50 Smart gadgets under $50

Want to treat yourself to some of the best, most affordable gadgets available? We're presenting our weekly daily digest, covering 50 amazing tech gadgets that you can get for less than or $50. From smart home tech to everyday carry gear, this list has it all to treat the gadget lover in you.

50 Smart gadgets under $50
Satechi USB-C compact wireless charging dock in use

Looking forward to doing some gadget shopping this weekend? We rounded up 50 smart gadgets under $50 in this blog. From everyday home office tech to innovative smart gadgets, this list has it all.

Related: 23 Smart home gadgets to cover every corner of your home

Ideally, if we could, we’d get all of them. After all, why wouldn’t we want to treat ourselves without burning holes in our pockets?

GENKI ShadowCast Console Link

Play your console games right on your laptop with the GENKI ShadowCast Console Link. This gadget works with Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox and is priced under $40.


Masta Box Fidget Controller Gadget

Satisfy your need to fidget, in an office-appropriate way, with the Masta Box Fidget Controller Gadget. It costs $42 and is also a mouse, laser pointer, presenter, microSD card reader, and more.

Orbitkey Fast USB 3.0 Chip

The Orbitkey Fast USB 3.0 Chip is a quick way to store your files. It comes in 8 and 32 GB sizes, is slim enough to take anywhere, and costs under $20. It’s a great item on our 50 smart gadgets under $50 list.


Razer Seiren Mini Portable Microphone

The Razer Seiren Mini Portable Microphone gives you all the features of a full-size mic in a small form factor. If you’re looking for a great entry-level microphone, this one’s the way to go for $50.


Satechi USB-C Compact Wireless Charging Dock

Power up your AirPods and AirPods Pro on your laptop with the Satechi USB-C Compact Wireless Charging Dock. With a 5-watt delivery speed, it gets your AirPods up and running in no time. The best part is that it costs only $29.99.


Native Union Belt Watch Magnetic Apple Watch Charging Cable

The Native Union Belt Watch Magnetic Apple Watch Charging Cable is a beautiful thing. This aesthetically-pleasing cord is durable and MFi certified by Apple, so it’ll work perfectly with your Apple Watch. Get it for $49.99.


Flo by Moen Smart Water Detectors

You won’t have to worry about waking up to a flooded basement when you have the Flo by Moen Smart Water Detectors. These gadgets attach to your water lines and send you an alert when they detect something wrong, all for $49.99.

Satechi USB-C PD Audio Adapter

With the Satechi USB-C PD Audio Adapter, you get the best of both audio and charging. Its clear sound and USD-C PD charger make it easy to use anywhere, which is why we included it on this roundup of 50 smart gadgets under $50.


XL Speaker Giant Earbud

You’ll certainly make a statement with the XL Speaker Giant Earbud. This novelty speaker adds a cool vibe to your desk and packs serious sound for $39.99.


Urbanista Sydney Pocket-Size Speaker

The Urbanista Sydney Pocket-Size Speaker lets you get your groove on at the beach, in the park, or at the pool for a solid five hours. You’ll love the pretty colors—Rose Gold, Olive Green, White Mist, and Midnight Black—and the price is just $49.99.


Samsung Galaxy SmartTag & SmartTag+ Finders

You won’t have to tear the house apart searching for lost items when you have Samsung Galaxy SmartTag & SmartTag+ Finders. These smart tags attach to pretty much anything, including your pup. The Nearby Find feature helps you locate what you’ve misplaced for only $29.99.

Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini Compact Wi-Fi Range Extender

The Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini Compact Wi-Fi Range Extender will help you say goodbye to spotty connections and dead zones. This wall-mounted Wi-Fi repeater offers up to 300 Mbps wireless speeds and costs only $29.99.


NOCO GENIUS1 Smart Vehicle Charger

You’ll want to have the NOCO GENIUS1 Smart Vehicle Charger by your side. It’s a battery charger, maintainer, and desulfator in one device. It’s a must-have car item on our 50 smart gadgets under $50 roundup.


Clevermade LockBox Package Locker

Make sure no one else gets to your Amazon deliveries before you do with the Clevermade LockBox Package Locker. The lid opens with hydraulics, and you can anchor the entire box to the wall for as little as $50.


WHOOP Strap 3.0 Activity Tracker Wearable

The WHOOP Strap 3.0 Activity Tracker Wearable gives you all the stats you need about your health and fitness. For $30, you can use it to track your sleep, training intensity, and recovery time.

Dissim Inverted Lighter

Then, there’s the Dissim Inverted Lighter. This handy gadget for $48 can help you ignite things without burning your finger. Its angled port lets you reach even low-wick candles.


Satechi USB-C iPhone 12 Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable

Make it even easier to wirelessly charge your iPhone Pro with the Satechi USB-C iPhone 12 Magnetic Wireless Charging Cable. It looks stylish, snaps to your phone with magnets, and provides a 7.5-watt charge. Get it for $29.99.

Swidget Smart Home Plugin Inserts

The Swidget Smart Home Plugin Inserts turn your dumb appliances into smart ones for under $20. It’s a pretty good deal and a great way to make your home smarter.

Swidget smart home plugin inserts

Swidget smart home plugin inserts in an outlet (Image Credit: MobileSyrup)

Zens Wireless Charger Station

The Zens Wireless Charger Station lets you build your own wireless charging station for under $50. This series of single chargers connects together so that you can create the ideal charging setup.

Zens Modular Series Modular Charging Station

Zens wireless charging station on a black background

Kangaroo Motion + Entry Sensor Home Security Device

Another must-have item on our 50 smart gadgets under $50 roundup is the Kangaroo Motion + Entry Sensor Home Security Device. Just set it up at a point of entry, and you’ll be notified whenever someone comes in. Priced at under $30, it’s a steal.


Wyze Watch

Keep an eye on your blood oxygen levels, heart, rate, sleep duration, and more with the Wyze Watch. It’s one of the most affordable smartwatches out there since it costs less than $20. You’ll want this item on our roundup of 50 smart gadgets under $50.

SteelSeries QcK Prism Cloth Medium Gaming Mouse Pad

The SteelSeries QcK Prism Cloth Medium Gaming Mouse Pad will impress the gamer in your life without blowing a hole in your budget. Get its brilliant two-zone RGB illumination for under $50.

SteelSeries QcK Prism Cloth medium gaming mouse pad

SteelSeries QcK Prism Cloth medium gaming mouse pad on a gaming setup

Ring Mailbox Secure Sensor

You have sensors for your front door, so why don’t you have one on your mailbox? The Ring Mailbox Secure Sensor sends you a notification anytime it detects motion. It’s a steal at $29.99.


Wyze Thermostat Smart Heating & Cooling System

It’s super simple to control your home’s heating and cooling with the Wyze Thermostat Smart Heating & Cooling System. It works with voice assistants like Alexa and will set you back only $50.


Lenovo Smart Clock Essential Voice-Assistant Clock

Sure, the Lenovo Smart Clock Essential Voice-Assistant Clock tells the time, but it can also check your agenda, manage your smart home, and play music. It can also charge your phone. And, thanks to voice assistance, this clock is easy to use. Snag it for $49.99.

Lenovo Smart Clock Essential voice-assistant clock questions

Lenovo Smart Clock Essential voice-assistant clock in a kitchen

Wyze Video Doorbell

Yes, you should be able to see who’s at your front door before you open it, and the Wyze Video Doorbell can help. The Full HD display and 3:4 aspect ratio let you see everything clearly, too. Preorder it from Wyze for $29.99.


Tapplock lite Fingerprint Padlock

Your suitcases and bags will be a lot safer with the Tapplock lite Fingerprint Padlock. It unlocks only with your fingerprint and opens in a snappy 0.8 seconds. It’s a great gadget for safety on our list of 50 smart gadgets under $50.


Nanoleaf Essentials Smart Lighting Basics

The Nanoleaf Essentials Smart Lighting Basics is a surefire way to amp up the fun and enhance the lighting in your house. The collection includes a bulb and two different light strips. Each gives you 16 million different colors and tunable white hues.


Belkin USB-C PD GaN Wall Charger

Need a quick way to charge your devices? Try the Belkin USB-C PD GaN Wall Charger. It uses the power of GaN and provides a whopping 60 watts of power. Get it for $49.99.


8Bitdo TG16 2.4G Wireless Gamepad

The 8Bitdo TG16 2.4G Wireless Gamepad will help you zoom past the competition. This completely lag-free gamepad works with your Switch, CoreCrafx, and PC Engine Mini. It’s a sweet deal at $24.99.


almost object Stretch Clock by Nicolas Baker

Looking for one-of-a-kind art for your home, office, or home office? The almost object Stretch Clock by Nicolas Baker is it. It’s a stretchy clock that you can place around any object, letting you create a timepiece anywhere for only $35.


Microsoft Number Pad Keyboard Accessory

The Microsoft Number Pad Keyboard Accessory is another useful product on our list of 50 smart gadgets under $50. It lets you type numbers faster and connects to your devices via Bluetooth.

Microsoft Number Pad keyboard accessory

Microsoft Number Pad keyboard accessory on a white desk

Chipolo ONE Ocean Edition Key Finder

The Chipolo ONE Ocean Edition Key Finder helps you find your misplaced items with an eco-friendly design. Get it for $29.

Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse

If you need a good, affordable mouse, go for the Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse. It has a one-year battery life, streamlined design, and price of just $34.99. That’s why it made our 50 smart gadgets under $50 list.

Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse

Microsoft Surface Mobile Mouse on a work setup

Beats Flex All-Day Wireless Earphones

The Beats Flex All-Day Wireless Earphones let you dance to your favorite beats all day. That’s thanks to their 12 hours of listening time. You can also expect clear calls and advanced acoustics. They go for $49.99.

Beats Flex all-day wireless earbuds

Beats Flex all-day wireless earbuds

Belkin MagSafe Car Vent Mount PRO for iPhone 12

It’s way easier to use your iPhone 12 in the car with the Belkin MagSafe Car Vent Mount PRO for iPhone 12. This car mount has a powerful magnetic module that keeps your 2020 iPhone from falling off the dashboard. Get it for $39.99.

Belkin MagSafe Car Vent Mount PRO

Belkin MagSafe Car Vent Mount PRO on a car vent

Cable Matters USB 3.1 Ethernet Switch 4-Port Gigabit Internet Adapter

The Cable Matters USB 3.1 Ethernet Switch 4-Port Gigabit Internet Adapter helps your gadgets and peripherals work faster. It connects up to four devices and even works with your Nintendo Switch. It costs $27.99.

Cable Matters USB 3.1 Ethernet Switch 4-port gigabit internet adapter

Cable Matters USB 3.1 Ethernet Switch 4-port gigabit internet adapter with people working on laptops

ASTRO A03 In-Ear Monitors Gaming Earbuds

The ASTRO A03 In-Ear Monitors Gaming Earbuds prove that you can totally get a great pair of gaming earbuds for under $50. They give you the immersive sound you crave for gaming, music, and even work.


Wyze Headphones

The Wyze Headphones show that it’s possible to get noise-canceling headphones for under $50. This set gives you 20 hours of battery life, voice-isolating microphones, and four-noise canceling mics.


Lexon Flip+ LCD Alarm Clock

Morning wakeups are more manageable with the Lexon Flip+ LCD Alarm Clock. It features a reversible display, so it’ll continue to show the time even when it’s upside down. You can also use it as a nightlight, and it goes for $39.00.


Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera

The Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera makes visits to the vet easier for just $39.99. Its virtual vet feature ensures your pet gets timely checkups. This is one cool pet gadget on our roundup of 50 smart gadgets under $50.

Amazon Echo Dot 4th-Generation Smart Speaker

Of course, you have a new smart speaker on your wish list. And the Amazon Echo Dot 4th-Generation Smart Speaker costs only $49.99. This one boasts a small form factor and Amazon’s classic fabric covering.


Philips Hue E12 Candelabra Bluetooth Bulb

The flame-shaped Philips Hue E12 Candelabra Bluetooth Bulb is a smart addition to any home. It works over Bluetooth, and you can control it via Alexa or Google assistant. It sets you back only $24.99.

Philips Hue E12 candelabra Bluetooth bulb

Philips Hue E12 candelabra Bluetooth bulb in a hanging lamp

VOAMOKO USB-C Numeric Keypad Bluetooth Numpad

With the VOAMOKO USB-C Numeric Keypad Bluetooth Numpad, you’ll type those numbers faster than ever. Its light and compact design make it easy to store in your laptop bag. Buy it for $48.99.


AmazonBasics Humidifier Aroma Diffuser

Dry air in your home is no fun. You can combat it with the AmazonBasics Humidifier Aroma Diffuser. This device adds beneficial moisture to the air and, if you choose, relaxing scents like lavender and jasmine. It’s a steal at $31.99.


Satechi Aluminum Wireless Multimedia Remote Control

The Satechi Aluminum Wireless Multimedia Remote Control streamlines the process of operating your Bluetooth devices. From your laptop to your home theater, all actions are just a button away, for only $39.99.

JBL Go 3 Compact Speaker

It’s nice to hear some tunes while you’re at the beach, and that’s why the JBL Go 3 Compact Speaker is such a great product on our list of 50 smart gadgets under $50. It’s waterproof, it looks great, and it’s easily portable.

JBL Go 3 compact speaker

JBL Go 3 compact speaker on a cooler

Genki Audio Lite Slim Bluetooth Adapter

The Genki Audio Lite Slim Bluetooth Adapter gives your Nintendo Switch wireless audio. So you can enjoy immersive sound as you fish in the ocean while you play Animal Crossing. This gadget costs $34.99, and it works with all Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

Genki Audio Lite slim Bluetooth adapter

Genki Audio Lite slim Bluetooth adapter on a Switch

Tractive Pet GPS Tracker

Keep tabs on Fluffy, at a price point that’ll make you smile, with the Tractive Pet GPS Tracker. This LTE GPS locator costs $49.99 and has international coverage, so you can see where your furry friend is from anywhere in the world.


elago AirPods Charging Station Silicone Stand

Keep your AirPods protected while they charge with the elago AirPods Charging Station Silicone Stand. With hard-wearing silicone, it gives you all-over protection and costs just $10.99.


Well, there you have it. That’s our list of 50 smart gadgets under $50. No matter your budget, you’re sure to have found a great smart gadget or two to make life so much easier and using your gadgets more seamless. Let us know in the comments which of these devices you like the most.

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Madhurima Nag is the Head of Content at Gadget Flow. She side-hustles as a parenting and STEM influencer and loves to voice her opinion on product marketing, innovation and gadgets (of course!) in general.
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