Electronics from the UK with delivery to Ukraine means laptops, PC components, cameras, headphones, game consoles, musical instruments and small appliances from British shops. The UK is a large and competitive electronics market: the Currys, Argos and John Lewis chains, specialist computer shops Scan, Overclockers and Ebuyer, the Wex camera store, and CeX with its used tech all offer a wide choice and regular sales. Here is what is worth buying and what to keep in mind.
What is worth buying in the UK
Ukrainians most often order PC components from the UK, such as graphics cards, processors, SSDs and monitors, as well as laptops, cameras and lenses, headphones and portable speakers, consoles and games, and music gear. A separate area is refurbished and discounted tech with a warranty: Laptops Direct, CeX, Wex and Amazon Renewed sell tested devices for much less than new ones. The best prices come on Black Friday, during Cyber Monday week, on Boxing Day and during Amazon Prime Day. Photographers should know that British shops also sell used cameras graded by condition. Gamers will like British boxed versions of games and collector's editions, and PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch consoles have no regional game locking. Before buying, compare the price of the same model in several shops, as British retailers often cut prices to follow their competitors.
The best British electronics shops
Currys is Britain's largest electronics and home appliance chain. Amazon.co.uk offers a huge choice and frequent discounts on headphones, tablets and accessories. Scan is one of the main shops for PC components and gaming builds. CeX sells used smartphones, consoles and games with a warranty. Laptops Direct specializes in laptops, including refurbished ones, and Wex Photo Video in photo and video gear. Musicians have Gear4music and Andertons, and makers have The Pi Hut with Raspberry Pi.
Compatibility: plugs, voltage, keyboards
British electronics are designed for 230 V, the same as in Ukraine, but have a three-pin type G plug. For laptops, consoles and chargers, it is usually enough to replace the power cable or use an adapter; large appliances need a new plug fitted by an electrician. Laptops in Britain have a UK keyboard layout, which differs slightly from the US one and has no Cyrillic, so buy stickers if needed. The manufacturer's warranty on UK electronics does not always apply in Ukraine, so check the terms in advance. Buy smartphones in the unlocked version, not tied to a carrier.
How to order electronics from the UK to Ukraine
Sign up with Pokupka and the address of our UK warehouse will appear in your personal account. Enter it as the delivery address in the British shop and pay for the order. Laptops, smartphones, cameras, power banks and other devices with lithium batteries have special shipping rules, so before buying be sure to check with Pokupka support how we ship such items. Large TVs and home appliances should also be agreed in advance. We will receive the parcel, check the packaging and ship it to Ukraine, to a branch or to your door. For games and hobbies, see the books and games from the UK section.