The Best Tech Gifts under $100 That Will Arrive in Time for Christmas
Time is running out to get your Christmas list sorted and have everything arrive by the big day. But worry not, you've still got time. As a tech deals writer, I have a good idea of what people like and can find them for their best prices, like these tech stocking stuffers under $150 or these Amazon devices that will arrive before Christmas.
Beats Studio Buds— A pair of noise-cancelling earbuds
Beats by Dre is a popular headphone brand that was recently bought by Apple, making them connect even more seamlessly for Apple users, though they also work with Android devices. The Beats Studio Buds are Beat's noise-canceling earbuds and you can get them 47% off, currently at $79.99 (originally $149.95). They have an IPX4 water resistance rating, meaning they can withstand sweat, but you'll want to avoid hopping in the shower with them on. They have built-in mic for phone calls and you get eight hours of non-stop listening and a total of 24 hours of battery life with the charging case. These make a great gift for anyone who goes to the gym or needs a little peace and quiet during the work day.
A great game for the gamer
If you have a gamer on your list, you have several options. For Nintendo Switch players, Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is currently $59.95 (originally $69.99), matching the lowest price it’s ever been. This is the latest Zelda game and the winner of the 2023 Best Action/Adventure game from The Game Awards and is considered one of the best Zelda games released so far. You can check out more deals for Nintendo Switch games here. If the gamer on your list is a PC gamer, I recommend this Alan Wake 2 deal for $26.79, which also brings you Alan Wake Remastered. The sequel won many awards at the 2023 Game Awards. Just keep in mind this game is very scary and for a slightly older audience.
A JBL Bluetooth speaker
A Bluetooth speaker will work for most people, especially if they use their phone speakers to play music. The JBL Charge 4 is a great Bluetooth speaker with a steep 51% discount, currently $89 (originally $179.95). The Charge 4 is completely waterproof and lasts for 20 hours of uninterrupted playtime. These speakers pack a powerful punch and will make a great gift for anyone who likes to go outdoors or host game night at their home.
Amazon’s latest Fire tablet
Amazon recently released the 13th-generation Amazon Fire HD 10, which has some notable improvements over earlier models and a much sleeker design. You can expect a faster processor than the previous model, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and 5 MP cameras in the front and back. And, of course, you can use it to read, watch, or listen to your favorite apps. You can get the Fire HD 10 for $89.99 (originally $139.99), which is the second-lowest price it's been since its release.
A kitchen or bedside companion, the Echo Show 8
You can think of the Echo Show 8 as an Alexa speaker with a screen. If you have someone on your list who could use a kitchen companion to display recipes or a bedside companion to help them get up in the morning (or wind down at night), grab the second-generation Echo Show 8 for $24.99 (originally $129.99). Keep in mind this is well-priced because the third-generation Echo Show 8 is already out.
A Kindle e-reader for the bookworm
There’s bound to be a bookworm on your list, and if their bookshelves are taking up too much space at home, consider gifting them a Kindle e-reader for $99.99. I am a big fan of Kindles; they are very small (they fit in large pockets), have an insane battery life (I'm talking weeks without charging), can store thousands of books are fairly affordable, and you can get free books on them from your local library. This particular Kindle is the latest one available and gets you 16GB of memory with a screen that you can manually adapt to nighttime reading.