52 Prime Day deals under $25: budget tech worth buying

Key Takeaways

• The Blink Video Doorbell drops to $24 (60% off), offering 1080p video and two-year battery life
• Nothing CMF Buds 2A hit $20 with noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity
• Second-gen AirTags are $24, with better precision and louder speakers than the original

Amazon Prime Day 2026 has 52 deals priced under $25, covering everything from smart home devices to writing instruments. The Verge's deals team tested or purchased each item on this list, filtering out the no-name garbage that floods Amazon during sales events. Here's what's actually worth buying.

The sub-$25 bracket is where Prime Day impulse purchases happen. These aren't flagship products. They're cables, chargers, trackers, and accessories that solve small annoyances. The catch is separating genuinely useful gear from word-salad brand names selling repackaged junk. This list does that work for you.

Smart home deals under $25

The Blink Video Doorbell (second-gen) drops to $24 from $60. That's 60% off for a doorbell that records 1080p head-to-toe video, promises two years of battery life, and includes infrared night vision. Two-way talk through the Blink app means you can answer the door from your couch, or from another city.

The SwitchBot Bot is $20 (down from $30). It's a tiny robot that pushes buttons. That sounds absurd until you have a dumb appliance you wish you could control remotely. Stick the Bot on a coffee maker, lamp, or anything else with a physical switch, and it becomes smart home compatible. Simple concept, surprisingly useful.

Kasa's color-changing smart bulbs come in a four-pack for $26. They work with Alexa and Google Home without a hub. Set schedules, change colors, control them with voice. Not flashy, but they work.

Audio and entertainment

Nothing's CMF Buds 2A hit $20, down from $39. That's 49% off for earbuds with active noise cancellation, customizable EQ, and multipoint connectivity (pair with two devices at once). IP54 water and dust resistance means they'll survive workouts. Available in black, white, or orange.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is $25, half its regular $50 price. It streams in 4K with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and HDR10 Plus support. Wi-Fi 6 keeps streams stable. If you have an older streaming stick, this is the upgrade window.

8BitDo's Ultimate Mini Wired Controller for Xbox costs $21 (normally $35). It's sized for smaller hands, uses Hall effect sensors to prevent stick drift, and comes in translucent colors. A solid secondary controller for Xbox or PC.

Tracking, charging, and everyday carry

Apple's second-gen AirTag is $24 (17% off from $29). The update improves precision finding, extends range, and adds a louder speaker. People use them for luggage tracking, but they're just as useful clipped to keys, wallets, or backpacks.

Ugreen's Nexode 65W charger drops to $25 from $43. Four ports (three USB-C, one USB-A), 65W total output, foldable plug. It can charge a laptop and phone simultaneously. At this price, buy one for home and one for travel.

Tools and desk gear

The Vampliers 5-inch Mini Stripped Screw Remover Pliers are $23. If you've ever overtightened a screw or worked with cheap hardware, you know the pain of a stripped head. These pliers grip where regular tools slip. Anyone who does their own repairs should own a pair.

Rak's Magnetic Wristband costs $16 (20% off). It holds screws, washers, and drill bits on your wrist while you work. No more setting pieces down and losing them. It's the kind of thing you don't realize you need until you use it once.

The Lamy Safari fountain pen is $23, down from $30. It's the gateway fountain pen. Reliable, refillable, available in colors ranging from understated to absurd. If you take notes by hand, writing with a proper pen changes the experience.

What's actually worth buying at this price point?

Not everything cheap is a good deal. The products on this list share common traits: they solve a specific problem, they're built well enough to last, and they don't require an ecosystem you don't already use. A $24 smart doorbell won't replace a Ring Pro, but it will show you who's at the door. A $20 button-pressing robot sounds silly until it automates the one device in your house that doesn't have an app.

Prime Day's 48-hour window creates artificial urgency. Most of these prices will appear again during Black Friday. But if you've had any of these items on a wish list, now is a reasonable time to buy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Amazon Prime to get these deals?

Yes. Prime Day deals are exclusive to Prime members. Amazon offers a 30-day free trial if you want to access the sale without committing to a subscription.

Will these Prime Day prices come back during Black Friday?

Most will. Prime Day and Black Friday pricing is often similar for tech accessories. If you miss a deal now, set a price alert for November.

Are the no-name brand products on Amazon safe to buy?

Often no. This list specifically avoids word-salad brand names. Stick to products that reviewers have tested, or brands with track records like Anker, Ugreen, and Kasa.

Does the Blink Video Doorbell require a subscription?

Basic functionality works without a subscription. Cloud video storage requires Blink's optional subscription plan, or you can store clips locally on a USB drive.

Are second-gen AirTags worth upgrading from the original?

Only if you've lost items because the first-gen wasn't precise or loud enough. The improvements are incremental. New buyers should get the second-gen; existing owners can skip.