The best Prime Day deals you can still grab for $25 or less

2 weeks ago 30

Despite how you may feel about the price of groceries, gas, and other essential goods right now, you can actually get quite a bit for under $25. That’s even truer during a major shopping event like Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, which isn’t set to end until midnight tonight.

There are only a few hours left to shop, but we’re continuing to dig through the online bargain bin to find an assortment of inexpensive, Verge-approved tech that comes in under $25. Right now, for instance, you can get your smart home started with a fifth-gen Echo Dot or an Amazon Smart Plug. Need something to watch? The standard Fire TV Stick 4K is a great conduit for streaming endless entertainment. Or you can pick up Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown for its lowest price to date. There’s even some unplugged fun to be had with tabletop party games like Love Letter. All of that and more can be found below.

The best audio deals under $25

Amazon’s Echo Pop is an Alexa-enabled smart speaker that offers a unique semisphere form factor and can function as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender. Read our review.

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. Read our review.

The JLab Go Air Pop are an affordable pair of wireless earbuds with eight hours of battery life (or 32 hours with the included charging case). The case also houses a built-in USB-A charging plug, so you’re never without a charging cable.

You can buy a pair of JLab’s Go Air Pop for $17.42 down from $24.99, at Amazon. The wireless earbuds deliver good sound for their price along with eight hours of battery life on a single charge or 32 hours with the included charging case. They also come with their own built-in USB-A charging plug for added convenience, along with an IPX4 rating for water resistance.
Now through the end of Prime Big Deal Days, new subscribers to Amazon Music Unlimited (who don’t have an Amazon Prime membership) can get a three-month free trial direct from Amazon. And if you have a Prime subscription but never used Amazon’s premium music service before, you can qualify for a bonus four-month trial. The subscription runs $10.99 a month after that (making this free trial worth $32.97 for non-Prime members and $43.96 for Prime members), so be sure to cancel ahead of time if you don’t plan to keep it going after the promo period.

The Oontz Solo is a miniature Bluetooth speaker that’s water resistant, deceptively loud, and lasts up to 10 hours per charge. It’s also available in a variety of bold colors.

The wired KZ ES4 are a pair of inexpensive but high-quality earbuds with a funky design. They’re designed to hook around the back of your ear, which helps keep the weight of the removable cable from yanking them out.

Amazon’s latest Echo Buds are on sale for an all-time low of $24.99 ($24.99 off) at Amazon. The third-gen Echo Buds offer a semi-open design that makes it easier to remain aware of your surroundings, though they lack active noise cancellation like their predecessor. That said, they do support multipoint Bluetooth pairing and integrate well with Amazon Alexa for hands-free control.

The best streaming deals under $25

The backlit Alexa Voice Remote offers customizable buttons and integrates well with Alexa, making it a step up from the default remote that comes with most Fire TV devices. Read our review.

The latest Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is available at its all-time low of $24.99 ($24.99 off) at Amazon. The streaming device integrates well with Amazon Alexa, much like the step-up Max model, but offers less storage and only supports Wi-Fi 6 (as opposed to 6E). However, it does still offer support for 4K streaming as well as broad HDR support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10 Plus.
Amazon is also taking up to 50 percent off dozens of popular movies, including both the Blu-ray and digital editions of Dune: Part Two (now $18.99), Oppenheimer (now $13.99), and The Boy and The Heron (now $19.99). A selection of TV show sets is also on sale, including the Blu-ray version of the entire Cowboy Bepop run (now $20.99).

An Amazon Music Unlimited subscription gives you ad-free access to millions of podcast episodes and over 100 million songs starting at $10.99 a month.

The best gaming deals under $25

A remastered collection of Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and the two original Metal Gear titles from the MSX2. The love letter to these classic “tactical espionage action” games is also coupled with extra spinoffs like Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions. Read our review.

Bluey: The Videogame isn’t a very long or in-depth game, but children obsessed with the popular kids show from Australia are likely to get a kick out of the family-friendly co-operative experience starring the Heeler family.

The PlayStation 4 version of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown — which comes with a free PS5 upgrade — is on sale at Amazon for a mere $19.99 ($30 off). The Metroidvania-style game has a massive map to explore and some excellent side-scrolling combat and puzzle-solving. Read our review.
A simple and reliable Steam Deck dock from Jsaux (model HB0602) is just $23.99 ($16 off) at Amazon. The 5-in-1 dock plugs into the PC handheld’s USB-C and offers ports for USB-C pass-through charging, ethernet, two USB-A, and HDMI-out at up to 4K / 60Hz (more than enough for the Steam Deck’s specs.

Give your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, laptop, or a compatible smartphone a storage boost with this Samsung microSD card, which comes with an included microSD to SD adapter.

PowerA’s Mario-inspired Protection Case for Nintendo Switch, which sports a colorful design featuring Mario and several of his power-ups, is down to $16.99 ($3 off) at Amazon. It’ll house a standard Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, or Switch OLED and has dedicated slots and compartments for stowing game cartridges and a variety of accessories.
You can get a Nintendo-licensed SanDisk 256GB microSD card for $24.65 (about $28 off) at Amazon. It features a Super Mario star and should be fast enough to load your Switch games at decent speeds. You can also use it with other devices, such as cameras and smartphones.

The best smart home deals under $25

The 1080p Blink Mini 2 adds weather resistance to the affordable security camera, so you can use it both indoors and out while continuing to offer a ball-and-socket mount for easy mounting to a wall. It has the option of local storage with a Sync Module or cloud storage and features like person detection for $3 a month. Read our review.

Kasa’s smart plugs are a solid, inexpensive option that can monitor your energy usage and are compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

The Matter-compatible TP-Link Tapo Outdoor Smart Plug is down to just $15.99 ($14 off) at Amazon. The smart plug offers two weather-resistant outlets and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi to connect to Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Home ecosystems. It’s especially handy this time of year if you want to smarten up some old conventional holiday lights.
Amazon’s Echo Glow can light up in a variety of fun colors and goes great in kids’ rooms, where it can double as a wake-up light or reading light. The colored smart lamp is selling right now for just $16.99 ($13 off) at Amazon, matching its lowest price to date.

Amazon’s apt-titled Smart Plug doesn’t require a hub and lets you add Alexa functionality to any outlet, allowing you to control a range of devices with just your voice.

Nanoleaf’s Matter Essentials bulbs work with every smart home platform as long as you have a Matter controller and Thread border router. They’re bright, cheap, and have great colors, but they don’t support Apple’s Adaptive Lighting. Read our review.

The best charging deals under $25

A compact, flexible Qi2 charger for vent and dash mounting. Read our review.

Belkin’s puck-shaped 15W MagSafe wireless charger is down to $23.99 ($6 off) at Amazon. The slim, lightweight charger quickly powers up MagSafe-compatible phones and comes with a built-in kickstand so you can prop your phone up. It also comes with a 6.6-foot cable.
Anker’s tiny 511 Charger has hit an all-time low of $12.99 ($10 off) at Amazon in an array of fun colors. The simple USB-C charger features a set of foldable prongs and is capable of delivering 30W of power to smartphones and other electronics.

Epicka’s universal travel adapter is an all-in-one adapter that includes four different plugs that cover over 150 countries.

This all-in-one 20W power cube boasts three AC outlets, two USB-A ports, and one USB-C port.

You can pick up a pair of Ugreen’s 100W USB-C to USB-C cables at Amazon for $12.99 ($3 off) when you apply the on-page coupon, an all-time low. The 3.3-foot cables can quickly charge a wide range of electronics, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other USB-C-powered devices.

This Anker magnetic charging puck has a five-foot USB-C cable and wirelessly charges an iPhone at up to 7.5W.

Anker’s 30W 511 Charger can top off a phone rather quickly but remains small enough to fit in a small bag or purse.

Verge Deals on X /

Join more than 50,000 followers and keep up with the best daily tech deals with @vergedeals

Miscellaneous deals under $25

Elago’s charming Apple Watch stands are made of silicone and styled after vintage tech. Mount your Apple Watch charger in it, and it will resemble an old Macintosh Plus computer while charging.

An Audible Premium Plus subscription grants instant access to thousands of audiobooks and podcasts as well as one premium audiobook a month. New subscribers can currently get three months of Audible Premium Plus from Amazon for $0.99, saving themselves about $44, through December 31st.

Catan is great and all, but if you’re looking for a relatively quick board game you can knock out with your buddy over a cup of coffee, Azul is on sale at Amazon for $17.99 ($24 off). The goal is to accumulate a wealth of points while building an eye-catching mosaic, yet, despite its simple premise, there’s a subtle level of depth for those who wish to dig in.
The D&D Essentials Kit, which is aimed at those new to Dungeons & Dragons, is on sale for $13.99 ($11 off) at Amazon, which is one of its better prices to date. It includes a rule book, 11 dice, blank character sheets, a poster map, and even a few cards to represent magic items.
The 14-ounce Yeti Rambler can keep your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold for hours on end, and it’s currently just $21.60 ($10.50 off) at Amazon. It’s the humble, logical alternative to those pricey Ember mugs many of us love so much.

The Tile Mate is a platform-agnostic, water-resistant tracker that can accurately keep tabs on items up to 250 feet away.

A 46-piece screwdriver kit that can help you repair practically any tech device out there.

You can buy the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 location tracker for $20.99 from Amazon, down from $29.99 and one of its better prices to date. Samsung’s ultra wideband location tracker works with the Galaxy Find network, offers a robust IP67 rating, and features a user-replaceable battery that lasts up to 700 days.
The critically acclaimed tabletop game Splendor is down to $17.09 (around $23 off) at Amazon. The easy-to-learn strategy game for two to four players is a great gateway into all kinds of unique designer board games.
Love Letter, a tabletop card game that’s a mainstay in our gift guides, is on sale for just $10.99 ($4 off) at Amazon. This game is the perfect icebreaker at parties since it’s simple to pick up and play and gets people casually competing with a fun card-counting mechanic.

A simple aux receiver that can plug into any 3.5mm audio port, allowing you to connect your phone or another device via Bluetooth.

Quickly tests the soil moisture for indoor and outdoor plants.

The Joseph Joseph Garlic Rocker is one of the easiest ways to crush or mince the greatest-tasting plant known to humanity, and it’s on sale for $11.98 (about $8 off) at Amazon. The simple design makes cleaning it much easier than more complicated garlic presses with tiny holes that easily get clogged.
You can get a Glocusent book light that goes around your neck to easily illuminate your reading material in bed for $17.99 ($15 off) at Amazon. The neck-style book light ensures it lights up your book without shining in your eyes and can also be used for various tasks around the house that require using both hands.

The slice is a petite cutting tool with a ceramic blade that’s quick, easy, and safe.

Moft’s phone stand and wallet sticks to the back of your phone, either by MagSafe or adhesive, and fits three of your most precious ID or payment cards.

Corrugated cardboard cat scratcher.

The Besign LS10 laptop stand is on sale at Amazon starting at $16.99 ($5 off). The adjustable stand stows for easy storage and elevates laptops to eye level when unfolded, so you don’t have to crane your neck while working. It’s designed to support up to 13 pounds in weight, meaning it should technically be able to hold even hefty, full-sized laptops.
Logitech’s Brio 101 webcam is down to $24.99 ($15 off) at Amazon, matching its all-time low. The entry-level 1080p camera comes with a privacy guard and features a built-in microphone. It also uses a standard USB-A connector for plug-and-play use.

An under-desk headphone hanger that uses 3M adhesive for mounting and includes a Velcro strap to anchor a headphone cable.