Best luxury tech

Luxury tech needn’t be complicated to use; it’s what goes on in the background that makes it stand out. Faster speeds, improved capabilities, better styling and consistently superior performance are all things you can come to expect when you fork out a bit more for quality tech.

£1000 can go a long way here, or you can splurge it on just one item. Whatever you get for your money, it should look, feel and perform in a way that makes you feel happy with your purchase. It is luxury, after all! With higher price tags, you tend to get things that tick all three boxes, but be mindful of how easy it is to fall for big brand names, hype or fancy presentation. Make sure you get something that is, in your books, really special.

We’ve tested out lots of high-ticket tech products to find ten of the best luxury tech products for the home or office. From kitchenware to audio enhancers, gaming devices to cameras, take a peek at some of our favourite luxury tech products out there.

Native Union DOCK+

Beautiful and useful, this solid marble charging dock for Apple Lightning devices is probably the best-looking charger you've ever seen. The genuine hand-polished marble provides a stable and stylish base, complemented by metallic fittings and sleek, precise edges. Because of the nature of the marble, each product has unique veining that brings out the natural beauty of the material. It comes in black and greyish white.

The charger base will work with iPhones and iPads and takes just seconds to assemble. There's a back support so that you can stand your device up as it charges, allowing you to keep using the device. The MFi Certified Lightning cable measures in at 4ft long and is reinforced for extra toughness.

£139.99 | Amazon | Buy it now

Sage The Duo Temp Pro Espresso Coffee Machine

Latte lovers and espresso enthusiasts, there's a product on the market that'll change your lives. Make your own barista-quality coffees with this stylish and efficient espresso machine. Operating the machine is simple and intuitive; just fill up the large removable water tank and the coffee portafilter, pop a cup under the spout and away you go.

Electronic PID temperature control ensures the water reaches the right temperature and remains consistent throughout extraction, which prevents the coffee from tasting burnt or sour. The sturdy milk frother uses 15 bars of pressurised steam to turn cold milk into a warm, creamy microfoam. Keeping the machine clean is a cinch thanks to the 360 milk frother's flexibility, the removable drip tray and the cleaning kit.

£328 | AO | Buy it now​

PlayStation 4 500GB with FIFA 18 and COD WWII

If you're only going to buy one games console right now, make it the PS4. While the Nintendo Switch is a fantastically fun device that offers portability and all-ages gameplay, the PS4 has a much larger catalogue of games available (over 400) plus a whole host of non-gaming features. This bundle includes Call of Duty WWII and FIFA 18 – two highly anticipated releases from major franchises.

The console's HDR technology means that the graphics are sharp, snappy and vibrant, both in games and when streaming a film or TV programme via the in-built Smart TV apps and Blu-ray player. It's also compatible with the PS VR headset, so you can dip your toe into virtual reality games and visual experiences.

£299 | AO | Buy it now

Dualit NewGen 4-Slice Toaster

The perfect slice of toast, a partner to the perfect cup of tea, is a joy to behold. With this compact four-slice toaster, cracking toast is guaranteed every single time. Available in 20 different finishes, it has a mechanical timer, a high-lift ejector, a defrost setting, a bagel setting and an energy-saving selector that ensures you only heat however many slots have bread in.

The extra-wide slots are big enough for you to toast chunky bread, or you can toast sandwiches using the special sandwich cage.

Each model is made from die cast aluminium and stainless steel, which is assembled by hand in the UK (you can see who made it by looking for the assembler's sticker on the base plate). It's a toaster built to last a lifetime – all parts are repairable or replaceable, including the virtually unbreakable patented ProHeat elements – it's an investment in your breakfasts of the future.

£200 | John Lewis | Buy it now

Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute

When Dyson announced the end of the corded vacuum cleaner, eyebrows raised. Cordless vacuums are generally less powerful and they run out of charge fast. However, the cord-free Dyson Cyclone V10 marks a revolution in cord-free vacuum technology. It's so good, you'll want to chuck out your trusty corded hoover as soon as you try this machine.

Much more convenient, easier to store and incredibly light, the V10 is a breeze to use. The state-of-the-art motor spins 2,000 times a second, faster than your average hoover, and makes minute adjustments to the performance to deliver consistently strong results wherever it's used. Crumbs, pet hair and dust particles are no problem at all. It can run for 60 minutes off each charge, has an easy-empty large bin and attachments for every possible household vacuuming job. Buy this and you'll never regret ditching the cord.

£449.99 | John Lewis | Buy it now

Canon EOS M50 mirrorless camera

One of the latest trends in photography is the mirrorless camera. Unlike DSLRs, mirrorless cameras are smaller, more compact and don't have a reflex mirror or optical viewfinder. In plain English, this means that you get a digital preview of what your photo will look like through an electronic viewfinder, rather than seeing it in real life through an optical viewfinder.

The Canon EOS M50 is a great mirrorless camera that gives you the perks of a DSLR without the weightiness and bulkiness. Spec-wise, it has a 24.1 mega pixel sensor, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities for photo sharing, the ability to shoot continuously at 10 frames per second and a decent autofocus speed. It has interchangeable lenses to suit different shooting situations, 4K video shooting capabilities and a useful Vari-Angle touchscreen viewfinder. It'll suit amateurs and keen photographers alike, and is an ideal starter in the world of mirrorless tech.

£649.99 | Jessops | Buy it now

Leisure Chefmaster Range Cooker

If you want the style and flexibility of a range cooker but don't have thousands to throw at it, the Leisure Chefmaster is a brilliant option that comes in under a grand. Available in cream, black, anthracite and silver, the range measures 100cm across, yet still has room for three separate multifunction ovens and a grill.

On top, there's a five-burner gas hob, a ceramic zone and an area for wok-cooking, all of which can be concealed with the integrated glass cover. As it's a dual fuel cooker, it gives you the convenience of an electric oven and the choice of using gas or electric for the hob. Cook Clean liners keep the oven clean by catching cooking oil inside the oven, saving you time and effort.

£849.99 | Currys PC World | Buy it now

Snugs music protectors

Hearing music being played live and loud is arguably the best way to enjoy it, but it can seriously damage your hearing. In fact, most deafness is caused by noise-induced hearing loss. Save your hearing by wearing a pair of custom-fit discreet earphones by Snugs.

The 3D-printed Snugs reduce the volume without taking anything away from the audio quality, so you'll still hear everything clearly and as vividly as without them.

This prevents your ears from being exposed to damaging noise levels. Each pair is crafted to the shape of your ears using an impression taken during a fitting appointment, so they fit perfectly and feel comfortable. You can't put a price on your hearing, but paying under £200 to preserve it seems like a bargain.

£169.95 | Snugs | Buy it now

Grundig No Frost Fridge Freezer

Food waste is a whole lot easier to manage when your fridge freezer takes on the hard work for you. Launched as part of Grundig's 'Respect Food' campaign, this appliance uses FullFresh+ technology to keep fruit and vegetables fresh for up to 30 days. The humidity levels and airflow are controlled to actively combat food waste, while a special set of blue LED lights simulate natural sunlight to preserve the food's vitamin content and freshness.

As fridge freezers go, this one has a larger than average capacity – it fits more than a standard fridge freezer but takes up less room than an American-style fridge freezer. It has a non-plumbed water dispenser for cold drinks and a non-frosting freezer.

£679.99 | Currys | Buy it now

HP Envy x360 15” Full-HD Convertible Laptop

This sophisticated laptop can be poised into any angle, taking it from a reliable desktop to a tablet or tent in milliseconds. A dream for creative types, it works with you to turn into whatever you need it for. It runs on Windows 10 Home 64, with a speedy AMD Ryzen™ 5 2500U Quad-Core processor, 8GB of memory, 1TB of hard drive storage and 128GB of solid state drive storage. Dare we say it – it could be the Windows laptop to rival the MacBook.

The 15.6" backlit screen gives you an edge-to-edge viewing experience, and the touchscreen technology allows you to click, write or draw straight onto the screen using a stylus or touch pen. For media lovers, there are Bang and Olufsen speakers, pre-installed Netflix, a wide-vision integrated webcam and microphone plus AMD Radeon™ Vega 8 Graphics. The battery can last up to 10.5 hours on a single charge, so whenever inspiration strikes, you can get stuck in.

£849.99 | Currys | Buy it now