Best Prime Day Tech Deals Under $50: Sony, Blink, and Nothing

Prime Day discounts are rolling in. The sub-$50 tier has real value this year. Not every deal is worth your time. A handful of products from Sony, Anker, Nothing, and Blink are hitting genuine lows. Here is what stands out.

Anker's Soundcore 2 portable speaker has been a reliable budget pick for years. It is down to $28.47 from $44.99. The sound is solid for the size. The battery lasts 24 hours. If you want a bigger brand name, Sony's SRS-XB100 wireless speaker is almost 50% off at $33, down from $64.99. It is smaller than the Anker yet louder for its size. It floats if you drop it in water.

Nothing's CMF Buds Pro 2 earbuds are at $37.05, their lowest price ever. The original retail was $49. For under $40, you get a physical dial on the charging case that controls volume and playback. That alone beats the touch-control-only alternatives at twice the price. The audio quality is better than Sony's entry-level wireless earbuds. The companion app lets you tweak the EQ. The Nothing Ear (a) model, at $53.20, is $3 over budget. It adds LDAC codec support and multipoint Bluetooth for two devices. ANC punches above its price class.

Sony's WH-CH520 wireless headphones are $33, half off the $69.99 list price. They are not noise-canceling. They offer 50-hour battery life and a cushioned headband that does not pinch after an hour. For a wired alternative, the Huasix 4K camera at $24.99 is a decent point-and-shoot for $25. The 64MP sensor is marketing hype; real resolution is lower. The video quality is fine for casual use.

Blink has two deals worth noting. The Wired Floodlight Camera replaces an existing outdoor light fixture and runs on household power. It is $29.46, down from over $100. The 1080p feed and 2,600-lumen LED floodlights cover a wide driveway. The bigger value is the Blink bundle at $27.99, originally $139.98. It includes a second-gen video doorbell and one Outdoor 4 camera. The Sync Module XR ties everything together. The doorbell gives a head-to-toe view that catches packages on the ground. The Outdoor 4 adds infrared night vision and two-way audio. For $28, it is the cheapest way to cover a front door and a second outdoor spot without mixing brands.

The Switchbot Smart Switch Button Pusher is a niche buy at $19.99. It is a robot arm that presses a physical button on a schedule. Set it to hit your coffee maker's power button at 7 a.m. or turn on a garage light. It works with Alexa and Google Assistant. You can trigger it by voice. The Hoto Electric Screwdriver Kit at $28.49 is another tool that solves a specific problem: assembling furniture without wrist fatigue. It is not an impact driver. For IKEA builds and light DIY, it saves time.

The Amazon Echo Dot at $34.99 is not a new low. The kid's version is the same price and includes a year of Amazon Kids+. If you want a smart speaker that controls lights and plugs, it is the standard choice at this price.

The Blink bundle offers the most hardware for the money. The Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 deliver the best audio-to-price ratio. If you need a speaker for the beach, the Sony SRS-XB100 is the one to grab. The Huasix camera is a novelty more than a serious tool. Smartphone cameras have surpassed it. At $25, it is a fun gadget for kids or for documenting projects. The Hoto electric screwdriver is a genuine time-saver. If you assemble flat-pack furniture more than once a year, it pays for itself in saved effort.

Most of these deals will last through the end of Prime Day. The Nothing earbuds and the Blink bundle are the ones most likely to sell out first, based on past discount patterns.