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.
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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 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.