Here are the 19 best tech gadget gifts under $50 — Apple, Ring, Echo, and Sony from $9
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Handy tech gadgets are always great gifts at Christmas, especially if you're on a budget. There are hundreds of best-selling, affordable tech devices on the market, so I rounded up my 19 favorite tech gifts that all cost under $50.
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My list includes smart home gadgets, speakers, headphones, and security cameras from brands such as Apple, Sony, JBL, and Amazon. Not only are all my tech devices under $50, but they are also on sale, which means you're getting even more value by saving money.
A few of my favorite and most popular tech gifts include the Echo Spot smart alarm clock, which is on sale for $44.99 (was $79.99), the popular Apple AirTag for just $24 (was $29), and Sony's WH-CH520 headphones on sale for $38 (was $69).
As of writing, all of the tech gadgets below will arrive before Christmas, but that will change as we get closer to December 25. My recommendation is to take advantage of today's discounts now, before prices increase and shipping dates change.
The 19 best tech gadget gifts under $50
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This convenient wall charger is a must-buy for all your gadgets, and it's on sale for just $8.99 at Amazon. The three-sided charger features five outlets, four USB charging ports, a fireproof shell, and surge protection.
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This Kasa Smart Light Bulb, priced at $9.44, would make a great stocking stuffer. The dimmable light bulb can be controlled from anywhere via the Kasa app and works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can use your voice to control your lights.
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For just $15, you can get the Tile by Life360 Mate, which can track anything it's attached to – a very useful gift idea. If you tend to misplace your phone, wallet, or key, attach the Tile to it, and it will locate it on a map, or you can make it play a sound.
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If you haven't heard, wired headphones are all the rage, which is why Apple's EarPods for $15.96 is such a great gift idea. A slim, high-quality design, clear sound, and a comfortable fit are just a few of their standout qualities. This model works with all devices that have a Lightning connector – which is iPhone 14 and before – so if you've got a newer iPhone, you'll instead want the USB-C version ($16.99 at Amazon).
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Another excellent stocking-stuffer option is the best-selling Apple AirTag, available for $24 at Walmart. Great for people like me who tend to misplace things, simply attach the AirTag to anything you don't want to lose or keep track of, such as a backpack, and your iPhone will locate the item.
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Getting a pair of headphones from a reliable brand like JBL at this price makes them a strong bargain. These have an on-ear fit, offer nearly 60 hours of battery life, fold up for travel, and connect to the JBL app so you can customize the sound.
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Electric toothbrushes are popular Christmas gift ideas, and Amazon has the Philips Sonicare 4100 Electric Toothbrush for only $29.96. It features two intensity settings and provides advanced plaque removal. It also offers alerts when you apply too much pressure while brushing, a reminder to replace your brush head, and a built-in two-minute timer. It's an excellent value at this discounted price.
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Give the gift of cheap streaming, Amazon's standard Fire TV Stick for just $17.99. In our Fire TV Stick review, we found the original version was a cheap way to add essential smart features to your TV, including access to streaming apps in HD, Alexa voice controls, and the ability to control other smart home devices.
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As the name suggests, the Fire TV Stick 4K streams shows and movies to your TV in ultra-high-definition 4K resolution. Amazon claims the newest Select model is the fastest 4K stick under $40, and today's deal brings the price down to just $19.99.
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This is $5 shy of the record-low price for Amazon's premium streaming device. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max streams the same content at the same quality as the standard 4K version, but the extra power inside delivers faster app navigation. Plus, it uses Wi-Fi 6E technology to deliver a more stable, consistent streaming experience.
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There's a massive 50% discount on this easy-to-install Ring Indoor Cam at Amazon. This plug-in security camera works with Alexa and offers motion detection and real-time notifications, so you can stay up to date on what's happening.
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We consider the Outdoor 4 the best outdoor security camera, so we're thrilled that it's available at a massive 65% discount. It's wire-free and satisfyingly simple to set up, with a battery life of up to 2 years. It features a user-friendly app that lets you make the most of 1080p HD video and two-way audio, with additional features available with a Blink subscription.
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One of my favorite Amazon device deals is the all-new Blink Video Doorbell at its lowest price ever. The Blink doorbell alerts you when motion is detected and features infrared night vision, two-way audio, a two-year battery life, and an expanded field of view.
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If you're looking to gift an alternative to Apple's pricey AirPods, Amazon has the top-rated JBL Vibe Beam for just $29.95 - a record-low price. The wireless earbuds offer 32 hours of battery life and deliver high-quality audio with 8mm drivers featuring JBL Deep Bass Sound.
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Sony on-ears for under $40? That's not a mistake: this deal takes a cool 46% off the list price, making them good contenders to buy again, even though they're getting a little old. We said in our Sony WH-CH520 review they are "simply superb value" at the time, and this deal keeps them that way. They sound good, they run for 50 hours between charges, and they're comfortable too – but you won't get fancier features such as active noise cancellation.
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In our JBL Go 4 review, we said that "if you’re looking for a conveniently sized and reliably designed speaker on a budget, you won’t be disappointed with the JBL Go 4." It's a great go-anywhere speaker that we rate as being our preferred cheap option among the best Bluetooth speakers – it was already aggressively priced, and this deal makes it even more attractive.
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If you're looking for a robust smart speaker, Amazon has the Echo Dot for just $31.99. Amazon's best-selling smart speaker offers an improved audio experience, plus a new temperature sensor and all the handy features from Alexa, like playing music, answering questions, and checking the weather completely hands-free.
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If you're shopping for someone who has everything, then the Echo Spot smart alarm clock would make the perfect present. Amazon's Echo Spot pairs a 2.83-inch touchscreen with a 1.73-inch front-firing speaker, making it an ideal smart alarm clock. With Alexa onboard, you can ask the assistant for the weather, play music, or even schedule alarms. Today's deal is a record-low price and $5 cheaper than Black Friday.
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I already own the best-selling Ring Video Doorbell and can't imagine living without it. The smart doorbell features a built-in battery and lets you see, hear, and speak to anyone from your phone or computer. Today's Amazon deal is a record-low price.
Shop more of today's best holiday sales
- Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums
- Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119
- Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
- Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
- Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools
- Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
- Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools
- Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones
- Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture
- Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69
- Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor
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Mackenzie Frazier is the lead deals editor in the US for TechRadar at Future plc. She has been sharing deal advice for Future for the past eight years and loves finding products that consumers want at the best possible prices. She's had 11 years of experience working in e-commerce and loves being a mom to her two little boys.
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