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You are seating RAM or a card and you can switch the socket off at the wall. ECO-FUSED states a coiled cord up to 180 cm, a wrist up to 23.5 cm, and a mains warning. The ohm value is still not printed.
Anti-static bracelet comparison for UK benches 2026
The best anti-static bracelets, compared.
Top pick: Coated metal wrist strap, pack of 1 Best value: HDXH coated metal wrist strap – Best value at about £3.49 when the earth is on the desk: the listing prints a 160–200 mm coated stainless band. Cord length and resistor are not stated. Updated 16 October 2026.
Charlie White (Charlie DIYte)Expert source
An anti-static bracelet is a wrist strap: a band on bare skin, a cord, and a clip or stud that meets a ground you can name. People in the UK buy one to fit, handle a board, or stop a snap at a bench. A workshop programme uses the same idea inside BS EN IEC 61340-5-1. A single amazon.co.uk listing does not certify that standard. The cord should include a current-limiting resistor, commonly 1 megohm at the cuff. You judge a row by whether the cord is stated, whether a resistor is printed or only measured in a review, whether the clip holds on bare metal, and whether the lead reaches your earth. A wireless bangle has no path to ground. The order of those checks is in the [anti-static bracelet buying guide](/hub/occupational-safety-accessories/anti-static-bracelet/sub/anti-static-bracelet-buying-guide). That standard covers an programme for parts at or above 100 V human-body model, 200 V charged-device model, and 35 V on isolated conductors.
An anti-static bracelet is a wrist strap: a band on bare skin, a cord, and a clip or stud that meets a ground you can name. People in the UK buy one to fit, handle a board, or stop a snap at a bench.
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Which anti-static bracelet fits?
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Where is the earth you will use?
The best anti-static bracelets in detail
Our view
This listing is about £3.29 for a coated metal adjustable wrist strap, pack of one, 20 g, with no brand name. The listing has no bullet list, so cord length, clip type, and resistor are not stated. The amazon.co.uk score is 4.7 from 7 reviews. Four UK reviews mention electronics tinkering and a walking treadmill clipped to a ground, and they do not describe a repeated defect.
Pros
- Lowest shelf price in this set at about £3.29
- Title says coated metal and adjustable
- 20 g
- UK reviews that mention a treadmill say it was clipped to a ground
Cons
- No brand on the listing
- No cord length, clip, or resistor on the listing
- No mains warning
- Four UK reviews is too small a sample to treat silence as a pass
Best for: A buyer who has already decided a coated metal band is enough and will check the cord in person, because the listing does not describe it.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a named brand, a stated length, or a printed resistor before they pay.
Specifications
- Model
- Coated metal wrist strap, pack of 1
- Brand
- n/a
- Price
- ∼£3
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(7)
- Resistor on listing
- No
- Mains warning
- No
- Band
- Coated metal
- Adjustable
- Yes
- Pack
- 1
- Weight
- 20 g
Common questions
Does the listing name a brand, a cord length, or a clip?
No. The title says a coated metal adjustable wrist strap, pack of 1. The listing has no bullet list. Weight is 20 g and the country of origin line says China.
Is it adjustable?
The title says adjustable. A listing question asks the same thing and there is no answer text.
How many UK reviews are in the file?
Four. The score is 4.7 from 7 reviews. No repeated defect is described in those four blocks.
Our view
ECO-FUSED is a pack of three at about £5.99, model D0054-3PC-BLA. The bullets state a coiled cord up to 180 cm, a wrist up to 23.5 cm, an alligator clip, and a warning never to connect yourself or the hardware to mains. They do not print a resistor. The material line says alloy steel and cast iron. Several UK reviews report about 1 megohm, and one reports 10 megohm. In this set it is the top pick when you want that printed mains warning and a stated coil, though the ohm value is still a review figure rather than a listing line.
Pros
- Only mains warning printed in this set
- Stated cord up to 180 cm and wrist up to 23.5 cm
- Three straps at about £5.99
- 4.5 from 4,890 reviews
Cons
- Resistor is not on the listing
- Material line says alloy steel and cast iron, which is a poor description of a fabric band
- UK reviews include an open circuit on one strap in a pack
- Small clips and a short or stiff cord, in some reviews
Best for: A home kit where you want three straps, a stated 180 cm coil, a stated 23.5 cm wrist, and a mains warning on the listing.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs the ohm value printed, or who will test the cord with a continuity beep and treat silence as a failure.
Specifications
- Model
- ECO-FUSED wrist straps, pack of 3
- Brand
- ECO-FUSED
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(4,890)
- Stated cord
- Up to 180 cm
- Resistor on listing
- No
- Clip
- Alligator clip
- Mains warning
- Yes
- Wrist size
- Up to 23.5 cm
- Band
- Alloy steel, cast iron
- Pack
- 3
- Weight
- 40.8 g
Common questions
How long is the ECO-FUSED cord, and what wrist size is printed?
The bullets say a coiled cord up to 180 cm, with 360 degree rotation, and a wrist up to 23.5 cm.
Does this listing warn about mains?
Yes. It says never connect yourself or any hardware you are working on to the mains or any other electric power supply.
Is 1 megohm printed on the listing?
No. Several UK reviews report a measurement around 1 megohm, and one reports 10 megohm. Those figures are reviews, not the listing.
Our view
HDXH is a coated stainless wrist strap at about £3.49, pack of one, 20 g. The listing states a 17 mm band adjustable from 160 mm to 200 mm and an alligator clip. It does not state a cord length or a resistor, and it does not print a mains warning. UK reviews use it for PC builds and say the lead is short for a radiator. At about £3.49 with a printed 160–200 mm band, it is the best value in this set when the earth is already on the desk, though the cord length is still not stated.
Pros
- Stated band size: 160–200 mm by 17 mm
- Coated stainless steel, described as non-allergenic
- Alligator clip to a grounded source, in the bullets
- No open-circuit complaint in the UK reviews checked
Cons
- Cord length not stated; reviews say it is short for a radiator
- Coiled wire tangles, in one UK review
- No resistor and no mains warning on the listing
- Colour field on the listing says No
Best for: A table-top electronics job where a 160–200 mm coated metal band is what you want and the earth is close.
Less suitable: Reaching a radiator across a room, or any job that needs a printed cord length or a printed resistor.
Specifications
- Model
- HDXH coated metal wrist strap
- Brand
- HDXH
- Price
- ∼£3
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(67)
- Resistor on listing
- No
- Clip
- Alligator clip
- Mains warning
- No
- Wrist size
- 160–200 mm
- Band
- Coated stainless steel
- Adjustable
- Yes
- Pack
- 1
- Weight
- 20 g
Common questions
What size is the HDXH band?
The listing says coated stainless steel, 17 mm wide, adjustable from 160 mm to 200 mm. Weight is 20 g.
Is the cord length stated?
No. UK reviews call the lead short for a radiator and adequate on a table. The resistor is not stated either.
Does the listing warn against mains?
No. It also does not state a series resistor.
Our view
The FEITA listing is about £4.99 for one wine-red strap. The title states an 8 ft grounding wire and a clip, and the listing does not state a resistor. The product URL is B07G4FH48C while the specification block prints B0H72W3GRS. UK reviews praise the cord length and also report open circuits, clips that pull off, and a buckle that popped out.
Pros
- Longest stated cord in this set, 8 feet in the title
- UK reviews use it for PC builds and for a treadmill arm
- 4.4 from 1,333 reviews
- One UK reviewer measured about 1 megohm, which is not printed on the listing
Cons
- No resistor and no weight on the listing
- More than one UK review reports no continuity on arrival
- Crocodile clip and buckle complaints
- Specification block ASIN does not match the URL
Best for: A one-off job where the 8 ft title length is the reason to pick this row, and you will check continuity on a resistance range before you trust it.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a printed resistor, a matching ASIN in the specification block, or a strap with no open-circuit reviews in the file.
Specifications
- Model
- FEITA ESD wrist strap, wine red, 8 ft
- Brand
- FEITA
- Price
- ∼£5
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(1,333)
- Stated cord
- 8 feet
- Resistor on listing
- No
- Clip
- Clip
- Mains warning
- No
- Pack
- 1
Common questions
What cord length does the FEITA title state?
8 feet. The listing does not state a resistor. Reviews describe a crocodile clip and a banana plug; the title only says a clip.
Why do two ASINs appear for this strap?
The product URL is B07G4FH48C. The specification block prints B0H72W3GRS and a first-available date of 30 June 2026. UK review dates on the same listing go back to 2021. Both strings are copied as printed.
Is it adjustable?
The listing asks that question and the bullets have no answer. Reviews say it adjusts. That is not a printed size range.
Our view
BAVALIN is about £3.49 for a blue strap whose bullets state a 1.8 m grounding wire and an alligator clip. The title says adjustable metal and the material line says PVC. A bullet about an anti-static mat touching skin does not match a wrist strap. Five UK review blocks mention a coil that is shorter in normal use and a push-fit clip that came off.
Pros
- Cord length is stated: 1.8 m
- Alligator clip is named in the bullets
- 20 g, and reviews call it light
- One reviewer clipped it to a radiator for a laptop battery and RAM job
Cons
- Title says metal; material line says PVC
- A UK review says practical length is closer to a metre until the coil is pulled out
- Clip described as a push-fit that came off the cord
- A mat sentence in the bullets does not describe this product
Best for: A single close-range job if you accept PVC-versus-metal on the listing and you pull the coil out before you judge the length.
Less suitable: Regular use, a small jaw on a tap, or anyone who needs the material line and the title to agree.
Specifications
- Model
- BAVALIN blue wrist strap, 1.8 m
- Brand
- BAVALIN
- Price
- ∼£3
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(15)
- Stated cord
- 1.8 m
- Resistor on listing
- No
- Clip
- Alligator clip
- Mains warning
- No
- Band
- PVC
- Adjustable
- Yes
- Pack
- 1
- Weight
- 20 g
Common questions
How long is the BAVALIN cord?
The bullets say 1.8 m. One UK review says the coil arrives tight and the practical stretch is just over a metre until it is pulled out.
Is the band metal or PVC?
The title says adjustable metal. The material line says PVC. The listing does not resolve that.
Does the listing mention a mat?
One bullet says to make sure an anti-static mat contacts your skin. The title is a wrist strap with a wire and a clip, not a mat.
Our view
TRIXES model BB82 is about £3.49. The bullets say an adjustable band, 360 degree conductive contact, and an alligator clip to a grounded source. Cord length and resistor are not in the bullets, and the listing has no star line, so the rating is not available. UK review themes include a metal plate, a removable clip, a band that scratches, and clips that break.
Pros
- Bullets name an alligator clip and 360 degree contact
- Adjustable, on the listing
- UK reviews describe a metal plate and a removable clip that leaves a plug
- Package weight 26 g
Cons
- No cord length and no resistor on the listing
- No star line on the listing
- Reviews report a clip that breaks or slips, and a band that scratches after about 30 minutes
- One UK review says it does not conduct
Best for: A low shelf price when you will measure the cord yourself, because the listing does not print length or resistance.
Less suitable: Anyone choosing from a star rating. That line is missing from the listing.
Specifications
- Model
- TRIXES adjustable ESD wrist strap
- Brand
- TRIXES
- Price
- ∼£3
- Resistor on listing
- No
- Clip
- Alligator clip
- Mains warning
- No
- Adjustable
- Yes
- Weight
- 26 g
- Contact claim
- 360 degree contact
Common questions
Does the TRIXES listing state a cord length or a resistor?
No. The bullets say an adjustable band, 360 degree conductive contact, and an alligator clip to a grounded source.
What is the Amazon rating on this listing?
Not available. The listing has no customer-review star line. Review texts are present and were used for the praise and complaint themes.
What do the UK reviews say about the clip?
Some describe a removable crocodile clip that leaves a plug. Others say the clip broke, slipped on smooth metal, or was small.
How we compared
Six anti-static bracelet listings on amazon.co.uk were compared using shelf prices from 15 October 2026. This is not a lab test, and none of the six is treated as certified to BS EN IEC 61340-5-1. Where a star line exists, the card uses that amazon.co.uk rating. TRIXES has no star line on the listing, so no rating is invented for it.
1
Cord to a named earth
30%The ESD Association forum says cordless wrist straps are not useful for ESD protection. The strap needs a cord to a ground you can name.
2
Series resistor
25%HSE INDG354 says a suitable resistance, typically 1 megohm or more, where straps are used in an earth-free electrical test area. None of these six listings prints an ohm value.
3
Clip landing
20%Desco Europe prefers a banana plug or stud, and advises against alligator clips and against clipping to the edge of a dissipative mat.
4
Stated length
15%A coiled 1.8 m can be shorter until it is pulled out. FEITA’s title says 8 feet. HDXH and the unbranded band do not state a length.
5
Fit and mains warning
10%ECO-FUSED states a wrist up to 23.5 cm and prints a mains ban. Worn over a sleeve, the path is open.
Independent review
Last updated: 16 October 2026
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Anti-static bracelet buying guide
These six anti-static bracelets are amazon.co.uk wrist straps with a cord, not cordless bangles. Prices run from about £3.29 to about £5.99. None prints a resistor value. ECO-FUSED is the top pick because the listing states the coil, the wrist size, and a mains warning. HDXH is the best value when your earth is already on the desk. Use the checks below before you treat a star rating as a pass. A silent continuity beep is not, by itself, a failed cord.
What is an anti-static bracelet?
An anti-static bracelet, for a UK electronics buyer, is a wrist strap. The band sits on bare skin. A cord runs to a clip or a stud that meets earth. People buy one to fit RAM, handle a board, or stop a snap at a bench. A workshop programme uses the same idea inside BS EN IEC 61340-5-1. That standard covers an ESD programme for parts at or above 100 V human-body model, 200 V charged-device model, and 35 V on isolated conductors.
Best for
- Home repairers seating RAM or a card, with the socket switched off at the wall
- A table-top job where the earth is close and a coated band size is printed
Not ideal for
- Shoppers looking for a wireless, magnetic, or silicone bracelet
- Anyone who needs a printed resistor and a documented ESD programme
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Buying a cordless band
The ESD Association forum says cordless wrist straps are not useful for ESD protection. A silicone, magnetic, or wireless bangle has no path to ground. It is a different product from the six straps here.
- 2
Trusting a continuity beep
Bondline states a worn path of 750 kilohms to 35 megohms, including the 1 megohm resistor. A continuity beep often looks open on that cord. Silence does not prove the cord is broken. Some review files also contain a true open circuit.
- 3
Clipping to paint or a mat edge
Desco Europe advises against alligator clips and against clipping to the edge of a dissipative mat. The band also has to touch skin. Worn over a sleeve, the path is open. Stretch a coiled lead before you judge the length.
What to weigh up
Cord and series resistor
HighA wrist strap is only an anti-static bracelet if the cord meets a ground you can name. The ESD Association forum says cordless wrist straps are not useful for ESD protection. A silicone, magnetic, or wireless bangle has no path to ground and is a different product. The cord should include a series resistor, printed on the listing or measured by you.
Clip, length, and fit
MediumWhere the clip lands matters as much as the band. Desco Europe prefers a banana plug or stud, and advises against alligator clips and against clipping to the edge of a dissipative mat. Most rows in this set name an alligator clip anyway. FEITA’s title only says a clip. The unbranded coated-metal listing does not name a clip at all. Stated length has to match the earth you will use. A coiled 1.8 m can be shorter until it is pulled out.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Bench with earth close by
The earth is already on the desk and you want a printed band size. HDXH states a coated stainless band from 160 mm to 200 mm. Cord length and resistor are not on the listing.
One job with a long lead
You need the longest stated cord in this set and you will check continuity on a resistance range before you trust it. FEITA’s title says 8 feet. The listing does not print a resistor.
Common questions about anti-static bracelets
Which anti-static bracelet is the top pick?
ECO-FUSED, ASIN B017164JHA, is the top pick in this set. It is a pack of three at about £5.99. The bullets state a coiled cord up to 180 cm, a wrist up to 23.5 cm, an alligator clip, and a warning never to connect yourself or the hardware to mains. It is the only mains warning printed here. The listing does not print a resistor. Review figures around 1 megohm are not the specification. Skip it if you need the ohm value printed on the listing.
How much does an anti-static bracelet cost?
amazon.co.uk shelf prices in this set, dated 15 October 2026, run from £3.29 to £5.99, VAT included as Amazon shows it. The unbranded coated-metal strap is about £3.29. HDXH, BAVALIN, and TRIXES are about £3.49. FEITA is about £4.99. ECO-FUSED is about £5.99 for three. A rule of thumb from these six rows: under about £6 you are buying a clip-ended strap with no printed resistor. Straps that state 1 megaohm sit outside this table.
What should you check before you buy an anti-static bracelet?
Check five things, in this order. The cord must reach a ground you can name. A series resistor should be printed or measured, and none of these six listings prints an ohm value. The clip should land on bare metal, not paint and not the edge of a mat. Stated length has to match your earth: a coiled 1.8 m can be shorter until you pull it out. Fit is bare skin. ECO-FUSED is the only row that prints a mains warning. A wireless bangle fails the first check.
Does an anti-static bracelet need a 1 megohm resistor?
A proper wrist-strap cord includes a current-limiting resistor, commonly 1 megohm at the cuff. HSE INDG354 says that where ESD straps are used in an earth-free electrical test area they need a suitable resistance, typically 1 megohm or more, and that tying the wearer straight to earth is not permissible. Desco describes 1 megohm as the usual value because it limits fault current on normal mains. None of the six listings prints an ohm value. A review measurement is not the specification.
Is a cordless anti-static bracelet useful?
No. The ESD Association forum says cordless wrist straps are not useful for ESD protection. A silicone, magnetic, or wireless bangle has no path to ground and is a different product from the six straps in this table. The band has to touch bare skin, and the cord has to meet an earth you can name. If the result is a jewellery-style bracelet with no cord, leave it. This page does not claim that a strap prevents all ESD damage.
Can you clip an anti-static bracelet to a PC that is still plugged in?
If a PC chassis is the ground, Lindy 40165 and SCAN say leave the mains lead plugged in and switch the socket off at the wall. That uses the earth pin. It is not live working. ECO-FUSED’s listing says never connect yourself or the hardware to mains. None of these straps makes live work safe. If the equipment may still be live, or the area is flammable, call a professional. A surface treatment such as antistatic spray is not a wrist path to earth.
Is any anti-static bracelet here certified to BS EN 61340-5-1?
No. BS EN IEC 61340-5-1:2024 covers an ESD programme, not a mark you can read off one amazon.co.uk strap. BSI’s summary excludes explosive devices and flammable liquids, gases, and powders. BS EN 61340-4-6 is the wrist-strap test method. This comparison does not claim that any of the six listings is certified to that programme. TRIXES has no star line on the listing, so no rating is invented for it.
Our verdict
None of these six anti-static bracelets prints a resistor value, and none is certified here to BS EN IEC 61340-5-1. ECO-FUSED is the top pick when you want a stated 180 cm coil, a stated 23.5 cm wrist, three straps, and the only printed mains warning. HDXH is the best value at about £3.49 when the earth is already on the desk and a 160–200 mm coated band is what you want. A cordless bangle is a different product.
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HDXH coated metal wrist strap
Best value at about £3.49 when the earth is on the desk: the listing prints a 160–200 mm coated stainless band. Cord length and resistor are not stated.
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Updated: 16 October 2026
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Guides to anti-static bracelets
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Anti-static bracelet buying guideWhich missing field should make you leave a row: cord, resistor, clip, length, fit, mains warning.Best anti-static braceletWho each of the six ASINs is for, and who should skip it. Prices and review faults, no lab winner.How to ground an anti-static braceletBand on skin, clip on a named earth, power off, and the beep-test trap.Anti-static bracelet for PC repairRAM and boards at a desk, including a hand on the chassis. One job, not the cordless argument.Anti-static bracelet versus cordlessWhy a wireless or jewellery bracelet is not a strap. Those bands are not in the comparison grid.
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Sources
Public sources named in the research digest. Shelf prices are the amazon.co.uk listing prices dated 15 October 2026.
- HSE INDG354 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- BSI, BS EN IEC 61340-5-1:2024 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- BSI EN 61340 series (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Desco, 1 megohm resistor (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Bondline wrist straps (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- ESD Association forum — cordless wrist straps (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- HSE explosive atmospheres (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- CSI Products — UK earth-bonding plug (retrieved 15 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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