The Best Black Friday Deals Under $50

Buying gifts for friends and family over the holiday season is expensive. You can add items to your cart without reaching for the most expensive items. Regardless of who you're shopping for, there are lots of affordable options. There are a lot of deals on streaming sticks, smart displays, video games, and more, all priced at or below $50. Check out our guide for budget-friendly holiday gifts.

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There are streaming and audio deals.

The best option for this price is the Streaking Stick. We prefer the 4K+, which is discounted to $60, but this one is much cheaper. There is a way to find the remote if it's lost in the 4K+ model. The Streaming Stick 4K is a great deal if you don't like those features. The interface of the Rokus is basic, but they are the top choice for most people. They have almost every service under the sun.

The best option for most people is to use a streaming device like a Roku. It's easier to browse across platforms if you're looking for a specific title or just in the mood for something frightening. If you don't want a 4K device, you can get a cheaper HD-only version of the Chromecast.

If you like watching Prime Video or just like the voice assistant, you should use the streaming stick. It works with most apps, but it's geared towards Prime shows and movies. The picture-in- picture feature allows you to pull up your security camera feed without interruption.

You can get a similar version for $10 less. The processor is slightly less advanced than the 4K Max's, but it won't change much. If you don't plan to upgrade to a 4K TV anytime soon, the cheap Fire TV Stick lite is also discounted to fifteen dollars.

Blue microphones are reliable and good. This one is very cheap. If you want a decent upgrade to your laptop's built-in microphone for video calls, it's a great option. Plug it in and you'll be good to go.

If you want to accomplish the basics, such as setting timers, asking questions, and controlling your smart home, the best option is the GOOGLE NEST MINI. A variety of fun colors can be found on the fabric cover, made of 100 percent recycled plastic bottles.

For a little more, you can get better sound with the Nest Audio, even though we like the cheap Nest Mini. If you like to play music while you do your chores or host parties, you should get this one.

These are the cheapest earbuds we have. They have a good sound and will give you 8 hours of battery life. You don't have to worry about forgetting or losing your charge because there is a built-inusb cable. There are many fun colors to choose from.

Our runner-up pair of cheap wireless earbuds are the Color Buds. They have six hours of battery life, they have several ear tips in the box so you can get a good fit, and they support the AptX wireless music technology. They're comfy to wear and have an IPX5 rating so they'll be fine in the rain.

It's not a big deal, but the Tempo 30 surprised us. They fit small ears well and are lightweight. Basic noise canceling and eight hours of battery life are included in the price. The audio is not clear in the higher tones. The call quality and range are not great. If those quirks don't bother you, they're a good way to get into the wireless audio world.

There are gaming deals.

If you're going to play video games with friends or family, you should buy some extras. There is only one controller for the XBOX. Carbon black, robot white, shock blue, and pulse red are all discounted.

It's our favorite headset for under $100. The Arctis Nova is just as strong as more expensive headphones. They have a rich sound. This is still a good deal despite the fact that they dropped to $48 earlier this month.

More than 900 titles are being offered by microsoft. For the first month, you can get a Game Pass subscription for $1, which includes a lot of these. There are a few of our favorite X/S games on sale.

There are device deals on the internet.

The updated version of the echo dot has an improved speaker An owl and a dragon are the new designs. Kids can call their parents or listen to stories at night. Parent controls are easy to use. A one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ and a two-year warranty are included in the price.

If the adults in the house are searching for an echo device, this is the new version of the dot. It's the best smart speaker you can buy, and it's also less expensive than the 4th-gen version. The fan can be turned on or off depending on the temperature in the room.

The Best Overall is held by the Echo (4th Gen) speaker. You can use it in the kitchen to cook or in the bathroom to play music while you shower, because it's small and portable.

The show is for people who like a screen over audio. It's nice to watch YouTube while you cook, but it can be helpful to see your schedule.

It's barely over $50. The Fire HD 8 has a slightly faster processor and is thinner than the previous version. There is an HD display, fast performance for everyday tasks, and plenty of battery life. The 2020 version is discounted to $45 if you would like to save some cash. The 2020 model has an HD display, fast performance, and 12 hours of battery life.

The Fire 7 got a new look. It has a more powerful processor, longer battery life, and double the ram. The card can hold up to one Terabyte of storage. The Fire 7 is good enough for basic web browsing and watching video if it's in your budget.

The best fitness tracker's buying guide mentioned the halo view. It's the lowest price we've seen thus far. The fitness tracker is cheap and easy to use. The editor of WIRED isn't a fan of how it tells you to strip down in your underwear in order to measure your body fat.

There are mobile accessory deals.

We can't be trusted without a Totallee case. These aren't going to hold up to serious abuse, but they are some of the lightest cases around.

Society6 makes cute, cheap iPhone cases so you can show off your personality. Cases compatible with the current 14 are available.

The above cases aren't strong enough to protect your phone from serious drops. No matter which phone you have, you should be able to locate something. Most of the MagSafe charging, power banks, and cables can be had for less than 20 dollars.

Is there anything more frustrating than having your phone fall off of your car's charging mount? If you get this mount, you don't have to worry about that. In testing, it has never fallen off.

There are a lot of third-party MagSafe chargers, but Apple's official one will power up your phone the fastest since it's in the right spot. It's hard to use your phone when it's not charging unless you're near where it's plugged in.

The bottom of the phone is protected by the official MagSafe case from Apple. The case comes in a bunch of colors, but only a few of them are on sale. lint and dust can easily be attracted to the case.

These are one of our favorites because they're attractive, made from certified recycled plastic and aluminum, and are free of the harmful chemicals used in electronics. They can carry up to 60 watt of power to your laptop. All of the sizes are on sale. Do you need a cable for a computer to work? There's a sale on those as well.

The iXpand Luxe is used to back up phone content. The iXpand app will need to be installed in order to use it on the iPad. It wasn't the fastest drive we've ever used, but it's slim and has a loop for a key chain.

There are home and self-care deals.

The Oral-B Pro 1000 is a great toothbrush. It is one of the cheapest. The brush heads get between the teeth and are very strong. Most people don't want to open an app every time they brush their teeth or spend over $100 on a toothbrush, so it doesn't have smart features.

The smart display with no camera is a great option for people who want to keep their eyes out. Some WIRED staffers use them in their kitchens to follow along with cooking videos, and you can call up the assistant to control smart home gadgets. While not in use, you can have it rotating through your gallery.

These sunset lamps are great additions to any home. The space feels super cozy with the pops of rainbow colors created by the small gadgets. Place it on the floor, plug it in, and aim it at the wall. The sunset lamps have been popular all over TikTok.

The cheapest flat iron we've tried is one of the best. WIRED writer Medea Giordano didn't have to go over one section many times because it straightened her hair quickly and easily. It didn't add shine, but it didn't make it look bad, which is a travesty.

We like that sleep masks block out all the light, but they can sometimes be hard to see. This one is different. It is comfortable and comes in 38 different colors.

Our favorite sex toy to use with a partner is the Curvy 3+. The air-pulse stimulator on one end of the dual-use vibrator will give you a slow but powerful sensation, while the other end will give you the most vibrating sensation. Even though it's on the highest settings, it's still low-intensity.

There are deals on essential gear.

People love the Lifestraw. If there is one emergency preparedness product to get, it is the Lifestraw. The world burns around you and you need to stay hydrated.

The at- home test kit from On/Go is very easy to use. You can use a guided app to help you through the process. The app will confirm whether the result is positive, negative, or invalid if you take a photo of it.

The Covid-19 kit comes with a test card and solution. You can get results in 15 minutes by adding three drops to the test card. The iHealth Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test kits that haven't been authorized for sale in the US, so we recommend using these links to make sure you're buying the authentic version.

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