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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50. Google Daydream View
> Product type: VR headset
> Company: Google
> Price: $41.00
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49. SanDisk iXpand 128 GB Flash Drive
> Product type: Cell phone accessory
> Company: SanDisk
> Price: $54.27
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48. Blink Indoor Home Security System
> Product type: Surveillance camera
> Company: Blink Home Security
> Price: $99.99
47. Remington PG525 Groomer Kit
> Product type: Personal groomer
> Company: Remington
> Price: $24.97
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46. Type Cover for Surface Pro
> Product type: Tablet keyboard
> Company: Microsoft
> Price: $97.00
45. Wyze Cam
> Product type: Surveillance camera
> Company: Wyze Labs
> Price: $27.98
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44. Parrot Mambo
> Product type: Quadcopter
> Company: Parrot
> Price: $99.00
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43. Audio Technica AT-LP60
> Product type: Audio turntable
> Company: Audio-Technica
> Price: $99.00
42. Edifier R1280T
> Product type: Speakers
> Company: Edifier
> Price: $99.99
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41. TP-Link N300
> Product type: WiFi extender
> Company: TP-Link
> Price: $19.99
40. Sennheiser CX300 II
> Product type: Headphones
> Company: Sennheiser
> Price: $38.90
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39. OtterBox Defender Case
> Product type: Cell phone accessory
> Company: OtterBox
> Price: $44.13
38. Premium Leather Orbitkey 2.0
> Product type: Bluetooth tracker
> Company: Orbitkey
> Price: $39.90
37. Moov Now
> Product type: Fitness tracker
> Company: Moov
> Price: $57.27
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36. TP-Link HS100 Kasa
> Product type: Smart plug
> Company: TP-Link
> Price: $16.99
35. Samsung 860 EVO 500GB
> Product type: Internal solid state drive
> Company: Samsung
> Price: $79.99
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34. Sonos Boost
> Product type: WiFi extender
> Company: Sonos
> Price: $99.00
33. WiFi Light Switch
> Product type: Smart lights
> Company: WeMo
> Price: $39.99
32. Color Weather Station
> Product type: Weather station
> Company: AcuRite
> Price: $49.99
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31. UE Boom 2
> Product type: Portable speaker
> Company: Ultimate Ears
> Price: $99.99
30. Flic Wireless Smart Button
> Product type: Smart hub
> Company: Flic
> Price: $34.99
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29. Razer Ornata Chroma
> Product type: Gaming keyboard
> Company: Razer
> Price: $59.99
28. Super NES Classic
> Product type: Video game console
> Company: Nintendo
> Price: $79.99
27. Dr. J Mini Projector
> Product type: Pico projector
> Company: DR. J Professional
> Price: $89.99
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26. Philips Norelco OneBlade
> Product type: Personal groomer
> Company: PHILIPS
> Price: $29.95
25. SoundSport in-ear headphones
> Product type: Headphones
> Company: Bose
> Price: $99.00
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24. Razer DeathAdder Chroma
> Product type: Gaming mouse
> Company: Razer
> Price: $54.47
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23. Wahl Color Pro Complete Hair Cutting Kit
> Product type: Hair clippers
> Company: Wahl
> Price: $18.99
22. Samsung Gear 360
> Product type: 360° Camera
> Company: Samsung
> Price: $98.94
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21. OtterBox Symmetry Clear Case
> Product type: Cell phone accessory
> Company: OtterBox
> Price: $19.44
20. Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker
> Product type: Portable speaker
> Company: Anker
> Price: $27.99
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19. Samsung Gear VR
> Product type: VR headset
> Company: Samsung
> Price: $99.99
18. Chamberlain G953EV-P2 Garage Door Opener
> Product type: Garage door opener
> Company: Chamberlain
> Price: $29.47
17. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
> Product type: Video game accessory
> Company: Nintendo
> Price: $59.99
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16. Fitbit Flex 2
> Product type: Fitness tracker
> Company: Fitbit
> Price: $58.95
15. Tile Mate
> Product type: Bluetooth tracker
> Company: Tile
> Price: $14.99
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14. Roku 3 Streaming Media Player
> Product type: Digital streaming device
> Company: Roku
> Price: $69.95
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13. Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock
> Product type: Smart lights
> Company: PHILIPS
> Price: $49.99
12. AC1900 Smart Wireless Router
> Product type: Wireless router
> Company: TP-Link
> Price: $99.99
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11. CANARY Indoor 1080p HD Security Camera
> Product type: Surveillance camera
> Company: Canary
> Price: $71.00
10. FIXD OBD-II Active Car Health Monitor
> Product type: Automotive diagnostic tool
> Company: FIXD
> Price: $59.99
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9. Instax Mini 9
> Product type: Camera
> Company: Fujifilm
> Price: $56.00
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8. Nexlux LED Strip Lights
> Product type: Smart lights
> Company: Nexlux
> Price: $49.99
7. Fire TV Stick
> Product type: Digital streaming device
> Company: Amazon
> Price: $39.99
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6. Moto G (2nd Generation), 8GB
> Product type: Smartphone
> Company: Motorola
> Price: $79.99
5. JBL Flip 4
> Product type: Portable speaker
> Company: JBL
> Price: $83.95
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4. Chromecast
> Product type: Digital streaming device
> Company: Google
> Price: $35.00
3. Google Home Mini
> Product type: Smart speaker
> Company: Google
> Price: $49.00
2. Echo Dot (2nd Generation)
> Product type: Smart speaker
> Company: Amazon
> Price: $39.99
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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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