The practical planner from Milula Studios in A5 format offers enough space for daily appointments, to-do lists, family activities, goals and more. The ring binder calendar provides a quick overview and contains annual calendars for 2024 and 2025, German public holidays already entered and monthly overviews including a notes section. The paper comes from sustainable forestry and other controlled sources and is FSC-certified. The calendar book is also printed in a climate-neutral way. The planner is framed with a silk ribbon, has a ring binder and a ribbon marker so that you can mark the current week directly.
Advantages
✅ Practical design
✅ FSC certified
✅ With weekly and monthly planner
✅ Climate-neutral printing
Disadvantages
❌ Fingerprints remain on the cover
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 planner (A5 format) 1x note from the manufacturer | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | No instructions for use available | n/A |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
For our product test, we received the planner from Milula Studios in a flawless Amazon box. It was easy to open without tools. The product was packaged in a cornstarch wrap with the brand logo and a thank you message from the manufacturer on the front. It also indicated that the packaging was made from 100% plant-based materials and that no plastic was used. The film is even TÜV-certified. There was a warning on the back that the foil should be kept out of the reach of children . Inside the foil was a small note from the manufacturer and the planner. The product was 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 | Paper is robust. Ring binding keeps the sheets stable. | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | The product is FSC-certified | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The planner from Milula Studios impresses with its simple and elegant design as well as its good workmanship. Only high-quality materials with FSC certification were used. The stability of the paper is remarkable and the ring binding keeps the sheets reliably in place. In terms of the product’s sustainability, it is worth mentioning that it is FSC-certified and the printing is climate-neutral . This ensures that environmentally friendly and socially responsible practices have been followed during production.
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* |
|---|---|---|
| Organization and layout | There is enough space for many tasks with checkboxes for each day. | 100 points |
| Paper quality | The pages are sufficiently thick to prevent ink penetration. | 100 points |
| Resistance to soiling | Fingerprints are visible on the cover. | 80 points |
| Print quality | The text and tables are sharp and error-free. | 100 points |
| Versatility | Monthly planner and timetable | 100 points |
| Total | 96 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The planner offers enough space for multiple daily tasks, with checkboxes for easy organization. The pages are strong enough to prevent ink penetration. However, fingerprints are visible on the cover, indicating some susceptibility to soiling. The text and tables in the planner are sharp and error-free , which indicates good print quality . The planner is also versatile and includes both a monthly planner and a timetable.
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 mid-price segment | 90 points |
| Rating cut | 4.6 out of 5.0 on Amazon | 80 points |
| Total | 85 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, consumers rate the product with an average of 4.6 stars. The fact that fingerprints are left behind is often criticized. Many customers really like the quality. In our practical test, we were able to confirm that the quality was good and that fingerprints on the cover were not so good.
Prices of up to €18.99 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available for as little as €5.99. The planner from Milula Studios is therefore currently in the lower price segment with a price of €8.45. The price-performance ratio isreasonable for the quality and performance 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% | 96 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 85 points |
| Total | 96 points |
