The year’s second Amazon Prime Day event is here and we’re seeing steep discounts on tech gadgets all over the place, from laptops to fancy monitors and beyond. That’s great and all but if you’re looking for things that you can afford without breaking the bank, this list of cool tech under $50 is just what you need.
An Anker laptop hub: $36
Anker
Without spending a ton of money, you get to turn one of your laptop’s ports into eight of them. This compact Anker USB-C hub includes a 4K HDMI port, two USB-A ports, a USB-C data port, a USB-C PD port with 85W pass-through charging, an Ethernet port, and both SD and microSD card readers. Since it can also help you add another monitor to your setup, this hub is the perfect splurge during October Prime Day.
Get an Anker 8-in-1 hub for $36
Charge it faster: $33
Ugreen
We don’t know what you need to charge, but we’re sure there’s something in your house with a failing battery. Well, this Ugreen Nexode GaN charger is 41% off on Prime Day and it delivers a 100W max output vithrough the top two USB-C ports — so those are your go-to if you want to recharge your laptop — while the bottom two ports have a max 22.5W output. If you’re charging multiple devices at once, the 100W will get split between all ports.
Get this 4-port charger for $33
Turn up the music: $24.95
JBL
Everyone needs a fun way to rock out. Whether you set this up in the kitchen while you cook dinner, take it with you in the bathroom for some shower singing, or crank some tunes on your patio, you can jam to your new favorite album while you work, do chores, or chill out. Despite how small this speaker is, it’s actually quite loud. Plus, it also doesn’t hurt that it has an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating and that you get 5 hours of playback on a single charge.
Grab a tiny JBL speaker for 38% off
Read those memory cards: $9
Anker
If your laptop is missing an SD card slot, then you should shell out the $9 to get this Anker card reader. This is a 2-in-1 device that can handle both your SD and your microSD cards, thus enabling you to read recordings off card you used with your dashcam, security cam, or your professional camera. This is a USB-C gadget so you’ll easily be able to plug it into your laptop. With a 50% discount, this is an impulse buy.
Get this half-off Anker SD card reader USB-C dongle
Keep your hand comfortable: $29.49
Logitech
If you’re going to splurge on just one thing during October Prime Day, make sure to keep your hand comfortable while working or gaming. The Logitech M705 is a stellar mouse with five programmable buttons, a durable build, and cross-platform compatibility. I’m actually using this exact mouse mouse right now and can vouch that it’s absolutely perfect for day-to-day activities and gaming.
Enjoy a rare 26% discount on this Logitech mouse
Get a 2K webcam: $47.99
Anker
Webcams are important if you often have to attend online meetings or want to record yourself while streaming. This Anker PowerConf C200 is not only affordable, but it also captures video in 2K, features AI-noise canceling mics, and has an adjustable field of view. Oh, and when you don’t feel like worrying about your privacy, you can just slide in the physical privacy cover.
Get a 2K webcam for $48
Keep an eye on your home: $19.99
Blink
It’s tiny, it’s affordable, and it will keep an eye on your home when you’re not there. It’s great to record video at all times of the day and can even deliver color night vids. It has two-way audio so you can tell your dog off for hopping on the couch, or check in your baby while making lunch.
The Blink Mini 2 is only $20
Plug in everything: $19.99
Anker
Your power strip is probably pretty old, right? Well, let’s upgrade to this one from Anker. There are six AC outlets on this thing, as well as two USB-A and two USB-C ports on its very edge, thus enabling you to charge ten gadgets at once. It will be perfect on your desk, in your office, and just about anywhere you spend a lot of time.
It’s only $20 to power ten devices at once
Take the data with you: $35.88
SanDisk
A long time ago, flash drives were quite large. Now they’re literally the size of your thumbnail, like this SanDisk Ultra Fit. For $35.88, you get 512GB of storage space, which is absolutely amazing. With up to 400MB/s transfer speeds, you’ll be backing up that data in a flash.
Get this super tiny thumb drive for under $36
Alexa, get this deal: $44.99
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One of the best things you can get this October Prime Day is an Echo Spot — they’re cheap, they’re cute, and they give you full access to Alexa’s awesome powers. You can play music, control smart home gadgets, set alarms, and ask Alexa about that recipe you always forget. It also doesn’t hurt that the Echo Spot is cheaper than ever.
Get this smart speaker for $45
