm are attribute cells the bullets do not back
Best for: You want a low-priced white plastic 2-way plate for a like-for-like swap and you will check that the screws reach the box.
Less suitable: You need a metal finish, a stated 10 AX LED mark, screw caps, or an outdoor rating the listing does not actually claim.
Specifications
- Model
- Marbo Sport 1-gang 2-way white
- Brand
- Marbo Sport
- Price
- ∼£4
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(2,675)
- Ways
- 2-way
- Plate
- Plastic
- Finish
- White
- Load
- 10 A
- Fixings
- Screws included
- Control
- Manual
- Earth
- Not on plate
Common questions
Is this plate 1-way or 2-way?
The title says 1-gang 2-way, and the bullets say it can be used as a 1-way or a 2-way switch.
What current does the listing state?
The current rating cell says 10 A. No AX figure is stated.
Are fixing screws included?
The bullets say the plate comes with fixing screws.
Our view
The Invero rocker is a 1-gang 2-way white plastic plate, and the bullets state 10 A at 220–250 V with fixing screws in the box. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.4 from 982 reviews, the lower star band among the white plates here. Buyers who already knew the circuit used it to replace a broken switch and say that it does switch. There are no instructions, the fitting screws are too short, and the feel is called low-end. One unit arrived broken, one reviewer rebuilt a faulty unit, and the terminal screws have a very shallow slot. Dimensions are missing on the table, and one unit was returned as too small. The specification cell names CE and IEC 60669-2-1:2002, which is not the same as a 10 AX LED mark. The score is 88. It is a budget white 2-way plate only if you can work without instructions and you check the size against the old plate before the old screws come out for good.
Pros
- 1-gang 2-way white plastic rocker at about £3.99
- Bullets state 10 A and 220–250 V, with fixing screws included
- 4.4 from 982 reviews, and buyers who knew the circuit say it switches
- Used as a replacement for a broken switch in the Amazon reviews
Cons
- No instructions, and the fitting screws are too short
- One unit arrived broken, and one reviewer rebuilt a faulty unit
- Terminal screws have a very shallow slot
- Dimensions are missing, and one unit was returned as too small
Best for: You already know a simple 2-way or 1-way swap and you want a white plastic plate at about £3.99.
Less suitable: You need screw caps, a stated plate size, a 10 AX LED mark, or instructions in the pack.
Specifications
- Model
- Invero 1-gang 2-way white
- Brand
- Invero
- Price
- ∼£4
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(982)
- Ways
- 2-way
- Plate
- Plastic
- Finish
- White
- Load
- 10 A
- Standard
- IEC 60669-2-1
- Voltage
- 220–250 V
- Fixings
- Screws included
- Control
- Manual
- Earth
- Not on plate
Common questions
What voltage does the listing state?
The voltage cell says 250 V. The bullets say 10 A and 220–250 V.
Which standard is in the specification cell?
The cell says CE and IEC 60669-2-1:2002. The bullets also claim British and European standards without another number.
Are screws included?
The bullets say fixing screws are included.
Our view
The Vector VECR1G2W is a gloss white 1-gang 2-way rocker, and the title and the bullets both say 10 AX and BS EN 60669-1, with a bullet claim of LED compatibility. The brand cell says EVOGES while the title says Vector. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.3 from only 8 reviews, and just four short texts, all positive. None of them describes screws, alignment or the rocker. That sample cannot support a durability claim, which is why the score sits at 86, below the white plates with thousands of reviews, even though the load mark is the clearest 10 AX line in the set. The listed price is about £5.49, above the CU2000 at about £3.00, and the box includes screws and caps. UKCA and CE are in the specification cell. It is the row to read when you specifically want 10 AX written in the bullets, and you accept that eight ratings are not a track record.
Pros
- Title and bullets state 10 AX and BS EN 60669-1
- Bullet claims LED compatibility on general-purpose circuits
- Gloss white 1-gang 2-way, with screws and caps, at about £5.49
- UKCA and CE named in the specification cell
Cons
- Only 8 reviews, and only four short texts
- Those texts do not mention screws, alignment or the rocker
- Brand cell says EVOGES while the title says Vector
- Dearer than the widely reviewed white plates, without a durability record
Best for: You want a gloss white 2-way plate whose bullets actually say 10 AX, and you accept a sample of eight ratings.
Less suitable: You want a large review history, a metal finish, or a plate at about £3.00.
Specifications
- Model
- Vector 10 AX gloss white
- Brand
- Vector
- Price
- ∼£5
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(8)
- Ways
- 2-way
- Plate
- Plastic
- Finish
- Gloss white
- Load
- 10 AX
- Standard
- BS EN 60669-1
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Fixings
- Screws and caps
- Control
- Manual
- Earth
- Not on plate
Common questions
Does the listing claim LED compatibility?
The bullets say 10 AX rated and compatible with LED lighting and general-purpose circuits. No separate SBL wattage is stated.
Who is the brand on the attribute table?
The title says Vector. The brand and manufacturer cells say EVOGES. The model is VECR1G2W.
How many reviews does the listing show?
The listing shows 4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Four short texts are positive, and none of them describes the screws or the rocker.
How we compared
Twelve amazon.co.uk light-switch listings were scored from the shelf, with notes applied on 21 October 2026. This is not a lab test and not a Which? rank. A BS EN 60669-1 or BS 60669-1 line is recorded as printed. It is not treated as a certificate that the plate passes BS 7671. The weights sum to 100. They explain the bands on the display records. They do not replace the star line.
1
Amazon evidence
35%The amazon.co.uk star rating is scaled against 5, then reduced when the written reviews are thin. A 4.3 from 8 reviews is a clear deduction. A 4.7 from 14,459 still describes a battery remote, not a lighting-circuit plate.
2
Listing agreement
35%Title, bullets and the attribute table should agree on gang, way, current and whether the product terminates 230 V. A 20 A / 16 AX title beside a 10 A / 10 AX bullet, a Wi-Fi cell on a screw-terminal plate, or 25 A / 240 V on a Hue dial, lowers this part. A bathroom question with no zone rating lowers it too.
3
Review outcome
20%UK review themes about the job the title states: short faceplate screws, rocker play, a loud click, a finish that scratches or peels, pairing that fails, or a bridge the bullets said was optional. Anecdotes are not turned into a failure rate.
4
Value
10%Shelf price against a job the title actually states. The lowest price does not win when the plate is the wrong way, or when the attribute table invents a rating the bullets do not claim.
Independent review
Last updated: 22.10.2026
8 sources checked
Light switch buying guide
Start with way and gang, then plate material and the earth, then the load mark you can read on the unit. Price comes after those three. The notes below follow that order for these 12 amazon.co.uk listings, checked on 21 October 2026. None of the scores is a lab test.
What is a light switch?
A light switch in this category is a 1-gang wall plate on a 230 V lighting circuit, or a wireless controller that never terminates those conductors. People buy a plate to match the circuit they already have: one position or two, plastic or metal, and a current marking they can read on the unit. Shelf prices below are the amazon.co.uk figures checked for these 12 listings, and they will move. Entry white plastic runs from about £3.00 to about £4.49.
Best for
- A renter or homeowner replacing one tired white plate with a 2-way moulded switch and screw caps
- Someone refreshing a hallway in metal who already has an earth in the lighting cable
- A Hue owner who wants a battery dimmer or a dial and does not want to alter the lighting circuit
Not ideal for
- A stair pair fitted with a 1-way-only plate
- A metal plate where the lighting cable has no circuit protective conductor
- A bathroom zone, or a Wi-Fi or IP cell treated as permission to mount the plate there
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Reading 2-way as 2-gang
Gang is the number of rockers. Way is the number of positions. This set is 1-gang only. A 2-way plate can leave L2 unused and work as 1-way. The CU1000 is titled 1-way, so it cannot serve a stair pair.
- 2
Trusting a junk attribute cell
Wi-Fi, IP65 or 2 × 2 × 2 mm on the Marbo table, and 25 A / 240 V on the Hue Tap dial, conflict with the titles and bullets. Those cells are not a smart switch, a bathroom zone or a mains rating.
- 3
Cutting the earth off
Do not cut the CPC back because today's plate is plastic. A metal back box still needs it, and the next plate may be metal. No earth in the cable means you do not buy metal.
What to weigh up
Way, gang and plate material
HighCount positions first, then rockers. A 2-way plate covers one doorway and a stair. A 1-way plate covers a single position only, which in this set is the Knightsbridge CU1000 at about £3.99. Every other mains plate here is 1-gang 2-way. Plastic and urea do not need an earth on the face. Brass, chrome, black nickel and matt black do. The metal rows are the NAB12 antique brass, NFB12 matt black, NPC12 polished chrome and NBN12 black nickel, about £5.77 to £5.99.
Load mark, box depth and screws
HighRead 10 A, 10 AX or a dual mark on the unit. BEAMA treats 10 AX as 10 A resistive or inductive and 10 A for externally ballasted lamps. A 20 A line beside a 10 AX line is not one number, and several BG listings print both. Only the Vector bullets state 10 AX and LED compatibility, from 8 reviews, with no SBL wattage. Only the polished chrome plate states a 16 mm minimum box. Amazon reviews on the white and metal plates often say the new screws are too short.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
A hallway in metal, earth already there
You want brass, chrome, matt black or black nickel, and the lighting cable already has an earth. The BG NBN12 black nickel plate is about £5.99, with 4.7 from 2,193 reviews. The screws are short and the earth note is unclear.
Hue lamps, and no lighting circuit to open
You want a battery dimmer and you do not want to alter the 230 V circuit. The Hue Dimmer switch V2 is about £15.21, with 4.7 from 14,459 reviews. It is installation-free in the bullets. It is not a wall plate.
Common questions about light switches
Which light switch is the top pick in this set?
The top pick is the BG Nexus Metal NBN12 black nickel plate, about £5.99, with 4.7 from 2,193 amazon.co.uk reviews. Four listings share a score of 94. The two Hue remotes are not 230 V plates, and the antique brass plate has a smaller sample, 4.7 from 895. The tie-break is that larger mains-plate sample. It is not a safety certificate. The screws are short, the load lines conflict, and the earth note is unclear. You still need a CPC in the cable.
Which light switch is best value?
The best value is the Knightsbridge CU2000, about £3.00, with 4.6 from 1,579 reviews and a score of 92. The title is 1-gang 2-way, 10 A and 230 V. The specification cell names EN 60669-1, and the pack includes screws and white caps. The click is louder than many old plates, and the white is described as cool. A cheaper 1-way plate cannot serve a stair. Marbo is only a little dearer and carries more mechanical complaints.
What is the difference between a 1-way and a 2-way light switch?
A 2-way light switch can control one light from two places, such as a stair. You can use it as 1-way by leaving L2 unused. A 1-way plate has no spare terminal, so it cannot serve a stair pair. In this set only the Knightsbridge CU1000 is titled 1-way. Gang is the number of rockers, not the number of positions. These listings are 1-gang only. An intermediate, for a third position, is not among them.
Does a metal light switch need an earth?
Plastic or urea does not need an earth on the plate itself. A metal back box still gets the circuit protective conductor. Brass, chrome, black nickel and matt black plates need the CPC on the plate and a link to a metal box. If the lighting cable has no earth, do not buy metal. The metal or plastic light switch page stays with that earth check. A bathroom question in a bullet is not a zone rating.
Can I fit an ordinary light switch in a bathroom?
Under BS 7671 Section 701, an ordinary 230 V plate is not for zone 0, 1 or 2 around a bath or shower. IET guidance and NICEIC notes say the same for wall switches in those zones. An IP code on an attribute table, including IP65 or IP44, does not authorise a bathroom zone or an outdoor wall. In England, work around a bath or shower can be notifiable under Approved Document P. Like-for-like replacement elsewhere is not notifiable.
Is the Hue Tap dial a 25 A mains switch?
The Philips Hue Dimmer switch V2 and the Hue Tap dial do not terminate a 230 V lighting circuit. The Dimmer bullets say it is installation-free and pairs with Hue lamps. The Tap dial attribute table prints 25 A and 240 V, which conflicts with its remote-control description. Do not read that cell as a mains rating. A Wi-Fi cell on a screw-terminal plate is the same kind of conflict. The title and the bullets outrank the attribute table.
When should I call an electrician instead of swapping the plate?
Call a qualified electrician if there is no CPC and you want metal, if the conductors do not match a simple one-way or two-way layout, if the plate is in a bathroom zone, if you are adding a point rather than replacing one, or if you cannot prove the circuit dead. A plate that also offers a socket is a different product, set out in the light switch sockets comparison. Isolate and prove dead before any plate comes off.
What does a 10 AX mark mean on a light switch?
BEAMA's note on BS EN 60669-1:2018 treats 10 AX as 10 A for a filament or inductive load and 10 A for externally ballasted lamps. A dual mark such as 20 A 10 AX splits those ratings. Self-ballasted LED lamps need a manufacturer SBL wattage. Only the Vector bullets in this set state 10 AX and LED compatibility, and they give no SBL figure. A 20 A line and a 10 AX line are not the same number.
Our verdict
In this set of 12 amazon.co.uk listings, four share the highest score, 94. The Hue Dimmer and the Hue Tap dial are not 230 V plates, so they do not take the mains-plate award. Between the two metal plates at 94, black nickel has 4.7 from 2,193 reviews and antique brass has 4.7 from 895. The top pick is the BG NBN12 at about £5.99. That tie-break is not a safety certificate. Short screws and unclear earth notes stay in the assessment. The best value is the Knightsbridge CU2000 at about £3.00, score 92, with 4.6 from 1,579 reviews, a 1-gang 2-way title, screws and caps, and EN 60669-1 in the specification cell.
Best value
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Knightsbridge CU2000 curved white
About £3.00, score 92, 4.6 from 1,579 reviews. 1-gang 2-way, screws and caps, EN 60669-1 in the specification cell. The click is loud. A 1-way-only plate is not the general value pick.
Editorial
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: 22.10.2026
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Sources
Public UK sources are listed below. Shelf prices and star lines are the amazon.co.uk figures checked on 21 October 2026.
- Approved Document P (2013, England) (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- EN 60669-1:2018 in the legislation.gov.uk record of Decision (EU) 2020/1779 (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- BSI: BS EN 60669-1:2018 scope (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- BEAMA: load ratings for manually operated functional switches (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- IET: Section 701, locations containing a bath or shower (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- NICEIC via Voltimum: wall-mounted light switches (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- NICEIC via Voltimum: lighting circuits without a CPC (retrieved 21 October 2026)
- B&Q: how to replace a light switch (retrieved 21 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Charlie White (Charlie DIYte) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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