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COST TO OWN

Which is cheaper to own?

For the big purchases, the price on the shelf is the smallest part of the story — the running costs decide. Here are honest head-to-heads, each ranked by the true cost of ownership, never by what earns us more.

Home & kitchen

Bean-to-cup vs Pod / capsule
Coffee machines
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Heat-pump vs Vented / condenser
Tumble dryers
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Robot vs Cordless stick
Vacuums
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Integrated vs Freestanding
Dishwashers
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American-style vs Standard tall
Fridge-freezers
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Induction vs Ceramic
Hobs
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Bagged vs Bagless
Vacuums
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Electronics

OLED vs QLED / LED
TVs
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Gaming laptop vs Gaming PC
Gaming
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Mirrorless vs DSLR
Cameras
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Tablet vs Laptop
Computing
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Soundbar vs AV receiver + speakers
Home cinema
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