Best under $100
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
The clearest value in audio right now, and the one we recommend most often.
By budget · updated 9 September 2026
The best tech under $150
Everything here scored well on our method and sat under $150 when we last checked.
| Pick | Product | Our rating | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best under $100 | Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | 8.4/10 | $79 as of 9 September 2026 | Check price for Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC on Amazon, opens in a new tab |
| Most useful on a trip | Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K) | 8.8/10 | $109 as of 9 September 2026 | Check price for Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K) on Amazon, opens in a new tab |
| Best desk upgrade | Logitech MX Master 3S | 9/10 | $99 as of 9 September 2026 | Check price for Logitech MX Master 3S on Amazon, opens in a new tab |
| Best if you already have smart bulbs | Amazon Echo Show 8 | 7.8/10 | $149 as of 9 September 2026 | Check price for Amazon Echo Show 8 on Amazon, opens in a new tab |
Price bands are useful because they match how people actually shop. You have a budget before you have a product in mind. These are the products that cleared our scoring threshold and happened to fit under $150 on the date shown beside each price.
Most useful on a trip
Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K)
The only one on this list that solves a problem you notice the moment it appears, which is a dead laptop away from a socket.
Best desk upgrade
Logitech MX Master 3S
The single cheapest change that makes a full day at a desk measurably less annoying.
Best if you already have smart bulbs
Amazon Echo Show 8
Only worth it as a controller for things you already own. On its own it is a clock that shows advertisements.
Our verdict. If you buy one thing from this list, make it the earbuds. If you already own earbuds you like, the mouse is the one people are most surprised by.