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5 very cheap products that top our tests 

16 January 2026
Kate

By Kate Harvey

Content Manager | Pou Whakahaere Ihirangi

Every now and then, our testing finds products that prove you don’t always get what you pay for. Often, they’re expensive items that end up being duds. But sometimes, it’s the cheapest models giving more expensive ones a run for their money.

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  • A bargain water blaster
  • A great vented clothes dryer
  • An air fryer for under $100
  • A $40 hand mixer
  • Super cheap but safe stroller

Here are 5 incredibly cheap but great products we want our members to know about.

A bargain water blaster

A great vented clothes dryer

An air fryer for under $100

A $40 hand mixer

Super cheap but safe stroller

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