21 best tech gifts under $100 — our top picks for 2024
This year’s hottest tech gifts that give your wallet a break
1. Editor's Choice
2. Audio
3. Smart Home
4. Kitchen Gadgets
Gifting awesome holiday gifts doesn’t need to be expensive, especially when it comes to cool tech and gadgets. In fact, many of the best tech gifts are surprisingly under $100, making it simple to find something exciting for everyone on your list.
From our favorite smart home products and gaming gadgets to the best speakers and headphones, let’s take a closer look at all the top tech gifts you can shop this season for under $100.
Editor's Choice
Apple AirTag
The Apple AirTag is an excellent key finder that is extremely easy to set up and does a great job of locating your valuables. In other words, it's the perfect gift for the person who's always misplacing their keys. It's also one of those things that someone can never have enough of.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 11
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 is a fun Polaroid-style camera for documenting life and printing memories. Anyone, of any age or interests, can pick up this camera, shoot and print their photos instantly with no fuss. It'll never get old watching pictures materialize.
Fitbit Inspire 3
The Fitbit Inspire 3 is our favorite budget fitness tracker in 2023 thanks to its small size, fantastic battery life, and bright, colorful touchscreen. Use it to keep tabs on your workouts as well as your sleep quality. If you know someone who might appreciate a companion for their wellness goals, this tracker is a great gift.
Sony PS5 DualSense Controller
You can never have too many controllers for PS5 console. The current DualSense is one of the best high-tech wireless controllers on the market, featuring haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and a built-in microphone.
Breo Foot Massager Machine
Every day at home can feel like a spa day with this heated foot massager machine. From deep kneading and compression to scraping and rolling, this massager can do it all. Plus, the foot sleeves are washable.
Audio
Sony SRS-XB100
One of the best Bluetooth speakers in terms of portability is the Sony SRS-XB100, making it a great gift. It's a particularly good shower speaker, though it's the right size for a golf bag speaker as well.
JLab JBuds Mini
For just $29 the JBuds Mini wireless earbuds deliver strong performance, and the super-compact design will be attractive to anyone with small ears. Advanced features like Multipoint Bluetooth connections and an ambient listening mode round out this solid pair of budget buds. Read our full JLab JBuds Mini review to learn more.
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4
This speaker is built for the outdoors with a rugged design and sturdy build. It features 16 hours of battery life, which means you'll be able to get through most of the day on a charge.
Beats Flex Wireless Earbuds
The Beats Flex Wireless Earbuds are small, sleek headphones that offer up to 12 hours of battery life, a comfortable fit and flawless Bluetooth connectivity. You can use them with iOS, Android or PC, and you can customize the fit with four different eartip sizes. In our Beats Flex review, we said they also offer strong mics for effective call quality and Siri use, which makes them worth the price of admission.
JBL Clip 4
The JBL Clip 4 sounds great for its size, and its ultra-portable design can be easily clipped to your clothing or bag while you explore. It's IP67-rated, so you can listen to tunes poolside or in the shower. It comes in a variety of fun colors, so you can pick one that best suits your style. Plus, it lasts for around 10 hours of playback.
Smart Home
Ring Battery Doorbell
The best value Ring Video Doorbell got even better. The newest of Ring's doorbells has head-to-toe video and package detection. You can't replace its battery, but it's a fantastic gifting option for someone who could use a little extra home security.
Amazon Echo Show 8
Taking the Best Overall spot in our smart displays guide, the Echo 8 is a "great choice for those who want an Alexa-powered smart display that isn’t too big or too little." The 8-inch screen hits the sweet spot for video calls and content viewing. The improved camera keeps you centered in frame during calls, and the speaker quality works well for both music and podcasts.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
Know someone with a regular, non-smart TV that could use an entertainment upgrade? The best streaming device we've ever tested is a great option. We love it for its 4K resolution and HDR10 and Dolby Vision support but check out our Roku Streaming Stick 4K review for all the details.
Kodak WIFI Digital Picture Frame
Put your favorite memories on display with this digital picture frame with 32GB of internal memory that will hold over 20,000 high resolution photos. It sets up in just a few minutes: Simply download the Kodak app on your smartphones and upload your favorite photos and short clips.
Amazon Fire HD 10
If you want a Fire tablet with a larger screen, look no further than the Fire HD 10. Released in 2023, the Fire HD 10 tablet boasts an octa-core CPU, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 10.1-inch FHD (1920 x 1200) display, and a 5MP camera in both front and back.
Amazon Echo Spot
This round display offers a different take on the smart screen format. Great for quick glances at weather, time, and notifications, with a design that fits nicely on any surface. The circular screen adds character while still handling all standard Alexa features.
Kitchen Gadgets
Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker
This compact coffee maker is ideal for the coffee-lover in your life since it can make a quick cup of coffee anytime of the day. It’ll brew one K-Cup pod at a time, between 6 and 12 ounces. It can even brew your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate directly into a travel mug (up to 7 inches tall). It also comes in a few festive colors like Evergreen (pictured) and Poppy Red.
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
This 4-quart air fryer can serve a small family, and this device is capable of crisping, roasting, reheating and dehydrating with its various settings. Anytime you can get this particular model for less than $100, you're getting a good value, and it's also an excellent gift.
Magic Bullet Portable Blender
This portable blender is great for athletes or anyone who's trying to eat healthier. It can be used to make a wide variety of health shakes and smoothies. Just add your protein powder or fruit of choice and you're set! It can also be used as a water infuser.
Govee Bluetooth Meat Thermometer
Place the two included probes into your proteins and you can use your phone to check on the temperatures of your meat while it cooks in your grill, smoker or oven. Set target doneness levels and you'll get a notification when your meat is cooked well enough to your liking.
Ninja Foodi Possible Cooker Pro
Designed to de-clutter your kitchen, this multi-cooker is a tour-de-force when it comes to versatility. It has: slow cook, saute, braise, white rice, brown rice, oats, and pasta settings, eradicating the need for separate appliances.
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Kate Kozuch is the managing editor of social and video at Tom’s Guide. She writes about smartwatches, TVs, audio devices, and some cooking appliances, too. Kate appears on Fox News to talk tech trends and runs the Tom's Guide TikTok account, which you should be following if you don't already. When she’s not filming tech videos, you can find her taking up a new sport, mastering the NYT Crossword or channeling her inner celebrity chef.