If you are planning on buying a new tablet, a 4K smart TV, a new phone, or some other new tech gadget this holiday season, chances are you’re not alone. Two-thirds of American adults plan on buying a tech gift this year, according to projections from the Consumer Technology Association. Luckily, many of the latest consumer tech products don’t have to break the bank. There are a number of popular gadgets available for less than $100 this holiday season.
Many popular tech products have become much more affordable over the past decade. Since 2008, the average price of a phone in the U.S. has fallen by more than 45%, and the price of a television by more than 83%, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some of the most advanced tech products, including new smartphones, portable speakers, and virtual reality headsets, are now available in models running below $100.
To determine the 50 top tech gifts under $100, 24/7 Wall St. ranked a list of more than 350 popular consumer electronics and accessories based on their projected Google search activity for the 2018 holiday spending season with data from Google Ads. Data are based on projections for the period Nov. 15, 2018 to Dec. 25, 2018. Price estimates are based on Amazon listings.
Items included on this list were selected based exclusively on this methodology. This article includes affiliate links, and 24/7 Wall St. may get a share of the revenue from sales.
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Source: Courtesy of Google
50. Google Daydream View
> Product type: VR headset
> Company: Google
> Price: $41.00
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Source: Courtesy of SanDisk
49. SanDisk iXpand 128 GB Flash Drive
> Product type: Cell phone accessory
> Company: SanDisk
> Price: $54.27
Source: Courtesy of Blink Home Security
48. Blink Indoor Home Security System
> Product type: Surveillance camera
> Company: Blink Home Security
> Price: $99.99
Source: Courtesy of Remington
47. Remington PG525 Groomer Kit
> Product type: Personal groomer
> Company: Remington
> Price: $24.97
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Source: Courtesy of Microsoft
46. Type Cover for Surface Pro
> Product type: Tablet keyboard
> Company: Microsoft
> Price: $97.00
Source: Courtesy of Wyze Labs
45. Wyze Cam
> Product type: Surveillance camera
> Company: Wyze Labs
> Price: $27.98
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Source: Courtesy of Parrot
44. Parrot Mambo
> Product type: Quadcopter
> Company: Parrot
> Price: $99.00
Source: Courtesy of Audio-Technica
43. Audio Technica AT-LP60
> Product type: Audio turntable
> Company: Audio-Technica
> Price: $99.00
Source: Courtesy of Edifier
42. Edifier R1280T
> Product type: Speakers
> Company: Edifier
> Price: $99.99
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Source: Courtesy of TP-Link
41. TP-Link N300
> Product type: WiFi extender
> Company: TP-Link
> Price: $19.99
Source: Courtesy of Sennheiser
40. Sennheiser CX300 II
> Product type: Headphones
> Company: Sennheiser
> Price: $38.90
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Source: Courtesy of OtterBox
39. OtterBox Defender Case
> Product type: Cell phone accessory
> Company: OtterBox
> Price: $44.13
Source: Courtesy of Orbitkey
38. Premium Leather Orbitkey 2.0
> Product type: Bluetooth tracker
> Company: Orbitkey
> Price: $39.90
Source: Courtesy of Moov
37. Moov Now
> Product type: Fitness tracker
> Company: Moov
> Price: $57.27
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Source: Courtesy of TP-Link
36. TP-Link HS100 Kasa
> Product type: Smart plug
> Company: TP-Link
> Price: $16.99
Source: Courtesy of Samsung
35. Samsung 860 EVO 500GB
> Product type: Internal solid state drive
> Company: Samsung
> Price: $79.99
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Source: Courtesy of Sonos
34. Sonos Boost
> Product type: WiFi extender
> Company: Sonos
> Price: $99.00
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Source: Courtesy of WeMo
33. WiFi Light Switch
> Product type: Smart lights
> Company: WeMo
> Price: $39.99
Source: Courtesy of AcuRite
32. Color Weather Station
> Product type: Weather station
> Company: AcuRite
> Price: $49.99
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Source: Courtesy of Ultimate Ears
31. UE Boom 2
> Product type: Portable speaker
> Company: Ultimate Ears
> Price: $99.99
Source: Courtesy of Flic
30. Flic Wireless Smart Button
> Product type: Smart hub
> Company: Flic
> Price: $34.99
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Source: Courtesy of Razer
29. Razer Ornata Chroma
> Product type: Gaming keyboard
> Company: Razer
> Price: $59.99
Source: Courtesy of Nintendo
28. Super NES Classic
> Product type: Video game console
> Company: Nintendo
> Price: $79.99
Source: Courtesy of DR. J Professional
27. Dr. J Mini Projector
> Product type: Pico projector
> Company: DR. J Professional
> Price: $89.99
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Source: Courtesy of Philips Norelco
26. Philips Norelco OneBlade
> Product type: Personal groomer
> Company: PHILIPS
> Price: $29.95
Source: Courtesy of Bose
25. SoundSport in-ear headphones
> Product type: Headphones
> Company: Bose
> Price: $99.00
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Source: Courtesy of Razer
24. Razer DeathAdder Chroma
> Product type: Gaming mouse
> Company: Razer
> Price: $54.47
Source: Courtesy of Wahl
23. Wahl Color Pro Complete Hair Cutting Kit
> Product type: Hair clippers
> Company: Wahl
> Price: $18.99
Source: Courtesy of Samsung
22. Samsung Gear 360
> Product type: 360° Camera
> Company: Samsung
> Price: $98.94
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Source: Courtesy of OtterBox
21. OtterBox Symmetry Clear Case
> Product type: Cell phone accessory
> Company: OtterBox
> Price: $19.44
Source: Courtesy of Anker
20. Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker
> Product type: Portable speaker
> Company: Anker
> Price: $27.99
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Source: Courtesy of Amazon
19. Samsung Gear VR
> Product type: VR headset
> Company: Samsung
> Price: $99.99
Source: Courtesy of Chamberlain
18. Chamberlain G953EV-P2 Garage Door Opener
> Product type: Garage door opener
> Company: Chamberlain
> Price: $29.47
Source: Courtesy of Nintendo
17. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
> Product type: Video game accessory
> Company: Nintendo
> Price: $59.99
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Source: Courtesy of Fitbit
16. Fitbit Flex 2
> Product type: Fitness tracker
> Company: Fitbit
> Price: $58.95
Source: Courtesy of Tile
15. Tile Mate
> Product type: Bluetooth tracker
> Company: Tile
> Price: $14.99
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Source: Courtesy of Roku
14. Roku 3 Streaming Media Player
> Product type: Digital streaming device
> Company: Roku
> Price: $69.95
Source: Courtesy of PHILIPS
13. Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock
> Product type: Smart lights
> Company: PHILIPS
> Price: $49.99
Source: Courtesy of TP-Link
12. AC1900 Smart Wireless Router
> Product type: Wireless router
> Company: TP-Link
> Price: $99.99
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Source: Courtesy of Canary
11. CANARY Indoor 1080p HD Security Camera
> Product type: Surveillance camera
> Company: Canary
> Price: $71.00
Source: Courtesy of FIXD
10. FIXD OBD-II Active Car Health Monitor
> Product type: Automotive diagnostic tool
> Company: FIXD
> Price: $59.99
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Source: Courtesy of Fujifilm
9. Instax Mini 9
> Product type: Camera
> Company: Fujifilm
> Price: $56.00
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Source: Courtesy of Nexlux
8. Nexlux LED Strip Lights
> Product type: Smart lights
> Company: Nexlux
> Price: $49.99
Source: Courtesy of Amazon
7. Fire TV Stick
> Product type: Digital streaming device
> Company: Amazon
> Price: $39.99
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Source: Courtesy of Motorola
6. Moto G (2nd Generation), 8GB
> Product type: Smartphone
> Company: Motorola
> Price: $79.99
Source: Courtesy of JBL
5. JBL Flip 4
> Product type: Portable speaker
> Company: JBL
> Price: $83.95
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Source: Courtesy of Google
4. Chromecast
> Product type: Digital streaming device
> Company: Google
> Price: $35.00
Source: Courtesy of Google
3. Google Home Mini
> Product type: Smart speaker
> Company: Google
> Price: $49.00
Source: Courtesy of Amazon
2. Echo Dot (2nd Generation)
> Product type: Smart speaker
> Company: Amazon
> Price: $39.99
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Source: Courtesy of Amazon
1. Kindle
> Product type: E-reader
> Company: Amazon
> Price: $79.99
Detailed Findings
One trend apparent in this year’s list of tech gifts under $100 is the rising popularity and concurrent affordability of home automation products. Products that allow users to automate home systems like lighting, heating and cooling, entertainment, appliances, and security have dropped in price in recent years and are among the most searched-for tech gifts.
According to analysis from consulting firm Transparency Market Research, the value of the global home automation market is projected to nearly double over the next decade, from $64.7 billion in 2017 to $116.3 billion in 2026.
There are a number of home surveillance cameras on this year’s list, with products from Canary, Blink Home Security, and Wyze Labs projected to be among the most popular. Smart lighting systems, from companies like Philips, Nexlux, and WeMo, that allow users to sync their lights and brightness with factors such as occupancy and the availability of daylight, also populate the list.
Most home automation systems are anchored to a smart speaker with voice command controls. Two of the leading models — Google Home Mini and Amazon Echo Dot — are projected to be more popular this holiday season than any tech product available for less than $100 other than the Amazon Kindle.
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