High-quality boards use phosphor bronze or nickel-silver clips that grip wires tightly. If it's too easy to pull a wire out, the connection is likely poor.
Cheap, unbranded breadboards often lead to "ghost" bugs that are hard to troubleshoot. Look for these features when buying: buy breadboard
Look for boards with clearly printed letters (A-J) and numbers (1-60+) to make following diagrams easier. the connection is likely poor. Cheap
Great for compact projects or single-sensor prototypes. buy breadboard
The standard for most projects. It has enough room for a microcontroller (like an [Arduino Nano](url from 0.5.25)) and several sensors.