It's the holiday season, which means it's gift-giving season. Sure, you could spend thousands on tech, especially if you're looking at a new PC or laptop (or just some RAM, the way things are going), but if your budget is a little more modest, there are still plenty of options out there.
I don't believe you need to spend hundreds of dollars on a gift for the tech lovers in your life. I'm the perfect example: my desk and office drawers are filled with gadgets and tools, ranging from the useful to the unusual, all with a purpose that makes them essential (usually when I least expect it), and many of them bought at a discount.
Sticking to a budget of $100 won't limit you as much as you think. The collection of tech gifts priced under $100 that we've collated below are some of our firm Tom's Hardware favorites, from soldering irons to mouse mats. If you're in the market for a stocking filler, then these are the gifts you'll want to consider first.
My top picks for tech gifts under $100
Drive in style with this Hoto Electric Screwdriver
I think that every hobbyist, PC builder, and all-around DIYer needs a Hoto screwdriver in their life. At least three Tom's Hardware editors and writers own one, myself included, and it's a great starter kit for dealing with any very small screws you (or a loved one) might encounter.
This upgraded PixelDrive model features a 2,500 mAh battery. It uses USB-C for charging via the supplied cable, so there's no need to worry about finding AA batteries, either. You get 30 bits with this kit, including a range of different heads and styles, while the driver supports six different torque settings, depending on the power you use.
Give a kit like this for Christmas, and you'll make one enthusiast very happy indeed.
Save 25% ($20) Hoto PixelDrive Electric Screwdriver with 30 bits: was $79.99 now $59.99 at Amazon Read more Read less ▼ All-time low price The Hoto PixelDrive is a magnetic, precision cordless screwdriver powered by a 2,500 mAh battery and charged via a USB-C cable. An upgrade over the Tom's Hardware favorite, the Nex O1 Pro, this model includes a built-in LCD screen to display torque and battery levels. It weighs 317g, features six different torque settings, and includes 30 different ultra-hard screw bits.
This massive Ugreen power bank is essential for a techie who travels
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