25 things you're spending too much money on

If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY's newsroom and any business incentives. A lot of the time, we approach shopping with the mentality that more expensive products equals better products. Don't get me wrong--there are definitely some items worth splurging on, but the most expensive option is rarely the best. Here are 25 product categories where a less expensive model out-performs a high-end product. Just think of all the money you could save! Robotic vacuums are cool to begin with, and when you add smart technology, these hands-off cleaning gadgets are even more efficient.