Holiday shopping can be difficult because you may only have so much money to spend on gifts and things for yourself. Sticking to your budget may be more important than ever to you this year, and you’re looking for deals that can help you do just that. Engadget can help with that, at least in the electronics department. Yes, there are plenty of great deals this year on big-ticket items like game consoles and robot vacuums, but it would be a mistake to think you can get an excellent gadget for $100 or less. If this sounds like what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place. Here, we’ve rounded up the best Cyber Monday deals on tech you can get for $100 or less.
The best Cyber Monday deals are $100 or less
Apple
$80 at Walmart
Apple AirTags (four pack) for $63 (36 percent off): iPhone users who frequently lose things should invest in some AirTags. Keep them in your wallet, bag, jacket, and other items to keep track of their location in the Find My app. Just make sure that, if you’re going to add one to your keys, you also get an AirTag holder to go with it.
Audible – $3 + $20 for three months of Audible credit: For literally $1 per month, you can get access to Audible’s massive library of published audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals (which can be anything from never-before-heard books to live performances). It’s only three months, after which you must cancel or renew at the regular price, but an audiobibliophile can listen to a lot in 90 days.
Amazon Smart Plug at $13 ($12 off): Getting into the smart home space may seem daunting, but choosing a small but powerful device like the Amazon Smart Plug can make it a lot easier. This is one of our favorite smart plugs because it’s almost completely plug-and-play. It’s very easy to set up and then you can control almost anything plugged into it with Alexa voice commands or the mobile app. The only caveat is that it Only Alexa supports voice control, making it the best option for those who already use Amazon’s voice assistant.
Starz – $12 a year: Pay in advance for a year and you can get over $50 off an annual subscription to Stars. There’s also a month-to-month option, which costs $3 per month for the first three months if you don’t want to commit for the entire year. Either option gives you access to the entire Starz TV and movie library for offline viewing and no ads.
LEGO Botanical Happy Plants Building Toys 10349 for $18 (20 percent off): Here’s a perfect Secret Santa gift – everyone loves Lego and these jolly little guys will keep your giftee company on their desk or on the windowsill, and are the most low-maintenance plants around. Also at Target and Walmart; This is one of the many LEGO Cyber Monday deals you can get right now.
Roku Streaming Stick Plus for $19 (52 percent off): This is one of the best Roku devices if you’re on a budget and want to make an old TV set feel a little new. This model supports 4K HDR content, has fairly accurate universal search, and you get access to a ton of free content to watch through Roku’s streaming OS.
Disney+
Apple TV+ – $36 for 6 months: Apple is offering six months of access to TV+ for just $36 for Cyber Monday, which comes to a discounted price of $6 per month for a six-month period. The deal is now live for new and eligible returning subscribers and will run until December 1, giving you the chance to stream the show silo, The Morning Show And for all Mankind for less. The biggest caveat to the deal is that you have to subscribe directly through Apple, not through a third-party service.
HBO Max – $36 a year: HBO Max’s Cyber Monday deal gives subscribers a year of streaming for $36 until December 1st. This Cyber Monday streaming deal is on the ad-supported option, which normally goes for $11 per month. With this discount, you get it for $3 per month for a year. You can sign up through HBO Max’s website or, if you’re already a Prime Video subscriber, through that service as an add-on.
Twelve South Airfly SE Bluetooth Audio Transmitter at $26 ($14 off):If you (or someone on your gift list) travels by plane a lot, they might appreciate this dongle. It adds a Bluetooth connection to any 3.5mm aux audio jack so they can use their AirPods or other wireless buds to watch entertainment in flight. $26 isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen (it dropped as low as $16 earlier this year).
Govee Smart LED Light Bars $30 ($20 off, Prime exclusive): Another of our stocking stuffer picks are these smart LED light bars from Govee. They can stand up or lie flat so they can go anywhere and are infinitely adjustable via the app. You can even set them to sync with your music. Alexa and Google Assistant will let you control them with just your voice (and a smart speaker).
DJI Mic Mini Wireless Lav Mic for $66 (45 percent off): Content creators or anyone who needs high-quality audio in the videos they create will want a wireless microphone like the DJI Mic Mini. It’s lightweight and easily attaches to almost anything via clips or magnets, and it pairs easily with smartphones and cameras via Bluetooth. You can also get a configuration that includes a charging case for $80.
ugrian
LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon A New Hope 25th Anniversary Collectable 75375 for $68 (20 percent off): This is a set that any Star Wars fan will love to build and display once it’s complete. The 921-piece set features a fully detailed Millennium Falcon, buildable stand and nameplate.
Samsung P9 microSD Express Card (512GB) for $75 (25 percent off): There are only a few microSD Express cards on the market at the moment, and these are the types you need if you want to expand the storage on your new Switch 2. After testing a bunch of these cards to find the best microSD Express card for the Switch 2, our biggest learning was that most of the ones on the market right now work well and should get you the capacity you want at the cheapest price. This is a great deal on a 512GB card, and there are other Cyber Monday deals on 256GB cards as well.
Google TV Streamer 4K for $75 ($25 off): Our top pick for the best streaming device right now, the latest version of Google’s streamer supports 4K video and an excellent, easy-to-use interface that will look familiar to anyone who’s seen a set with built-in Google TV technology. It offers access to all the major streaming services, including Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, YouTube and more, plus it has a handy on-screen pop up that lets you control all compatible smart home devices from your TV.
Amazon Kindle $80 ($25 off): Amazon’s entry-level Kindle is the best budget e-reader on the market right now, with a compact and durable design and a great display. If you already have a bunch of e-books purchased through the Kindle Store, this is one of the best options for you, and if you go back and forth between reading and listening to Audible audiobooks, Amazon’s WhisperSync feature lines up the e-printed version with narration.
Anker Laptop Power Bank (25K, 100W) for $88 (35 percent off): A top pick in our guide to the best power banks, this Anker Brick is a one-of-a-kind device. It has enough capacity to charge all kinds of devices, from smartphones to laptops to handheld gaming consoles, and it has two built-in USB-C cables, so you won’t even have to remember to bring one with you to use it. Also available on Anchor.
<a href