Holiday Gifts and Gadgets That Cost $30 or Less – CNET
Holiday Gifts and Gadgets That Cost $30 or Less - CNET
The holiday shopping season seems to start earlier each year. These days, October is the unofficial kickoff for when people start planning their purchases, which is why we’ve already seen early sales like Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. But even without seasonal sales and deals, there are plenty of inflation-fighting gifts and gadgets that cost $30 or less. We’ve rounded up the best ones available, all of which are things we’d like to give — or receive — during the holidays, or any other time of year.
Note that pricing and availability of the products selected were accurate at time of publication, but both are subject to change without notice. If a price above $30 is shown, check to see if there’s an instant coupon available to get the price lower.
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Whether it’s the thousands of adoring user reviews on Amazon or its loyal TikTok following, it’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t like Stanley’s insulated temperature-controlled tumblers. Equally adept at keeping coffee hot and iced beverages cold, the Stanley tumbler is available in a wide variety of colors and sizes, starting at 14 ouncers for just $20.
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A wireless speaker is a great gift for anyone who loves music or podcasts. The Tribit XSound Go delivers great sound for its size, boasts up to 24 hours of playback time at moderate volume and it’s completely waterproof — making it an ideal addition to a bathroom, kitchen or backyard.
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There are plenty of great Lego sets available for under $30, including some great Star Wars, Harry Potter and Marvel options. Ones I’d recommend for kids as young as 6 or 7 include the 3-in-1 Off-Road Buggy Kit (shown); the Adorable Dogs Set; the Batmobile; the Jurassic World set; and the Holiday Camper Van.
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These are one of the few sets of wireless earbuds that cost under $30 we can recommend. In addition to surprisingly good sound, the Baseus Bowie MA10 delivers active noise canceling, which is a somewhat unprecedented feature at this price. They’re best for larger ears — and they will stick out a bit — and they’re not as pocketable as pricier name-brand models. But they make up for it more than 100 hours of battery life (via recharging in the case).
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At my house, the Lodge Grill Pan gets used at least once a week to cook fish or turkey burgers (to name just two). It’s a cheap and easy way to bring the essence of the grilling experience to your stovetop, which is especially useful during the winter months.
