The phrase "although less expensive" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to introduce a contrast or exception regarding the cost of something compared to another item or option.
Example: "This model is more efficient, although less expensive than the previous version."
Alternatives: "even if it's cheaper" or "despite being more affordable".
Although less expensive than physical experimentation, computer codes can still be time-consuming to run.
Unlimited packages cost $10 or $15 a month, although less expensive bundles are available ($5 for 250 from Verizon, for example).
Fluorescent antibody tests, although less expensive, are less sensitive and specific than RT-PCR (27 ).
Although less expensive, we and other colleagues have found that indirect labelling techniques are not always reliable compared to direct labelling methods.
On technical grounds however pp65 antigenemia, although less expensive, is often difficult to perform in leukopenic samples and suffers from major pitfalls such as labor-intensive manual procedure, requirement for immediate sample processing, subjective interpretation of results.
Consequently, although less expensive and easily available, bTSH cannot be regarded as an alternative to the more expensive rhTSH, and its use should be discouraged to prevent unintended side effects in vitro and in vivo.
Although somewhat less expensive, it still can add to project costs.
PEM fuel cells for transportation are typically 60% efficient, although the less expensive versions typically used for stationary applications are only about 35% efficient.
Although these less expensive options may come at a compromise of performance or storage capabilities, they can be well suited for basic tasks for students.
However, although Diageo looks less expensive in the short-term than say SABMiller.. we believe the latter's cost synergy potential and stronger top line growth prospects alongside along with its recent share price decline would offer the greater attraction assuming it is not too busy still working through the Kraft / Heinz deal.
The ELISA assay used to quantify the BMP-2 is less sensitive than radio-active labelling, although it is less expensive, less time--consuming and widely used.
