The advent calendar from Milula Studios contains 24 double cards, each with different motivational sayings and mindfulness exercises. In addition, a wooden stand with an elegant and simple design is included so that the cards can be placed practically on the desk in the office or at home and the exercises can be carried out. The cards are made of high-quality and robust paper that is FSC-certified and therefore also makes a good eye-catcher . This advent calendar is not only suitable for personal use, but also makes a great gift.
Advantages
✅ Beautiful design
✅ FSC certified
✅ With practical wooden stand
✅ Also suitable as a gift
Disadvantages
❌ none
The first impression
Packaging and contents
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | Compact product packaging, unnecessary packaging waste has been avoided | 100 points |
| Package contents & scope | 1x gift box 24x Advent cards 1x wooden stand | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | No instructions for use included | n/A |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
For our product test, we received the advent calendar from Milula Studios in a perfect Amazon box. It was easy to open without tools. The product was in a gift box with the brand logo and product name on the front. On the back was a short product description and the FSC certification seal. The gift box was also in perfect condition and sealed. The Advent cards and the wooden stand are in very good condition.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Very good appearance, simple and elegant design | 100 points |
| Processing | High-quality materials with FSC certification | 100 points |
| Stability | Advent cards are sturdy and robust, do not bend easily | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | The product is FSC-certified | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The visual appearance of the Advent calendar from Milula Studios is very appealing. The simple and elegant Christmas design on the unique cards gives the product a high-quality look. The cards have a high-quality feel and are made from matt-finished, high-quality materials with FSC certification. This makes them robust and durable. The stability of the Advent cards is impressive, they cannot be easily creased or torn. The product is also FSC-certified and sustainable, which means that it is durable and can be used again and again.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Print quality | The printing on both sides of the card is flawless. The colors are rich and both images and text are very well reproduced. | 100 points |
| Inspiring messages | Some messages and exercises are superficial or formulated too abstractly | 80 points |
| Versatility | The product can be used all year round. The cards can be displayed both in the office and at home. | 100 points |
| Interactivity | The messages are illustrated through practical exercises. | 100 points |
| Paper quality | The paper is robust, crease-resistant and FSC-certified. However, it does leave fingerprints. | 90 points |
| Total | 93 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The print quality of the cards is excellent. The colors as well as the illustrations and texts are clear and rich. However, some of the inspirational messages and exercises are too superficial or abstract, which may detract from their relevance. In terms of the versatility of the product, it should be noted that it can be used all year round and can be placed both in the office and at home . The interactivity is illustrated through practical exercises, which makes the messages more vivid . The paper quality is robust, crease-resistant and FSC-certified, but it does leave fingerprints, which could be a minor drawback .
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Very good performance in the affordable price segment | 100 points |
| Rating cut | 4.6 out of 5.0 on Amazon | 80 points |
| Total | 90 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, consumers rate the product with an average of 4.6 stars. One common criticism is that the messages and exercises are somewhat superficial. Many customers really like the quality. In our practical test, we were able to confirm that the quality was very good and that some of the messages and exercises were a little too superficial.
Prices of up to €15.95 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available for as little as €6.00. The Advent calendar from Milula Studios is therefore currently in the lower price segment with a price of €7.99. The price-performance ratio isreasonable for the quality and service received.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 100 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 100 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 93 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 90 points |
| Total | 95 points |
