When the deals are flying fast and furious, it can be easy to overspend, especially when OLED TVs, laptops, and other great pieces of tech are cheaper than they’ve ever been. You don’t have to spend a lot to find gift-worthy deals, though. If you’re working with a tighter budget, we’ve found plenty of gadgets worth considering that our team has either reviewed, tested, or bought ourselves — all for $100 or less.
We’re quickly approaching the final stages of the holiday shopping season, and these next few days may be your last opportunity to save before prices shoot back up. Fortunately, there’s still time to grab a second DualSense controller for your PS5 at a discounted price. The Nothing Ear (a) are still available for their best price to date, too, as are several great Lego sets, first-party Nintendo games, and a slew of portable chargers. ‘Tis the season for cheap tech, apparently.
Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe
Twelve South’s 3-in-1 charging stand offers full 15W MagSafe iPhone charging and can simultaneously top off a set of AirPods while fast-charging a compatible Apple Watch. It also includes a power supply (with travel adapters) to deliver enough juice over its 5-foot / 1.5m USB cable.
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Disney Plus, Hulu Bundle (with ads)
You can get an ad-supported Disney Plus and Hulu bundle for $4.99 a month ($8 off) for an entire year. Both streaming services feature a deep catalog of new and classic TV shows and movies, including The Simpsons, Andor, Toy Story, The Fantastic 4: First Steps, and Freakier Friday.
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Apple AirTags
Apple’s AirTags are unobtrusive, waterproof, and tap into the massive Find My network for out-of-range locating.
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Pixel Buds 2A
Google’s Pixel Buds 2A feature a comfy design, crisp sound, and solid active noise cancellation. They also offer up to 20 hours of playback with the charging case and support for Google Gemini, which you can use to look something up, set a reminder, or summarize your messages. Read our review.
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Lego Boarding the Tantive IV
This 502-piece set re-creates the heart-stopping scene when Darth Vader and a platoon of Stormtroopers board the Tantive IV in the original Star Wars. It comes with seven minifigures, including the formidable Lord of the Sith and two Rebel fleet troopers. You can also flick a lever to “blast” open the main door.
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PlayStation DualSense Controller
Sony’s wireless PS5 controller has roughly the same button and joystick layout as the PS2’s gamepad, but with haptic sensors, a built-in speaker, gyroscope, accelerometer, and touchpad for an even more immersive gameplay experience. The controller is also compatible with MacOS and Windows, so you can use the wireless controller to play computer games.
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AirPods 4
Apple’s AirPods 4 are the latest update to the company’s base-model wireless earbuds. The hard, plastic buds feature improved audio over the third-gen model, along with deep iOS integration and spatial audio with head tracking.
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Fitbit Charge 6
The Charge 6 is our top Fitbit fitness tracker recommendation because of its EKG, EDA, and blood oxygen sensors, as well as its support for NFC payments and built-in GPS. It can also sync with some gym equipment via Bluetooth — allowing for more accurate fitness tracking — and works with Google Maps, Google Wallet, and YouTube Music (for a fee).
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Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2022)
Amazon’s tiny tablet is the perfect size for little ones. It has a 7-inch display, and it can withstand everyday bumps and drops thanks to its protective case. If something does happen, the free two-year warranty covers accidents. It also includes a six-month subscription to Amazon Kids Plus, which offers access to ad-free books, interactive games, and more.
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Xbox Wireless Controller
The official Xbox Wireless Controller has a dedicated share button for saving clips and screenshots and sharing them online, Bluetooth support, and a USB-C port for charging up Microsoft’s play-and-charge rechargeable battery.
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Anker Laptop Power Bank
Anker’s 25,000mAh power bank sports two built-in USB-C cables (one of which is retractable), plus one USB-C and USB-A port. It tops out at 165W when charging two devices simultaneously, or 130W when charging three or four.
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HBO Max
An HBO Max Basic subscription provides access to shows like House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, and The Pitt, as well as films like Superman and Weapons. You can get a year of the monthly, ad-supported subscription for $2.99 ($8 off) a month until December 1st.
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Nothing Ear (a)
Nothing’s Ear (a) earbuds have the same general design as the company’s previous earbuds — but you can get these in a snazzy yellow. They include ANC, more than decent sound quality, and other features like multipoint for just under $100. Read our impressions.
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Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit
Hoto’s electric screwdriver is perfect for making small- to medium-sized repairs around the house. In addition to a USB-C port, the screwdriver comes with a magnetic case and 25 steel bits.
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Amazon Echo Spot
The Echo Spot is an excellent smart alarm clock with decent sound for its size and no camera. It features Amazon’s smart voice assistant for voice control and is worthy of a spot on your nightstand.
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Ring Battery Doorbell
Ring’s latest battery buzzer features head-to-toe video, improved battery life, and color night vision, all of which are great features for keeping an eye on deliveries. It can also send you motion alerts and capture sharp 1080p HD video, while a two-way talk feature lets you have a quick convo with visitors directly from the Ring app.
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8BitDo Pro 3 Wireless Controller
The Pro 3 features swappable ABXY face buttons and joystick caps, providing players with a highly customizable experience. It also features new L4 and R4 macro buttons between the triggers and its USB-C charging port, along with more durable and power efficient TMR joysticks.
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CMF Buds Pro 2
The CMF Buds Pro are surprisingly robust, with high-end features like active noise cancellation and a transparency mode that lets you tune into your surroundings. The charging case also features a smart dial that lets you adjust the volume, while multipoint Bluetooth support means the Buds Pro 2 can connect to two devices simultaneously.
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Amazfit Active 2
The Amazfit Active 2 delivers outsized value for the price. It looks spiffy and has a wide array of health tracking features, plus built-in GPS and AI chatbots to provide extra context to your data. Read our review.
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Twelve South AirFly Pro 2
The AirFly Pro 2 is a handy tool for frequent travelers. The long-lasting Bluetooth adapter can plug into an in-flight entertainment system’s auxiliary jack. That means you don’t have to rely on the subpar earbuds most airlines provide. Even better, the adapter can sync with two pairs of wireless earbuds or headphones at once, so you and your partner share a movie, a podcast, or music.
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Google TV Streamer (4K)
Google’s terrific TV Streamer (4K) is the company’s best attempt at a streaming device yet, with built-in ethernet, an excellent interface, and smart home compatibility with both Matter and Thread. Read our review.
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Apple TV (six-month subscription)
Apple is hosting a Cyber Monday sale that lets you lock in six months for just $5.99 per month, which is over 50 percent off the usual cost. This promo isn’t applicable to those eligible to redeem three free months earned through buying a new Apple device, nor will it work for those who get the subscription through a third party, like Amazon.
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Kindle (11th-gen)
Amazon’s latest entry-level Kindle retains a six-inch, 300ppi display and USB-C charger. It’s brighter and slightly faster than its predecessor, though, and features longer battery life.
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ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover
The ChomChom is a reusable roller that works great for removing unwanted pet hair from furniture, allowing you to skip lint rollers, vacuuming, and other cleaning tools in a pinch.
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Nomad Tracking Card Air
Nomad’s slim Tracking Card Air pairs with Apple’s Find My network, offers up to five months of battery life, and charges wirelessly using any Qi or MagSafe-compatible charger. It also carries an IPX7 rating for water and dust resistance, providing some additional peace of mind.
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Fitbit Inspire 3
The Fitbit Inspire 3 is a minimalist fitness band that delivers notifications and tracks your activity on a bright OLED screen. It lacks built-in GPS, contactless payments, and digital assistants, but offers a range of other excellent health and fitness tracking features. Read our impressions.
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Azul
Azul is a game in which you arrange patterned tiles in order to create the most beautiful tapestry possible. Arranging tiles in a strategic sequence will help you build your score while limiting your opponents’ ability to grow theirs.
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Baseus Free2Pull Retractable USB-C Cable 100W
Baseus’ slick USB-C charger supports 100W passthrough and takes a puck-like form when not in use, with male connectors on either side that retract inward with a quick tug.
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Glocusent Neck Reading Light
Glocuscent’s rechargeable book light hangs around your neck to illuminate whatever you’re reading, while offering adjustable brightness and warmth settings.
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Tessan 140W Universal Travel Adapter
Tessan’s 140W Universal Travel Adapter has three USB-C ports, one USB-A port, an outlet, and three sets of retractable prongs. It has the necessary hardware to charge most laptops at full speed, and be used in over 226 countries.
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Lego Animal Crossing Fly with Dodo Airlines Airport
This kid-friendly, 292-piece playset is a nice little homage to Animal Crossing New Horizons, especially if your kiddo or someone you know has a soft spot for planes… or extinct, flightless birds.
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Govee Christmas String Lights 2
Govee’s Christmas lights offer over 130 preset lighting effects, though you can also create your own custom light displays. The IP65-rated lights feature Matter support, so they’ll work with any major smart home platform, and are sold in lengths up to 328 feet with up to 1,000 LED beads.
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Catan (6th Edition)
In Catan, up to four players strategically compete and trade for resources. The iconic board game ends when one player reaches 10 “victory points,” which is achieved by constructing a sprawling civilization of roads, settlements, and cities using sheep, ore, wheat, and wood.
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Paramount Plus (two months)
You can get a two-month subscription to Paramount Plus Essential (ad-supported) or Paramount Plus Premium (ad-free) for $2.99 until December 2nd. The deal saves you up to $20 and includes access to a catalog of over 40,000 TV shows and movies, including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Naked Gun, South Park, and The Daily Show.
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SwitchBot Bot
If you’ve ever wished you had a robot that could push a button for you, that’s precisely what the SwitchBot Bot does. It’s simple, smart, and works on anything with a button. Stick it on the device you want to turn on or off, and you’re set.
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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
If you want something cheaper — and in some ways better — than Nintendo’s official Pro controller, there’s 8BitDo’s Ultimate 2, which works with the original Switch and Switch 2. It features TMR joysticks with trigger switches for adjusting the feel, as well as vibration and motion-control support.
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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4
The Wonderboom 4 might feature a compact design, but it still delivers big sound for its diminutive size. It also carries an IP67 rating, meaning it’s both water and dust-resistant (it can even float if you need it to).
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Fitbit Ace LTE
The Ace LTE sports some of the same hardware found on the Google Pixel Watch 2 and a variety of step-activated games, which can help motivate your child to keep moving. It also offers calling, messaging, and location sharing when you sign up for a monthly or annual data plan.
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023)
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is noticeably faster than its predecessor, features Wi-Fi 6E, and benefits from twice the storage. It can also showcase widgets and artwork when idle, and continues to offer robust Alexa integration.
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Amazon Smart Thermostat
Developed in partnership with Resideo, the Amazon Smart Thermostat allows you to control the temperature of your home through Alexa voice controls and remotely via an app. Read our review.
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Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener
Meross makes a handy add-on that can transform a variety of garage door models into smart doors that you can open remotely. It works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.
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Exploding Kittens (Party Pack)
In Exploding Kittens, each player draws cards until someone draws the titular Exploding Kitten. If the player doesn’t have the proper diffuse or action card, they’re out. You can play defensively by using cards that skip your turn or prevent another player from playing an action card, and the last person to avoid an explosion wins.
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Twelve South PowerBug
Part wall wart, part magnetic wireless charger, the StandBy-ready PowerBug is about as unique as chargers come. The simple device can top off MagSafe and Qi2-compatible devices — including the latest Google Pixel models — while supplying 35W charging speeds to a second gadget via USB-C.
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Amazon Smart Plug
Amazon’s aptly titled Smart Plug doesn’t require a hub and lets you add Alexa functionality to any outlet, which, in turn, allows you to control a range of devices with just your voice.
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Blink Mini 2
The 1080p Blink Mini 2 adds weather resistance to what was already an affordable security camera. It continues to offer a ball-and-socket mount for easy wall mounting as well, along with the option of local storage with a Sync Module or cloud storage; it also offers features like person detection, all for $3 a month.
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Astro Bot
Astro Bot is the kind of game you buy a PlayStation 5 for. The refreshing title features gorgeous environments and wildly inventive mechanics, many of which turn tried-and-true platforming mechanics on their head. It doesn’t hurt that Sony’s titular robot is absolutely adorable, either.
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Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, Foldable Pad)
Anker’s foldable 15W Qi2 charger features a charging pad for juicing your phone, earbuds, and an Apple Watch. The compact 3-in-1 device also comes with a USB-C cable and 40W wall charger, which you can use to charge a MacBook in a pinch.
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Blink Video Doorbell (second-gen)
Blink’s latest Video Doorbell is one of the best options available if you want a budget-friendly buzzer with motion-activated recording and alerts, night vision, two-way audio, and up to two years of battery life. Just know that a Sync Module is required for the doorbell to work properly.
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Echo Show 5 (third-gen)
The latest Echo Show 5 is just as small as its predecessor, but it features updated microphones and a speaker system that delivers double the bass and clearer sound quality.
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2024 Tile Pro
The latest Tile Pro is Tile’s most capable Bluetooth tracker to date. It has a wider range than its predecessor and, unlike other Tiles, it offers a user-replaceable battery. It’s also platform-agnostic and can send SOS alerts if you pay for a $14.99-a-month Life360 Gold subscription.
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