Rank #8 in Best Whiteboard 2026: The Frame Eats 11 Per Cent
Amazon Basics Magnetic Dry Erase Board, Plastic and Aluminium Frame, A4
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics dry erase board is the cheapest in this ranking at £7.30, and it is A4-sized: 21.6 x 28 cm with a plastic and aluminium frame, a magnetic wall mount and 4.3 stars from 6,536 ratings.
It takes eighth because of the size and the record: four per cent of its ratings are one-star, the weakest among the small boards, and its material type is listed as foam. As a fridge or kitchen notes board it is the cheapest credible option here.
How those 6,536 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Size | 21.6 x 28 cm |
|---|---|
| Price | £7.30 |
| Frame | Plastic and aluminium |
| Material type as listed | Foam |
| Magnetic surface | For lightweight items only |
| Ratings | 4.3 from 6,536 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Love it not to big and not to small very handy”
Verified purchase“Ideal size to use as a reminder board for children ref events to look forward to”
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 #2
Amazon Basics Magnetic Dry Wipe Whiteboard, Aluminium Frame, 28 x 36 cm
£9.95
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
Questions people ask
How big is it?
21.6 x 28 cm, an A4 sheet on end: a notes board rather than a planning board.
Why does the material say foam?
The listing gives the material type as foam while the frame is plastic and aluminium. It is a data entry quirk rather than what the board looks like.
Will magnets hold anything?
The listing says the surface holds lightweight items with high-powered magnets: photos and notes rather than folders.
Is it good for a child?
Buyers describe it as an ideal size for a child's reminder board, which is what the size suits.
How does it compare with the £9.95 Amazon Basics?
That one is 28 x 36cm with 50,089 ratings and rank 1 in magnetic boards; this one is smaller, cheaper and has 6,536.
How many ratings does it have?
6536 at the time of collection, averaging 4.3 stars, with 62 per cent five-star and 4 per cent one-star.
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