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Amazon Prime Day has brought some stellar discounts on a number of items, but let’s also recognize that spending $150 on a pair of wireless earbuds isn’t always feasible. You don’t have to feel too discouraged, though; Prime Day still serves as a great opportunity to save some on a variety of budget-friendly gadgets and gizmos, from smart speakers to standout controllers, all of which can be had for less than $50.
If you know where to look, there are quite a few budget-friendly items on sale for Prime Day, many of which we’ve rounded up below. And while Amazon deals are available only to Prime members, in some cases, retailers are matching prices, so there should be a deal available to everybody.
The best audio deals under $50
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Echo Show 5 (third-gen)
The new Echo Show 5 is just as small as its predecessor but features updated mics and a speaker system that should deliver double the bass and clearer sound quality.
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The fifth-gen Echo Dot touts a temperature sensor, better sound, and faster response time than the prior model. It can also act as an extender for your Eero Wi-Fi system.
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Echo Pop
The Echo Pop is Amazon’s newest Alexa-enabled smart speaker. It offers a unique semisphere form factor and can function as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender.
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Echo Buds (2023)
Amazon’s newest Echo Buds lack ANC but feature a semi-open design that should make it easier to remain aware of your surroundings. They also integrate with Alexa and support multipoint pairing.
