40 of the Best Tech Gifts Under $100 for 2026

Bose’s most compact Bluetooth speaker, the SoundLink Micro, was finally upgraded last year after eight years. Slightly larger than the original, this second-gen model offers Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C charging instead of the old micro USB, improved battery life and sound quality, plus a new integrated Velcro strap for attaching it to a backpack strap, bike handlebar or just about anything else. It sounds remarkably decent for its tiny size, delivering more bass than other pocketable speakers. It’s a fully waterproof Bluetooth speaker and available in a few color options. Although its list price has risen to $129, certain colors are typically discounted to under $100.

New for 2026, Baseus’ affordable Bowie MC2 clip-on buds improve upon the earlier MC1 with superior sound and a design that’s a little less generic (don’t confuse them for the $10 cheaper MC2 Air buds, which have slightly worse sound and build quality). While not quite in the same league as Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds, Shokz’s Open Dots or Baseus’ own Inspire XC1 clip-on buds, they’re only a very small step down in sound quality but cost a lot less. Equipped with Bluetooth 6.0, they have an IP67 certification, which means the buds are fully waterproof and dustproof, making them suitable for runners and bikers. Voice-calling capabilities are also good.

JBL makes a lot of Bluetooth speakers, and its new Grip model falls somewhere between its micro-size 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 pounds, 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 is where these small speakers tend to 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.

Earfun’s Air Pro 4 Plus, which earned a CNET Editors’ Choice award, are tough to beat for the money. Though these earbuds aren’t without a few small shortcomings, those could easily be fixed with future firmware updates. At around $80 on Amazon, the Plus model costs $20 more than the standard Air Pro 4, but features a pretty significant upgrade to sound quality thanks to a new dual-driver system that pairs a 10mm dynamic driver with an “ultra-light FeatherBA” balanced-armature driver that helps improve bass and treble performance. (Note: Apply the code AP4PCNET at checkout on Amazon to get an additional 10% off.) Read my full review.

In 2025, Baseus came out with two new earbuds — the Inspire XP1 and Inspire XC1 — and one set of full-size headphones (the Inspire XH1) that feature Sound by Bose, and they’re all good values. They have impressive sound for their price, a more premium design than most “value” headphones and good performance overall. The XH1 are not only fairly lightweight (275 grams) and comfortable to wear, but they have decent build quality, respectable noise canceling and voice-calling performance, as well as very good battery life. I also liked how they not only fold up but fold flat and come with a carrying case and a 3.5mm cable for wired listening. Their controls for playback are also good, though I had to dig into the instructions to figure out that you hold down the volume buttons to advance tracks forward and back. Read review.

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.

As its name implies, Gregory Mountain Products makes durable outdoor gear, but its new Terros collection of backpacks is designed for everyday use at school or work, as well as for hiking and more leisurely travel. Made of 100% recycled outer fabrics, the Terros comes in three sizes (20L, 25L and 28L) and is comfortable to wear, thanks to contoured shoulder straps and a breathable back panel with a cooling channel. There’s a padded laptop compartment, and the 20L and 28L models have front bungee storage while the 25L model has a zippered organizer pocket with interior mesh compartments. (I personally opted to test the 25L model, which costs $100.)

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).

Not to be confused with Hoka (which also makes good recovery slides), Oka slides tend to be very cushiony and comfortable. Available in multiple colors, the Oka slides are slightly firmer than my Oofos Oohha slides and are also better with water. They have 35 millimeters of “buoyant foam,” 12 cooling vents and “a wide upper that cradles without squeezing.” The company also touts the slides’ “stabilizing deep heel cup that locks your foot in place.” But it’s worth noting that most people should probably order a size down to get the best fit. I’m usually a size 10, but the slide that fit me well was the men’s 9/women’s 11. They had good arch support, too. Read my full review.

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.

I’ve had some affordable toaster ovens over the years, but the one thing that bothered me about them was that they didn’t do a good job toasting a simple slice of bread (they tend to take too long). If you’re in the same camp and are looking for a toaster oven that warms a variety of foods but also want one with a two-slice bread toaster built in, the Hamilton Beach 2-in-1 Countertop Toaster Oven is an appealing choice at just less than $100. The oven has two rack positions, and the long-slot toaster gives you five toast shades to choose from (I’m a No. 2 setting guy). 

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. 

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.

Amazon’s Smart Thermostat sets a new standard for the category. It has a clean, modern touchscreen design, and it’s easy to use, whether you’re adjusting the temperature at the thermostat, through the Alexa app or with Alexa voice commands with a compatible Alexa-enabled speaker or display. It earned a CNET Editors’ Choice award for best value smart thermostat.

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.

Logitech makes a variety of wireless keyboards, but its Keys-to-Go carries the distinction of being the company’s thinnest and lightest Bluetooth keyboard. It isn’t as slim as its predecessor, though it has a better typing experience with real scissor keys and a built-in protective cover that folds back and slips under the keyboard when you’re ready to go to work. Multi-OS compatible, the Keys-to-Go-2 is available in lilac, pale grey and graphite for $65-80.

While I can’t say the typing experience is as good as Logitech’s MX Keys Mini — and the keyboard may be a bit cramped for folks with larger hands — it’s one of the best typing experiences you’ll get from an ultraportable keyboard. In other words, keep your expectations in check (which is admittedly harder to do when you’re dealing with an $80 keyboard).  

The original Keys-to-Go only worked with one device at a time, but this model, like Logitech’s other recent keyboards, allows you to connect to three devices simultaneously. You can jump between devices using the Easy-Switch keys on the top left of the keyboard. The Keys-to-Go 2 isn’t rechargeable, but Logitech says its replaceable coin cell batteries can give you up to three years of battery life.

Sorting through Iniu’s power bank offerings can be a bit confusing because it’s hard to tell which one is the best. But as far as I can tell, the SnapGo Air 10,000mAh, which offers 25-watt wireless charging speeds in a slim form factor for a 10,000-mAh battery, is its best magnetic power bank as of April 2026. Aside from its ultrafast wireless charging speed, this power bank has two USB-C ports along with an integrated LED that shows remaining battery life. While it doesn’t have an integrated USB-C cable for wired charging, the included lanyard stores a short USB-C cable, so it’s easy to opt for 45-watt wired charging (or to charge the battery with the cable). In my tests, the battery warmed up but didn’t get overly hot, and it charged a MacBook Air with the USB-C cable without issue. It can charge an iPhone 17 Pro almost twice (1.8 times).

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.

I’ve tried a couple of Tessan universal travel adapters, including its top-of-the-line 205-watt adapter. That model offers a lot of power for charging multiple devices, but it is somewhat bulky. This 65-watt should be ample for most folks, is more compact (7.18 ounces) and costs less. It has three USB-C ports along with two USB-A ports and covers 150 countries (check that the country you’re traveling to is covered). 

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 2026. 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.

As is typical for a Logitech “S” product update, the compact MX Anywhere 3S wireless “mobile” mouse doesn’t look any different from its predecessor. It offers some performance upgrades, notably quieter operation and an upgraded 8,000 DPI optical sensor that Logitech says tracks on most surfaces including glass and offers faster workflow with high-resolution monitors. While those with larger hands may prefer something a little bigger, the MX Anywhere 3S is an excellent mouse for both at-home and travel use. It comes in three colors. 

Creative Labs’ Pebble speakers have long been a top budget pick for PC speakers. The entry-level model is on its third generation, aka V3 (see below), and costs $35, while earlier versions can be had for even less. They aren’t the greatest-sounding PC speakers, but people like them because their sound is bigger than their price. 

Creative went more upscale introducing the new-for-2024 Pebble X USB-C speakers ($90), which also come in a version called the Pebble X Plus with a mini subwoofer for $110. Larger than previous Pebble speakers yet still compact enough to fit in a backpack, the audio quality is unexpectedly good and they’re among the best PC speakers that cost less than $100. For those willing to pay even more, Creative released its premium Pebble Nova speakers ($280) in 2025 that are around twice as big and really up the sound quality with better clarity and superior bass performance.

Logitech’s Mobi Fold is a tiny 2.8-ounce travel mouse that reminds me of the mini flip phones of yesteryear, folding up into a small square that’s less than an inch thick and pocket-friendly. Unfold it and you have a fully functional, rechargeable mouse that works on any surface and offers very good performance along with a relatively strong set of features. Its ergonomics may feel a little cramped for some people, but it’s an appealing little mouse that takes up barely any room in your bag. Read my full review.

Logitech’s MX Keys is one of our favorite everyday Bluetooth keyboards, and now it comes in two smaller versions that leave off the number pad and some other keys: MX Keys Mini and MX Keys Mini for Mac. Both cost around the same price as the standard MX Keys. Colors include rose, pale gray and graphite. 

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.