Every Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there’s always a ton of hype about the discounts on big-ticket items — you know, the deals on the OLED TVs, game consoles, and tablets of the world. But it never fails that many of the ultra-cheap items make for some of the most clutch deals, namely because spending very little on a small accessory you end up using all the time can be the most gratifying.
This year, throughout the annual shopping weekend, we’re once again keeping an eye out for the best tech deals on those little gadgets and gizmos under $25. We’ve also got roundups for those working with $50 or $100 budgets, but the items below are pretty much as cheap as you can get in the tech world without simply buying absolute crap that’s destined to end up as e-waste.
Some of these helpful budget deals include gems like fully compatible MagSafe chargers for the latest iPhones, a colorful smart speaker, Apple’s handy AirTag trackers, and some staff favorites. Come on in and peruse these affordable wares.
Phone accessories and smart trackers
Apple AirTag
Apple’s AirTag can help you find your lost items with its ultra wideband technology. You’ll get the best compatibility with an iPhone, though Apple released an Android app that can detect an AirTag’s location and notify you if one seems to be following you. Read our review.
Belkin BoostCharge Pro with MagSafe
Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro with MagSafe supports 15W fast wireless charging with MagSafe-compatible iPhones and has a lengthy 6.6-foot built-in cable. Its 15W charging speeds and little kickstand make the BoostCharge Pro with MagSafe the best all-purpose magnetic charging puck.
Anker 511 Charger (30W)
Anker’s 30W 511 Charger juices phones quickly and is small enough to carry around in a purse.
Dbrand leather phone skins
Dbrand’s leather skins add a little grip to the back of a slick phone, but they’re mostly a style choice. They’re high quality and non-damaging.
- EWA’s MagOne magnetic phone grip is on sale for $15.99 ($4 off) at Amazon. It’s a grip and kickstand in one, making bigger phones a little more wieldy without getting in the way of MagSafe charging.
- You can buy Uni’s 10-foot USB-C to USB-C cable for $7.99 ($12 off) at Amazon. The lengthy USB-C cable is capable of delivering 100 watts of power to beefy laptops like the 16-inch MacBook Pro, but you can also use it to power up smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets.
- PopSockets is taking 25 percent off various grips, mounts, cases, and other accessories, including this PopGrip for MagSafe phone handle / stand (on sale for $22.50) which is compatible with iPhone 12 phones and newer.
- The worst thing about AirTags is you need something to stick them in. Here’s a pack of four AirTag keychain holders for $8.91. They’re silicone, but it’s way more affordable than Apple’s official AirTag accessories. Just one of those will set you back $35.
Tile Pro
The Tile Pro is the company’s loudest Bluetooth tracker and has the widest range at 400 feet. It also has a user-replaceable battery, unlike other Tiles.
Tile Mate (2022)
The latest Tile Mate is a water-resistant tracker that can keep tabs on items up to 250 feet away and features a non-replaceable battery.
Eufy Security SmartTrack Card
The Eufy Security SmartTrack Card works with Apple’s Find My network, comes with a clip, lets you know when you’ve left it behind, and can ring your phone even if it’s in silent mode.
- Chipolo’s Card Spot is down to $20.94 ($14 off) at Best Buy, one of its best prices to date. The Card Spot is another slim Bluetooth tracker you can fit into your wallet, with an IPX5 water resistance that can tap into Apple’s extensive Find My network.
Tile Slim (2022 version)
The Tile Slim is as thin as two credit cards, allowing you to stash the simple Bluetooth tracker in your wallet, passport holder, or luggage. It also features a 250-foot range and, more importantly, compatibility with both Android and iOS devices.
Smart home tech
Echo Pop
The Echo Pop is Amazon’s newest Alexa-enabled smart speaker. It offers a unique semisphere form factor and can function as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender. Read our review.
Blink Mini
Each Blink Mini includes a ball-and-socket mount, a USB-C cable for powering it, and a power adapter. However, note that you’ll need to opt for the optional Blink subscription plan to take advantage of cloud storage and some features. Read our review.
Nanoleaf Matter Essentials A19 bulb
Nanoleaf’s Matter Essentials bulbs work with every smart home platform as long as you have a Matter controller and Thread border router. They’re brighter, cheap, and have great colors, but they don’t support Apple’s Adaptive Lighting. Read our review.
Kasa Smart Plug
Kasa’s apt-titled smart plugs are a solid, inexpensive option that can monitor your energy usage and are compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini (MSS110)
With solid performance and support for all of the major smart home platforms, this affordable Wi-Fi smart plug gives you the basics you need to control non-smart devices for less. It doesn’t have Matter or energy monitoring, but that’s alright at this price.
Amazon Smart Plug
Amazon’s apt-titled Smart Plug doesn’t require a hub and lets you add Alexa functionality to any outlet, allowing you to control a range of devices with just your voice.
Echo Pop Kids
The Echo Pop Kids is the same entry-level smart speaker as the standard Echo Pop, but it comes with either a Marvel or Disney design. It also includes six months of Amazon Kids Plus as an added perk.
Echo Dot (fifth-gen)
The fifth-gen Echo Dot touts a temperature sensor, better sound, and faster response time than the prior model. It can also act as an extender for your Eero Wi-Fi system. Read our review.
Amazon Echo Glow
The Amazon Echo Glow is a multicolored smart lamp for children, one that can cycle through colors and function as an Alexa-enabled sleep timer if needed.
- TP-Link’s RE315 Wi-Fi extender is on sale for just $24.99 ($25 off), matching its best price to date. It’s a good option if you’re looking to extend network coverage in your home or add ethernet connectivity to another room.
Streaming device and service deals
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023)
The new Fire TV Stick 4K streams in 4K resolution, as its name suggests, and features mostly standard specs these days like Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Atmos / Vision, HDR10 Plus, and a 1.7GHz processor.
Chromecast with Google TV (HD)
The Chromecast with Google TV now comes in a version that tops out at 1080p instead of 4K. It’s more affordable as a result, though it retains the same design and feature set aside from UHD content and Dolby Atmos support. Read our review.
Max (six-month subscription, with ads)
Max is offering new and returning customers a six-month subscription to its ad-supported plan for $2.99 a month instead of $9.99 a month until November 27th. The base plan provides access to all the same programming as the pricier tiers, including shows like The Last of Us and films like Barbie.
New and returning subscribers can get three months of the ad-supported Paramount Plus Essential plan for $1.99 per month instead of $5.99 or three months of Paramount Plus with Showtime for $3.99 a month instead of $11.99. To take advantage of either deal, just use promo code BLACKFRIDAY before December 4th.
Hulu (ad-supported, annual subscription)
Until November 28th at 11:59PM PT, you can get a year of ad-supported Hulu for $11.88, which works out to 99 cents a month and a savings of $68 compared to buying the $79.99 annual plan. New and returning subscribers (who canceled their Hulu subscription at least a month ago) as well as existing Disney Plus and ESPN Plus standalone subscribers are eligible for the deal.
- The Roku Express 4K Plus streaming stick is available for $24.97, down from its regular price of $39.99. It streams in 4K, supports HDR color, and is compatible with Alexa.
Peacock Premium (ad-supported, one year)
Now through November 27th, new users can sign up for 12 months of Peacock Premium for $1.99 instead of $5.99 per month with promo code BIGDEAL. Alternatively, you can sign up for a full year and pay $19.99 ($40 off) now with code YEARLONG. Peacock grants access to next-day programming from NBC as well as live sports like Sunday Night Football, movies like Jurassic World Dominion, shows like The Continental, and more.
Games and gaming accessories
Tunic (digital)
Tunic borrows heavily from classic The Legend of Zelda titles, but its adorable aesthetic betrays the difficulty of this stylish isometric adventure game.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
A compilation of the first three Mass Effect games repackaged and optimized for 4K with reduced load times, improved performance, and various gameplay tweaks.
Logitech G203 wired gaming mouse
Logitech’s simple yet impressive wired gaming mouse with an 8,000 DPI sensor, customizable LEDs around the palm, and two side-mounted thumb buttons.
Samsung Evo Select microSD card (512GB)
This Samsung Evo Select microSD card offers 512GB of extra storage for a Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or Asus ROG Ally at a good price point.
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the terrific predecessor to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, is on sale at Target and Best Buy for $19.99 ($30 off). Read our review.
- The PC version of Trombone Champ is selling for $7.49 (half off) on Steam. There’s nothing quite like toot-toot-tooting your way to such a good deal, and this hilarious trombone music game can give you a lot of laughs for just a few bucks. “Perfecto!”
Staff favorites and miscellaneous tech
ChomChom pet hair remover
The ChomChom is a reusable cat and dog hair remover that works great for furniture.
Epicka universal travel adapter
Epicka’s universal travel adapter is an all-in-one adapter that includes four different plugs that cover over 150 countries.
- Nothing beats a family Nerf war, and the best way to do it is with a six-pack of single-shot Nerf MicroShot blasters, which is going for just $19.99 ($13 off) at Amazon. Each derringer-style blaster loads and fires one dart, requiring you to pick your shots carefully before having to reload.
- Love Letter is on sale at Amazon for $6.29 (around $9 off). The fairly simple card game for two to six players is easy to get into and acts as a great intro to more elaborate tabletop games.
Govee 100ft Smart LED Strip Lights
Govee’s basic 100ft LED smart light strip comes with 64 preset scenes so you can create different vibes based on your emotions, holidays, nature, and more. It also offers various music modes and connects to your phone via Bluetooth or the Govee Home app.
Tekton Everybit Tech Rescue Kit
A 46-piece screwdriver kit that can help you repair practically any tech device out there.
Logitech C270 HD
The C270 HD shoots in 720p resolution at 30 frames per second. It features a 55-degree field of view, and it has a mono microphone. It’s nothing fancy, but it gets the job done.
LifeStraw personal water filter
LifeStraw’s basic filter removes unwanted viruses, bacteria, and microplastics as you drink, giving you a safe way to hydrate no matter where you are.
- The COSRX Snail Mucin Essence is viral all over skincare TikTok and discounted to a mere $13.99. Is it a lil’ icky? Yes, but its hydrating powers are well known. If you’ve got a skincare aficionado in your life, trust me, they’ll thank you.
- Hasbro’s Jenga: Super Mario Edition is selling for $14.99 ($7 off) at Amazon. The unique twist on the classic block building game has you trying to scale the tower as Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad to defeat Bowser.
Verge merch Black Friday sale
Our merch store is running a Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale with 30 percent discounts on all shirt designs, 40 percent off on mugs, and more.
Update November 27th, 4:27PM ET: Vetted deals and added a new one for Jenga: Super Mario Edition.