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Amazon Prime Day 2025 is upon us — and with more than two days to go, there's still no need to panic-buy a Bluetooth speaker that'll be collecting dust by next week. The headline deals on iPads, AirPods, TVs and laptops? Still going strong. (Amazon even has the Nintendo Switch 2 in stock — though you won't find a discount on that one.) But if you're more into practical tech upgrades — or just chasing that under-$50 dopamine hit — this is one of the best times all year to do it.
We're seeing real deals on genuinely useful gear: portable speakers, budget-friendly earbuds, smart home gadgets, even actual Apple products under $50.
Sure, the flashy stuff gets all the hype (don't worry, we've covered that too), but this is where the real value lives.
The best Prime Day tech deals under $50
These little discs are freakishly accurate, thanks to Apple's massive Find My network that quietly recruits every nearby iPhone to help track your stuff. I own eight of them, and honestly, they've made my life way easier. They could be louder, and a built-in hole wouldn't hurt, but when it comes to finding things, nothing else comes close.
Don't want to shell out the $20 for an Apple AirTag? I get it. This tag works with the Find My app and has a battery that lasts twice as long as the Apple version, plus has a handy loop for a keychain, all for just $9.
Does the area next to your TV look like a bird's nest of cords? Stress you out just looking at it? This outlet cover/extension cord combo might be your new best friend. I use these in my kitchen with the coffeemaker, in the bedroom for the TV, and in my office — which is basically a cord jungle — and it seriously cuts down on the wire clutter. Less mess, more calm. Oh, and it's never been cheaper.
These cans come with a whopping 50 hours of battery life that will keep you rocking out over a long weekend. There's a built-in mic for clear call quality, and you can choose from four colors — White, Black, Blue and Cappuccino. This current Prime Day price matches their all-time low.
As one fan put it, "The first thing I love about the headphones is the comfort. ... Second, they charge crazy fast! ... Thirdly, the sound quality is amazing." Talk about a triple threat!
Find yourself beset with weak Wi-Fi? Plug this into a wall outlet, connect it to your network and presto: instant signal boost. This extender also has an Ethernet port, meaning you can plug in devices that might benefit from a wired connection: Blu-ray player, game console, etc.
Coming from a guy who is constantly charging camera batteries, phones, smart watches, you name it, this outlet extender is a lifesaver. Okay, that's a bit dramatic, but it does make my life much easier, which is probably why I have a half dozen or so of these around my house. At this price, I may just pick up a few more.
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Want to feel like a magician at home? These gizmos allow you to control practically any electronic via your voice or phone — pretty cool, huh? Just plug 'em into an outlet and pair to your phone via the Kasa app. From there, you can connect them to Alexa or Google Assistant if you like. Another fun feature? You can set schedules to ensure your lights and appliances are shut off by a certain time. They've barely dipped lower than this all year...
Tired of dealing with a menagerie of remotes every time you want to watch TV? Stop the insanity with this 4K streamer (which happens to be the newest and most powerful model) — it can replace 'em all. You'll be able to effortlessly switch between the news, sports, live TV and your favorite streaming platforms for easy access to millions of shows and movies.
These are the only Apple headphones you'll find on this list (that's right — Apple owns Beats). Solo Buds are kind of shockingly good for their size. They've got that punchy, bass-heavy sound Beats is known for, but in a super compact, pocketable case — the smallest one they've ever made. I mean, these things are tiny.
Battery life is solid, too: up to 18 hours total, and if you're in a rush, just five minutes of charging gives you an hour of playback. (Heads up: Charging cable not included, so you'll need your own USB-C — kind of annoying.) The sound quality is way better than you'd expect at this price, thanks to dual-layer drivers that keep distortion down and clarity up. Pretty good for buds that cost less than half what AirPods do.
Do you travel with your smart plugs? Maybe you ought to. These ones are small enough to throw in your luggage and bring anywhere. Better yet, they don't take up both plugs on your outlet due to their size like the one I currently have running my coffeemaker does (maybe it's time for an upgrade).
When I moved into my house six years ago, it came with a doorbell outside and an old-school chime inside — but neither had been hooked up in who knows how long. We needed a replacement, so we went with a Ring. It was super easy to install, doesn't need to be charged all that often and the subscription is surprisingly cheap (though I am getting pretty sick of everything being a subscription these days).
Right now, it's half off for Prime Day — which is when I should've bought mine — bringing the price juuuuust under $50.
This speaker is small enough to toss in a bag or clip to a backpack, but the sound is way bigger than it has any right to be. We're talking rich, punchy JBL audio, even outdoors (just don't be that person blasting music on the hiking trail). You get up to 5 hours of playtime on a single charge, and Bluetooth pairing is easy with pretty much any phone, tablet or laptop. It's fully waterproof and dustproof (IP67 rated), so you can use it in the shower, at the beach or mid-kayak ride without a second thought.
Open-ear headphones are all the rage, but they're usually not cheap: Prices typically start over $100 and rise from there.
Behold the pleasant surprise that is the Baseus Bass BC1, a cuff-style open-ear headphone that I just started testing — but so far, so good. Comfy fit, decent sound, more bass than I expected and a price tag of just $26 — that's after redeeming both on-page discounts: $10 off and 15% off.
Grab these before they jump back up to their already-pretty-amazing regular price of $40.
These inexpensive JBL over-the-ears may not have active noise cancellation, but they do get 76 hours of playback from only two hours of charging time, which means you'll be able to listen for days without worrying about them cutting out. Taking them on a plane? Plug 'em right into the in-flight screen, thanks to their 3.9-foot audio cable.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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