Rank #2 in Best Whiteboard 2026: The Frame Eats 11 Per Cent
Amazon Basics Magnetic Dry Wipe Whiteboard, Aluminium Frame, 28 x 36 cm
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics 28 x 36 is the most-reviewed board in this ranking by a wide margin: 50,089 ratings at 4.5 stars, first in Amazon's magnetic boards category, for £9.95. It is a small magnetic tile with an aluminium frame, two magnets and a marker with an eraser in the cap.
It takes second place on that sample and the price, despite being the smallest board here at 1,008 square centimetres and publishing no writing surface at all. The honest summary is that most people buy a small board, keep it for years and rate it well.
How those 50,089 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Overall size as listed | 28 x 36 cm |
|---|---|
| Writing surface | Not published |
| Ratings | 4.5 from 50,089 |
| Category rank | 1st in Magnetic Boards |
| Frame | Aluminium with a magnetic surface |
| Price | £9.95 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Easy to install, magnets adequate value for money.”
Verified purchase“magnetic strips very usefull , very ideal for the price”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Whiteboard 2026: The Frame Eats 11 Per Cent.
Rank #1
VIZ-PRO Magnetic Whiteboard 90 x 60 cm, Silver Aluminium Frame
£24.60
Rank #3
DOLLAR BOSS Magnetic Whiteboard 90 x 57 cm with Aluminium Trim and Pen Tray
£32.99
Rank #4
VIZ-PRO Magnetic Whiteboard 60 x 45 cm, Silver Aluminium Frame
£13.99
Rank #5
Nicpro Dry Erase Whiteboard A3, Double Sided Magnetic Desktop Board
£17.99
Questions people ask
How big is the writing area?
The listing does not say, which is the point: it gives 28 x 36cm overall and nothing about the frame or the usable surface.
Is it big enough for a wall?
It is a small tile at 28 x 36cm, about a fifth of a 90 x 60 board. The listing offers a magnetic mount as an alternative to the wall.
What is included?
Two magnets and a black marker with a built-in eraser.
Why does it have so many reviews?
At £9.95 it is an easy purchase, and 50,089 ratings at 4.5 stars makes it the most-reviewed board in this ranking.
Is it good for a fridge?
The magnetic mount suggests it attaches to magnetic surfaces, which is how many buyers use boards this size.
How many ratings does it have?
50089 at the time of collection, averaging 4.5 stars, with 72 per cent five-star and 3 per cent one-star.
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