39 of the Best Tech Gifts Under $100 for 2025

JBL makes a lot of Bluetooth speakers, and its new-for-2025 Grip model falls somewhere between its micro-sized Go 4 and Clip 5 speakers and the Flip 6, which is more mini-sized. While it doesn't sound quite as good as the Flip 7, it costs less and is more compact, weighing in at .85 lbs., or 385 grams, which makes it easy to carry around. While it certainly has its sound limitations, particularly in the low-end, there's just enough bass to avoid sounding flat, and the speaker offers good treble clarity and strong midrange performance (the midrange tends to be where these small speakers perform best). I also liked the integrated loop and built-in lighting element on the back that's programmable via the JBL companion app for iOS and Android. It's more subdued than the light shows on some of the larger speakers and more accent or "ambient" lighting, as JBL calls it. Available in multiple color options, the Grip is rated for up to 14 hours of battery life at moderate volume levels and is fully waterproof and dust-resistant with an IP68 rating.

The JBL Clip 5 has a redesigned carabiner with a "bigger and more accessible opening, making it easier to clip on anywhere." In my tests, the speaker ended up sounding slightly better than its predecessor, which JBL says is due to the fact that the increased driver power allows for more "streamlined sound and consistent bass at every volume." Battery life is rated at 12 hours at moderate volume levels, and the speaker is equipped with Bluetooth 5.3 with LE audio capabilities. It's IP67 waterproof and dustproof and has JBL Portable app support, along with multispeaker connectivity via Auracast. It's available in several color options. Read full review.

One of the problems with flying with wireless earbuds is that most in-flight entertainment systems don't have a Bluetooth option, so you're forced to watch movies on your devices. That's where a Bluetooth transceiver like Twelve South's AirFly Pro 2 comes in handy. You plug it into the in-flight entertainment system's headphone port and it wirelessly links to your Bluetooth earbuds, allowing you to get lag-free sound from the system. With the AirFly Pro 2, it's become simpler to connect to devices than its predecessor. Also, the AirFly Pro 2 supports dual pairing, allowing you to pair it with two Bluetooth headphones at the same time (you can use it with any device that has a headphone jack). The device is rated for over 24 hours of battery life and is equipped with Bluetooth 5.3. If you don't want to spend this much on a Bluetooth transceiver, Twelve South also sells the AirFly SE, which retails for $35 and leaves a few features off and has a little less battery life.

Nothing started out with a few different wireless earbuds but has now branched into the over-ear headphones market with its eye-catching Nothing Headphone (1) and the budget-oriented CMF Headphone Pro, which also have a pretty unique look and feature interchangeable ear pads in a few different color options.

I was expecting all that much from these headphones, but after using them for a week, they check a lot of boxes for a top value headphone, including a comfortable fit (they pretty lightweight at 283 grams), decent build quality and good sound quality that's highlighted by powerful bass that can be dialed up or down with a slider control on the left ear cup (you can also tweak the sound in the companion app). The Skullcandy Crusher 2 headphones have a similar slider, but the CMF's bass doesn't get to head-rattling levels (the Crusher 2's bass literally makes the headphones vibrate).

The CMF Headphone Pro don't offer quite as good sound quality (they lack a little bit of clarity) as the Baseus Inspire XH1 , which cost a little more and come with a hard carrying case instead of a cloth pouch and not only fold flat but fold up (the CMF Headphone Pro only folds flat). But like the Inspire XH1, they have support for the higher-resolution LDAC audio codec for Android users and strong battery -- up to 100 hours with noise canceling off at moderate volume levels.

Bright flashlights are good, naturally, but a small, sleekly designed rechargeable everyday carry flashlight that produces a decent amount of light is high on my list of favorite flashlights, and the new Olight ArkPro ($100) and its slightly brighter and more expensive sibling, the ArkPro Ultra ($130), fit the bill. The flashlights are upgraded versions of Olight's Arkfeld Pro and Arkfeld Ultra, with higher brightness ratings. Both new models feature similar flat, IPX7 waterproof designs with sturdy aluminum alloy bodies and a magnetic base that allows you to attach the flashlight to any metal surface. There's also an integrated clip-on mount, and they come in cool white and neutral white color temperature versions. 

You get three lighting modes: a 1,500-lumen floodlight mode (1,700 lumens for the ArkPro Ultra), an 800-lumen, 205-meter reach spotlight mode (it's the same for the Ultra) and a UV light mode. You can also activate a green beam laser pointer. Read our review.

BioLite has several portable lighting options, and the Alpenglow 500 is one of its more recent additions. It's a portable lantern that has multiple modes and color options. As its name implies, it delivers 500 lumens, and it is indeed pretty bright.

The step-down Alpenglow 250 offers 250 lumens for $15 less. Both are rated for 5 hours of battery life on the high setting and up to 200 hours on the low setting.

Biolite makes a few different headlamps with the BioLite HeadLamp 800 Pro ($120) being its brightest model (800 lumens). The Dash 450 (450 lumens) is about half as bright but it's still rated for having a 90m range and is designed for runners with a red light on back and reflective band. It has "a no-bounce, no-slip design" and is quite comfortable to wear. Aside from running, it's good for a variety of uses, whether you're working in a dark environment or just walking your dog or riding a bike at night. Note that the battery is rechargeable via USB-C, which is nice (early BioLite headlamps charged via the older micro-USB).

You may have seen ads for Vktry's carbon-fiber insoles on social media. Its latest product, however, is a full shoe -- or clog to be exact -- and it's designed not only to boost your recovery but the comfort level of your feet in general. "The Vktry Recovery Clog helps athletes recover faster with a soft EVA upper dual-density footbed for cushioning and a carbon fiber plate for stability." That said, you certainly don't have to be an athlete to wear them.

While the clogs aren't as soft or cushioning as some recovery slides I've tried from brands like Oofo and Oka, they fit my feet well and were quite comfortable to wear with socks and without (they're a big step up from Crocs). "Our contoured arch support is ideal for all arch types," Vktry says. "The rocker sole and deep heel cup support natural movement, reducing muscle strain. Its ventilation holes keep feet cool, while the textured footbed ensures grip."

Solo Stove makes some of the best smokeless fire pits, including the Ranger 15, Bonfire 19.5 and Yukon 27 fire pits. But if you're looking for something a little smaller, it also makes two mini fire pits: the Mesa and Mesa XL. Both come in several colors, including traditional stainless steel. 

As their names imply, both the Mesa and Mesa XL are designed to sit on a tabletop and are portable. Naturally, you could also set them on the ground, but when you put them on a table, they're at a good height for roasting marshmallows. They have the same 360-degree Signature Airflow system as Solo Stove's larger fire pits.

Gerber offers a variety of premium, pocket-friendly multitools made from stainless steel, available in various sizes with different tool combinations. At the sub-$100 price, I like the Truss, which has 17 tools, including a saw, needle-nose pliers, knife and both a bottle and can opener. It's always good to have a multitool on hand for camping, fishing, hiking or just everyday use.

Braun makes a few different stick blenders but its MQ7035 MultiQuick hand blender arguably offers the most bang for the buck. While it lists for $110, it typically sells for closer to $90 and sometimes dips to $80. Fairly quiet compared to a standard blender but more powerful than it looks, you can use it in a variety of ways and it comes with three attachments: a blending beaker, whisk and 2-cup chopper.

There are more affordable portable blenders, like the Blendjet 2 and the Hamilton Beach Single-Serve, but the Ninja Blast, which lists for $60, is a step up from those models. It looks and feels more premium, and though it isn't super powerful, it's a good option for making smoothies and protein shakes on the go or at home when you don't want to deal with a full-size blender. Additionally, you can drink right from the blender, as it has a leakproof sip lid. Available in multiple colors and easy to operate, it has an 18-ounce capacity and recharges via USB-C. 

Roku discontinued its larger Streambar Pro speaker, but it's now selling a new mini soundbar, the Streambar SE, that has a 4K Roku video streamer built into it. While it doesn't offer the greatest sound -- it can only output so much bass -- the speaker is quite compact and produces better sound than you'd think given its size. It's particularly strong in the midrange, producing loud, clear dialogue, and it delivers better sound than what you get from most TV speakers (by that I mean the speakers built into your TV). This is really designed to go with a smaller TV that's in your bedroom, home office, or dorm room, and not your main living room TV (unless you have a very small living room).

You can use Dreo's new 714 space heater just as you would a standard tabletop fan to blow air, but it can also be used as a space heater. Powered by a 1,500W PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient heater) that uses ceramic elements to heat air up to 95 degrees, it can warm up a room -- and a fairly large one at that -- pretty quickly. I was impressed with how quiet it was, and I also appreciated that it could be made to oscillate both horizontally and vertical. Like most of Dreo's fans (it sells several models), it comes with a remote. That remote not only allows you to control fan speed, but temperature. Safety features include overheat shutoff, tip-over protection and a flame-retardant housing.

While it lists for $80, the 2nd-gen Echo Spot sporadically goes on sale for $50 (so wait to get it at that price). Like its predecessor, it has a touchscreen and displays a variety of custom-designed clock faces. It's also Alexa-enabled, allowing you to use your voice to set alarms, access the weather, play music tracks and issue commands to your Alexa smart home products. Along with improved audio quality (it has a 1.73-inch front-firing directional speaker that puts out more bass and clearer audio), the new Echo Spot has a bigger, bezel-less screen. But it's closer to a semicircle than the fully circular screen on the original. Animations and clock faces are displayed crisply. It also displays album art when you listen to music on Spotify, but it's not that sharp.

Unlike the original, there's no integrated camera, so you can't make video calls, which is probably a good thing if you're concerned about privacy. You can also ask Alexa to call loved ones, make household announcements, audibly drop in on other Alexa-enabled devices in your household or get alerts and audio from your compatible smart doorbell. It's a nice, smart alarm clock that sounds decent for how small it is. 

NutriBullet keeps it simple with three power levels, a pulse setting and 1,200 watts of power. It performed well in all of our tests. Smooth batters, finely crushed ice, green smoothies, hot soup and good grated cheese (our torture test) were all easy to achieve. A reasonable price tag means you won't have to break the bank to get a good blender.

The 64-ounce blending jar is plenty big enough for most recipes. The personal blender comes with a handy recipe book and a tamper to make sure all your ingredients contact the blades. The NutriBullet blender jar is also dishwasher-safe and comes with a one-year warranty. 

Simple, powerful and consistent, the NutriBullet is one of the best moderately priced blenders on the market right now.

There are plenty of great Alexa-powered Echo products, but in this price range, we're still fans of the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen), which has been around for a few years but is a good value when it gets discounted. The upgraded smart display delivers more bass along with a new Sleep Sensing feature. It also gives you instant access to a world of answers whenever you say, "Hey, Google," and allows you to cast content directly to the screen from any Android device.

The Roku Ultra has always been a fine 4K HDR streamer. As the flagship in Roku's extensive line of sticks and players, its bag of nifty tricks includes a remote finder and a remote with programmable remote buttons. This version adds better Wi-Fi, a faster processor and the ability to stream in Dolby Vision -- a long-awaited feature that allows it to better compete with the best streamers from Amazon, Apple and Google. 

Yes, the Roku Express 4K Plus, which costs around $25, is a better value, but the upgraded Ultra is often on sale these days for $80 (it lists for $100) and it has an Ethernet port for those who want to go with a wired connection.

The $80 Amazfit Bip 6 is the most affordable option on this list, and a rare standout in the budget smartwatch category because it delivers on all the basics (and more) without many compromises. The design and interface aren't as refined as what you'll find with pricier models, but that feels like a fair trade-off considering how much the Bip 6 gets right. It offers accurate fitness tracking, with customizable training tools like heart rate zones, plus advanced health features including SpO2 (blood oxygen), temperature and sleep tracking, and high and low heart rate alerts.

Why we like it

While its low price might be its main draw, the Amazfit Bip 6 is one of the few sub-$100 smartwatches that's actually worth your time. Beyond all the features mentioned above, we also like it for its weeklong (or longer) battery life and its compatibility with both iPhones and Android phones.

Who it's best for

The Amazfit Bip 6 is ideal for anyone looking to try out a smartwatch without making a major investment. It's also a great fit for folks willing to customize the watch's back end to suit their specific needs.

Twelve South's HoverBar Duo is a flexible stand for iPads (and other tablets) that has a weighted base and articulating arm to adjust the angle and height of your device. You can also remove the HoverBar from its base and clip it to a bar or shelf using the shelf clip. The 2nd-gen model adds a quick-release design.

If you're looking for a way to use your iPad in the kitchen, as second monitor to your Mac or as a video conferencing conferencing display, the HoverBar Duo is a nice accessory to own and makes a great gift for all those iPad owners out there.

HyperX makes several gaming headsets, and most of them are quite good. But over the years, the models I tend to gravitate toward are in its Cloud line, including the Cloud 3. Not only is this a very solid performing wired gaming headset, but it's comfortable to wear and doesn't cost too much (a wireless version of the same headset costs about $125 or $50 more). Since this is a wired model, it works with a variety of platforms and can be plugged into PS5 and Xbox Series X/S controllers along with PCs and anything else that has a headphone port. The microphone is detachable.

You can still buy Backbone's Lightning-connected controller for older iPhones, but folks with the latest iPhones and Android phones can pick up the Backbone One USB-C (2nd Gen).

Like the Razer Kishi V3 ($100), it turns any USB-C phone into a Nintendo Switch-style gaming experience, with added smarts for social and chatty gamers. Like the Kishi, it connects via USB-C with pass-through charging but has no built-in battery. While the Kishi V3 is now more Backbone-like in its design (with better ergonomics), the Backbone controller still holds a slight advantage in the software department with a superior companion app, though Razer has also made gains there.

If you're looking for an affordable compact gaming keyboard, this entry-level model from SteelSeries offers surprisingly decent performance for its price, which is why it landed on our list of the best gaming keyboards of 2025. It's got a small, tenkeyless design, eight lighting zones and media controls. An added bonus is that it's IP32 water- and dust-resistant, a perk for those of us who are mess-prone.

This Oral-B electric toothbrush is similar to other Oral-B brushes, except the bristles on this brush felt softer than the step-up Oral-B Pro 1000. That's a big bonus for anyone with sensitive gums, as is the real-time coaching that tells you if you're brushing too hard. The Oral-B iO also has a quieter motor compared with the Pro 1000. 

The display offers an impressive amount of information. Based on the lit-up icon, you can easily tell what mode you're brushing in. The iO has five brush modes, whereas most electric toothbrushes have three or four. You can choose from daily clean, intense clean, whitening, sensitive and super sensitive. The Oral-B iO Series is also ADA-accepted. 

A while back, I took my kid to the doctor because he had a bunch of earwax built up in his ear and was having trouble hearing (yes, gross). The doctor was able to dislodge it with a pressurized stream of water, which is exactly what devices like the Wush Pro by Black Wolf deliver. 

Designed to be used in the shower, the Wush Pro does indeed work to remove earwax buildup. For people who have sensitive ears, it can be a little disconcerting to use at first, but read the instructions carefully and start at a lower setting before ramping things up (there are three pressure settings, and the Wush is equipped with a rechargeable battery). The pump inside does make some noise and is a little irritating, but it's tolerable and beats a visit to the doctor.

The Philips Norelco Compact Travel Shaver isn't the most powerful electric shaver but it fits in your pocket, is nicely designed, has floating heads, long battery life and can be used dry or wet -- including in the shower. I wouldn't use this as my everyday razor (electric razors aren't great for those with sensitive skin), but as Philips says, it's good for touch ups on the go. My only complaint is that I wish it recharged with a USB-C cable instead of Philips' proprietary charging cable, but at least it doesn't require frequent charging.

I previously had the Panasonic ER-GK80 as my under $100 manscaping gift pick, but its price has crept over $100 (see it below in our just over $100 bonus picks). The older ER-GK60 is not quite as good (the EG-GK80 has a more powerful motor, charges faster, has a slightly improved grip, and an adjustable length dial for more precise trimming), but it's still a quite competent wet/dry body groomer that's well designed and comes with three comb attachments.

Sure, you can get a basic humidifier that will work OK. But if you want to get something a little fancier, you can get a smart humidifier like Dreo's HM717S that connects to your Wi-Fi network and has a companion app so you can control it from your phone. While this humidifier lists for $120, it often sells for $110 and sporadically drops to $100, which is why I put it on this list. This humidifier is on the larger side -- it has an 8L water tank that supports up to 80 hours of continuous operation -- and is designed for larger rooms. You can have it switch between a warm mist (up to 133 degrees Fahrenheit in 8 minutes, according to Dreo) and a cool mist. While it's an impressive humidifier, it's just one of several models that Dreo makes, including smaller 6L and 4L models as well as the new 3L HM409S ($55), which has a built-in night light.

Whoever you're getting this for may be a little embarrassed, but will most likely appreciate it in the end. Panasonic says this groomer has a unique V-shaped head that's "built to go everywhere" -- and with precision. It comes with two attachments, has almost 2 hours of battery life, and can be used wet or dry. A travel case is included. It's an excellent manscaping device.

The list price recently crept above $100, but we left it on this list as a bonus pick because it costs just a little more than $100. 

Other World Computing makes a variety of computer accessories, many of them geared toward Apple users. While its Envoy Mini Pro pocket SSD can be formatted for use with both Macs and Windows PCs (ExFAT), it's really optimized for use with Macs (you choose how to format the drive when you plug it into your computer for the first time). It features both USB-C and USB-A connectivity and has a nifty design that's a more sophisticated take on your typical thumb drive. The 500GB version with transfer speeds of up to 10Gb/s costs a little more than $100, while the 1TB version is closer to $180. You can find mini SSDs that cost less, but many of those offer slower transfer speeds.