Boots
Pregnancy Test Strips, 5 Tests
6.9/10 overall£4.99 (5 tests)
Boots' own-brand strip pregnancy test, sold in a 5-pack that undercuts most branded multi-packs.
The verdict
Boots' Pregnancy Test Strips come as a 5-test pack for £4.99, undercutting most branded multi-packs on a per-test basis while carrying a trusted high-street name. Best for anyone who wants more tests in the cupboard than a typical branded twin-pack without going to a less familiar bulk brand. The clearest reason to skip it: it's a line-comparison read only, with no digital word result or early-detection claim.
Boots' own-brand pregnancy test strips sit between the premium branded tests and the very cheapest bulk options — a 5-test pack from a name every UK shopper already trusts, at a lower per-test cost than Clearblue or First Response's smaller packs.
Like most own-brand strips, it's a line-comparison test rather than a digital word result, so the read is the same as any basic strip test. The main appeal is availability (in every Boots store and online) and pack size — five tests covers testing on the day of a missed period plus a couple of follow-ups without needing branded prices.
It's a sensible middle-ground pick for anyone who wants more tests in the cupboard than a typical branded twin-pack, without going all the way to a bulk strip pack from a less familiar brand.
Is the Pregnancy Test Strips, 5 Tests worth it?
- Good middle-ground price for a 5-test pack from a trusted high-street name
- Widely available in Boots stores and online
- More tests per pack than most branded twin-packs
What are the downsides of the Pregnancy Test Strips, 5 Tests?
- Line-comparison read only, no digital word result
- No early-detection claim like First Response
Specs
- Format
- Line test strips
- Pack size
- 5 tests
How we scored it
Accuracy & Sensitivity
Claimed detection accuracy and, for pregnancy tests, how early before a missed period it can pick up hCG.
Reliable from the day of a missed period; not marketed for early detection.
Ease of Reading
How unambiguous the result is — digital word result vs. a line you have to interpret yourself.
Standard line-comparison read.
Value per Test
Cost per individual test in the pack, since these are used repeatedly rather than bought once.
Good cost-per-test for a trusted high-street own-brand.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How this review was done
We haven't used the Pregnancy Test Strips, 5 Tests ourselves yet. This review is built from Boots's published specifications and product information, and scored the same way as everything else on the site. We'll update it, and the badge above, once we've tested it hands-on.
How it compares
| BootsPregnancy Test Strips, 5 Tests | ClearblueDigital Pregnancy Test with Weeks Indicator |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4.99 (5 tests) | £10.00 (2 tests) | About £4 for 1 test | £3.00 (2 tests) |
| Overall score | 6.9/10 | 8.2/10 | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Format | Line test strips | Digital, word result | Midstream stick | Line test |
| Pack size | 5 tests | — | 1 or 2 tests | 2 tests |
Frequently asked questions
How many tests come in the Boots pregnancy test pack?+
Five tests for £4.99, which covers testing on the day of a missed period plus a couple of follow-ups without needing branded prices.
Is the Boots test a line test or digital?+
It's a line-comparison test rather than a digital word result, so the read is the same as any basic strip test.
Does the Boots test detect pregnancy early?+
No early-detection claim is made, unlike First Response.
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Reviewed by
Sepehr
Software engineer, soon-to-be dad, uncle to four — the tech-obsessed half of the two of us testing this stuff. Currently building this site with my wife, ahead of our own baby arriving.