10 Random Five Below Finds Over $5 That Are Worth It (And What to Skip)

Despite its name, Five Below sells items for more than $5 — even as much as $25. Sometimes, these items are well worth the higher price and can help you save more on everyday essentials. However, others are lacking in quality or can be found elsewhere for less.

If you're eyeing any of the store's over $5 items, here are the ones that are actually worth it, along with a few to skip.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $25

While this wagon is meant to lug chairs, towels, snacks, and more on days at the beach, it's great for large grocery hauls, too. The three-foot-long wagon can hold up to 110 pounds, and it's collapsible, so it won't take up much room when laid flat in the trunk of your car. This seasonal item is worth the $25 price tag to save your back year-round.

Price: $15

If you need a new throw blanket, pick up this oversized one from Five Below. It measures about 9 by 8 feet, which means it would fit a king-sized bed. The throw is available in dark blue and gray, and even at $15, it's still $20 less than Target's king-sized Threshold Microplush Bed Blanket.

Price: $15

Work out your muscle knots at home with this compact Sealy massage pillow. It has two massage modes that you can toggle between with a single button. The massaging mechanism is covered with a breathable mesh and outfitted with an adjustable strap.

A new offering at Five Below, this massaging pillow is a steal at $15, considering a similar model costs $37.99 at Office Depot.

Price: $5.55

While organizers can be quite pricey at stores like Target, Five Below offers durable bins at excellent prices. This heavy-duty metal storage container has wooden handles and is available in white, green, and black.

The large baskets are chic and simple enough to mix and match with other organizers in your home, whether stashed in a cabinet or on a shelf. For budgeting purposes, a small wire basket at Target sells for $9 more.

Price: $5.55

Keep your pup's teeth fresh and clean with this dog dental care kit from Arm & Hammer at Five Below. The kit includes a chicken-flavored, baking soda-enhanced toothpaste, a toothbrush, and a fingerbrush. While it'll cost $5.55 in the pet aisle of Five Below, the same kit would be $6.99 at Target.

Price: $15

Washable rugs can cost hundreds, so this 4-by-6-foot area rug is a bargain at $15. It's easy to clean by just popping it into the washing machine, and it comes in a pink, light blue, and dark blue pattern. The imported rug is a dupe for a $489 washable rug from the popular brand Ruggable.

Price: $5.55

If you're an Apple Watch owner, upgrade your band to this faux leather strap from Five Below. The sleek black band is adjustable like a traditional watch strap, and at $5.55, it looks more expensive than it is. For reference, it is similar to an Apple Watch strap from Heyday at Target for $14.99.

Price: $5.55

This chic, functional jewelry organizer is worth the extra 55 cents. It has a circular base for holding rings and earrings, with a hanger for bracelets and necklaces. At $5.55, it's an easy way to organize and display your jewelry collection without taking up too much real estate on your dresser or bathroom counter.

Price: $25

Five Below has a wide selection of affordable fitness equipment, most of which is $5 or under, but this adjustable kettlebell is a worthwhile exception. The kit includes six weighted disks that you can stack and secure to the kettlebell to adjust the weight in 5.5-pound increments up to 33 pounds.

At $25, the set is one of the more expensive items in the store, but it's less than half the price of the Apex Adjustable Kettlebell on Amazon.

Price: $5.55

These thick, wide-band slides are perfect for summer pool days or just walking around the house. It's $5.55 for the pair, which comes in two-tone colors, including pink, green, blue, black, and white. Plus, the shoes come in women's shoe sizes six through 11.

Price: $15

Unless you want to blend your smoothie while walking, a portable blender isn't necessary or worth the money, even for $15. And you'll still need to recharge it when it runs out of power, so you might as well opt for a stationary personal blender from a highly reviewed brand. For example, the Mainstays Single-Serve Blender has more than 300 five-star reviews on Walmart's website and costs a few cents less than Five Below's version.

Price: $20

More isn't always better, as in the case of this Paris Hilton makeup set. The palette has a whopping 48 eye shadow shades, plus brushes, contour, blush, concealer, and lip liners, all for $20. While that seems like a deal at first glance, it's a significant amount to pay for a large amount of makeup that you're not sure if you'll like or not. And it'll be a pain to store.

Price: $5.55

There are a few food storage container options at Five Below, but this two-pack is a skip because of its questionable durability. The hard plastic of the containers feels somewhat brittle, and it's unclear whether they can survive the dishwasher and microwave. Instead, grab a three-pack of Glad Deep Dish Storage containers for $5 at Five Below.

Price: $25

While the idea of a mini fridge to chill your masks, serums, and moisturizers is nice, it's not necessary. The fruit-themed fridge, ultimately, will just end up wasting precious bathroom counter space and isn't worth the $25 price tag, especially when your kitchen refrigerator can do the same thing.

Price: $7

These headphones are worth skipping because the affordable price point is a red flag in itself. It's hard to believe a pair of $7 wireless headphones could have quality active noise cancellation, which is a feature of higher-end headphones like the $549.99 Apple AirPods Max.

Even at $7, save your cash for a shopper-approved, budget-friendly pair like the Sony WHCH520/B Headphones.

Even at discount stores like Five Below, it's possible to spend more than you need to on low-quality items. If you want to avoid wasting money, compare prices at other stores and look for online chatter about the specific product before buying.

You can even head over to your local Dollar Tree to see if the store has items comparable to Five Below for a lower cost.