Pru Engel

I came to CHOICE in March 2019 after working as an editor on many of Australia's leading food and lifestyle titles. As CHOICE's audience and engagement editor, my job is to bring the unique stories, surprising facts and the personalities behind CHOICE's data and research to our readers. I spend a lot of my time in our labs and offices speaking to our testers and experts to find those gems of information that resonate with Australian consumers and help them make the best decisions. You can find me on LinkedIn.

The biggest product fails of 2019

August 30, 2025December 20, 2019 by Pru Engel

five of the worst porducts in 2019

Find out which appliances and products stood out this year – for all the wrong reasons.

Aldi vs Coles: which Christmas pudding gets our gold star?

August 30, 2025November 11, 2019 by Pru Engel

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Two gold-dusted Christmas puddings are vying to add a touch of sparkle to your festive table this year.

The latest in our fight against ‘pay on time’ discounts

August 30, 2025November 5, 2019 by Pru Engel

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We want to stop energy retailers taking advantage of Australians with conditional discounts and late fees on bills.

New Kmart family pie maker fails to impress CHOICE testers

August 30, 2025November 5, 2019 by Pru Engel

Kmart Family Pie Maker vs oven baked pie on counter top lead

It’s the latest cult appliance and bargain buy, but we think the original Kmart pie maker is better.

Should you buy a cheap Aldi fan?

August 30, 2025October 18, 2019 by Pru Engel

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Aldi’s Special Buys are hot property, and now Aldi is selling fans. But should you buy one or will it send you into a spin?

More fridges arriving faulty to CHOICE labs

August 30, 2025October 8, 2019 by Pru Engel | Ashley Iredale

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We’re seeing more faulty fridges in our labs than ever before. Here’s how to avoid getting stuck with a dud.

CHOICE calls on schools and parents to ditch Dollarmites

August 30, 2025September 30, 2019 by Pru Engel | Jonathan

jonathan brown choice senior media adviser holding cba dollarmites sign

ASIC finds little evidence school banking works.

What’s the problem with buying cheap appliances?

August 30, 2025September 19, 2019 by Pru Engel

cheap washing machine next to an expensive washing machine

A great bargain or just suspiciously cheap? Here’s what you need to consider before buying a budget appliance.

CHOICE demands action on unsafe products for children

August 30, 2025September 11, 2019 by Pru Engel | Jonathan

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We joined doctors, industry experts and parents at an event in Canberra to campaign for better product safety laws.

Why you should avoid payday loans

August 30, 2025August 29, 2019 by Pru Engel | Jonathan

person taking hundred dollar bills out of purse

Fast-fix payday loans may seem like a good idea, but dodgy lenders are taking advantage of Australians.