Gifts for tech lovers under $50

A cheap, useful gift for the friend who is always hunting for their keys.

A safe last-minute choice for an iPhone user whose wish list you do not know.

A sensible first pair of headphones for tablet time or car trips.

For someone who would rather open a phone, controller or laptop and replace a battery than bin it; the bits cover most consumer electronics.

A good stocking gift for a teen who keeps losing earbuds.

A tidy home for the chargers that rattle around a backpack or carry-on.

Good for a student or traveller who wants one charger in the bag instead of three.

Works for households with a mix of iPhone and Android users who keep losing keys or bags.

A practical stocking filler for anyone still using an old slow charger or who keeps losing theirs.

For a frequent traveller or someone living between the UK and Europe who is tired of carrying a bag of plug adapters.

A daily top-up for a teen, student or commuter whose phone dies by the evening.

For someone who runs a closed MacBook with an external monitor and wants desk space back.

One plug for phone, earbuds, watch and tablet; handy for a student room or a bedside table short on sockets.

A fun, protective case for a teen who drops their phone and likes a cute print.

Useful for someone who misplaces their wallet, whether they carry an iPhone or an Android phone.

A tidy way for an iPhone user to keep tabs on a wallet or passport holder.

Suits someone in a dorm, hospital, care home or office where candles are not allowed.

A reasonably priced pair of noise-cancelling earbuds for a teen or student who studies on the bus or in a loud dorm. The app's safe-listening volume limit is useful for younger listeners.

For a teen or adult who likes electronics and wants a project that ends in something usable.

An easy start on smart lighting for a renter or anyone who does not want to rewire switches.

Suits a dad, teen or student who props a phone up in the car or at a desk.

A small, cheerful desk or car cable for anyone with a USB-C phone, tablet or laptop who is tired of tangles.

A small backup battery for a teen, student or commuter whose phone runs flat by evening.