5 Of The Best Tech Products You Can Find At Costco In Europe

When you think of Costco in Europe, electronics aren't the first thing that comes to mind. The chain is more associated with food and home products, but that doesn't stop its catalog from including a selection of tech devices. So, you can find products ranging from consoles to different accessories for anyone who wants a smart home.

Although Costco isn't as known for its technology catalog, buying there can still make sense, even with a more limited selection. This is because the chain offers competitive prices and other benefits that make buying technology at Costco advantageous. If you already have a membership, you can take even more advantage of it.

In addition, the European catalog differs from what the chain offers in the United States. Some products seem adapted for Europeans, while others differ significantly from those found in American stores. For that reason, we separated the best tech products you can find at Costco there, mainly in the United Kingdom.

The Yale Keyless Smart Lock is one of the most distinctive products in Costco's technology catalog in Europe because Yale designed it for that market. Costing around £80 in the United Kingdom, the lock was designed to work with nightlatches, a common door mechanism in the country. So, it replaces the traditional key with a numeric keypad on the outside.

In practice, you access the lock through the keypad using codes configured by users. So, besides avoiding the need to carry keys, you can also create specific codes for other people and suspend them when necessary. This level of control helps make smart locks safer, and with compatible accessories, you can still manage them through a smartphone.

Another benefit is that the installation makes good use of existing door structures. In the United States, for example, the Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus is designed for the deadbolt standard used in locks, and the manufacturer confirms it does not work outside the US or Canada.

Although it's available in the American market, the Lenovo Legion Go S sold in Europe differs in some ways. The main one is that it comes equipped with SteamOS, giving it an experience closer to a console than a Windows desktop. This also makes the Lenovo model one of the cheaper handhelds compared with the Steam Deck OLED, offering a good experience for players.

In terms of hardware, the Legion Go S doesn't differ much, combining an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor with 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and an 8-inch WUXGA screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate. At Costco, you can find it for around £479.98, which is a competitive price for anyone who wants a handheld with enough hardware to play many PC games.

The large screen helps the Legion Go S stand out in games with an interface full of information, with a lot of text or small elements, especially RPGs. The 120 Hz panel supports VRR to keep character movement smoother, making the price it commands a complete package in the handheld market.

Although some Hisense models are available in the North American market, they're less common than in Europe, and Costco UK carries some of them. One is the Hisense 65U8QTUK, which costs £999.99 and has a 65-inch 4K Mini-LED panel, a native 165 Hz refresh rate, and support for Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+. It also includes a 90W 4.1.2 audio system and a five-year warranty from Costco.

The U8 sits high in the brand's lineup, combining strong brightness, Mini-LED lighting control, and gaming-focused features. Among Hisense TV models, the U8 series stands out for offering specifications close to premium lines without reaching the prices of UX models. Game Mode Ultra takes advantage of the 165 Hz panel, making it a good option for anyone who wants a large screen for games.

In the United States, you can find the Hisense U8QG, but it is a little different from the one sold in the United Kingdom. The European Costco model uses the VIDAA system and services specific to the United Kingdom, while the American model has Google TV and different regional settings. The audio also changes between the two, since the United States line has only 82W.

Anyone who thought DJI only made drones was mistaken, since the DJI ROMO A is one of the most unusual products you can find at Costco UK. For £899.98, you get a robot vacuum with 25.000 Pa suction, extendable arms to clean corners, and binocular vision sensors with LiDAR, drawing on DJI's drone experience. In fact, this technology places DJI as one of the best options among robot vacuum brands.

So far, this DJI robot vacuum model is not available in the United States. The company adopted a regional launch for the line, already reaching both the European and UK markets, but faces restrictions on launching products in the country. So, compared to models available in the USA, the ROMO A isn't radically different in performance, but it stands out for millimeter-level obstacle detection, a self-cleaning station, and the promise of up to 200 days of low-maintenance use.

The Aqara Curtain Driver E1 + Hub E1 is one of the most peculiar products available at Costco in Europe, mainly because it turns common curtains into part of a smart home. Sold for £99.99 in the rod version, the kit includes the small Hub E1 and a motor that moves curtains up to 12 kg, with adjustable opening speed and app control.

Installation is also relatively simple, since the motor stays attached to the rod and can open or close the curtain on a schedule or as part of other automations. For anyone with access to Costco UK and who wants an affordable way to upgrade the smart home, this is one of the most interesting options. The Hub E1 supports up to 128 Zigbee devices, making it a strong entry point for automating other home items later. This lets you start with the curtains and expand the system gradually, based on your needs.

To build this list, we prioritized technology products available at Costco UK that offer interesting characteristics compared with what is available in the United States. This includes models built to British standards, versions with different systems or specifications, exclusive bundles, and categories that certain brands don't sell in the American market.

We also considered price, features, and how much each product stands out within its category. The idea was not to select expensive or unusual devices, but to find options that make sense for European consumers and show how Costco's catalog changes between regions. We compared the British versions with American equivalents to identify relevant differences, avoiding products that were practically identical just because they were available in both stores.