Best AliExpress finds of 2017 according to Lifehacker

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Over the course of a year, Lifehacker has found thousands of interesting products for you on AliExpress. It was not easy, but we tried our best and selected the most popular among them.

Household products

Brush for windows

Special brush with magnets for cleaning windows from the outside and inside.

USB socket

Internal socket with two built-in USB ports and an activity indicator.

Hanger

Convenient five-hook hanger that attaches directly to the door.

Protective pad

Adhesive backing that protects the wall from damage from the door handle.

Anti-vibration pads

A set of soft pads that prevent the washing machine from rolling on the floor.

Decor and decoration

Star Wars Stickers

A set of cool stickers based on the movie star saga.

Decorative tree

Nice felt tree 95 cm high with bright decorations.

Switch Stickers

Various stickers that glow in the dark and help you find the switch.

Garland

Bright LED garlands for window decoration.

Balloons

Large balloons. There are 10 pieces in a lot.

Eyelashes

Wooden eyelashes for nursery decor.

Everything for the kitchen

Microwave cleaner

Effective steam cleaner for microwave oven.

Cup hooks

Convenient cup hooks that attach directly to the cupboard shelf.

Sharpener

Small sharpener for kitchen knives with coarse and finer sharpening.

Silicone funnel

Compact, foldable funnel that does not take up space at all.

Yolk separator

Simple separator of egg yolks from whites.

Kitchen timer

A good timer with large numbers and control buttons.

Ice cream spoon

The same spoon that allows you to apply ice cream in neat round balls.

Watermelon knife

Special knife for cutting watermelon into perfectly even slices.

Non-stick mat

Silicone non-stick baking mat with ruler and dough template.

Everything for the bathroom

Hanger for small items

Decorative hanger for various accessories.

Curtain

A beautiful curtain in the form of a stained-glass window.

Laundry basket

Lightweight foldable laundry basket.

Shower Heads

Water-saving shower head with 300 holes.

Toothbrush holder

Wall-mounted holder for brushes, toothpaste and other small items.

Hygiene and health

Automatic toothbrush

Xiaomi smart toothbrush paired with a smartphone.

Irrigator

Dental irrigator for dental and oral cavity care.

Trimmer

Miniature nose and ear hair trimmer.

Foot massager

Relief foot massager.

Toys and goods for children

Megacub

A somewhat complicated version of the Rubik's cube.

Puzzle

Wooden puzzle in which you need to fold a cube so that there are no unnecessary parts left.

Radio controlled car

Powerful radio-controlled jeep with high traffic.

Kangaroo backpack

Convenient backpack for toddler with several positions.

Spinner

Metal spinners with various designs.

Products for pets

Lounger

Soft bed for a dog or a cat. Eight colors and six sizes.

Harness

Breathable harness for small breeds with leash included.

Ultrasonic Repeller

Dog repeller that can be used for protection or during training.

Trimmer

Cordless animal trimmer.

Backpacks, bags, organizers

Backpack

Roomy backpack with USB port.

Backpack

Convenient backpack with zippered side pockets.

Backpack

Large backpack with many pockets.

Backpack

Backpack with neon print and USB port.

A bag

Satchel bag in a strict design.

Backpack

A cute backpack in the shape of a cat.

Organizer

Small organizer for convenient storage of various little things.

Lighting, lanterns, backlights

Clothespin lamp

LED lamp with a large clothespin that can be fixed to almost any surface.

Cabinet lighting

A miniature lighting module that mounts directly on the cabinet hinges and is triggered when opened.

Flashlight

Powerful flashlight with multiple glow modes.

Sensor switch

Switches with glass surface, operated by a simple touch.

Night light

A mini night light that is no larger than a USB charger.

Gadgets

Wireless adapter

A transmitter that allows you to broadcast sound to any audio device via Bluetooth.

Infrared thermometer

Non-contact thermometer with large display.

External battery

Compact external battery for 20,000 mAh with two USB ports.

Wireless adapter

The smallest Bluetooth audio adapter.

Charger

Powerful four-port charger.

3D pen

A pen that allows you to create three-dimensional drawings.

Water tester

A device for determining the quality of water from Xiaomi.

Electronics

Vacuum cleaner

Powerful upright vacuum cleaner for home cleaning.

Media attachment

Xiaomi Mi TV Box with Android 6.0 on board with support for streaming services, games and applications.

Surveillance Camera

PTZ home video surveillance camera that connects to the network via Wi-Fi.

Projector

Portable projector with HDMI, USB and microSD card slot.

Cables

MicroUSB cable

Nylon braided microUSB cables with lengths from 0.25 to 2 meters.

Lightning cable

2m nylon braided Lightning cable.

MicroUSB cable

Flat microUSB cable, length from 0.32 to 2 meters.

Universal cable

Metal braided charging cable. There are options with microUSB, USB-C and Lightning.

Headphones and speakers

Mini speaker

Small bluetooth speaker with backlight.

Wireless headphones

On-ear headphones with comfortable ear pads and built-in remote control.

Wireless headphones

Sports wireless headphones with water protection and support for the Apt-X codec.

Wireless headphones

Comfortable headphones that attach to each other with magnets.

Headphones-lace

Cute headphone in the form of laces for sneakers.

Mobile accessories

Selfie Flash

Clip-on flash for better selfies on the front camera.

Straps for Mi Band 2

Multi-colored straps for the popular fitness bracelet.

Smartphone holder

Convenient shelf that can be easily fixed next to the outlet and put your smartphone on it.

Monopod

Fold-out selfie stick with a wireless button that turns into a tripod when needed.

Protective glasses

High-quality protective glass for all iPhone models.

Smartphone stand

Aluminum stand for smartphone or small tablet.

Monopod

Nice selfie stick with a small built-in mirror.

Stand

Plastic stand for a smartphone.

USB Devices and PC Accessories

Universal flash drive

8GB, 16GB, 32GB or 64GB flash drives compatible with iPhone, Android and PC.

USB hub

4-port hub with USB 3.0 support.

Bluetooth adapter

A tiny wireless adapter for your PC or laptop.

Mouse

Ergonomic backlit mouse with additional buttons.

USB hub

Simple USB 2.0 hub with four ports. Cable length - from 0.15 to 1 meter.

USB stick

Metal flash drives from 4 to 128 GB.

Automotive products

Smartphone holder

High quality smartphone holder with swivel design.

Smartphone holder

Magnetic holder with swivel joint.

Pressure gauge

Backlit digital pressure gauge for measuring tire pressure.

Covers for wheels

Convenient pouches for storing a second set of tires or wheels.

Wiper tablets

Glass cleaner concentrate in tablets that can be diluted with water.

Products for cyclists

Column lantern

Powerful column light with steering wheel mount.

Saddle pad

Padded saddle pad with ergonomic inserts.

Bicycle Bag

Bag for smartphone, keys and other small items with attachment to the frame.

Bike computer

Inexpensive bike computer with large display and backlight showing speed, ride time and more.

Helmet

Aerodynamic helmets in various colors.

Tourism and outdoor recreation

Inflatable sofa

The same lounger that inflates in a few seconds.

Rug

Foldable picnic mat in a compact format.

Sharpener

Professional knife sharpener with a fixed sharpening angle.

Hammock

Durable double hammock. There are 24 colors to choose from.

Beach towel

Soft microfiber beach towel.