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7 expensive products that are worth every cent

28 August 2026
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By Kate Harvey

Writer | Kaituhi

We often say you don’t always get what you pay for – that's because we regularly notice that the most expensive products don’t do as well as cheaper options in our tests.

These 7 products are the exception – they all back up their steep price tags with genuinely great performance.

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  • 1. The mixer that gets 100% for performance
  • 2. You won’t regret a cent at the ironing board
  • 3. The only thing we could find wrong with this lawn mower is the price
  • 4. The best coffee costs big bucks
  • 5. The vacuum that’s premium in price, premium in performance
  • 6. The best phone isn’t good for the budget
  • 7. The pricey bike that gets the big thumbs-up from us

1. The mixer that gets 100% for performance

2. You won’t regret a cent at the ironing board

3. The only thing we could find wrong with this lawn mower is the price

4. The best coffee costs big bucks

5. The vacuum that’s premium in price, premium in performance

6. The best phone isn’t good for the budget

7. The pricey bike that gets the big thumbs-up from us

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