eeg.org.uk is an independent guide to consumer EEG headsets and brain-sensing technology, written for UK readers.
Brain-sensing headbands have gone from research labs to Amazon listings in a few years. With that has come a lot of marketing that runs well ahead of the science. This site exists to help you work out what these devices actually do and which one suits you, in plain English and with UK prices.
What we cover
- Buying guides comparing EEG headbands and neurofeedback devices, such as our guide to the best EEG headsets in the UK and the Muse headband.
- Explainers on the science behind the products, from brain waves and sleep stages to biofeedback and brain-computer interfaces.
- Brand comparisons, such as Muse vs EMOTIV.
- Deals, including seasonal sales such as Muse Black Friday offers.
eeg.org.uk has published guides on consumer EEG since 2021.
How we research our guides
Every guide starts from primary sources rather than press releases. In practice that means:
- Peer-reviewed research first. Where a claim about a device or technique has been tested, we link to the study itself, usually on PubMed or the journal’s own site, so you can check it.
- Company claims labelled as such. When a figure comes only from a manufacturer and has not been independently published, we say so.
- Official UK guidance for health topics. Where NICE or the NHS has a position, we reflect it, and we point readers to their GP for anything medical.
- Specs and prices from the source. Product details come from the manufacturer or retailer, and we update guides when products or prices change.
Every in-depth guide ends with a list of the sources it draws on.
Health information
Many of our topics touch on health, from sleep to stress to ADHD. Our content is general information, not medical advice, and consumer EEG devices are not diagnostic tools. Where the evidence for a health claim is weak or negative, we say so plainly, even when that is not what a manufacturer would like to hear. If you are worried about your health, speak to your GP or another qualified professional.
How the site is funded
eeg.org.uk is free to read and carries no display adverts. It is funded by affiliate commissions: when you buy through some of our links, such as links to the Muse store or Amazon, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Commissions do not decide what we recommend or how we describe the evidence. Full details are in our affiliate disclosure.
Corrections and feedback
Research moves on and products change. If you spot an error or a study we have missed, please tell us through our contact page. We review every correction and update the page if we got something wrong.
For how we handle any information you send us, see our privacy policy.