Every single year I tell myself that I’m not going to go overboard for the holidays. Then I start shopping for 20 people. A big list of people, a genuine love of gift-giving, and a gear reviewer job that means I spend all day thinking products is a recipe for blowing through my budget.
If you’re in the same boat, you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of reviewer-approved gadgets and goodies available for $50 or less. No random third-party sellers or too-good-to-be-true gear—just the stuff we actually like that’s actually affordable.
WIRED’s Top Deals Right Now
We test products year-round and handpicked these deals. Products that are sold out or no longer discounted as of publishing will be crossed out. We’ll update this guide throughout the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend.
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