Usually I put together collections of things I’ve already bought and tested. But sometimes I stumble upon items that grab my attention even before ordering — and I know that after buying them, I’ll be recommending these things again and again. Today is exactly one of those cases. Some of them have been sitting in my cart for a while, some I found just the other day, and some I’ve already managed to buy. What unites them is one thing — each item has a clear purpose, not just a pretty picture.
Soon the whole apartment will be full of AliExpress boxes
Earbuds with Built-in Translator Cheaper Than AirPods Pro
A translator that’s always with me
I sometimes talk to foreigners and every time I have to pull up a translator app — it’s inconvenient, especially in person. The ERAZER X8 earbuds with real-time translation solve everything at the root: they support over 130 languages. The open ear-hook design doesn’t block the ear, so I can hear both my conversation partner and what’s going on around me. There’s also a white noise mode for sleep, water protection, and wireless connectivity. I’m planning to take them on trips and to meetings where translation is a must.
Price: 820 rubles
Desktop Air Purifier for Home and Office
Small but cleans the air excellently
My desk is always collecting dust, and I simply have no room to put a full-size floor air purifier. The compact NOCCLILI USB-powered purifier fits right next to my monitor. Inside there’s a HEPA filter and an activated carbon layer, so it catches dust, pollen, and removes odors. It claims to work with formaldehyde and has an aromatherapy function. I’ll get one for my desk, and if I like it — a second one for the bedroom.
Price: 920 rubles
Portable Speaker for the Countryside and Barbecues
Small but honestly cleans the air
Summer is just around the corner, which means — countryside, nature, and music under the open sky. The water-resistant Edifier QS20 speaker is perfect for this: metal body, Bluetooth 6.0 and up to 12 hours of battery life. Edifier really knows their way around sound, so I’m not worried about quality. There’s also ambient lighting — looks great outdoors in the evening. I’m getting the red one; it looks more interesting than the white and black versions.
Price: 3,130 rubles
Android Smartphone with a Big Battery
A backup phone you wouldn’t be embarrassed to show people
I’ve been eyeing an affordable Android as a companion to my iPhone for a long time — for a second SIM and travel. The Oppo Reno15 smartphone looks like a solid mid-ranger: a 6.59-inch AMOLED display at 120 Hz, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, two 50 MP cameras, and NFC for payments. But the main thing here is the 6500 mAh battery and 80W charging. I’ll be getting the Russian version specifically to avoid any surprises with firmware and service.
Price: 27,600 rubles (with coupon)
Electronic Shower Thermometer with LED Display
No more testing water with my elbow
I have a child, and checking the water temperature with my elbow every time is quite an ordeal. This LED display shower thermometer installs between the mixer and the hose and shows the temperature right on the screen. It’s powered by the water flow, so there’s no need to change batteries — install it and forget about it. The numbers are visible immediately, no guessing needed. I’ll definitely get one; it’s dirt cheap but will save a lot of nerves.
Price: 710 rubles
