21 best Black Friday deals under $50 - including Instant Pots, LifeStraws, Fire tablets, and more
Amazon Fire HD 8
We named the Fire HD 8 as the best affordable tablet under $100, and this Black Friday, it's marked down well below $50. When we reviewed the tablet a few years ago, we were surprised at the performance and quality. Here's our full review.
The Fire HD 8 is fully compatible with all things Amazon, so the 8-inch display, 12 hours of battery life, and built-in Alexa make it super easy to access things like Prime, Prime Video, Kindle, Audible, and more.
Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen and Fire TV Stick 4K bundle
As two of Amazon's most popular and best-selling products, the Echo Dot and Fire TV Stick are wonderful additions to any smart home. You can easily stream movies, TV shows, and music, check the weather, get news updates, and so much more with just your voice.
If you're looking for other Echo deals and have an expanded budget, here is every Echo device on sale during Black Friday.
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
This LifeStraw was one of the most popular Prime Day purchases this year. More than 200,000 of these portable filters were sold within 48 hours, but if you were one of the few who didn't grab the deal before Prime Day ended, it's on sale right now for the same under-$10 price.
We've tested the LifeStraw in some pretty murky, muck-ridden conditions to make once-non-potable water drinkable, and at less than $10, it's worth giving this lightweight, portable water purifier a try. Here's our review.
Instant Pot DUO60 6-Quart Cooker
This seven-in-one cooker can do a myriad of tasks and the large six-quart version is perfect for feeding up to six people. At $49, this is the lowest price of the year since Amazon Prime Day in July.
If you're looking for a different size or variation of the Instant Pot, here are all the Black Friday deals on Instant Pots.
Magic Bullet Personal Blender
The Magic Bullet is one of those As Seen on TV items that actually work. One of our reviewers has been using it for more than a decade and still loves it to make smoothies, shakes, and more. Here's our full review of how it works and why it's a great investment.
Google Smart Light Starter Kit
Upgrade your home lighting system with this kit. It includes the Google Home Mini and a GE C-Life smart light bulb, which we named the best Bluetooth smart bulb.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
As the most recent release in the Call of Duty video game franchise, Modern Warfare will easily be one of the most popular titles this holiday season. You can expect the price to go back up after Black Friday, so take advantage of the sale now.
Farberware 3.2-Quart Digital Air Fryer
Farberware's air fryer will quickly cook and crisp up your favorite foods, and without adding lots of oil or fat. The 3.2-quart size is perfect for small-batch cooking.
LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar
Who doesn't love Harry Potter and LEGOs? Featuring figurines of Harry, Ron, Hermione, the Sorting Hat, and more, this festive advent calendar will make a great gift for any fan of the series.
Skullcandy Indy True Wireless Earbuds
If you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a pair of wireless headphones, then Skullcandy's Indy Earbuds are a great affordable alternative. They're water and sweat resistant, and have up to 16 hours of battery life so you don't have to charge these often.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S Instant Camera (with 10-pack film)
Rather than saving pictures in your smartphone's camera roll, the Instax Mini 7S is a fun way to capture moments in a more physical and sentimental way. This deal also comes with a 10-pack of film so go ahead, take as many photos as you want.
Sony Playstation 4 DualShock 4 Controller
Whether you're replacing a worn-out controller or adding another one to your set up for multiplayer, Black Friday is a great time to pick up a new Sony PS4 DualShock 4 Controller. This one buzzes and shakes as you're playing games for an added element of interactivity.
Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Controller
Or if the Xbox is your console of choice, you'll also find great deals on the One Wireless Controller. We love the wireless design as it'll keep everyone from tripping over tangled wires.
Nautica Blue 3.4-ounce Eau de Toilette Cologne
Nautica Blue has a fresh scent that would appeal to many noses. And as an eau de toilette, it isn't overpowering, unlike some eau de parfums that can be heavy and linger on your skin.
JBL T450BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars on wireless headphones with good sound quality. JBL's T450BT Bluetooth headphones provide pure bass sound and 11 hours of battery life. They're lightweight on-ear too so you can wear them for hours at a time.
Amazon Echo Show 5
With a 5.5-inch display, the Echo Show 5 has a stunning visual presence that won't overwhelm your space. You'll be able to get weather info, watch videos, make video calls, control your other smart home devices, view security cameras and baby monitors, and more. Learn more about the Echo Show 5 over here.
BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum
From car interiors to tight corners, this cordless handheld vacuum is perfect for cleaning up small messes that would be hard to reach with a normal size vacuum.
Dash Rapid Egg Cooker
With more than 10,000 five-star customer reviews on Amazon, the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker is far from a gimmick. The cooker fits up to six eggs and can prepare them to be hard-boiled, poached, scrambled, and soft-boiled. Here is our full review.
Men's Nike Roshe One
The Nike Roshe One is lightweight, breathable, and made for day-long comfort. If you're looking for sneakers that are stylish and can handle training, these are a good option.
Women's Nike Zoom 2K
Inspired by Nike's running sneakers of the 2000s, the Zoom 2K features retro styling with modern performance.
Cuisinart 11-Piece Cookware Set
This 11-piece set from Cuisinart is an amazing deal on cookware basics. It includes everything you need, like an essential frying pan and even a pasta spoon and set of tongs. This would make a great gift for anyone who is furnishing a new apartment or simply needs new cookware.
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