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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is officially here, bringing deep discounts across nearly every type of tech, from smartphones and laptops to small everyday accessories. This wave of price cuts also extends to devices that were already affordable to begin with. Plenty of gadgets under $50 are well-made, reliable, and absolutely worth buying.
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At ZDNET, we review hundreds of devices every year and constantly track deals. We know which budget gadgets are actually worth your money. I've sorted through dozens of discounted products to find the best Amazon Big Spring Sale tech deals under $50. I have spotted solid price cuts on great picks like the JBL Go 4, Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and a pair of midrange Sony headphones.
The best Amazon Spring Sale deals under $50
LISEN Retractacble Car Charger for $16 (save $8) Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET Current price: $16 (35% off)
Original price: $24.99 Kicking off the list is the LISEN Retractable Car Charger, a handy 4-in-1 charging hub that makes powering devices in your vehicle much easier. It plugs into your car's cigarette lighter socket and includes a built-in USB-C cable, a Lightning cable, a USB-C port, and a USB-A port. The two cables extend up to 31.5 inches, making it easy for back-seat passengers to charge their devices. Several versions are on sale. The plain gray model is the cheapest, but if you're willing to spend a bit more, black and pink models are available for a bit of pizzazz. Show more View now at Amazon
JBL Go 4 for $45 (save $5) JBL/ZDNET Current price: $45 (10% off)
Original price: $50 The JBL Go 4 is a tough little Bluetooth speaker built for travel. It measures 3.7 x 1.7 x 3 inches, weighs under seven ounces, and is completely dustproof, making it a perfect beach buddy. Despite its small size, the Go 4 delivers a big sound, with punchy bass that feels far larger than the speaker itself. Most color options sell for $50, but at the time of this writing, the JBL Go 4 in Red is on sale for $45. Show more View now at Amazon
Sony WH-CH520 for $48 (save $22) Sony/ZDNET Current price: $48 (31% off)
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