Built for Half

Could it be made for half? Built for Half takes something expensive, like hearing aids, glasses or a mattress, and tries to redesign it for half the price without losing what matters. Part by part we cut, swap and simplify, and we say exactly what you would give up for each saving.

Then we check the real world: the challengers who tried to sell it cheaper, who made it, who shut down and why.

Every cost is sourced and estimates are shown as ranges. This is a price analysis channel, not shopping or medical advice.

Want to know why the original costs so much? Our companion channel, The Bill of Parts, has the full receipt.

What should we try to build for half next? Tell us in the comments.