The dollar exchange rate has been behaving quite unexpectedly in recent weeks. And while it’s at very pleasant levels, I decided not to wait and put together a cart of ten things I’ve been eyeing on AliExpress for a long time. Part of them I’ve already ordered, part is still in my favorites — but I’m not planning to delay any longer. Here’s what made my list and why.
Picked up a lot of useful things that need to be bought in time
Window Cleaning Robot for Those Who Live on Higher Floors
The robot will wash your windows while you relax
I’ll start with the most unusual item. Washing windows by hand is a questionable pleasure, especially if you live above the third floor. The CHOVERY robot cleaner attaches to glass using vacuum suction and covers the entire surface on its own. It’s controlled with a remote, and there’s a safety cord in case of a power outage. Power up to 800W — enough to handle even heavy dirt on balcony windows. It’s one of those things you buy out of curiosity and then can’t understand how you lived without it.
Price: 2,930 rubles
Large Mouse Pad with a Beach Print
With a mouse pad like this, you won’t want to work
I’ve been wanting to replace my old mouse pad with something bigger that could fit both the mouse and keyboard. The TWTOWO pad measuring 900×400 mm is perfect for this. The rubber base doesn’t slide on the desk, and the fabric surface provides smooth mouse gliding. It’s only 2 mm thick — the pad doesn’t bother your wrist. And the beach print adds a mood to the workspace that’s so lacking on weekdays.
Price: 980 rubles
An Everyday Tablet Instead of an Expensive iPad
This tablet is on par with the iPad
A tablet is something I used to get by without easily, but after trying one, I no longer want to go back to using a phone for reading and watching videos. The Xiaomi Pad 7 in the 8/256 GB version runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor and features an 11-inch screen. It’s the global version with Wi-Fi, a thin and lightweight body weighing around 400 grams. Suitable for working with documents, watching series, and as an e-reader. In terms of specs-to-price ratio — one of the best offerings in its class.
Price: 18,610 rubles (with coupon)
Foldable Laptop Stand for Comfortable Work
Lets you use your laptop comfortably
Working on a laptop placed directly on a desk is bad for your neck — the screen ends up too low. The UGREEN aluminum stand solves this problem: five tilt levels, support for laptops from 8 to 17.3 inches. The design is foldable and lightweight — you can toss it in a backpack and take it to a café or coworking space. Rubberized feet don’t scratch the desk, and silicone pads keep the MacBook in place. For just over a thousand — a must-have for anyone who works on a laptop.
Price: 1,140 rubles
TV Box with Google TV to Make Any TV Smart
A small box that will make your old TV smart
If your TV can’t handle modern streaming services or is just laggy, the Xiaomi TV Box S third generation will turn it into a full-fledged smart TV. Support for 4K UHD, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, 32 GB of built-in storage. It runs on Google TV — which means access to YouTube, Netflix, Kinopoisk, and other services right out of the box. Global version with Russian language support. A compact box that replaces buying a new TV.
Price: 4,620 rubles
Titanium Strap for Apple Watch for the Most Stylish
