Updated July 2026
Connetix magnetic tiles, reviewed independently
The current benchmark. If you are buying one set to last from age three into primary school, this is the safest money you can spend in the category.
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The facts
- Origin: Australia (founded 2019 by two Australian families; manufactured in China under Australian quality control)
- Tier: premium
- Magnet strength: very strong
- Construction: Magnets encased and secured with rivets; bevelled edge design that resists scratching and adds build clarity
- Compatibility: standard footprint; connects with Connetix, Magna-Tiles, Kmart and kin
- Typical price: around AU$169 for the 102-piece pack (price-controlled, similar everywhere) (prices move; always check current listings)
What it gets right
- Strongest magnets of the widely available brands, so tall and complex builds hold
- Riveted construction seals the magnets in, which matters for safety
- Australian company: local support, warranty and replacement parts
- Pastel and rainbow translucent ranges that parents genuinely like the look of
- Compatible with Magna-Tiles, Kmart and most standard tiles
Where it falls short
- Premium price; a big collection adds up fast
- Stronger magnets mean mixed builds with weaker brands can fail at the weaker tile, not the Connetix one
Who should buy it
Families who want one set that lasts years and holds big builds.
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How Connetix compares
- Connetix vs Kmart tiles: What 3x the price actually buys, and when it shouldn't.
- Connetix vs Magna-Tiles: The two premium brands, compared on the things that differ.
- Connetix vs Playmags: Premium benchmark against the current value contender.
What else to consider
The closest alternatives at this price and quality level are Magna-Tiles. Everything on Australian shelves sits in the full ranking, and because almost every brand shares the same footprint, the compatibility guide covers what mixes with what before you commit to one. Buying a first set? The first-pack guide covers the right starting size by age and budget, and where to buy in Australia covers who stocks Connetix and the sale windows worth waiting for.
The other brands, in one line each
- Magna-Tiles: Classrooms and buyers who want the most proven name.
- Playmags: Value hunters who want near-premium magnets under the Connetix price.
- Learn & Grow (now TileTek): A cheaper Australian-brand alternative to Connetix.
- Kmart Anko: Testing whether your child cares about magnetic tiles at all.
- MagBlox: Parents who prefer softer, less saturated colours.