30 Cheap Tech Gifts Under $50 to Impress Everyone on Your Shopping List

Gadget tinkerers will instantly fall for this essential electronics toolkit by iFixit. Designed by industry experts with many years of experience in tearing down and fixing tech products, it includes precision screwdrivers and tweezers, an opening tool, and many other bits.

All tools are neatly organized in a carrying case with a magnetic lid. The toolkit is backed by a lifetime warranty from iFixit.

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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.

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!

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.

Anker's Soundcore Life P2 mini true wireless earbuds belie their price tag, making for an excellent tech gift for any occasion. They have a cool design with an exercise-friendly IPX5 rating for water resistance, good sound, and a comfy fit.

To make things even better, the earbuds have futureproof Bluetooth 5.2 and up to 8 hours of battery life (32 with the storage case). You can order the P2 mini in black, white, green, navy, and pink.

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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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.

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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.

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.

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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 plenty of cheap ones if you want to include it.

Today’s top-shelf smartphones don’t have a charging adapter in their box, making this USB-C charger by Anker an amazing (and useful) gift for everyone on your list. With a sticker that hovers around $20, the minuscule accessory will reliably (and rapidly) charge an iPhone or Android, as well as a tablet.

Available in five colors (black, white, blue, green, and lavender), the Nano Pro will also match the recipient’s phone. Its plug retracts for easy storage.

Made from sustainably sourced genuine leather, this Nomad case is a great cheap tech gift that will instantly make the recipient’s phone nicer to interact with. It will develop a unique patina over time, too. You can order it in black, brown, tan, and a natural leather finish.

The impressively slim accessory can guard an iPhone against 10-foot drops. It’s fully MagSafe compatible, and its button covers have excellent tactility. You can order the case for the entire iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 lineup, as well as for the iPhone SE.

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The TP-Link Tapo 2K is a fantastic gift option whose versatility will bring welcome peace of mind to the recipients while they are away from home. The accessory can stream and record 2K video (that’s sharper than Full HD), including in the dark. It can rotate 360 degrees and tilt up and down, so it’s also great for keeping tabs on pets.

We like that the Tapo 2K can send alerts if it detects motion or sound. Its onboard siren is yet another tool that will help its users worry less about leaving home.

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The Amazfit Band 7 fitness tracker is a tremendous under-$50 gift because it has design and hardware features that belong in a higher price category. It packs a sophisticated sensor that continuously measures heart rate and blood oxygen levels. The affordable gadget can track more than 100 activities and workouts and keep tabs on the user’s stress and sleep patterns.

Remarkably, the Band 7 packs a sharp and vibrant AMOLED display that makes it intuitive to use. It’s fully waterproof and capable of delivering up to 18 days of use between charges.

The Bellroy Bio protective case is a thoughtful gift for eco-conscious iPhone users. As its name suggests, the case is made from a bio-based polymer that’s fully compostable. The material is infused with minuscule bamboo particles that give it a characterful look and a textured finish.

The Bio case has a slim profile and reliable protection against scratches and drops. You can order the product for the entire iPhone 14 lineup in black, blue, or biscuit colors.

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This AirPods case by Oakywood is a thoughtful gift that will make the recipients cherish their go-to earbuds even more. The accessory is handcrafted from natural oak or walnut with exceptional tactility. The material also makes the product incredibly durable despite its slim profile.

You can order the case for the third-generation AirPods and the first-generation AirPods Pro. A version for earlier models of Apple’s earphones is also available.

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The Grovemade matte desk pad is a great tech gift to upgrade the recipient’s workspace. Available in black or blue, the accessory is made using natural linoleum and cork, so it is easy to keep clean and enjoyable to interact with. Its textured surface is excellent for using a wired or wireless mouse.

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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.

A new wireless mouse is always a foolproof gift for a coworker, a family member, or a friend, and the Logitech Signature M650 is hands down the best under $50. The gadget will make a lasting impression thanks to a precise scrolling wheel and silent buttons.

The mouse has a swappable AA battery that can last up to 2 years between changes. Logitech offers the Signature M650 in two sizes and multiple colors for left- and right-handed users.

The sleek and compact Biolite Charge 20 PD battery pack is gift-worthy since it can fully charge most smartphones with power to spare via a fast USB-C port. And thanks to a pair of full USB ports, the accessory can also power up other gadgets they own, like, say, a pair of wireless headphones or earbuds.

The product’s durable housing has a characterful two-tone finish and a handy battery indicator. If you are willing to exceed your $50 gift budget by $10, consider the Biolite Charge 40 PD with an even bigger battery capacity.