The 20 Coolest Stocking Fillers With Tech Under $50
What if you ‘re not filling stockings with candy or socks this year? Both have their place, but if you want to make this Christmas truly the best, you’ll need to include some tech in your stocking. The good news: tech-related gifts don’t have to be expensive to impress.
No matter who you’re looking for, there are plenty of affordable gifts that combine style and utility, and feel like they’re worth the money. Here are 20 cool, high-tech stocking stuffers that will brighten up any holiday morning. All under $50.
This is a portable retro gaming console.
If you have an old-school gamer on your list, their Christmas morning will be even more fun with a miniature video game emulator. The R36T Retro Game Console ($47.50) offers over 18,000 video games in the palm of your hand. It features a 3.5-inch screen, so whether they enjoy classic arcade games or consoles from yesteryear, they’ll all fit in their pocket. You can even connect to another emulator for co-op play.
A small e-book
The Xteink X4 is an e-reader smaller than your phone. It uses e-ink technology, like the Amazon Kindle, so you can take the anti-glare screen out of your pocket and start reading anywhere there’s a light source. The X4 is a no-frills device: no backlight, touchscreen, or apps, but if you’re looking for an affordable and convenient way to read for around $50, it’s perfect.
Electric air dust collector
Those disposable cans of compressed air with red tubes are so 2015. Instead, blow dust off your electronics with the SDFM Electric Leaf Blower ($32.99). With a 150,000 RPM motor, it blasts air so fast that dust doesn’t stand a chance. Plus, it’s cordless and comes with a variety of cleaning attachments to keep your tech in tip-top shape.
These headphones are for sleeping.
If your recipient enjoys listening to music or podcasts before bed, there’s no better gift than a pair of sleep headphones, except two ! This two-pack costs $29.99 and contains two headbands with built-in speakers that easily connect to a phone or other device. You could buy just one pair, but these headphones break quite often, so having a spare is always a good idea.
These colorful smart LED panels
Your gift recipient may have already locked down the tech part of their battle station/home office, but I bet they’re not into aesthetics. The Govee Smart LED Panels ($33) are programmable, colorful panels that work with Alexa and Google Assistant and can display lighting effects created using 16 million colors. They even sync to your music, creating vibrant visual effects.
Mini chainsaw
My lifestyle doesn’t involve cutting down trees, but I still need one of those miniature chainsaws. Of course, it’s a chainsaw, and it’s only 6 inches long. This Dodowin Mini Chainsaw ($40) is battery-powered, so no one will accidentally cut the cord. According to the description, it’s suitable for tree trimming, gardening, shrubbery, logging, and chopping firewood. The description doesn’t mention it, but it’s also perfect for a little Texas mayhem.
Programmable macro keyboard
You know what computer geeks are missing? Knobs . This small $36 device lets you assign functions to four external knobs and 12 buttons, finally giving you decent volume control, smooth video scrolling, one-click track switching, and easy control of any other function. Perfect for gamers.
Laser measuring tool
You can use a tape measure like a caveman, or measure things with this damn laser that fits in your pocket . This $40 gadget has an easy-to-read LED screen and doubles as a cat toy. But does it measure anything? Hell yes, it does—big, small, medium—it doesn’t care what you put in front of it, it’ll measure it! (At least up to 98 feet.)
X10 MAX Bluetooth Speaker
This compact Bluetooth speaker has a 4.7 out of 5 star rating on Amazon and is affordable at just $32. It’s waterproof, sounds great, and features a built-in light show with six different settings, so you can enjoy stunning visuals while listening to your music.
These Bluetooth trackers
Keep track of your belongings with these tiny tags . Place one in your wallet or keys, and if you lose them, press the button, and it will beep and/or show you a map that will definitely lead you to the missing item. This feature also works in reverse: if you press the tag, it will ring your lost phone. I’m counting on them, seriously.
This wearable heating pad
If you’re looking to stay warm during the holidays, look no further than this portable neck, shoulder, and back warmer . It features three temperature settings, a safety shutoff feature, and heats up incredibly quickly.
Tabletop vacuum cleaner
This tiny vacuum cleaner will keep your desk dust-free. It delivers 1000 Pa of suction power for 400 minutes on a single charge and is super easy to use: just place it in the palm of your hand and roll it around. Cool!
This USB endoscope camera
Most people don’t need an endoscope camera every day, but if the need arises—for example, to check why an engine isn’t working, or if a wedding ring fell behind the oven, or something else—you’ll be glad you have this Anykit USB endoscope camera . It connects directly to your Android or iPhone and takes HD photos and videos.
Folding Mini Bluetooth Keyboard
Why lug your laptop around coffee shops like an idiot when you can simply connect this foldable mini Bluetooth keyboard from iClever to your phone, turning it into an ultra-portable work device ? It even has a little trackpad!
Portable HD Mini Projector
Projectors have become truly high-quality in the past few years, and their prices have dropped significantly. This mini projector costs just $40 and projects a 1080p image up to 201 inches diagonally. It even comes with a remote control and a projection screen.
Amazon Echo Dot
If your gift recipient is into home automation within the Amazon ecosystem, you can’t go wrong with the Echo Dot . This compact smart speaker offers surprisingly pleasant sound and built-in Alexa voice assistant, so it can be used to play music, set timers, and control smart devices.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
Of course, most people already have a media streamer connected to their TV, but if you’re gifting one to someone who doesn’t have one, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a great choice. This simple device plays 4K HD video, provides access to hundreds of free and premium channels, and is easy to set up.
Wireless transmitter for your headphones
The Twelve South AirFly SE is an ultra-compact Bluetooth transmitter that lets you connect to any device with a 3.5mm jack, such as in-flight entertainment systems, exercise equipment, or TVs, and stream audio wirelessly to your Bluetooth headphones. Leave those pesky wired headphones in the drawer where they belong!
This portable tire inflator
A portable pump is perfect for car emergencies or for inflating bike tires. This one from Slime is a real find at just $50. It’s rechargeable, features a built-in pressure gauge and LED flashlight, and can inflate a car tire in just eight minutes. I promise, you’ll never go back to a hand pump again.
This is the Anker Nano II USB Universal Charger.
I’m 100% sure the person you’re giving the gift to will be able to use this compact and powerful Anker charger . It features two USB-C ports and one USB-A port, allowing you to charge a laptop, phone, and tablet simultaneously from a single outlet.