Big sale on AliExpress! Time to stock up while the exchange rate is at its lowest
Wireless Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation
Great headphones for those who miss good affordable sound
I spent a long time eyeing the Nothing Headphone (a) after trying earbuds from this brand, reading reviews, and watching comparisons with AirPods Pro — and finally ordered them during the sale while the exchange rate was at its lowest. The best thing I’ve done for my ears in the past year. They promise excellent headphones for everyday wear. The transparent case design won me over: it looks so good you want to show it to everyone. My brother saw mine, ordered the same pair a week later — and now he’s recommending these over-ear headphones to all his coworkers.
Price: 10,440 rubles
Waterproof Backpack with a Shoe Compartment
The backpack actually has a detachable compartment at the bottom
In a regular backpack, sneakers after the gym are a gamble: they’ll either end up on your textbooks, on your lunch, or on both at the same time. This backpack with a shoe compartment at the bottom came to us from the year 3026 — sneakers sit by themselves, don’t get anything dirty, and don’t spread their smell. Everything genius is simple! The dense nylon shell doesn’t get wet in the rain, and it’s spacious enough for both the gym and a work laptop. A friend has been carrying the same backpack every day to work for six months now — he says all other backpacks simply don’t exist for him anymore.
Price: from 1,050 rubles
Blackout Curtains for Any Window Size
Very dense curtains for those who love being in the dark
If you’ve ever tried to fall asleep in a room during summer, you know why you need proper curtains. Dense blackout curtains block up to 95% of light — the room turns into a cave regardless of the time of day. On AliExpress, they tailor them to custom sizes, which is especially nice: no hemming needed. I ordered curtains for the bedroom — loved them, and a week later ordered them for the nursery — my child stopped waking up at five in the morning with the sunrise for the first time in their life. That alone is reason enough to get them as a gift for friends.
Price: from 2,169 rubles
Compact Capsule Coffee Machine for Travel
The coffee machine works with any of three capsule types
The Xiaomi 3-in-1 capsule coffee machine is one of those rare things that does exactly what it promises without trying to be something it’s not. It works with three types of coffee capsules: Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, and ground coffee through a reusable filter. In the morning, you press a button, and a minute later you get an espresso on par with a decent coffee shop. It’s compact, takes up less counter space than a toaster, and travels without any issues. A colleague tried my coffee, ordered the same machine the next day — now we drink it right at our desks.
Price: 2,859 rubles
Braided USB-C Cable at 100W for Fast Charging
Baseus cables are traditionally known for their reliability and durability
Regular charging cables last me about three months before the insulation starts crumbling near the connector and the whole “hold it at an angle so it charges” dance begins. The braided Baseus 100W cable is built differently: the braiding is dense, the connectors are metal, and it bends however it pleases. It charges not only an iPhone but also a MacBook Pro at full power — which is rare for a single cable. I now have three of them for every occasion, and I’m ordering a fourth. And notably, not one of them has shown any signs of wear after six months.
Price: 390 rubles
GaN Charger at 100W with Multiple Ports
I especially recommend everyone buy this charger while it’s available at a discount
When you’re on a business trip and need to charge a laptop, phone, and tablet simultaneously, a GaN charger at 100W with multiple ports saves the day.
