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The Ikea Kallsup in Hot Pink on top of a grey, white and yellow slab of concrete next to a pot plant.
I tested Ikea’s super-cheap Bluetooth speaker and it’s a blast

By Josh Russell Published

I tested Ikea’s extremely budget Bluetooth banger – and it’s a really fun way to create a mock multi-room system for less moolah.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
A woman holds the Sony MDR-ZX110 in front of a pink background – overlaid are the words '$20 Challenge'.
I tried out some super-cheap wired headphones – they put the bass in ‘bargain basement’

By Josh Russell Published

I tested some $12.99 / £15 wired headphones – and they sound quite a lot better than they look.

Headphones
The WGO Bluetooth Speaker in front of a pink background and a pot plant, with the words '$20 challenge' layered on top.
Yes, you can buy a $7 Bluetooth speaker – and having tried one, I'm surprised how little I hated it

By Josh Russell Published

This the cheapest price I've ever seen for a Bluetooth speaker – and it really isn't as bad as you'd expect it to be.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
AceFast T9 held in a hand with TR's '$20 challenge' badge
Unbelievably, I've fallen in love with these sub-$20/£18 wireless earbuds, for two big reasons

By Becky Scarrott Published

I tried these sub-$20 cheap true wireless earbuds and fell in love with the numerical battery indicator, the colorway and the free rubberized case cover.

Earbuds & Airpods
Mobile screen magnifier
This portable home cinema cost me less than $20, but now I use my laptop instead

By Paul Hatton Published

I tried a phone magnification device that delivered a blurry image and left me with a headache.

Entertainment
Cheap kids camera in the hand
This kids' camera cost me less than $10, but my old smartphone is a better alternative for my children

By Timothy Coleman Published

I tried a super cheap kids' camera and, surprisingly, it snaps pics about as well as most kids' cameras

Compact Cameras
Cheap dash cam on a wooden table
I bought this dash cam for under $20 and its Full HD video quality was anything but

By Alistair Charlton Published

I tried a really cheap dash cam from Amazon and the Full HD video isn't quite what I expected...

Dash Cams
USB-C EarPods connected to an iPhone 15, with TechRadar's $20 Challenge badge, on a purple background
I tried Apple's new USB-C EarPods with iPhone 15 and I wanted to love 'em, but…

By Becky Scarrott Published

I listened to Apple's cheap new USB-C EarPods using a new iPhone 15 and I'm afraid you can do better – even for $20.

Earbuds & Airpods
Casio F-91W
Four months on, my super-cheap Casio watch is still the best $15 I've ever spent

By Matt Evans Published

I've been wearing a Casio F-91W for months, proving cheap doesn't always mean bad.

Smartwatches
right light for phone on wooden table, powered up and illuminating person talking to camera
This cheap Amazon 'Ring Light For Phone' offers amazing bang for your buck

By Timothy Coleman Published

Want to add production value to your TikTok and video calls? A ring light is the answer and you don't have to spend a lot

Phone Accessories
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