Even though it seems too good to be true, there's no longer a need to break the bank when treating someone to a great tech product. Today, there are countless high-quality yet inexpensive tech gifts that cost just $50 or less — including highly-rated products from industry giants.
To help you find the perfect cheap tech gift for your special someone, we're constantly reviewing the latest gadgets and accessories and only choose the best for this guide. The affordable tech products we've selected range from by Soundcore to from an iconic audio brand like JBL. We've even included a timelessly cool digital watch.
Check out these thoroughly researched and tested cheap tech gifts at impulse-buy price points. Regardless of the occasion and the person you're shopping for, we can all but guarantee that there's a product that will impress them.
1Smarten Up Their Wallet
Chipolo's Card Spot is a thoughtful under-$50 tech gift that will allow the recipients to never worry about the whereabouts of their wallets. The object tracker works with Apple's Find My network so iPhone users can locate it like an AirTag. Its card-like design and size make it compatible with any wallet.
The Card Spot's non-replaceable battery can last up to 2 years. Consider if you are shopping for an Android user.
2For Protecting Their Identity
The S1 Stealth wallet by Dango Products is an impressive gift option with a minimalist design and a durable DTEX build with a water-resistant finish.
The slim accessory has space for up to six cards and some cash, as well as a tiny and convenient pocket for a key or memory card. Thanks to its RFID-blocking tech, the S1 will also protect users from credit card and identity theft.
3For Great Sound Anytime, Anywhere
The JBL Go 3 Bluetooth Speaker is a wonderful gift for anyone who likes to enjoy tunes on the go. Despite its tiny size, the fully waterproof gadget can deliver powerful and entertaining sound.
It has a stylish and durable fabric exterior, up to 5 hours of battery life, and a convenient carry loop.
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4For Drone Beginners
This insanely affordable mini drone by Holy Stone is a great gift option for beginners. It has a clever design with protection shells around its rotors, the ability to perform a host of in-flight tricks, and around 20 minutes of flight time per charge. It comes bundled with an intuitive controller and a trio of batteries.
5To Keep Track of Everything
The all-new Apple AirTag tracker is a useful cheap tech gift and will help the recipient keep track of keys, bags, or any other item it's attached to. It has a water-resistant design, a replaceable battery that can last over a year, and a rich selection of cool accessories for protecting and personalizing it
Best of all, they double as reliable luggage trackers!
6For Cleaner Gadgets
The reasonably priced PhoneSoap Basic UV sanitizer is a thoughtful tech gift, especially considering our reality. The product’s powerful UV-C bulbs can eliminate bacteria and germs from the recipient’s gadgets and other everyday items in about 10 minutes.
You can order the PhoneSoap Basic in black or white. It comes bundled with a USB cord.
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7For Gearheads
Meticulously crafted in the United States, the Gerber Dime is a compact and feature-rich multitool that’s a great gift option for gearheads. The stainless steel product’s12 onboard tools include a flat-head screwdriver, a tiny plain-edge blade, a box opener, and scissors, to name a few. Gerber backs it with a lifetime warranty.
8A No-Nonsense Sound Upgrade
Believe it or not, you can gift someone you care about a pair of wireless headphones from a leading brand without overspending. Priced a tad below $50, the JBL Tune 510BT on-ear cans bring an entertaining sound with enhanced bass, a comfy fit with convenient controls, long battery life, and an up-to-date USB-C charging connector.
You can order the on-ear headphones in black, white, blue, and rose.
9Smarten Up Their Home
The latest iteration of the tiny Amazon Echo Dot is an awesome smart speaker and a great tech gift. Crafted from recycled fabric and plastic, it has a beautiful design and crisp sound that's more powerful than its compact footprint suggests.
This Alexa-powered product can answer questions and control connected home products, among countless other bits. You can order the entry-level Echo in blue, charcoal, and white.
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10Level Up Their Gameplay
The PowerA Spectra Infinity wired gaming controller is a reasonably priced tech gift that any Xbox and PC gamer will instantly like. The accessory has colorful LED lighting with a multitude of modes, high-quality buttons and thumbsticks with mappable keys, and a handy volume dial. PowerA backs the product with a 2-year warranty.
11Price-Defying Sound Upgrade
Anker's Soundcore Life P20i true wireless earbuds belie their price tag, making for an excellent tech gift for any occasion. The buds offer a mix of cool design, a comfy fit, and surprisingly great sound that's infinitely customizable via a companion app.
To make things even better, the earbuds have futureproof Bluetooth 5.3 and up to 10 hours of battery life (30 with the storage case). You can order the P20i in black, white, and blue.
12To Fix Their Tech
Gadget tinkerers will instantly fall for this precision driver kit by iFixit. Designed by industry experts with many years of experience in tearing down and fixing tech products, it includes 64 precision screwdrivers, a high-quality aluminum screwdriver, and an extension.
The drivers are neatly organized in a carrying case with a magnetic lid. A lifetime warranty from iFixit backs the Mako. For $8 more, will complete the repair kit while keeping your spending below $50.
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13For Charging on the Go
This sleek and compact battery pack is gift-worthy since it can fully charge most smartphones with power to spare. And thanks to a pair of USB-C ports and a USB-A connector, the accessory can also power up other gadgets they own, like, say, a pair of wireless headphones or earbuds.
Available in black or white, the product’s durable housing has a textured finish and a battery indicator.
14For a Nicer and Neater Workspace
This beautiful cubic pot by Oakywood — a Poland-based maker of awesome tech, desk, and home accessories — is a memorable gift that deserves a spot on anyone’s desk. It will allow recipients to organize writing instruments, stylus pens for their go-to devices, or other small gadgets. Its steel insert also makes it a great home for small succulents.
Every cubic is handcrafted using genuine oak or walnut. The oak version is available with a natural finish or in black.
15Excellent Under-$50 Earbuds
The Sony WI-C310 wireless neckband earbuds are a stellar sub-$50 audio gift for anyone needing a sound upgrade. The earbuds' app-customizable sound is the best for the money. Their performance during calls is excellent, too.
Available in black, white, or blue, the water-resistant buds also have a seamlessly comfy fit and long battery life.
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16For MP3 Buffs
The AGPTEK A19X has a curved design and a stellar set of features that defy its under-$50 sticker, making it a superb gift for digital music enthusiasts.
Despite its impulse-buy price tag, the gadget offers 32GB of expandable storage, futureproof Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connectivity, onboard FM radio, and up to 48 hours of battery life.
You can grab one in black or light blue.
17An Iconic Timepiece
The Casio G-Shock DW5600 digital watch is one of the coolest cheap tech gifts for an avid gearhead. The lightweight and rugged timepiece is a remake of Casio's iconic, first-ever G-Shock that debuted almost four decades ago.
It's waterproof up to 200 meters and has a feature-packed digital movement.
18Futureproof Wired Earbuds
With the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro being the latest high-profile gadgets to have it on board, joining the iPad, the Mac, and their Android rivals, among many other gadgets, USB-C is undeniably the connector of the future. That's why these wired earbuds by MEE Audio are an amazing gift for users of such devices. Their good sound, comfy fit with around-ear hooks, IPX5 rating for water resistance, and three-button remote make them great for everyday use.
You can order the buds with clear or black housings — I'd go for the former because it makes them look a lot more expensive. Every set comes with a stylish storage case.
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19Tidy Up Their Tech
The Bellroy classic pouch is a great gift that will neatly store and organize the recipient’s charging cables, wireless earbuds, battery packs, and other small gadgets and daily essentials. Its pockets and compartments include one with a handy magnetic closure.
Bellroy has crafted the pouch from eco-friendly fabric sourced from recycled nylon or bottles, and each rock a sturdy metal zipper. You can order the product in several colors.
20Fast Wireless Charger
This super-fast wireless charger by Spigen is a fantastic sub-$50 tech gift for any smartphone user. With a maximum power output of 15 watts, the compact accessory can rapidly charge an iPhone and compatible Android smartphones.
The sleek gadget has a USB-C connector, a bundled cable, and a 2-year warranty. It lacks a wall adapter, but there are if you want to include it.
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