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In the midst of a protracted global trade war, a trend most of us once took for granted is on indefinite hold: That mainstream tech products tend to get more affordable over time. The onset of tariffs, or even the mere threat of them, is already disrupting the once-steady price decreases of many tech products, from jumbo OLED TVs to little Wi-Fi 7 routers.
With tariff uncertainty surging and ebbing by the day, savvy tech enthusiasts have little choice but to do what they’ve always done: Be ready to snap up hidden bargains on cool products. That’s where we can help. We perk up when we find products that deliver both performance and value.
Our experts have identified the top tech products across all categories we test: from hardware to software, home entertainment to health, beefy desktop PCs to slim smartphones.
Looking for the best of the best, regardless of cost? Check the best products we’ve tested, and the latest winners of PCMag’s Editors’ Choice award.
Laptops
Best Budget Laptop for General Use
If you’re looking for a top budget laptop, consider the Acer Aspire 3 (A315-24P), a lower-power machine that can still handle basic web browsing and light office tasks with surprisingly little difficulty. It has a plain design, but its battery runs for ages, thanks in part to an efficient processor. Your priority in the entry-level segment should be to find a laptop that does what it says on the tin, and this Acer model does exactly that.
MSRP $399.00
Best Budget 2-in-1
Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9
Minimizing concessions and maximizing upside are key when choosing a cheap laptop, and the Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 successfully threads that needle. This low-cost detachable is ideal for students, younger users, and budget-conscious buyers thanks to its sharp screen and quality build. The performance will hardly wow you, but it’s capable for its intended purposes. This is a well-made and versatile entry point into the ChromeOS and Android app ecosystem for work and education.
Starts at $359.99
Best Budget Chromebook
Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 (2025)
We love Asus’ latest version of the Chromebook Plus CX34 because it delivers impressive performance and essential features at an unbeatable price. From the powerful processor and solid design to the AI features and great port selection, this machine handles everyday tasks with ease. It’s a great choice for students or anyone else who’s looking for a powerful, affordable Chromebook. This standout model also earned our Editors’ Choice award, reinforcing its position as the top pick in the budget Chromebook category.
Starts at $499.00
Best Budget Gaming Laptop
The Katana 15 HX is the best-performing budget gaming laptop we’ve tested, thanks in part to its GeForce RTX 5050 GPU. Nvidia’s DLSS 4 technology empowers this system to play the latest DLSS-compliant titles smoothly with high visual settings. Some of this is achieved through “artificial” frames, but that’s a small concession to make in the budget tier. The laptop is sturdily built with a comfortable keyboard, is quick enough for general productivity, and has reasonably long battery life. We’d like to see roomier storage capacity, but considering the price, this is the current best entry-level gaming-laptop deal.
Starts at $999.99
Phones & Tablets
Best Budget Voice Phone
The TCL Flip 3 is a throwback, flip-style feature phone complete with a keypad and low-resolution camera. It comes with a handful of basic apps, such as Calendar, Clock, and Email. When closed, its outer screen displays the device’s battery percentage and signal strength, along with the date and time. Its loud speakers ensure you can hear phone calls easily wherever you may go. If you want to stay connected without using a smartphone, the TCL Flip 3 is a great option. And best of all, you can often find it online at steep discounts.
MSRP $79.99
Best Budget Android Phone
For less than $200, Samsung’s Galaxy A16 5G offers almost everything you need from a phone. Highlights include a bright screen with a fast 90Hz refresh rate, excellent battery life, good 5G performance, and a solid set of cameras. Moreover, Samsung promises six years of OS and security updates, meaning you can confidently use the phone for years to come. A microSD card slot for expandable storage rounds out this wallet-friendly package.
MSRP $199.99
Best Budget iPhone
The iPhone 16e is the most affordable iPhone you can buy. It’s got Face ID for biometric security, a great display, and a zippy processor. It also has a custom modem and the best battery life of any iPhone with a 6.1-inch screen. Add in Apple Intelligence, a good camera, and quick wireless performance, and you have a solid entry point into the iPhone ecosystem for hundreds of dollars less.
Starts at $599.00
Best Budget Android Tablet
This simple 8-inch slate isn’t a powerhouse, by any means, but it offers easy access to gobs of media at a price that most competing 8-inch tablets can’t match. A clear step up from Amazon’s extremely entry-level Fire 7, it’s an appealing option for Amazon Prime subscribers, first-time tablet buyers, or anyone seeking a robust spare slate to carry on adventures.
MSRP $99.99
Best Budget iPad
Apple iPad (11th Gen, 2025)
Apple’s 11-inch iPad, starting at $349, is all the tablet that most people need. Its A16 processor is powerful enough to run Apple Intelligence, and its landscape-mounted, wide-angle front camera is perfect for FaceTime and Zoom calls. It also works with the Apple Pencil (USB-C), supports Wi-Fi 6, and has a USB-C port. It’s the best iPad for most people and our Editors’ Choice winner.
MSRP $349.00
Desktops, PC Components & Upgrades
Best Budget Tower-Style Desktop
Shoppers seeking a cheap traditional desktop usually just want the basics without breaking the bank, and this Acer tower delivers. At $599.99, our review model has a snappy-enough 14th Gen Intel processor, 8GB of memory, and a 512GB SSD. It also offers Wi-Fi 6E and other extras like dual HDMI monitor support and an SD card reader. A good value with acceptable caveats, this Aspire system can slot right into your living room or home office.
MSRP $599.99
Best Budget All-in-One Desktop
Dell 24 All-in-One (EC24250)
Dell’s mainstream 24-inch AIO presents an attractive design, wireless peripherals, and ample connectivity for everyday computing. We’d like a peppier processor and better audio, but it’s a decent deal when on sale. It hits the mark in several areas, including visual quality, port selection, webcam fidelity, and bundled wireless peripherals. This desktop is easily capable of day-to-day tasks and streaming. Dell’s sub-$1,000 configurations of this AIO PC are a decent value, and the version we tested has dropped to as low as $799.99.
Starts at $649.99
Best Budget CPU
AMD’s Ryzen 5000-series CPUs have been around for a while and are often available for a steep discount, which maintains them as solid budget options. You can find the Ryzen 7 5700G, in particular, for less than half of its introduction price, typically between $140 and $150. That’s well below all of AMD’s latest Ryzen 7000- and 9000-series processors. This processor’s low price is a key selling point, but so is its performance. It has eight highly clocked CPU cores and capable integrated graphics that can run many modern games, albeit usually at low settings. This processor also comes with a stock cooler in the box, which saves you from having to buy a separate one for your PC build. If you are building a gaming PC with a graphics card, a more modern CPU would be a better choice. But if you don’t want to buy a graphics card, then this is one of the best options.
MSRP $359.00
Best Budget PC Case
MicroATX is often the value sweet spot for motherboards and the PC cases that pair up with them, and NZXT’s H3 Flow epitomizes that. It earns a spot on this list by striking a fine balance between build-friendliness, practicality, and price. Compact without being cramped, it supports full-size GPUs and power supplies, serves up excellent airflow with its stock fans, and makes assembly a breeze—rare traits at its well-under-$100 price. It’s the best value we’ve seen lately for PC builders who want a no-fuss, just-right case that delivers where it counts. (It even supports reverse-connector MicroATX motherboards for a super-clean build, if you’re willing to go that route.)
MSRP $79.99
Best Budget Motherboard
ASRock PG Z790 Lightning Wi-Fi
Although this motherboard isn’t the most affordable option, it’s one of the best-value choices based on a recent top-tier chipset. The Z790 chipset is the best option available for Intel’s LGA 1700 platform, which offers extensive connectivity options and overclocking support. (Some of the Intel faithful are still sticking with 12th to 14th Gen Intel chips and Z790, rather than the newest “Arrow Lake” kind on Intel’s newer Z890 platform.) The motherboard also comes well-equipped with a 2.5Gbps Killer Ethernet controller, a 20Gbps USB-C port on its rear I/O panel, and a fast Wi-Fi 6E adapter.
MSRP $199.99
Best Budget Internal SSD
The Samsung SSD 990 EVO, a fine mainstream internal solid-state drive (SSD) for general home and business storage use, offers a lot for its modest price. This energy-efficient DRAM-less PCI Express 4.0 M.2 drive has advanced security features and includes the Samsung Magician suite of SSD optimization tools. Although it lacks the blazing throughput speeds of elite PCIe 4.0 sticks, the 990 EVO tied for the best score among our comparison drives in the PCMark 10 Overall Storage test, which measures an SSD’s aptitude at a variety of workaday tasks.
Price as Tested $209.99
Best Budget Graphics Card
Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition
Intel’s “Battlemage” graphics architecture is an evolutionary step forward, with greatly improved performance and efficiency compared with previous versions. Arguably the best aspect of the Arc B580 graphics card is its low price, though, which undercuts its closest AMD and Nvidia competitors. Add in measurably better performance than these competitors, particularly at higher resolutions, and you get a graphics card that’s inexpensive yet still lets you enjoy playing the latest games.
MSRP $249.00
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PC Peripherals & Networking Gear
Best Budget Monitor for Productivity
Although a relatively large screen for a pittance is the Philips 271V8LB’s chief selling point, this 27-inch display—which you can be yours for barely a C-note—also offers the superior contrast of a VA panel, full sRGB color coverage, a 100Hz refresh rate, and adaptive sync. Otherwise, the 271V8LB’s budget-monitor DNA shows in its minimal port selection, limited ergonomics, multiple tiny control buttons, and modest resolution (1080p) for its screen size.
Starts at $107.99
Best Budget Portable Monitor
The MSI Pro MP161 E2 portable monitor comes in at a bargain price and offers both USB-C and HDMI connectivity. Its IPS screen has excellent contrast and an adequate maximum brightness level, though its limited sRGB color coverage makes it more suitable for workaday tasks than photo editing. One nice touch is that its flexible kickstand integrates a tripod socket.
MSRP $129.99
Best Budget External SSD
ADATA’s SD810 comes in at a very reasonable cost per gigabyte and offers superfast performance for computers with a 20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface. (It also works fine if all your computer has is the ubiquitous 10Gbps Gen 2 USB-C interface.) This tiny, aluminum-clad drive is impervious to dust and water, and it also meets military standards for impact resistance. It’s a tough little bargain to beat in an external SSD.
Price as Tested $89.99
Best Budget Inkjet Printer (for Offices)
The $159.99 Brother MFC-J4335DW offers paper handling suitable for a micro/home office or personal use and stands out for its speed and low cost per page (0.9 cent for monochrome pages, 4.7 cents for color ones). As a four-function all-in-one or multifunction printer, the MFC-J4335DW prints, copies, scans, and faxes. It offers a 150-sheet input tray, plus a single-sheet bypass feeder, and it has a 20-sheet ADF for copying or scanning multipage documents. It can connect to your computer via USB, Wi-Fi, or Wi-Fi Direct, and it prints from iOS and Android mobile devices using the Brother mobile app. (See more cheap printers.)
MSRP $159.99
Best Budget Inkjet Printer (for Homes)
Epson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer
This low-cost all-in-one inkjet model is suitable for both homes and home offices, so long as your emphasis is on the printing side of things, not scanning or copying multipage documents. (It has a flatbed scan surface, but no automatic document feeder.) You get impressive output quality for just a bit over $100, and the printer itself is compact for what it is. We’d opt for this model over some closely matched, similarly priced competitors if your print jobs tend to include some photos in the mix.
MSRP $129.99
Best Budget Laser Printer
If you don’t need a network connection, print infrequently, and never require color output, the HP LaserJet M209d is well worth its reasonable price. Its print text quality is top-notch compared with both mono lasers in its price range and in the broader segment. The lack of Ethernet and Wi-Fi support are downsides, but the printer’s low cost and solid performance make it very suitable for single users with light needs.
MSRP $119.00
Best Budget Snapshot Printer
If you seek a smartphone-companion photo printer but don’t want to be stuck with just rectangular business-card size or square Instagram-style prints, check out the Canon Selphy QX20. Unlike most competing models, which offer just one of the above formats, the QX20 can handle either. It also produces high-quality, long-lasting prints thanks to its dye-sub technology.
MSRP $149.99
Best Budget 3D Printer
The Bambu Lab A1 mini is a top-notch 3D printer for beginners or hobbyists seeking an affordable option. It’s easy to get going, fast, and even capable of four-color printing. Most important, it makes great-looking prints. Priced at $249 but offered with an add-on module (bringing the price to $399) that can print with any or all of four different-colored filaments, the A1 mini makes multicolor creations easy. It’s the lowest-cost four-color fused deposition modeling (FDM) printer currently on the market. And with ease of use that rivals pricier models from other vendors, it’s a nearly perfect device for someone new to 3D printing.
MSRP $249.00
Best Budget Photo Scanner
The Epson Perfection V39 II is an excellent budget flatbed photo scanner with robust software that makes it especially suitable for creative types and hobbyists. A high-resolution 4,800dpi scan engine, top-notch OCR accuracy, and streamlined task processes help it outclass the competition.
MSRP $119.99
Best Budget Home Projector
A low-cost room-to-room projector, the GP100A is a solid buy thanks to its winning mix of portability, brightness, and 1080p image quality. At just over 6 pounds and outfitted with a carry handle, it’s easy to move around the house or even outside. The projector delivers saturated colors, good contrast, and enough brightness to light up a 90-inch screen even in moderately lit spaces. Plus, it includes a surprisingly robust 2.1-channel sound system. For households that rely on streaming, the GP100A offers excellent performance and features for the money.
MSRP $799.00
Best Budget Portable Projector
Aurzen ZIP Tri-Fold Portable Pocket Projector
The Aurzen ZIP may not be especially cheap by budget-projector standards, but looked at within the larger picture of “worthy basic projectors,” it’s a star. This pocket-size square folds up for carrying, and it expands to a “Z” or “L” shape when in use. It connects to a variety of video sources wirelessly (a $99 dongle lets it connect to HDMI-output devices that lack wireless support, too), and the lens handles autofocus and auto keystone correction, vital for a projector that will likely be used in impromptu and challenging locations. Plus, this little projector is surprisingly bright for a device of its size. The MSRP is $399, but we’ve seen it on sale at times for as much as $100 less.
MSRP $399.99
Best Budget Keyboard
The Keychron C3 Pro keyboard snags a spot here because it delivers an authentic mechanical-typing experience for a price that undercuts nearly everything else in its class. For under $50, you get smooth mechanical switches in a choice of two textures (they come pre-lubed, too), smart cable management on the underside, and support for the open-source VIA control software. No other mechanical keyboard offers this much for so little, making this 75%-layout model the perfect entry point for recent converts who want to dabble without overspending.
MSRP $36.99
Best Budget Mouse
HP 400 Quiet Wireless Mouse
The HP 400 Quiet Wireless Mouse is a low-key, versatile peripheral. It’s powered by a single AA battery, which is uncommon among wireless models; most, these days, come with a built-in rechargeable battery. But HP says the mouse will run up to two years on that disposable cell, so replacing it will hardly be a burden. And otherwise, the HP 400 is a thoroughly modern mouse that’s hard to beat for the price. It supports both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless connections, and it’s available in a handful of pleasing pastel colors, which can add a pop of color to your desk.
MSRP $31.99
Best Budget Wi-Fi Router
TP-Link Archer BE230 BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router
The TP-Link Archer BE230 is proof that you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to upgrade your network with Wi-Fi 7 technology. This reasonably priced dual-band router delivered solid throughput in our performance tests. It also includes multi-gig wired ports, parental controls, and network security software. Though it lacks features typically found on more expensive Wi-Fi 7 models (including a 6GHz band and support for 320MHz channels), you’d be hard-pressed to find these features on any $100 router.
MSRP $119.99
Best Budget Wi-Fi Mesh System
An older but still plenty-capable version of eero’s easy-to-use Wi-Fi mesh system, the eero 6+ ($139 for one node, $239 for two nodes, or $299 for a three-pack) offers Wi-Fi 6 technology and 160MHz channel width to deliver speedy wireless networking throughout your home. It’s a snap to install, delivers excellent performance in our tests, and doubles as a home automation hub. With frequent sales, it can be a steal, too. (See more budget routers and mesh systems.)
MSRP $299.99
Best Budget NAS Drive
Designed for use as a personal cloud storage device, Synology’s BeeStation makes it easy to access your photos, videos, and other personal files from anywhere. The BeeStation’s strengths are its simplicity and budget-friendliness. Unlike other Synology network attached storage (NAS) devices, the BeeStation does not offer RAID protection; nor does it have an app library. Instead, it makes it easy to automatically back up your data and share it with other users without paying monthly cloud subscription fees. Plus, unlike most other NAS devices, which require you to buy your own hard drives or SSDs, the BeeStation comes prepopulated with storage.
MSRP $219.99
Cameras & Gear
Best Budget Mirrorless Camera
The Canon EOS R50 is a great way to get started with an interchangeable lens camera. It has an APS-C format image sensor with 24MP resolution, supports full-width 4K30 video capture, and works with Canon RF series lenses. The camera’s smart autofocus system locks on to the eyes of people and pets, as well as recognizes other subject types for more accurate action photos and candids at up to 15fps. It includes other useful features, too, such as an articulating rear touch screen and an eye-level electronic viewfinder. The R50 retails for around $800 with a 15-45mm zoom.
MSRP $679.99
Best Budget Full-Frame Camera
With smartphone cameras as good as they are, there’s little reason for budding photographers to grab a compact. If you want to get started with a full-frame model, the same type of sensor format the pros use, we recommend starting with the Canon EOS RP. It’s the best way for beginners and price-sensitive shoppers to get started with a full-frame sensor, either for $999 as a body only or $1,299 with the RF 24-105mm STM kit lens. Additional lenses start at $199.99 if you want to expand your kit.
MSRP $1,299.00
Best Budget Drone
The DJI Neo drone is very compact and easy to use. It’s light enough to get around FAA registration and Remote ID requirements for recreational use, so you don’t have to fill out paperwork before you take it out for aerial selfies or landscape videos. The drone uses a stabilized 4K camera, includes propeller guards for palm launches and landings, and supports orbit, reveal, and tracking modes with full autopilot. A starting price of $199 gets you the drone and an 18-minute flight battery. A proper (but optional) remote control is available separately for $129.
MSRP $199.00
Best Budget Vlogging Mic
For less than $100, the Sennheiser MKE 200 mic seriously enhances your camera’s audio quality. It’s a worthwhile upgrade for everything from vlogs to home movies and easily attaches to your camera’s shoe accessory mount. Just make sure your camera has a 3.5mm mic input before purchasing it.
MSRP $99.95
Best Budget Instant Camera
Instant cameras are always a hit at parties, and a breath of fresh air from the smartphone photos that dominate our social feeds. The $80 Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is the latest in a long-running series that prints glossy, high-quality instant photos on either color ($7.50 for a 10-shot pack) or black-and-white ($8.25 for a 10-shot pack) Instax film. It couldn’t be easier to use—there’s just one button and a nifty twisting lens collar for mode selection.
MSRP $79.95
Best Budget Action Cam
Grabbing last year’s flagship model is the best way to score a deal on an action cam, so while the DJI Osmo Action 4 isn’t the latest, at around $250, it’s still a fantastic buy. The Action 4 is waterproof, records 4K120 slow-motion video, and has both front and rear touch screens for easy operation. Plus, it works natively with DJI’s wireless mic packs to pick up clear sound for vlogs. We also like that the Osmo is small enough to mount anywhere, including on a helmet, and it supports voice commands so you can start or stop recording when your hands aren’t free, such as if you’re rock climbing.
MSRP $299.00
Smart Home Devices
Best Budget Smart Speaker
The Echo Pop is Amazon’s sub-$50 smart speaker. It’s half the size and $10 less on MSRP than the Echo Dot, and it can serve as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi node. The Dot sounds a bit better and has a few extra tricks, but the Pop is one of the most economical ways to add Alexa to any room in the house.
MSRP $39.99
Best Budget Smart Display
The third iteration of the Echo Show 5 continues to be the best smart display available for less than $100. It’s loaded with useful features like Amazon Alexa support and a 5-inch touch screen, and it sounds good for the size. It’s ideal for nightstands and bookshelves.
MSRP $89.99
Best Budget Smart Light Bulb
AiDot Linkind Matter Smart Light Bulb
The affordable AiDot Linkind Wi-Fi Matter Smart Light Bulb offers creative preprogrammed lighting scenes and well-saturated colors. Better yet, it supports Wi-Fi and works with the Matter smart home platform, enabling wide interoperability and voice controls across all major platforms. The smart light bulb performed seamlessly in testing and responded quickly to both app controls and voice commands via an Alexa-enabled smart speaker. It even offers energy reports, thus making it a top value.
MSRP $16.99
Best Budget Robot Vacuum
TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus
The TP-Link Tapo RV30 Max Plus robot vacuum uniquely offers LiDAR navigation and a self-emptying dustbin for an affordable price. Those features make a big difference in terms of convenience, and the RV30 Max Plus has a hybrid mop and vacuum mode as well. Competent cleaning performance and decent battery life round out the surprisingly compromise-free experience.
MSRP $299.99
Best Budget Smart Plug
TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim With Energy Monitoring (KP125M)
We’ve reviewed scores of smart plugs over the years, but none quite as versatile as the TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug Slim With Energy Monitoring. This small plug works with nearly every available smart home platform, is a breeze to install, and even tells you how much energy it supplies to any appliance you connect. A four-pack costs $49.99, which works out to $12.50 per plug, a very reasonable price for all of the features you’re getting. (The pricing here below is for TP-Link’s two-pack.)
MSRP $39.99
Best Budget Video Doorbell
Arlo Video Doorbell (2nd Generation)
One of the best and most versatile video doorbells regardless of price, the Arlo Video Doorbell is a top value. It comes in the choice of HD and 2K models, both of which offer a clear, 180-degree, head-to-toe view of your porch. You can install it with existing wires or power it with batteries. The doorbell even works with many third-party smart home platforms and voice assistants.
MSRP $79.99
Best Budget Smart Home Security Camera
Don’t let its affordable price and diminutive size fool you. The TP-Link Tapo Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Wi-Fi Camera C120 is a full-featured model with 2K video, color night vision, intelligent alerts, and built-in spotlights. It can store video recordings locally or in the cloud, and it supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control. We can forgive its lack of mechanical pan-and-tilt controls since the camera works just as well indoors as it does outside.
MSRP $39.99
Best Budget Smart Thermostat
A smart thermostat can cost upward of $250, but the Amazon Smart Thermostat lets you remotely control and monitor your home’s heating and cooling system for just $79.99. It’s a joint effort between Amazon and Resideo, which has been making traditional and smart Honeywell Home thermostats for ages. You don’t get all the features of pricier alternatives, such as remote sensors and multi-platform integrations, but it does support Alexa voice control for easy smart home device management.
MSRP $79.99
TVs & Media Streamers
Best Budget TV
You usually have to temper your expectations when it comes to the picture quality of cheap TVs, but that’s not the case with the Hisense U65QF. This is the first budget-friendly TV we’ve seen that exceeds 1,000 nits of peak brightness (the level at which a lot of HDR content is mastered), and it has wide and accurate colors, too. It isn’t as blazingly bright as more expensive LED TVs, and its Fire TV platform doesn’t support hands-free Amazon Alexa, but you won’t find a TV that looks better for the price.
MSRP $649.00
Best Budget Media Streamer
Most modern TVs have smart TV platforms and can stream whatever you want, but if you have an older HDTV, it might not be so well-equipped. The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is the newest version of Amazon’s 1080p media streamer, and it can add streaming features to your dated TV for cheap. It has almost all of the features of the 4K Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, just in a lower resolution for about $15 less.
MSRP $34.99
Best Budget Soundbar
Spatial audio typically does not come cheap, but the $350 LG S70TY is an affordable way to get the big sound field that Dolby Atmos and a height channel can provide. The 3.1.1-channel soundbar has a single upward-firing driver for a three-dimensionality you won’t get with a basic stereo or LCR soundbar, and its subwoofer adds plenty of thunder. It sounds great for both movies and music. Its audio imaging isn’t as precise as what you’d hear from a model with two height channels, and it doesn’t have any fancy tricks like multi-room Wi-Fi audio streaming, but it’s the best way to enjoy detailed spatial audio for the price.
MSRP $349.99
Health & Fitness Gear
Best Budget Smart Scale
Etekcity HR Smart Fitness Scale
With both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support, the Etekcity HR Smart Fitness Scale won’t have any problem pushing a total of 14 metrics to its feature-packed companion app or any linked third-party service. Its rechargeable battery is also quite convenient since it means you don’t need to worry about keeping spares around your home. Crucially, the scale recorded very accurate data in testing.
MSRP $79.99
Best Budget Fitness Tracker
With long battery life, a color touch screen, and all the basic activity and sleep features you need, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is the best fitness tracker you can get for less than $100. The tracker’s simple interface and well-designed companion app make monitoring key fitness and health metrics easy, including your activity, blood oxygen saturation, breathing rate, sleep, and heart rate. Its Exercise app supports up to six activity shortcuts on the device at a time, and you can customize the list via the Fitbit app.
MSRP $99.95
Best Heart Rate Monitor
Polar H9 Heart Rate Sensor
The Polar H9 is a reasonably priced heart rate sensor that’s comfortable, washable, and waterproof. You can pair it with your phone via Bluetooth or gym equipment through Ant+. It doesn’t have any onboard memory, so you’ll need to keep one of those connected devices nearby to record data. The companion app makes the H9 easy to use and comes with training programs that help you gauge your fitness progress. The H9 also proved accurate in our testing and has a coin cell battery that should last a full year. It’s an excellent, value-rich choice if you’re looking for a chest strap to monitor your workouts.
MSRP $59.95
Headphones & Audio
Best Budget Headphones
Anker Soundcore Space One
If you seek quality sound and decent active noise cancellation for under $100, the Anker Soundcore Space One headphones are a worthy choice. They come with a cable for wired listening, support the LDAC codec for hi-res streaming from compatible devices, and pair with a full-featured companion app that has customizable EQ. The button layout isn’t ideal, but the ear pads feel comfortable, and 40 hours of playback time with ANC is impressive.
MSRP $99.99
Best Budget True Wireless Earphones
Just because the JLab JBuds Mini are tiny doesn’t mean they don’t offer a full set of capabilities. They sound punchy, include a highly effective transparency mode, work well for calls, and support a companion app with adjustable EQ. Best of all, they come in under $40 and are durable enough for workouts thanks to their IP55 rating.
MSRP $39.99
Best Budget Headphones for Kids
The understated and comfortable EarFun K2 Kids headphones push out impressive bass for the price and support the AAC codec for quality Bluetooth streams. They also ship with a fabric-lined 3.5mm audio cable for passive listening and should last up to an impressive 40 hours of wireless operation per charge. As for volume limiting, you can restrict the headphones to an output of either 85dB or 94dB.
MSRP $24.99
Best Budget Speaker
Anker Soundcore Motion 300
Anker’s Soundcore Motion 300 speaker gets impressively loud for its size, is fully waterproof, and even includes a speakerphone. As for audio quality, it supports the hi-res-capable LDAC codec and works with an adjustable EQ via its companion app. And even though the drivers already pump out stereo sound, you can pair a second unit for a better sense of separation.
MSRP $79.00
Gaming Gear & Games
Best Budget Console
Years after its introduction, the Nintendo Switch remains an amazing game system that features excellent exclusives and a massive library of classic and indie games. The Switch Lite is the handheld-only version of the system that removes the dockable option and cuts the price by a third, to just $199.99. It’s an ideal device for playing games on the go, or even just kicking back on the couch.
MSRP $199.99
Best Budget Gaming Keyboard
Graphics cards, fast monitors, $70 AAA games: PC gaming can get plenty expensive, and premium gaming keyboards can hit your wallet hard, too. But Corsair’s K55 RGB Pro can keep gamers competitive and their checkbooks in the black. With dedicated macro buttons, a detachable wrist rest, and RGB lighting, the K55 RGB Pro certainly looks the gamer part. It’s not a mechanical board, but it does offer comfortable-enough key action for typing, game mashing, or just surfing the web. Its plastic body signals its budget roots, but it’s a reliable gaming keyboard for just about any situation.
MSRP $59.99
Best Budget Gaming Mouse
It’s rare to find an inexpensive gaming mouse that adopts the facade of a novelty item yet features hardware that’s actually no joke. But the 8BitDo Retro R8 is all of that and more. This is an excellent budget mouse that effectively balances its nostalgic inspiration with impressive specs. The Retro R8 features a cream-and-gray-colored shell with black trim, evoking the original NES console, and comes packaged with its own matching charging dock. The hardware inside is decidedly not retro, with a sensor capable of up to 26,000dpi and a polling rate of up to 4,000Hz when used in wireless mode. The R8 is our recommendation for the best budget wireless gaming mouse you can buy.
MSRP $49.99
Best Budget Gaming Monitor
ViewSonic Omni VX2728J-2K
If you’re mining for a cheap gaming monitor worth buying, you’re probably unearthing more coal than gold. So stumbling across the affordably priced ViewSonic Omni VX2728J-2K will be a breath of fresh air. This QHD (2,560-by-1,440-pixel) display sports up to a 180Hz refresh rate, a rated 0.5ms response time, and AMD FreeSync Premium technology to eliminate screen tearing and stuttering. Sure, it’s missing the accoutrements that define premium gaming monitors, but it’s an excellent performer that pairs well with both budget and mainstream PC builds and gaming consoles.
MSRP $199.99
Best Budget Gaming Headset
Razer’s Barracuda X gaming headset produces enjoyable sound, has a clear boom mic, and feels comfortable to use for long gaming sessions. We also like that it lets you choose among three kinds of connections: 3.5mm jack and cable, Bluetooth wireless, or a USB-C transmitter. Pricier alternatives might offer a more accurate surround sound mix or premium accessories, but the Barracuda X nails the basics for any gamer who doesn’t want to spend more than $100.
MSRP $99.99
Best Budget Gaming Chair
AndaSeat Novis Gaming Chair
It’s easy to find a low-cost gaming chair, but more often than not, it won’t be a good one. We’ve tested many under-$300 chairs that were flimsy, uncomfortable, and/or squeaky. AndaSeat’s Novis avoids all that and feels surprisingly nice to sit in, thanks to its well-designed build. Despite lacking a tilt mechanism, the AndaSeat Novis is one of the best affordable chairs we’ve tested, and it comes with a longer-than-usual warranty, too.
MSRP $249.00
Best Budget Action Game
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
The latest entry in the legendary Shinobi series reinvigorates the long-dormant franchise with a gorgeous new art style, an electric soundtrack, and fast-paced beat-’em-up action that pays homage to other classic series entries. With expertly crafted levels and controls, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance merges its arcade roots with refreshingly modern game design. It’s one of the best action titles of the year and, for $29.99, one of the best deals in video games.
MSRP $29.99
Best Budget RPG
The original Hades was one of the greatest games of its era, further proof that indie games can easily trounce their big-budget AAA counterparts. Hades II is even bigger and better. It builds upon the endlessly customizable roguelike combat with new magic systems and resource gathering. It has a new story, tone, and cast of characters, too, as ancient Greek gods collide with shadowy witches. With two campaigns, Hades II delivers more than twice as much to do, too. And at only $29.99 for the digital version ($49.99 for the Switch 2 physical version), it’s plenty affordable.
MSRP $49.99
Best Budget Shmup
Hop into your spacecraft and gun down alien hordes in this mechanically complex shmup. Cygni: All Guns Blazing is a visual treat that uses perspective to challenge you from the air and the ground. Cycle power between your weapon systems and your shield to survive brutal gauntlets, or burn your resources to bring down as many foes as possible. With plenty to master and excellent replay value, Cygni: All Guns Blazing is a fine gateway game into the shmup genre.
MSRP $29.99
Best Budget Sports Game
Thunder Ray updates the classic Punch-Out!! formula. In this intergalactic boxing tournament, you slug your way through towering alien challengers, each with bizarre abilities. Winning requires studying their attack patterns and fighting back with the correct timing. There aren’t many challengers, but they’re brought to life through such gorgeous illustrated visuals and animations that you’ll want to replay them again and again.
MSRP $14.99
Best Budget Fighting Game
Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 offers an eclectic selection of fighting games that hit all the right spots, from party-game antics (Power Stone) to highly technical contests (Capcom vs. SNK 2). Priced at $39.99, this bundle’s eight Dreamcast-era titles are a dream deal, considering that many of its titles have been out of print for years. Excellent rollback netcode, numerous display options, and useful training modes round out the package and make Capcom Fighting Collection 2 a can’t-miss bundle for fighting game fans.
MSRP Free
Best Budget Gaming Subscription
The mobile gaming market is overrun by low-quality, exploitative, free-to-play titles. Not Apple Arcade. For slightly more than a cup of coffee, it offers a curated catalog of premium, microtransaction-free iOS games, including megapopular titles (NBA 2K Arcade Edition) and niche darlings (Sayonara Wild Hearts).
Per Month, Starts at $6.99
Best Budget Anthology
What if you found a forgotten video game system, a casualty of some past console war, plus 50 of its best titles? It would be an amazing journey through lost history. UFO 50 is a contemporary work, but the staggering indie anthology attempts to convince you that its games are real retro relics. Individually, the entries range from passable to brilliant fusions of past and present game design. Collectively, UFO 50 is an inspiring piece of gaming “alternative history”—and a lot of fun to play.
MSRP $24.99
Antivirus & Security
Best Budget Security Suite
When you graduate to a full security suite, you get much more than basic antivirus protection. In addition to the firewall, vulnerability scan, and other bonus features found in K7 Antivirus, K7 Total Security adds spam filtering, parental control, system tuneup, ransomware protection, and more. Listing for $27 per year, it costs considerably less than most competitors. Its features don’t all perform on par with the best, but if its strengths match your needs, it can be a good choice.
Per Year, Starts at $27.00
Best Budget Antivirus Solution
At $60 per year, Sophos Home Premium doesn’t sound like a cheap antivirus solution—until you realize that that subscription lets you install and manage protection on up to 10 PCs or Macs. That brings the price per device down to $6, undercutting even K7 Antivirus Premium’s discounted price. Only one of the testing labs we follow includes Sophos in its regular reports, but that lab awards it AAA certification. And the program earned an excellent score in our own hands-on malware protection test. Best of all, you can manage your installations remotely, even from your smartphone. No more driving across town to sort out an aging relative’s antivirus woes.
Per Year, Starts at $59.99
Best Budget Security Suite for Many Licenses
Bitdefender Total Security
Bitdefender Total Security has all the security features you get from Bitdefender’s excellent antivirus software, plus firewall protection, system optimization, parental control, laptop anti-theft, and more. This Editors’ Choice-winning cross-platform suite includes protection for devices running Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. A 25-license family subscription goes for $139.99, which pencils out to just $5.60 per protected device.
Per Year, Starts at $109.99
Best Budget Ransomware Service
Data443 Ransomware Recovery Manager
A movie director who doesn’t like how a scene is playing out can yell “Cut!” and roll back to the beginning. Likewise, if Data443 Ransomware Recovery Manager detects ransomware activity, it can roll back your system to before the attack. Every time you reboot, it restores your PC to a previous malware-free state, wiping out any changes except your own documents, pictures, and so on. The tool can’t claw back any data that malware has already exfiltrated from your system—it only reverts your PC, not the outside world. In testing, it detected and disabled all our real-world ransomware samples, though its file recovery wasn’t always perfect.
Per Year, Starts at $8.99
VPNs & Streaming Services
Best Budget VPN for Flexible Pricing
IVPN is one of two VPNs we know that use a special account system that builds in privacy while doing away with cumbersome passwords. If you want to use it truly anonymously, you can pay for it in cash by sending your dollars to IVPN’s headquarters. It also has incredibly flexible pricing: Standard plans start at $2 per week and top out at $140 every three years, with numerous levels in between. The IVPN Pro tier, which adds port-forwarding and multi-hop connections, is more expensive but still very affordable, starting at $4 weekly and going up to $220 for three years.
Per Month, Starts at $6.00
Best Budget VPN for Privacy Hawks
All VPNs do essentially the same thing: They encrypt your web traffic so your ISP can’t see what you’re up to, and they make it harder for snoops to track you as you move around the web. Mullvad is no different. It uses a privacy-protecting account system and accepts cash deliveries if you don’t want to use an online payment method. Mullvad also takes a strong stance on privacy and transparency. This VPN service stands apart with its flat, cheap pricing: Five euros ($5.48) per month gets you access to all the service’s features, including multi-hop connections. It’s close to half the price of what most competitors charge while offering most, if not all, of the same functionality.
Per Month, Starts at $5.55
Best Budget Video Streaming Service
With Peacock, you can watch a Bel Air reboot featuring a sinister Carlton reimagining that must be seen to be believed. Or you can just rewatch The Office. NBC’s video streaming service ditched its previously excellent free tier, but now has one of the best low-cost tiers we’ve tested. The $4.99-per-month Premium plan lets you watch many entertaining, ad-supported TV shows and movies. Upgrading to the $9.99-per-month Premium Plus tier kicks the ads to the curb.
Per Month, Starts at $7.99
Per Month, Starts at $7.99
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Content Creation Software & Services
Best Budget Video Editing Software
If you don’t have a lot to spend on video editing software, Adobe’s Premiere Elements is the app to get. A three-year license goes for just $99, less than what most competing video software subscriptions cost per year. Not only do you get the effects, overlays, trimming, and transitions common in enthusiast-level software, but Premiere Elements offers a smooth path to the popular, professional-level Premiere Pro. Unlike that complex program, Elements offers loads of guidance on the video editing process.
MSRP $99.99
Best Budget Photo Editing Software
Photopea is a surprisingly capable online clone of Adobe Photoshop. The free version is quite usable, though a mere $5 per month gets you online storage, generative AI tools, and no ads. It doesn’t offer the most advanced features from Photoshop or other expensive photo editing apps, but it includes vector editing and works right within your web browser.
Per Month, Starts at Free
Best Budget Audio Editing Software
Digital audio workstations (DAWs), which let you record, edit, mix, and master music, tend to cost hundreds of dollars. And although Apple’s GarageBand is free, it works only on Macs, and it lacks a proper mixing board (among other things). Enter Cockos Reaper, a full-blown, cross-platform DAW with multichannel recording, mixing, music notation, scoring for video, plenty of customization options, and other facilities normally associated with software that costs much more than its paltry $60. For that price, Reaper offers nearly all of the features and flexibility, if not the ease of use or visual appeal, of powerhouse digital audio workstations like Avid Pro Tools and Apple Logic Pro.
MSRP $60.00
Best Budget Graphic Design Software
Serif Affinity Designer 2
At $69.99 for a macOS or Windows license, the vector image editing program Serif Affinity Designer is a steal. It costs just slightly more than one month of a subscription to Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite and is part of the only graphic design package we’ve tested with a generous free trial. Moreover, the software runs smoothly and has all the features beginner and intermediate designers need.
MSRP $69.99
Best Budget Writing Software
If you want to track your writing closely, you won’t find a more affordable solution than yWriter. Its straightforward interface sets you up for success by pushing you to write scenes rather than chapters. The app conveniently provides all the structure and space you need to organize details about your current project and turns the information it collects into charts that help you monitor your progress. You can download yWriter for free on Windows and macOS computers, though you need to pay a one-time fee if you want to use it on your Android ($5.49) or iOS ($14.99) device.
MSRP Free
Best Budget Cloud Storage
IDrive is one of the fastest and most full-featured online backup players around. It’s also among the cheapest. Clear interfaces in the IDrive apps for all major platforms let you store, sync, and share cloud files easily. You also get a significantly higher storage quota than any major competitor, with plans starting at 5TB for under $80 per year (and that’s frequently discounted). IDrive also offers full disk-cloning software and remote web-based backup management.
Per Year, Starts at $2.95
Best Budget Web Hosting
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to get high-quality web hosting. AccuWeb Hosting offers thriftier clients a fantastic selection of low-cost hosting options, particularly its shared and WordPress plans. The longer you commit to a plan (12, 24, or 36 months), the cheaper the rate. You can even select plans for the Linux or Windows operating systems, which is a great option depending on your project.
MSRP $3.36
Free Games
Best Free Fighting Game
Brawlhalla proves that Super Smash Bros. doesn’t have a monopoly on fun and frantic platformer fighters. You choose from a cast of colorful characters and try to smack them off the stage using your fists or wacky weapons—as they do the same to you. As a free-to-play game, Brawlhalla tempts you to spend real money to quickly unlock everything, but it costs nothing to start throwing some hands, unlike Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
MSRP Free
Best Free MOBA
The free League of Legends combines role-playing stat progression, tower defense, and real-time strategy to produce one of the most revered games in the genre. Every playable champion is rich and varied, and new ones get added regularly to shake up the meta. To top it off, the League’s competitive ranking system is perfectly designed to fire up your tier-climbing addiction.
MSRP Free
Best Free MMO
Featuring fantastic combat, great visuals, and expansive endgame content, Lost Ark will fuel your loot-grinding obsession for months to come. The game launched in other regions in 2019, so the Western release comes with years’ worth of polish, content updates, and balance adjustments. The game uses a top-down, Diablo-esque camera perspective that’s different from other MMO titles, but once you get used to the look, there’s no shortage of brawl-heavy gameplay. And it’s free, unlike the $9.99 Black Desert Online.
MSRP Free
Best Free Card Battle
A free mobile multiplayer card game based on Marvel superheroes sounds like something most serious gamers can safely ignore. However, the designers behind Hearthstone turned Marvel Snap into a deckbuilding masterpiece thanks to sublime strategy mechanics. Once you annihilate your opponent with Hulk or ruin their day with Hobgoblin, you’ll be ready to dive into another matchup. You can battle for free and unlock cards at a steady clip, too. Of course, you can turbocharge the experience by purchasing a battle pass that lets you quickly receive cards and bonus goodies.
MSRP Free
Best Free Action RPG
Genshin Impact forever altered the free-to-play gaming landscape as an open-world RPG that was on par with many AAA titles. Developer Kuro Games leans into that formula with Wuthering Waves, an action RPG with an expansive open world, fast-paced action, and rich customization. Player movement is the real star here, as the game lets you parkour across the landscape and climb nearly any object you see.
MSRP Free
Free Software & Services
Best Free VPN
Not only is Proton VPN among our top picks for best cheap VPN for everyone, it’s also the best free VPN you’ll find. Flexible pricing and low overall cost make it a great choice for cash-strapped shoppers. Proton VPN also boasts a great set of privacy tools, including multi-hop connections and access to Tor via VPN. Its free subscription tier is really impressive: While you can access only 75 servers across three countries and connect just one device at a time, Proton VPN—unlike most free VPNs—places no limit on how much data you can use. That alone is worth the price of admission (which is zero).
Per Month, Starts at $9.99
Best Free Antivirus
For many years, Avast has been a mainstay of free antivirus protection. With Avast One Basic, you get Avast’s powerful antivirus protection, along with some elements of the Avast One security suite. All the testing labs we follow test Avast, and it regularly posts perfect or near-perfect scores. This free tool extends protection to macOS, Android, and iOS devices, though not at the same level as its Windows protection. It earns excellent scores in our own hands-on tests, and its features include ransomware protection, a simple firewall, and a bandwidth-limited VPN.
MSRP Free
Best Free Email Encryption
Sending a message using traditional email is about as private as sending a postcard or thumb-tacking it to a community bulletin board. (Even when your email travels over HTTPS channels, it’s still exposed to the email provider.) With PreVeil, you get full-scale, business-grade email encryption at a cost of exactly zero. You don’t have to spin up a new email address, and the service integrates automatically with Apple Mail, Gmail, and Outlook. Forgot your all-important encryption password? A unique and sophisticated key-recovery system lets you get it back with a little help from your friends.
MSRP Free
Best Free Password Manager
Proton Pass looks great, works smoothly, and is open-source, meaning the code is under constant review. The robust free plan includes password health monitoring, along with storage and syncing for unlimited passwords across all of your devices. You can also create up to 10 email aliases, so say goodbye to spam forever. Proton Pass has browser extensions for Brave, Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, a web-based vault, and apps for Android, ChromeOS, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Starts at Free
Best Free Audio Editing Software
It’s hard to beat free, and if you’re looking to start a podcast or record music, or just need a tool to assemble and convert some audio samples, Audacity is your program. Now owned by Muse Group, this venerable software started life as an open-source, two-channel stereo editor, but it has grown and expanded to include multitrack recording, many effects, and spectral and spectrogram views for sample-level editing. Despite unlimited undos and redos and a new clip editor, Audacity is destructive at heart, with no support for VSTs or other real-time plug-ins. But if you’re careful with your edits, Audacity will get you where you need to go with no money down—or ever, in fact.
MSRP Free
Best Free Photo Storage
If you need a place to store your photos online for free, use Google Photos. It’s a complete consumer photo workflow app for mobile and web that lets you automatically back up, organize, edit, and share your images. It no longer gives you unlimited storage (free users get a respectable 15GB), but its capabilities remain impressive. And if you want more storage, a $1.99-per-month Google One subscription includes 100GB.
MSRP Free
Best Free Language Learning App
If you intend to learn a language for free, Duolingo is your best option. It might not make you proficient, but it supplements live classes well and can help you get the basics down. Duolingo impressively presents learning material for more than 30 languages in a clear structure and places you at the appropriate difficulty level, given your existing knowledge. The interface is top-notch, and we enjoy the engaging podcasts that accompany more traditional exercises. If you want an ad-free experience and personalized instruction, consider paying for a Super Duolingo subscription.
MSRP Free
Best Free To-Do List App
Considering that to-do list apps are a dime a dozen, it’s downright shocking that so few of them are truly helpful, well designed, and affordable. Todoist, however, is all that. Whether you use the wonderful free version or pay to upgrade to an inexpensive Premium account, Todoist is clearly the best to-do list app on the market. It works on all your devices, tracks your productivity, and lets you geek out on organizing and analyzing your life. If you need an app to organize your tasks, either by yourself or in collaboration with others, you need Todoist.
Per Month, Starts at Free
Best Free Mobile Payment App
Tired of shopping using cash or cards? Apple Pay lets you purchase nearly anything by holding your iPhone over an NFC terminal at a store. It has other cool functionalities, too, including peer-to-peer money transfers and the ability to house commuter passes, digital tickets, and ID cards. Don’t have an iPhone? The excellent Google Wallet provides many similar features on Android phones.
MSRP Free
Best Free Dating App
A dating app like Tinder, which prioritizes fast hook-ups over drawn-out relationship analysis, needs to have as many users as possible. That’s why it costs you nothing to sign up and instantly start swiping to let people know whether you find them hot or not. If you want to pay money for perks such as profile boosts and Super Likes, you can do that, too. Still, free Tinder promises plenty of potential romantic rewards, unlike eHarmony’s no-cost tier.
Per Month, Starts at $24.99
Best Free Website Builder
Wix is an excellent website builder—and unlike many of its competitors such as Gator or Squarespace, you can use it for free. You won’t get a custom domain, and you’ll need to be okay with ads appearing on your site, but in return you’ll enjoy powerful tools for building fantastic desktop and mobile sites. Besides, there’s nothing stopping you from upgrading later on.
Per Month, Starts at $17.00
Best Free Streaming Music
An extension of Google’s entertainment arm and an offshoot of the enormous YouTube platform, YouTube Music lets you enjoy its many ad-supported offerings without spending a dime (though you can upgrade to a premium account to ditch the ads). YouTube Music’s community uploads, music videos, podcasts, scrolling lyrics, and recently added Samples (a music discovery tool) all make for an excellent package. It lacks hi-res audio, but YouTube Music is hard to beat for recommendation-based listening.
MSRP $10.99
Best Free Streaming Video
Tubi doesn’t offer a limited free tier that simply acts as a teaser for a premium video streaming plan. Instead, it serves up its entire library of major studio releases—for free! Sure, it has ads, and certain movies and TV shows may come and go without warning. Still, Tubi proves you can enjoy great streaming video content without paying for a subscription.
MSRP Free
Best Free Video Conferencing App
Zoom has remained relevant by pivoting from a simple video conferencing app to a more comprehensive business communication tool. Now known as Zoom Workplace, the service features an AI assistant and new collaboration tools that you can use outside of meetings. Its robust free tier still offers 40-minute meetings, basic whiteboard features, team chat, and a 100-person attendee capacity, too.
Per User, Per Month, Starts at Free
