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Today, (almost) everything has a cool tech aspect to it, including toasters and lights. But what’s really worth the cost when it comes down to affordability? We looked at cost, use, features, and more to develop our list of tech that’s luxurious but still relatively affordable whether you’re gifting yourself or someone else. It’s time to get your wallet out!
Best for Caffeine-Fueled Days: Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Machine
Nespresso.
Coffee lovers will flip over this espresso machine that includes a frother to add a smoothly textured milk froth to your cup.
Brew espresso, iced coffee, mocha, latte, or a quick cappuccino for an upgraded cuppa from a slimly designed machine that is also easy to bring along when traveling. Coffee lovers on our team give this a double thumbs-up!
Best for Impressing Envious Co-workers: Mode Envoy Anthracite-themed Keyboard
Mode
Next to your phone, your keyboard is likely the piece of tech you physically interact with the most. Why shouldn’t it be the best?
This custom keyboard from Mode Designs isn’t your father’s mechanical keyboard: It offers an ultra-quiet keystroke while still providing the classic mechanical touch your fingertips crave.
The Envoy comes in classic white with grey accents, silent switches, and beautiful keycaps. Because it’s customizable, you can always change each piece to make your Envoy a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. You’ll be a keyboard enthusiast before you know it!
Best for Toasting Your Day Any Way You Want: Revolution Touchscreen Toaster
Revolution
Broiled-bread lovers will salivate over this ridiculously easy-to-use touchscreen toaster.
Come on: Who doesn’t need 3 toasting modes, 7 toasting shades, and options for fresh and frozen foods?
There’s a large, full-color touchscreen display to help you zero in on the exact bread and setting you prefer. Plus, the whole thing is slim enough to fit in a drawer.
It boasts an ‘InstaGLO’ heating system that allows it to heat up quickly and produce toasted items with crunchy outsides and soft insides.
This version includes a panini press to make all the melty, yummy sandwiches you like. Yeah. We gotta go; we’re making hot sandwiches today!