Best last-minute holiday tech gifts: Thrifty gadgets for under $50
Need a good gift for someone special (or, perhaps, you!), and need it to be less than $50?
You’ve come to the right place!
Here I’ve compiled a list of some of the best gifts that you can pick up for under $50.
I know that everything on this list is good quality and will last the test of time because everything here has been thoroughly tested to ensure quality and long-term durability.
They’ll make great gifts for the techie or DIYer in your life!
Perfect for that person who loses their keys!
I’ve been a Tile user for many years, and since attaching them to basically anything that I can possibly lose, my life has been a lot simpler. The updated Tile tag has an amazing Bluetooth range of 400ft/120M, is IP67 rated) water-resistant and has a 1-year replaceable battery. A great gift that brings a peace of mind.
Awesome sound in a small package (and at a small price!)
You might not be able to pick up AirPods for under $50, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t pick up a set of awesome earbuds! The Skullcandy Sesh Evo True Wireless In-Ear earbuds offer great sound, are IP55 rated to resist sweat, and water and dust resistant. You also get 24 hours of total battery life from the buds and the charging case. This is a superb package at the fraction of the cost of AirPods.
OnePlus is best known for its value-driven offerings and the Buds Z — though not the newest — are some excellent-sounding true wireless earbuds for less than $50. They’re definitely more bass-heavy than the usual earbud which gives your favorite tunes a nice punch. The pair is also fashioned with dust- and water-resistance, giving it the much-needed durability when doing sweat-filled workouts. You can snag a pair of OnePlus Buds Z for just $39.99 and it’ll arrive at your doorstep by mid-week.
Also: OnePlus Buds and Buds Pro reviewed by ZDNet
Whether you’re working from the office or at home, you should always look the best. Having a reliable and quality webcam is all the more important if you’re interviewing. Currently on sale — and I’d expect it to remain throughout the holiday shopping season, you can pick up a USB webcam from Aluratek for just $32.99. Unlike traditional cameras that rely heavily on your ambiance and natural lighting, this 1080P model comes with a built-in ring light for exceptionally sharp and vivid footage.
Gifting for someone who just upgraded their phone? If they purchased an iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, or even Google Pixel, chances are, they didn’t get a charger in the box. A majority of smartphone manufacturers have joined the “Go Green” initiative over the past two years, resulting in more plastic-free packaging and less accessories in the box. The Anker Nano Pro can charge up to 20 watts, enough to fast charge iPhones and Android devices, and is as compact as Apple’s own 5 watt charging brick.
Also: ZDNet’s Adrian Kingsley-Hughes’ Anker Nano Pro photo tour
This is the perfect gift to help people protect their digital assets. Everything from your social media accounts, email, password manager, and much more can be secured by this one hardware key. I’ve been using these for well over a year now, and not only have they streamlined my online security, they’ve also been super reliable.
There are a lot of different Swiss Army Knives out there (and take my advice — don’t bother with the cheap clones), but for under $50, this Huntsman is probably the best.
It offers a well thought out selection of tools, and yet is compact enough to slip into a pocket. Manage not to lose it, and this will give years of service.
The coolest clock on the block
Clocks have become such common and seamless household decorations that we never think about replacing them. But the truth is, if you’re working from home like me, having a physical reminder of when you’re on and off the clock (pun intended) is important for your mental health. The Echo wall clock is an expensive, yet innovative, timepiece that can be voice controlled. Why does that matter? You can set timers for when you’re on break, needing to hop on a meeting, or even when you have a meal in the oven.
Most headlamps emit a beam of light. This one is different. Instead, the ACTIV 520 emits a 210-degree wide flood of 520 Lumens. It has five settings — high, medium, low, red light, and pulse — and can run for up to 32 hours from a single charge of the 1800mAh lithium-ion battery. The whole package is comfortable and weatherproof to IPX4 standards. Great gift for those who spend time outdoors in the dark!
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