I regularly scour AliExpress looking for things that genuinely simplify everyday life rather than gathering dust in a drawer. Today I’ve put together ten AliExpress finds — from a charger that can even handle a laptop to a leather case for the iPhone 17 at a ridiculously low price. Some of these I’ve already bought and tested, others I’ve been eyeing after extensive comparisons with alternatives. No “revolutionary innovations” here — just specific items that actually work.
Ten AliExpress products I’d add to my cart right now.
Baseus 65W GaN — Replaced Three Adapters for Me at Once
One charger for everything: iPhone, iPad, and even MacBook Air.
This happens to me all the time: you go on a business trip and pack half a bag with adapters — for your phone, tablet, laptop. I got tired of it and picked up the Baseus 65W GaN charger. Two USB-C ports and one USB-A — enough to simultaneously charge an iPhone, iPad, and MacBook Air. The body stays slightly warm rather than scorching hot like cheap alternatives.
The size is particularly impressive: it’s noticeably more compact than Apple’s stock 67W adapter and costs a fraction of the price. It supports PD 3.0 and QC 4.0 fast charging, so an iPhone goes from 0 to 50% in about half an hour. I’ve been using it for several months now — not a single complaint so far. The only thing is that even more compact models have since appeared.
Price: 1,670 rubles
Screen Protector for iPhone — I Apply It Myself with No Bubbles
The kit includes two screen protectors and an alignment frame for perfect installation.
If you’ve ever crooked a screen protector and then painfully peeled it off with your fingernail — you’ll understand me. This box includes a special alignment frame that locks onto the iPhone body and guides the glass exactly over the screen. The result — no bubbles, no misalignment, I got it right on the first try.
The set includes two glass protectors, so you can keep the second one as a spare or give it to someone. The oleophobic coating is there: fingerprints do appear, of course, but wipe off easily. Touch sensitivity doesn’t suffer — Face ID works without any issues. At 730 rubles, this is probably the best thing you can buy on AliExpress for a new iPhone.
Price: 730 rubles
Budget Case for iPhone 17 — Wearing It Instead of the Original
Getting leather for the iPhone 17 for 213 rubles — sounds like a joke, but it’s not.
Apple dropped leather cases from its lineup a while ago, and alternatives in Russian retail start at one and a half thousand rubles. This case costs 213 rubles — and yes, that’s not a typo. The leather isn’t genuine, of course, but the material is pleasant to the touch, doesn’t slip, and fits the iPhone 17 snugly with no wobble.
The cutouts for the camera and buttons are precise, and MagSafe wireless charging works through the case without issues. Over time, the material darkens slightly — a patina develops, which many people actually appreciate. If the case gets scratched after a couple of months, you won’t feel bad tossing it — three of these cost less than a single silicone case from any brand.
Price: 213 rubles
126-in-1 Screwdriver Set — I Use It to Open Everything, Including a MacBook
A cylindrical case instead of the usual kit box — more convenient than you’d think.
Every time I needed to tighten a screw on my glasses or take apart a Mac mini case, I used to rummage through my entire tool drawer. This set solved the problem once and for all: 126 bits — from tiny Pentalobe for Apple devices to large Torx for furniture. Everything is compactly stored in a cylindrical case that takes up less space than a Pringles can.
The screwdriver handle sits comfortably in your hand, and the bits are held by a magnet so they don’t fall out. I’ve been using the set for six months now — the steel hasn’t worn down, and the magnetization hasn’t faded. In brick-and-mortar stores, comparable kits start at four thousand rubles, so this AliExpress find is a no-brainer.
Price: 2,110 rubles
USB-C and USB-A Flash Drive — I Carry It on My Keychain
Two connectors in one body — plugs into both a Mac and any Android device.
Memory prices are going up, and sometimes you need to transfer a file from your iPhone to a work PC with USB-A right now. This flash drive solves the problem: USB-C on one side, USB-A on the other. Plug it into an iPad or MacBook, copy the presentation, insert it into an old computer — done. No adapters needed.
The body is metal and compact — I hung it on my keychain and forgot about it. Read speeds are sufficient for documents and photos, though for transferring 4K video you’re still better off with an external SSD. At 760 rubles, it’s a consumable that comes in handy more often than you’d expect.
Price: 760 rubles
Xiaomi Mijia — The Sunglasses I’ll Be Rocking This Summer
Lightweight, sleek, and for a thousand rubles — seriously.
I stopped buying expensive sunglasses after my daughter accidentally sat on my Ray-Bans. That’s when Xiaomi Mijia came along just in time. I bought them and haven’t regretted it. The lenses with a UV filter genuinely reduce glare, the frame is lightweight and doesn’t press behind the ears even after a full day outdoors.
The design is neutral and suits practically any face shape. The plastic doesn’t look cheap, the hinges are sturdy, so they shouldn’t get loose. The only thing is there’s no case included, but at 940 rubles it would be downright rude to complain about that.
