The Best Tech Gifts Under $50 to Consider in 2023

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If you’re looking for a gift for someone but don’t want to break the bank, there are a number of interesting gadgets you can choose from. This list includes a selection of budget-friendly gift ideas, from Bluetooth trackers and wireless headphones to smart home accessories. I personally use most of the items on this list, especially my AirTag, and have even gifted some products to members of my own family (my brother loves his Govee Smart LED light strips).

You don’t need to spend a lot of money to get someone a cool tech gift, and since all of these products are easy to use, they would make great gifts for anyone, regardless of age .

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AirTag

Price: $24 at Amazon for one, or $80 as a four-pack

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An AirTag is a great and useful gift for the person in your life who often misplaces their things. AirTags help you find lost items using Apple’s Find My app. Small tracking devices can be attached to personal items, such as purses, bags or keys. An AirTag is also useful for the friend or family member who travels often because they can use it to track their luggage.

Pro Tile

Price: $24.99 at Amazon

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The Tile Pro is a great gift for Android and iOS users. It basically works the same as an AirTag, as it helps you locate lost items. If you’re not sure what phone the person you’re looking to gift for has, the Tile Pro is a good bet.

JBL vibrating beam

Price: $29.95 at Amazon

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These wireless earbuds offer eight hours of playback and an additional 24 hours using the charging case. They are quite comfortable and deliver a deep bass sound. While these earbuds don’t have fancy features like wireless charging or noise cancellation, they are water-resistant, making them perfect for workouts.

Govee Smart LED Light Strips

Price: $20 on Amazon

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These LED light strips are a great way to bring color to anyone’s home. They can be used to accent the edges of a room, to brighten up a TV setup, or to illuminate any other part of a home. You can use the Govee Home app to control the lights and change the color of the strip or turn them on or off.

Anker 313 Wireless Charger Stand

Price: $19 at Amazon

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This wireless charger stand is ideal for anyone who doesn’t already own one. The cool thing about a wireless charger stand, as opposed to a wireless charger, is that the stand allows you to easily see your notifications. The stand also lets you charge your phone vertically or horizontally, so you can do things like watch a movie or FaceTime while charging.

Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation)

Price: $23 at Amazon

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This smart hub is the perfect gift for the person in your life who has yet to embrace the world of smart home technology. The Echo Dot lets you do things like play music, check the weather, set an alarm, and control other smart home devices. The fifth generation model offers better sound and faster response times.

Logitech M720 Triathlon

Price: $34 at Amazon

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This wireless mouse is comfortable and designed to fit people of all hand sizes. It comes with a battery life of 24 months and is compatible with computers, laptops and tablets, Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux and iPadOS. You can use it with up to three computers and customize six buttons for a personalized experience.

Amazfit Band 7

Price: $45 at Amazon

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You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to get someone a quality fitness tracker. The budget-friendly Amazfit Band 7 can track several basic health metrics. It can alert you of an abnormal heart rate, monitor your stress levels, and track your sleep quality. The watch offers a battery life of 18 days with typical use and up to 28 days with a battery saver mode.

Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up light therapy alarm clock

Price: $49.95 at Amazon

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The Philips SmartSleep alarm clock is a great gift for anyone, regardless of age. Its simulated sunrise prepares your body to wake up while you’re still asleep and can improve your mood in the morning. You can choose from 10 different brightness levels and even use it as a bedside lamp.

PhoneSoap Basic Cell Phone UV Light Sanitizer Box

Price: $19 at Amazon

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A UV phone sanitizer is a great gift for anyone with a phone. Considering how dirty our phones get after placing them on things like restaurant tables, it’s good to have a layer of protection against viruses and other harmful bacteria. There are some expensive models out there, but the PhoneSoap Basic is pretty awesome and can sanitize more than just your phone, because you can add your keys, glasses, wallet, and more.

Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Price: $39.99 at Amazon

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The Anker Soundcore 2 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is a great gift for people who like to listen to music or podcasts without headphones while hanging out at home, in their surroundings, at the beach, or while camping. The enclosure protects against rain, dust, snow and spills, meaning you can use it virtually anywhere. The speaker can play for up to 24 hours on a single charge, so you don’t have to constantly worry about battery life.

Suprus electric lighter

Price: $9.99 at Amazon

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This Suprus electric lighter is a lovely gift for the candle-obsessed person in your life. It’s also a nice tool for the friend or family member who likes to barbecue or go camping. The lighter is designed with child safety measures, as you need to press the safety lock switch first, then press the ignition switch.

This article was originally published on November 13 and has been updated to include more recommendations and freebies.

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