We’ve handpicked these products not because they’re the cheapest but because they deliver amazing value in the long run, we purchased these ourselves (after many hours of research) so instead of you spending the time doing that research we’ve done it for you. All of these have made our lives easier, more efficient, or simply more enjoyable—and they’re well worth the investment in our (semi) expert opinion. Each one we’ve included a link to buy and a cheaper alternative if you want lots of similar features/spec but for slightly less money. We hope it helps.
1. Robot Vacuum
Why We Love It: It cleans while you’re not home. It uses AI cameras to to avoid clothes, cables or even dog poo! Set it on a schedule, and your floors stay spotless without lifting a finger. Great for pet owners or anyone who hates vacuuming. Our one also has a self-emptying base station, and it also fills itself with water/cleaning fluid to mop the floors as well.
How It Saves You Money: Less time spent cleaning = more time for other things. We ended up cutting our cleaner’s hours down, so they come once every 2 weeks now, saving us £110 a month.
Buy: The one we use | Alternative | Cheaper Alternative
2. Robot Mower
Why We Love It: Say goodbye to weekend lawn-mowing chores. This little robot trims your grass perfectly while you sip your Coffee / Piña Colada (heck it can do it during the night if you really want). Sure some people will say they enjoy cutting the grass, and that’s cool but for many (including us) it’s a faff.
How It Saves You Money: Saves on gardening services and reduces the need for regular lawn treatments by keeping grass healthier.
Buy: The one we use from eBay #ad | Alternative | Cheaper Alternative
3. MacBook Pro with Separate Screen and Fingerprint Keyboard
Why We Love It: Sleek, fast, and secure with its built-in fingerprint sensor. It makes work and play effortless while offering impressive battery life and performance. The whole Apple ecosystem is superb in our experience, we get it’s not for everyone but we can see why many do move to Mac/Apple setups.
How It Saves You Money: Its longevity and high resale value make it a smarter investment compared to cheaper laptops that wear out quickly. Our last Macbook was good for 7 years.
Buy: The one we use | Alternative | Cheaper Alternative
4. OLED TV with Ambilight and Built-in Soundbar
Why We Love It: Incredible picture quality, deep blacks (you need to experience it to see it), and the immersive Ambilight feature make movie nights at home feel like a real cinema experience.
How It Saves You Money: Cuts down on expensive cinema trips.
Buy: The newer version of the one we use, ideal for mounting on wall | Cheaper Alternative, ideal for placing on a shelf/cupboard etc
5. Apple AirTags
Why We Love It: Never lose your keys, bag, or even your pet again. These tiny trackers help you find almost anything using your iPhone. We have a bunch of them and they make day to day living just that little bit better. No “Where is the TV remote?” or “Can you help me find my wallet/handbag” conversations.
How It Saves You Money: No need to replace lost items (or pay for locksmiths!).
Buy: The one we use | Alternative | Android Versions
6. Decent Phone Chargers
Why We Love It: A good selection of phone chargers keeping your phone powered quickly and safely with additional features like being able to charge watch/airpods etc.
How It Saves You Money: A dead battery when out and about can cost you greatly.
Buy: The one we use | Alternative | Cheaper Alternative
7. Ninja Air Fryer
Why We Love It: Cuts cooking time and delivers crispy food with less oil. Perfect for quick, and (sometimes) healthy meals.
How It Saves You Money: Less energy usage compared to a traditional oven, plus healthier eating means fewer takeaways.
Buy: The one we use | Alternative | Cheaper Alternative
8. Bath with Jacuzzi
Why We Love It: Ultimate relaxation at home. It’s like having a personal spa experience whenever you want. It’s clearly not a budget-friendly decision, but wow is it nice.
How It Saves You Money: Reduces the need for expensive spa treatments or buying a separate outdoor Jacuzzi which are expensive to run.
Buy: Similar ones to what we have
9. Tesla Model Y
Why We Love It: Spacious, fast, and packed with smart features. Lower running costs compared to petrol cars and access to Tesla’s charging network. Costs us £7.50 for 250 miles of range and given 90% of trips are local charging away from home just isn’t something we think about and when we do the supercharger network is simple. Our phone is our key and you don’t realise how amazing this is until you start doing it (when paired with #11 on the list you realise you don’t need ANY keys anymore).
How It Saves You Money: Cuts fuel and maintenance costs dramatically compared to traditional vehicles.
Buy: The one we use | Send us a message if you’re buying as there is a good chance of a discount for you
10. Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine
Why We Love It: Fresh coffee at home at the push of a button. No pods, no degree in how to make coffee needed, no mess—just great coffee every time.
How It Saves You Money: Skips the expensive coffee shop habit. It pays for itself quickly if you drink a lot of coffee.
Buy: Newer Version of the one we use | Alternative | Cheaper Alternative
11. Touch Pad Key System
Why We Love It: You don’t need keys anymore… Never get locked out again. These smart locks make home security easy and convenient.
How It Saves You Money: No more locksmith fees or replacing lost keys.
Buy: The one we use | Alternative
12. Alexa Smart Speakers
Why We Love It: Play music, control smart devices, set reminders, and more—all hands-free.
How It Saves You Money: I mean it’s hard to think of how this saves money really but guess it can help reduce energy bills by controlling smart home devices more efficiently.
Buy: The one we use | Alternative
13. Dishwasher
Why We Love It: Saves time and water compared to washing by hand. Plus, your dishes actually get clean and sanitised. The Bosch model we have has a time projector on the floor as well which is useful, many of the newer ones have App control that alert you it’s completed etc as well.
How It Saves You Money: Reduces water usage, and modern energy-efficient models cut electricity costs.
Buy: The one we use | Cheaper Alternative
14. Fridge with Ice Maker
Why We Love It: Convenient, fresh ice at your fingertips—perfect for summer drinks. The fridge also has app control which warns you if the doors aren’t properly shut or the power goes out!
How It Saves You Money: Avoids buying bagged ice and reduces trips to the shop. Warns you if the power goes out so you don’t come home to defrosted spoiled food!
Buy: The one we use | Cheaper Alternative
15. Decent Bedding
Why We Love It: High-quality bedding improves sleep and lasts much longer than cheap alternatives. In our experience, our sleep and enjoyment in bed are noticeably better.
How It Saves You Money: Better sleep = more productivity and fewer replacement purchases.
Buy: The one we use | Cheaper Alternative
16. Apple AirPods Pro Gen 2
Why We Love It: The compact size, the smooth connection with Apple devices, the decent noise cancellation.
How It Saves You Money: They make any trip better
Buy: The one we use | Alternative | Cheaper Alternative
![[Poll] – The Best & Worst Part Time jobs to get at Uni](https://10ways.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/coffee-shop-uni-100x100.jpg)
