A bathroom mirror with lights and a shaver socket can bring illumination and a convenient charging point into one fitting. The socket is a separate feature: Bluetooth, a demister or a light inside a cabinet does not mean a shaver socket is included. Start with the charging requirement, then choose the mirror size and lighting.
The two socket-equipped cabinets linked in this guide were out of stock when checked. The three available alternatives below provide useful lighting or storage, but none includes a shaver socket. They suit a bathroom where a separate suitable charging point is already planned.
Decide what you actually need to charge
List the shaver or toothbrush you use and check its charging instructions. A bathroom shaver socket is not a general-purpose power outlet, and it should not be treated as a way to run a hairdryer or another unsuitable appliance. Compare the charger requirements with the socket specification, including whether charging is permitted while the mirror lighting is off.
For a new installation, tell your electrician where the basin, shower and existing electrical points are. That gives them the information to plan a suitable connection and position. For a straightforward replacement, the old mirror position alone does not establish that every new cabinet will fit or connect in the same way.
If an integrated socket is essential
Keep the socket on your non-negotiable list. These single-door socket-equipped cabinets and two-door socket-equipped cabinets show that format, but were unavailable at the time of this update. Do not choose a non-socket model on the assumption that its Bluetooth or USB-related accessories provide the same function.
Available option 1: lighting and compact storage
50 × 70 × 13 cm illuminated mirror cabinet — £269 combines front-facing lighting, anti-fog functionality and Bluetooth with enclosed storage. It works well above a single basin when the mirror also needs to keep daily toiletries organised.
Its 13 cm depth is worth checking against the tap and the space where you lean over the basin. Leave room for the door to open comfortably and plan any separate charging point as part of the bathroom layout.
Available option 2: more width and two doors
80 × 70 cm luxury LED mirror cabinet — £369 offers mirror lighting, anti-fog functionality and dual Bluetooth speakers. It gives you a wider storage frontage for shared toiletries and a larger mirror above the vanity.
The dimension drawing shows a 12 cm cabinet body plus a 2.3 cm door section, with a 71 × 62 cm internal area and 10 cm shelf depth. Check both door paths and the projection before choosing it for a narrow room.
Available option 3: a slim flat-mirror layout
60 × 80 cm frontlit and backlit bathroom mirror — £169 keeps storage separate and focuses on the reflection. Front lighting supports your routine, while backlighting adds a glow around the mirror; the anti-fog feature is useful after a shower.
This option makes sense if drawers already handle your toiletries and you prefer a clean basin wall. It does not have a shaver socket or cabinet storage.
Compare the whole installation, not just the socket
- Width and height: match the actual mirror to the basin and available wall area.
- Depth: include the cabinet body, mirrored doors and nearby tap.
- Lighting: distinguish mirror-face illumination from lights inside storage.
- Demisting: choose it for a clearer reflection after showers, alongside room ventilation.
- Charging: verify the socket itself and the appliance it is designed to serve.
Browse mirror cabinets if storage is central to your choice, or all LED bathroom mirrors if you want a flat mirror and separate charging arrangement.
Does every bathroom cabinet with lights have a socket?
No. Lighting, storage, demisting and a shaver socket are individual features. The three available examples above do not include an integrated socket.
Can I use an extension lead instead?
Do not run an extension lead into the bathroom to create a charging point. Ask a qualified electrician to plan an appropriate permanent solution for the room and appliance.
Prices and the linked in-stock options were checked on 27 October 2026. Any checkout promotion is applied separately.
Enjoy free UK delivery, a 3-year warranty and free replacement if your mirror arrives damaged.
Continue planning your mirror
- mirror with a dedicated shaver socket for daily grooming
- range of illuminated bathroom mirrors for UK homes
- when shaver socket LED mirrors make practical sense
- LED Mirror World UK
- Bathroom Mirror With Lights Buying Guide for UK Homes
- Backlit Bathroom Mirror Buying Guide: Glow, Brightness and Placement
- Electrical Safety First: Bathroom safety
- GOV.UK: Approved Document P, electrical safety in dwellings
- GOV.UK: Building work, replacements and repairs to your home
- Crosswater: Bathroom electrical zones