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We're several days into the annual Amazon's Big Spring Sale which brings deep discounts to nearly every type of tech. This is the time to enjoy major sales on the essentials, from smartphones and laptops to small everyday accessories. While you'll notice price cuts the most on more expensive items, much of the affordable tech we love is even cheaper during the sale. Plenty of gadgets under $50 are well-made, reliable, and absolutely worth buying.
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At ZDNET, we're always tracking deals and reviewing tons of devices, no matter how niche or obscure. That means we know which budget gadgets are actually worth your money or just gimmicks you should avoid. I've sorted through dozens of discounted products to find the best Amazon Big Spring Sale tech deals under $50, including 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
Soundcore Select 4 Go for $23 (save $12) Soundcore/ZDNET Current price: $23 (34% off)
Original price: $35 Soundcore's Select 4 Go is a tough little speaker. It boasts an IP67 rating, meaning the device is fully protected against dust and can withstand brief submersion underwater. It's a great speaker to take with you at the beach, at the pool, and in the shower with you as you sing your favorite songs. The speaker has been rated for 20 hours of playtime, plus it supports Wireless Stereo Pairing, which allows users to connect two speakers to each other for richer output. Every color option is on sale, but only the black Select 4 Go is 34% off. Show more View now at Amazon
Sony WH-CH520 for $48 (save $22) Sony/ZDNET Current price: $48 (31% off)
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