In your quest to find something special that combines innovation, style, and affordability, it can be challenging to track down gift ideas around $100, let alone under $100, especially from top brand names. The good news is—we did it! Whether you’re searching for fun, unique, and cool accessories for teens or just the right gift for mom, dad, friends, grandparents or co-workers, you’ll find something for everyone. Let’s get started.
1. Speakers & Headphones
JBL Clip 5: This cool Bluetooth speaker is big on sound and value, costing well-under $100, and it’s small enough to bring along anywhere. They can clip it on to just about anything and enjoy nice, smooth sound at home, in the office, at the beach, or on-the-go.
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE: With stunning sound, a wing-tip design that stays comfortably in place, seamless switching between all the devices in their Galaxy ecosystem, and features like active noise, these buds deliver endless entertainment on-the-go for less-than $100. Plus, they work with SmartThings Find so they can easily track them down if they’re misplaced or lost.
Google Pixel Buds A-Series: For Google-loving friends and family, these ear buds deliver rich, high-quality sound and come in at just under $100, making them a great gift idea. Calls are crystal clear, the design is stylish, and they deliver real-time language translation, not to mention hands-free access to messages and notifications (just say, "Hey Google."). They’ll get up-to five hours of listening time on one charge (or up-to 24 hours using the charging case).
Apple AirPods 4: Costing $129.99, it might be worth shelling out an extra 30 bucks for these, if your budget allows. With stunning sound, and a design update that provides an ultra-comfortable fit, Apple lovers will get up-to five hours of listening time on one charge (or up-to 30 hours using the charging case) as well as features like Personalized Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking, which delivers a realistic, surround-sound experience.
JBL Tune 670NC Wireless On-Ear Headphones: They’re light, comfy, wireless, and they boast great sound with Adaptive Noise Cancelling—all for under $100. Delivering up-to 70 hours of battery life and the ability to pair with two Bluetooth devices at once—these are the perfect gift for audiophiles who love to multitask.
2. Cases and Covers
OtterBox Defender Pro XT in Denver Dusk Purple: Renowned for their durability, OtterBox cases combine slim profiles with robust protection. They’re ideal gifts for those who want to protect their phones, but without sacrificing aesthetics and functionality. This one, made for iPhone 16 Pro, is one of our favorites. It also comes in Black.
UAG Monarch Pro Case MagSafe: Also a great pick for iPhone 16 Pro, this case is a good gift for those who want the ultimate protection. It has a built-in magnet module for easy charging, a shock-resistant core, a cool-looking armor frame layered with carbon fiber, a polycarbonate shear plate, and an impact-resistant rubber surround.
Kate Spade Cases for iPhone 16 Series: In keeping with the iPhone 16 series theme, fashionistas, or anyone who loves to look stylish, will appreciate these cases by Kate Spade New York. They come in an array of styles and whimsical prints, perfect for any Apple lover.
OtterBox Defender Case: This tablet case is built for the popular Samsung Galaxy TabA9+. But you can find ones designed for various tablets and brands, including Apple iPads. Shop for more OtterBox cases and covers, as well as UAG and other brands below, while staying comfortably on-budget:
3. Chargers and Adapters
Belkin Qi2 15W Wireless Charging Pad-Stand: Now it’s easy to fast-charge their iPhone (or any Qi2 compatible device) using this stylish stand. The compact, folding design blends in beautifully just about anywhere—and it’s also good for streaming videos or for times when their hands are full.
Belkin Qi2 15W 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad: This pad delivers fast wireless charging to their compatible smartphone, and it even has a smaller charging pad for wireless earbuds, and USB-C port to charge a third device. It’s slim and compact, so they can easily bring it along when they’re traveling or just on-the-move.
Mophie Snap+ Powerstation Mini Stand: With this cool gift, staying powered-up is literally a snap! They can just click the magnetic snap to the back of their Qi2 and MagSafe compatible phone and charging begins on contact. Plus, there’s a handy kickstand that holds their phone in place so they can easily use it during charging.
4. Gaming Accessories
Backbone One Controller: Up their game with a controller that transforms their device into a full-fledged gaming console. Featuring two sets of magnetic adapters, they can just snap-in their phone to play any game or service that supports controllers, like Apple Arcade or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. They can even stream from their Xbox, PlayStation or PC. Gamers will love the ergonomic design and intuitive button layout.
5. Screen Protectors
ZAGG Glass Elite Privacy 360 Screen Protector: Help protect their screen with up-to 5-times stronger protection. It also has a four-way privacy filter that also keeps lookie-loos from glancing at their phone from above, below, or from either side. While this particular one is for iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 16 Plus, you’ll find a ton of great ZAGG products for just about any phone, watch, or tablet, as well as top brands like GoTo, PureGear and more.
6. Thoughtful Accessories
PopSockets: A PopSocket not only offers a secure grip for their phone, it also doubles as a stand! Plus, they come in lots of funky patterns and designs that are perfect for teens—as well as more pared-down styles that cater to more sophisticated tastes.
Franklin T10 Mobile Hotspot: For anyone who works, streams, or games on-the-go, this mobile hotspot will come in handy. It has an all-day battery and can provide reliable internet access for to up-to 15 devices. With 4G LTE connectivity and Wi-Fi 5 capacity, gone are the days of subpar internet connections in hotels or public Wi-Fi spots. It can also be remotely managed and configured using a secure online portal, making it a good choice for business users.
Apple Magnetic Link Apple Watch Band: This stunning band elegantly wraps around the wrist and attaches seamlessly via comfortable molded magnets. The FineWoven material feels soft and suede-like and, best of all, it’s made from 68% post-consumer recycled content, so it’s eco-friendly, too.
Apple Pencil USB-C: Perfect for doodling, taking notes, annotating, or creating works of art, this Apple Pencil pairs and charges with all iPad models that have a USB-C port. They can store it on their iPad with just a click.
Apple AirTag 4 Pack: An AirTag is an awesome gift for Apple lovers that virtually guarantees they won’t lose sight of their important stuff. With this four-pack, they can attach one to their keys, bag, backpack, and another item, and then track them all using the Find My app.
Chipolo Trackers: For Android lovers, the Chipolo CARD Point Item Tracker and Chipolo ONE Point Item Tracker will help them easily keep tabs on their important stuff. The Card trackers are as slim as two credit cards and work great with wallets, passports, IDs, etc., while the Point trackers are made to attach to things like purses, bags, luggage, keychains, and more. If something gets misplaced, it can be easily tracked via Google’s Find My Device network.
Now, you have plenty of thoughtful and unique techie gifts around $100 or less—and they’ll all bring a touch of fun, style and functionality to their world. From stylish phone cases and watch bands, to speakers, headphones, earbuds, gaming accessories, trackers, hotspots and beyond, these gift ideas from trusted brands are just right for anyone on your list.
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