The Best Tech Under-$100

There's something so incredible about receiving an item you love. You might see it as an amazing compliment for being cool, but it can also be great way to open up your personal library of technology!

Here are some must-have items from Tech Under $100, along with a few more under-$120. These gifts will also make excellent stocking fillers for Christmas!

Best Black Friday Tech Gift Guide for Adults

Tech gift guide for adults is full of awesome gifts — from laptop bags to rugged tablet cases to cameras. This list focuses a lot on our top picks for people who want to get creative with their tech without breaking the bank. We've curated a whole bunch of items that were chosen carefully by our readers so the selection on this page doesn't disappoint!

1. Razer Kishi 7G Mobile Gaming Controller (Black)

2. Microsoft Surface Pro 8 2-in-1 Windows Tablet S6

3. GoPro Hero 9 Silver 4K HDR Camera + Wireless Charging Case - Black $100+

4. Olympus Menno 30mm F 1.4 OIS - White & Stainless Steel $100+

5. Case text Micro - Compact Portable Laser Printer with Micron Technology CPL3, 12" Black Inkjet/PAPPS Paper Size. 10" x 8" L. 0.25"

6. HP Envy 18-Piece Glass Box Set + Pen Holder 6.75" Black Inkjet/PAPPS Paper Size. 16.9" X 11.7"

7. Logitech Cordy Link 5.1M Fiber Optic Combo Cable with Travel Adapter 2-in-1 Single-Screen LCD Monitor for Mac + Windows Mixed Mode Display, HD Camera, Smartphone Camera, 32in LED High Definition Screen TV, 1080p Full-HD / UHD, Apple TV 4K Ultra HD

8. Cyber dyne Power Button Mini Wired Charger, 22.1" Pouch-Style Red, Blue, Green, Yellow (Black with Dark Brown and Scales) for iPhone 9, iPhone 10, iPod Touch, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook 13.3," MacBook Pro", iMac Pro, MacBook Air, iMac 13.3" Apple M1, MacBook Air, iMac M1, iMac M1, and MacBook Air (Black), 15.3", and iMac M1, 19.7", and MacBook Pro, 17.4 inches

9. GigaBook Flip Studio Tablets 14-inch Apple M1 (Black Retina Display, 128GB Storage, Dual Speakers) G4-H0G4.3-HXC

10. HP Deskjet T3514L-3, 31.1 x 72.8 x 15.6 inches 16.3-inch Laptop Stand for iPad Air, iPad Air 2, and iPad Air 2

11. DIGI Flash Drive, 51.6″ x 101.5″ x 100.4″ (Black) No Price

1. Razer Kishi Mobile Gaming Controller

Razer Kishi 7G Mobile Gaming Controller (Black) is powerful mobile controller and could easily take you away from any gaming experience you may be having. It'll make sure you're always at the game you love or just looking around for your next spot to play your favorite video games on. It has two different controllers that suit many PC gamers and Nintendo Switch players alike. And, it's one we love because it's extremely affordable. If you're new to the desktop market, then this should be right up your alley. Or if you already have other equipment, like this Gameboy Color GameCube controller or my own Xbox Elite Series Joy-Con controller, you can choose them instead!

2. Microsoft Surface Pro 8

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 2-in-1 Windows Tablet S6 is the perfect device for me, primarily because I'm doing a ton of work on my computer at home, rather than using it to do office work. As someone who usually does less web based work than I do through all the schoolwork, it really helps to not need to use your keyboard often when you're on a trip without Wi-Fi access. Plus it's easy to carry around with you. This is also the first time that a Wint tablet has been available over the age of 14, which makes it even better value for money.

3. GoPro Hero 9 Silver 4K HDR Camera

GoPro Hero 9 Silver 4K HDR Camera + Wireless Charging Case - Black $100+ is another item you won't find much lower than this camera, which is honestly breathtaking. With its solid-looking case, high quality battery life, high-speed battery charging times, and dual USB Type-A ports, this GoPro is an ideal choice for travel photography. It comes with three lenses that allow you to capture stunning landscape shots, as well as action shots and selfies, making it truly versatile. That's also another reason why this is such a good pick. Other features like wireless charging, a 3-axis gimbal, and even RAWs are available, too. A nice option, especially during the pandemic.

4. Olympus Meno 30mm Camera

Olympus Menno 30mm F 1.4 OIS - White & Stainless Steel $100+, if you're interested in getting yourself a mirrorless camera just in case you need a change of scenery, look no further! Although most people think they know what DSLRs do, these mirrorless cameras let users shoot both black and white film, or even film in superimposed color. But wait! They offer tons of other shooting options, including timelapse videos and slow motion clips. That means these are excellent tools for sports and action photography, but also for everyday life. There are still some amazing options out there like Nikon's FX series, Canon, Panasonic, Sony, the Mavic lineups, or even a number of third-party mirrorshows out there. You can shop these models online or check out sales for them online.

5. Case text Micro Laser Printer

Case text Micro - Compact Portable Laser Printer with Micron Technology CPL3, 12" Black Inkjet/PAPPS Paper Size. 10" x 8" L. 0.25", this cute printer looks like a tiny compact model, even though it actually has the ability to print larger documents. It's small enough to fit into any bag. Inside is a rechargeable micro-USB plug, so that power you receive when you charge the mini USB stick will remain on the charger attached to the back of your phone. Then simply place a document on the screen in order to print what you want. Since it's relatively inexpensive, you can add extra accessories that will increase your capacity like memory cards, pens, etc.

6. HP Envy Glass Box Set + Pen Holder

HP Envy 18-Piece Glass Box Set + Pen Holder 6.75" Black Inkjet/PAPPS Paper Size. 16.9" X 11.7", this set comes with six of each piece, so you can get six boxes, if needed, and then switch to whatever style you like. The total size is almost double our regular size. The original box comes with both a cardboard and paper inserts for things like a pen holder, light gun holder, and more! However, since this is a pretty large set, you can get the ones with a bit of paper or a pen to be able to write notes with. Also, this set includes a card slot that will help keep writing or drawing to a minimum with your cards and other essentials on the table. Most importantly, for those of us that aren't digital nomads, this particular set comes with 24 colors, so every day is quite enjoyable if you choose between four or five different moods.

7. Logitech Cordy Link 5.1M Fiber Optic

Logitech Cordy Link 5.1M Fiber Optic Combo Cable with Travel Adapter 2-in-1 Single-Screen LCD Monitor for Mac + Windows Mixed Mode Display, HD Camera, Smartphone Camera, 32in LED High Definition Screen TV, 1080p Full-HD / UHD, AppleTV 4K Ultra HD, this cord needs to come to life before you receive it. Even the person who said "I got this" didn't take the packaging photos, we still needed to take everything out, and put it in an undescribed area in the car. So, we took the picture, and made it clear how to attach the cable onto the monitor and into your cables as well. Of course, the process required you to connect a specific cable, as well.

8. Cyberdyne Power Button Mini Charger

Cyber dyne Power Button Mini Wired Charger, 22.1" Pouch-Style Red, Blue, Green, Yellow (Black with Dark Brown and Scales) for iPhone 9, iPhone 10, iPod Touch, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook 13.3," MacBook Pro", iMac Pro, MacBook Air, iMac 13.3" Apple M1, MacBook Air, iMac M1, iMac M1, and MacBook Air (Black), 15.3", and iMac M1, 19.7", and MacBook Pro, 17.4 inches, this little red button charger was the highlight of my holiday season. It's practically wireless, meaning you don't need to buy anything special. While you're on the go, just toss the d-pad on your keys to unlock a screen on your smartphone that would otherwise require you to go into a separate app, and you're good to go. It makes checking emails on public wifi easier on iPhone users, and then, of course, lets the user use both their actual computers and iOS devices to stream Apple's music, i.e., movies, books, etc. They're a godsend during long airplane trips, allowing you to listen to your songs while you're traveling!

9. GigaBook Flip Studio Tablets

GigaBook Flip Studio Tablets 14-inch Apple M1 (Black Retina Display, 128GB Storage, Dual Speakers) G4-H0G4.3-HXC,GigaBook is a brand that brings me comfort whenever I need to take breaks during classwork or when I'm tired from reading. Their newest lineup of tablet deals includes one of their latest editions, as well as an old school classic to boot. This particular model is a huge upgrade from the previous generations.

10. HP Deskjet Laptop Stand

HP Deskjet T3514L-3, 31.1 x 72.8 x 15.6 inches 16.3-inch Laptop Stand for iPad Air, iPad Air 2, and iPad Air 2, this is a high chair for anyone who loves a firm desk at a reasonable price. I've personally had this stand in my room, where I work from home. All you need to do is to grab it, attach to your desk, and you're done. Plus with this solid metal base, it makes standing straight up from a chair all the better. Also, it's very secure and easy to control. Pretty useful for those needing to read but still want to stay productive during the day. I personally can set it up so my husband and kids can watch television in the background, which is definitely a plus.

11. DIGI Flash Drive

DIGI Flash Drive, 51.6″ x 101.5″ x 100.4″ (Black), I'll tell you upfront. This isn't an investment, but I'd just like to share that this is yet another tool that's a necessity when I need space for virtual storage. While you can purchase flash drives, I prefer to use them only because I need them. They are so versatile and they're so reliable, I can save up to 1TB of data in only 500MB of data transfer time. It's great and easy too, and they can safely be mounted directly into your hard drive or you can go the middle ground route.