Gaming / Storage & Accessories Brands

True North: 90/100

dbrand is a Toronto-based manufacturer of precision-fitted skins and protective cases for consumer electronics. The company is privately owned and operates its own production facility in Canada, offering direct shipping to Canadian consumers without import duties.

True North: 13/100

PlayStation is a global gaming brand specializing in consoles and accessories, owned by the Japanese-based Sony Group Corporation. While they offer a standard one-year warranty, they do not currently sell direct-to-consumer in Canada, instead utilizing a network of authorized national retailers.

True North: 13/100

Nintendo is a global leader in video game entertainment, owned by the Japanese parent company Nintendo Co., Ltd. While they have a Canadian subsidiary, direct orders from the My Nintendo Store ship from the United States, meaning Canadian customers may be responsible for import duties and cross-border returns.

True North: 10/100

Samsung is a global leader in consumer electronics, including mobile devices, home appliances, and computing, owned by South Korea-based Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The brand operates a dedicated Canadian online store that ships domestically within Canada, though specific country-of-origin details for individual products are not explicitly stated on the main site.

True North: 0/100

ADATA is a major Taiwanese manufacturer specializing in memory and storage solutions, including SSDs, DRAM modules, and external drives. While the company is headquartered in Taiwan and maintains international quality certifications, they do not sell direct to Canadian consumers from their primary website, relying instead on a network of authorized local retailers.

True North: 0/100

Insignia is a private-label electronics brand owned by the American retailer Best Buy Co., Inc. It offers a wide range of consumer goods from televisions to kitchen appliances, primarily sold through Best Buy locations with domestic Canadian shipping and support.

True North: 0/100

SteelSeries is a Danish gaming peripheral brand specializing in high-performance headsets, keyboards, and mice. It is owned by the Denmark-based GN Group, and while products are designed in Copenhagen, direct orders to Canada are shipped from the US and are subject to import duties.

True North: 0/100

HyperX is a major gaming peripheral brand specializing in headsets and PC accessories, owned by the American firm HP Inc. The brand is well-supported in Canada through domestic shipping via the HP Store and a network of authorized national retailers.

True North: 0/100

Razer is a global leader in high-performance gaming hardware, including laptops, peripherals, and ergonomic furniture. Headquartered in Singapore and the USA, the brand offers a direct Canadian shipping experience where import duties are pre-paid by the company.

True North: 0/100

Xbox is a major video gaming brand owned by the American technology company Microsoft. They offer hardware, software, and services directly to Canadians through a localized online store with domestic shipping and clear 1-year warranty terms, though specific manufacturing locations are not disclosed on their website.

True North: 0/100

HORI is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in video game controllers and accessories, headquartered in Yokohama. While they offer a 90-day warranty, they do not ship directly to Canada from their official US website, requiring Canadian consumers to purchase through authorized retailers like Amazon or Best Buy.

True North: 0/100

PowerA is a manufacturer of officially licensed gaming controllers and accessories, owned by the US-based ACCO Brands Corporation. While they offer direct shipping to Canada, consumers should be aware that orders are shipped from the US and may be subject to import duties and taxes.

True North: 0/100

PDP is a major manufacturer of video game controllers and headsets, currently owned by the American firm Turtle Beach Corporation. While they ship to Canada, buyers should be aware that orders originate from the US and may be subject to import duties.

True North: 0/100

Anker is a global leader in mobile charging technology, offering a wide range of power banks, chargers, and cables. The brand is owned by Anker Innovations, headquartered in Changsha, China, and maintains a dedicated Canadian web store with local shipping fulfillment.

True North: 0/100

Crucial is an American consumer brand specializing in computer memory (RAM) and storage (SSDs). It is owned by Micron Technology, Inc., a major US-based semiconductor manufacturer that produces its own hardware components globally.

True North: 0/100

Lexar is a global brand specializing in flash memory solutions, including SSDs, memory cards, and USB drives. The brand is owned by the Chinese electronics firm Longsys, which acquired it from Micron in 2017.

True North: 0/100

Corsair is a prominent American technology company specializing in high-performance PC gaming hardware and peripherals. While the brand is headquartered in California and manufactures primarily in Asia, they maintain a strong Canadian presence with a dedicated direct-to-consumer store that explicitly includes duties in the checkout price.

True North: 0/100

Kingston is a prominent American manufacturer of computer memory and storage products, headquartered in California with manufacturing facilities in the US, Taiwan, and China. They do not sell directly to Canadian consumers via their website, instead operating through a verified network of authorized Canadian retailers like Memory Express and Canada Computers.

True North: 0/100

Seagate is a global leader in data storage solutions, including hard drives and SSDs, owned by Ireland-based Seagate Technology Holdings plc. While they offer a direct store for Canadians, products ship from the United States, meaning buyers are responsible for all customs fees and duties.

True North: 0/100

SanDisk is a global leader in flash storage solutions, including memory cards and USB drives, owned by the US-based Western Digital Corporation. For Canadian consumers, the brand offers a direct online store that explicitly covers all customs duties and brokerage fees, reducing the risk of surprise cross-border costs.

True North: 0/100

Spigen is a global leader in mobile accessories, headquartered in California and owned by the South Korean parent company Spigen Korea Co., Ltd. While they offer a robust 2-year warranty, Canadian consumers buying direct should be prepared for potential import duties as all orders ship from their US warehouse.

True North: 0/100

Belkin is a global leader in consumer electronics accessories, specializing in power, connectivity, and audio solutions, owned by Taiwan-based Foxconn Interconnect Technology. While the brand maintains a dedicated Canadian website, products ship from the United States, and customers are responsible for all import duties and taxes.

True North: 0/100

Logitech is a Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of computer peripherals and software, including keyboards, mice, and streaming equipment. While the brand emphasizes Swiss design, its primary manufacturing occurs in its own facility in Suzhou, China.