22 Great Gifts for $50 or Less [CNET]
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Best new compact power bank with foldable USB-C connector
Despite what the general notion may be, you don’t need to spend a ton of money to get good gifts. You can get excellent value on gifts and gadgets even under $50. However, there are a ton of options, so making quality picks can be difficult. It takes a bit of searching and a keen eye to get a quality gift for a friend or loved one on a budget. To save you the hassle, we’ve done the hard work for you.
Our CNET experts have vetted each product to curate this list of our favorite gift ideas for $50 or less below. We’ve included a wide range of options that will please any kind of recipient, whether it’s a new pair of sunglasses, a compact bluetooth speaker or electric toothbrush. Whether you’re looking to wow your parents with a thoughtful gift or celebrate the Gen Z graduate in your life, you won’t have to break the bank to find the perfect present for the occasion. And if you’ve got some room in your budget after purchasing any of these great gifts under $50, head on over to our list of the best gifts under $100.
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The JBL Go 3’s durable design, coupled with surprisingly decent sound for its tiny size, make it one of the top micro Bluetooth speakers out there. Available in multiple color options, it has an IP67 water-resistance rating (it can be dunked in water and is dust-proof). Plus, the battery life is rated at up to 5 hours. It’s a great gift for the music lover in your life.
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If you’re on the hunt for a decent pair of budget sunglasses, Knockaround has various models, including those with polarized and mirrored coatings, for $25 and even slightly less. They’re not premium glasses obviously, but the lenses are pretty decent and the glasses look more expensive than their low price would indicate. These designer sunglasses also seem pretty durable. Several different styles, colors and lens options are available. You can also shop Knockaround’s NFL, NHL and MLB collections if you’re looking for a gift for the sports fan in your life.
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If you’re looking for a new power bank for your new USB-C equipped iPhone 15, Anker’s Nano Power Bank with an integrated foldable USB-C connector is an appealing choice — and it also charges Android devices (or anything with a USB-C charging port). It’s available in multiple color options.
This 5,000-mAh power bank weighs in at 3.5 ounces, or 100 grams. It features 22.5 watts of fast charging power with the option to charge two devices at the same time if you plug a cable into the power bank’s USB-C in/out charging port. (Charging two devices simultaneously divides the charging power in half, delivering 11.25 watts to each device.)