10 Best Hamster Wheels UK 2024 | Kaytee, Trixie and More

Syrian hamsters are one of the most popular species in the world, and they're pretty chunky little guys, so they need a lot of space. Luckily, this mammoth wheel from Trixie should easily accommodate them and any smaller fellows. 

The larger size means it's more likely that your hamster will be able to obtain a natural running position and keep a flat spine, therefore reducing the risk of long term back injury. It also has an innovative 'closed' design to keep hammy even safer. What's not to love? 

One guaranteed way of losing the squeaky plastic midnight marathons? Easy, lose the plastic! Trixie has done just that by building this wooden wheel. On top of the materials, this wheel runs on ball-bearings, so it's going to be doubly quiet. Say hello to uninterrupted 8-hour sleeps!

Additionally, the wheel comes with a closed back and safety stand that should be sturdy if placed responsibly. Plus, at a very charitable 21 cm, it should entertain most of the largest fluffballs. 

This wheel gets its name because it was created using a ball-bearing mechanism instead of a central axle, which means that it is pretty much silent! Being from a trusted name in pet care, the quality is also excellent. 

Several sizes and colours are available, making it an ideal piece of kit for any hamster and their setup. It can also be placed in the cage as a free-standing wheel for smaller breeds or mounted for more active or larger hamsters. 

If you are looking for something slightly different, why not try the Fly'n'Saucer? It's not just odd for the sake of it, though, as this innovative design is better for your hamster's spine and creates a more natural running motion than that of a traditional wheel. 

Plus, due to the flat running surface, you'll never have to worry about trapped toes or trapped tails. All of this, alongside a low noise and a very economical price, makes this an excellent choice for those on a budget! 

Encourage exercise with this comfortable wheel that has a solid surface to run upon, a tail-safe design and makes relatively little noise. It also comes with a heavy-duty wire stand that allows it to be either free-standing or with a two-way attachment that can be clipped to a wire cage. 

While it's not one hundred per cent silent, many reviewers testify that this machine makes little to no noise, so it shouldn't be too much to handle. Also, because the wheel is easy for a hamster to get into, it should help encourage them to use it more. 

This versatile bit of kit can be used either mounted or free-standing. It comes in three super-cute colourways, including pink, yellow, and baby blue, all of which will appeal to owners with particularly pampered fur babies! 

Being just under the size recommendation for larger Syrian hamsters of 20 cm, this wheel would be well-suited to smaller breeds or younger rodents. One thing worth mentioning is that the screw to mount the wheel is relatively short and, therefore, may struggle to reach through both the product and your cage if you have a thick wired one. 

Easy to clean and low on noise, the silent spinner is a welcome addition to any cage. The wheel is specifically designed to keep those midnight jogs at the lowest possible decibels, something which it generally achieves. 

Furthermore, it's made of lightweight and durable plastic, which makes it likely to last twice as long, and is twice as easy to clean too. It is a little smaller than optimal, but if your hammy is a small breed and can run on there without bending its back, it should be fine. 

This wheel is about as classic as they come. It uses a metal caged design as the running surface, which may not be as safe as a solid surface, but is still better than a metal option with rungs. Furthermore, they come in a wide variety of sizes, so you should find one to fit your hamster's space. 

This is also one of the cheapest options available in our ranking. Yet, as we mentioned, nowadays, this isn't seen as the best option as your hamster could get its feet caught on the running area and end up hurting itself. 

If you've got a small pet and a small amount of space in the cage, then this mounted wheel might just do the trick. The wheel has a translucent design that allows you to keep an eye on your pet while he's racking up the miles. Plus, it's made of easy-to-clean plastic. 

The size is a bit of a double-edged sword, however. While a compact wheel is great for a compact cage, we think that unless your furry friend is particularly tiny, this may be a little too small as it falls a couple of centimetres under the recommendations.   

More than just a brilliantly quirky name, this rodent wheel comes in at 27 cm, making it one of the largest in our ranking. It's also more than just a wheel, as it incorporates a Nail-O-Matic removable nail trimmer – pretty handy, seeing as getting a hamster to sit down and let you clip can be a nightmare. 

Unfortunately, some users have found that it can be a bit on the louder side. Plus, as it's designed and made in the USA, it's also the most expensive wheel we found, which is why it's last in our ranking.