13 Tech Gadgets Under $50 That’ll Upgrade Your Life Without Wrecking Your Gold Pile
Look. We don’t review junk. We hoard treasures.
And these clever contraptions? They’re all under $50 and worth at least twice that in pure lifestyle upgrades. From smart lights to magical lighters, every pick in this goblin-approved roundup is a functional little monster with real utility.
These aren’t toys. They’re tools — tools that whisper, “You could be living better… for less.”
1. Wyze Color Smart Bulb
Summon ambient magic from your smartphone. With 16 million colors and voice control, this smart bulb makes your lair feel like a secret wizard club. No hub needed. No drama. Just instant transformation.
Whiskerhex screeches: “Finally! Mood lighting that doesn’t require summoning a fire elemental!”
2. Anker PowerCore Slim 10,000mAh Charger
Keep your phone juiced like a goblin on espresso. Ultra slim, surprisingly fast, and built like a tank disguised as a snack bar. Fits your pocket. Fights your battery anxiety.
Mournfyr whimpers: “If only this had existed during my exile… so many dead runes…”
3. Tile Mate Bluetooth Tracker
Can’t find your keys? Your wallet? Your dignity? Attach this enchanted tile, and make your stuff scream until it’s found. Works with your phone. Feels like spellcasting.
List Goblin mutters: “Now if only it could find my will to do laundry…”
4. Miko LED Digital Clock
Minimalist and moody, this glowy little gremlin of a clock tells time, temp, and occasionally your fortune. No nonsense. No ticking. Just pure sci-fi ambiance.
5. Kasa Smart Plug
Plug this in and become the all-seeing, all-controlling overlord of your living room. Schedule lights. Command your fan. Outwit your appliances.
Whiskerhex chants: “Alexa, do my bidding. Again.”
6. TOZO T6 Wireless Earbuds
Shockingly solid sound. Waterproof enough for accidental potions spills. Sleek charging case. Tap to control. Ignore the world like a mysterious wanderer in a tavern corner.
7. Baseus Magnetic Phone Mount
Forget clamps — this mount uses sorcery-grade magnets to hold your phone in place mid-warp-speed. Stays locked to your dash like a dragon guarding a hoard.
List Goblin grins: “Holds tighter than I do to expired coupons.”
8. LED Strip Lights with App Control
Turn your dungeon into a rave, a reading nook, or both. Syncs with your music. Changes with your mood. Summons the vibe demon on demand.
9. iFixit Precision Toolkit
Contains every sacred bit you’ll need to disassemble your old tech, cleanse it of dust demons, and rebuild it stronger. For tinkerers, fixers, and lowkey hardware witches.
Mournfyr murmurs: “It’s… beautiful. I can fix… everything. Even my heart.”
10. Rocketbook Reusable Smart Notebook
Write with a real pen. Scan it to the cloud. Wipe the page clean and start again. Feels like using an enchanted tome that auto-refreshes. Ideal for thinkers, scribblers, and list-making goblins.
11. Mini Desktop Vacuum
A tiny gremlin that devours snack shrapnel and keyboard debris with joyful vengeance. Weirdly satisfying. Makes cleaning fun (we know, we’re scared too).
12. Touch Bedside Lamp
Touch-sensitive. Dimmable. Mood-flipping magic light. Makes late-night doomscrolling feel less… doomy. Bonus: won’t blind you when you fumble for it at 3 a.m.
13. USB Rechargeable Arc Lighter
No flame. No gas. Just a tiny electric arc that lights candles, incense, and chaos with a sizzle. Feels futuristic. Looks like a gadget stolen from a warlock.
Whiskerhex cackles: “It zaps! It crackles! It smells slightly of ozone!”
Final Word from the Goblin Lair:
You don’t need a gold hoard to live like a tech sorcerer.
Each of these gadgets is a clever little upgrade that punches above its price point. You’ll use them. You’ll brag about them. You might even hoard extras.
We’ve tested them. Whiskerhex’s beard has survived them. Mournfyr cried over at least two.
That’s the seal of List Goblin approval.