Affordable Gadgets for 2024: 46 Picks Under $100 to Address Your Challenges Now
Some of these recommendations were sent as samples, but all were handpicked by our editors with no strings attached. BuzzFeed might collect a piece of the action on the links on this page. Here are 46 gadgets, tools, and appliances that are guaranteed to help you relax, take it easy, and live your best couch potato life in the upcoming year.
Lazy-Guy's Delight 1. A TikTok Bluetooth Scroll Remote to elevate your sloth to new levels and still let you feel smug. Pop it on your finger and lay back in bed for some hands-free scrolling through the endless river of TikTok videos. Add a mount to your phone, and you're good to go!
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Promising review: "I love this for scrolling through TikTok videos on my phone while I'm in bed. It's super comfortable to wear, and I use it with a mounted phone holder, so it's completely hands-free! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who spends hours scrolling on TikTok like I do!" - Shawn P.
$19.99, Amazon (available in three colors)
2. A Toilet Bowl Cleaner that needs minimal effort on your part. Shove it in the top of your tank, and it'll clean with every flush. No more scrubbing!
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Promising review: "This works absolutely phenomenal. I don't have to clean the bowl area every weekend like clockwork to remove mold or something...Our municipal water system may not inject enough chlorine to prohibit, but toilet cleaning is a breeze now! No chlorine damage to rubber parts either like other devices! It's pretty simple to install." - CdrW
$10.65, Amazon
3. A Veggie Chopper that can chop, spiralize, and slice, so you never have to ruin your day by crying over onions again!
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Check out a TikTok video of the veggie chopper in action.
Promising review: "Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper, which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food and has a generous container." - Amazon Customer
$29.99, Amazon (available in two sizes and three colors)
4. A Portable Car Vacuum to help conquer the relentless tide of crumbs hidden in your car's crevices.
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Promising review: "I was a little skeptical at first seeing all the mixed reviews but I wish I had taken a pic of my driver side because that was the worst of it, but there was a lot of buildup from me just not having the time or energy to clean my car. This vacuum is AMAZING! You can see the clear difference between those two photos. 11/10 would HIGHLY recommend." - Kayla
$21.75, Amazon (available in four colors)
5. A 3-in-1 Folding Magnetic Wireless Charger that lets you charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once.
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Check out a TikTok video of the foldable 3-in-1 charger in action.
Promising review: "I use this product to charge my iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch. Prior to this 3-in-1 compact purchase, I have purchased three different kinds of 3-in-1 chargers, and I frequently travel between school and home with carry-on bags on airlines, and all of the previous stand versions didn't fit well in my bags or I was always worried I would break it. This is compact and folds so well that I can fit it in my carry-on or in any zipper pockets without having to worry about breaking anything. Charger works really well and it's the best compact one you can find in the market. Love it and been using it for two months now with no issues!" - SBREDDY
$39.99, Amazon (available in nine colors)
6. Rubbermaid's Power Scrubber, because sometimes, scrubbing with a toothbrush just isn't enough.
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Promising review: "The Power Scrubber is life-changing. I bought it a few weeks ago with the intention of doing a deep clean sometime soon. After an overflowing toilet incident, I had to make sure it got done right away. MY GROUT HAS NEVER BEEN CLEANER. I used some Comet and spray cleaner to get the job done, but this made short work for what typically requires 'a lot of elbow grease' and a spent toothbrush. With this tool, you really know you're getting in there and it's clean. I can't recommend this enough - I've already mentioned it to a neighbor and a few friends, including one fanatical cleaner. We all agreed, it's such a necessary, perfect product." - Jojo
$25.68, Amazon
Check out our full Rubbermaid Power Scrubber review.
7. A Toothbrush Dispenser, because lazy mornings can get a little crazy. Mount this on your bathroom wall, and it'll dispense your toothpaste for you. It's the little things!
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Promising review: "I love this item! I saw it originally on TikTok and thought it would be perfect for our bathroom! We have one bathroom upstairs and five people who use it. This cleared up so much counter space for us! There are ventilation holes where the cups go to help make sure they dry properly. The toothpaste dispenser has really been working to get every last drop out of the tube. Would definitely recommend for a family or kids bathroom. There is also a little storage compartment behind the toothpaste that is great for extra brushes, cotton swabs, or flossers." - Sariyah J
$17.99, Amazon (available in three colors)
8. A Cup Rinser for washing glasses and mugs without lifting an extra finger.
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Check out a TikTok video of the cup washer in action. To install, hook it up to the hot water line.
Promising review: "Never knew I needed one until I saw it on TikTok, and with water bottles and toddler cups, it's essential to my household!" - Gayla Brink
$21.99, Amazon
9. A Motion-Activated Toilet Light, because you're the reason the light is on anyway. No more stumbling around in the dark when you need to take a bathroom break.
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Promising review: "I've had this device for a little while now and I absolutely love it! Light detector and motion detector work together to only turn the toilet light on when it senses darkness and movement. I love that there are 16 different colors you can choose from; and with each of the 16 colors, you can raise or lower the brightness, which kind of makes color choices even bigger if you consider the different color brightness a new color. You can either leave your toilet light cycling through all 16 colors while on, or you have the option of choosing one of the colors and keeping it on that color. I ended up getting two of these toilet lights for both of my bathrooms and my guest's as well as I love it." - Sergio Rios
$18.69, Amazon
10. LED Light Saber Chopsticks for when you feel like a Jedi while eating your sushi.
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Promising review: "I purchased these for a friend's birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin' AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!" - T. Redwood
$13.97 for two pairs, Amazon
11. Tozo AirPods Dupe that are reportedly as good as the real deal but at a fraction of the price.
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Check out a TikTok video of them if you're not convinced yet!
Promising review: "Okay, these are by far the best earbuds I've ever used. No exaggeration. My husband had these in his Amazon cart a couple of months ago, but he never checked out. Well, it's about to be Christmas soon, so I chose to get these on the sly for him. When they came in, I wanted to make sure everything was working correctly before wrapping them up for Christmas. The sound quality is absolutely perfect, the noise cancellation is AMAZING! They were on low and the sound was crystal clear. I asked my 6-year-old son to talk so I could see how well they canceled out noise, and I couldn't hear him, so I told him to shout, and I still couldn't hear him at all. My husband will absolutely love these!! Also, now I need to get myself a pair as well! Definitely happy with my purchase!" - Ashley Haley
$24.99, Amazon (available in five styles)
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12. A Milk Frother to make your hot chocolate frothy and delicious.
13. An Oil Mister for perfect coating without getting your hands messy.
14. A Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer Hot Air Brush, because who said that beauty tools had to work like they say they will?
Promising review: "I opened the box this morning and used it for the first time. Super simple and easy to use. My hair is thick and so I was worried about it working efficiently and effectively. After using it, my hair feels like a million bucks. It's smooth, shiny! I now just have to pass my flat iron through my hair a couple of times just to get some of my curly baby hairs in order. It usually takes my hair forever to dry and it's frizzy afterwards and then I have to use my curling iron or flat iron to style which takes forever as well. I am very pleased with my purchase! I can't wait to have to dry my hair again, haha!" - Callie
$43.34, Amazon (available in four styles)
15. LED Strip Lights for the back of your TV or computer monitor, to add some extra mood lighting and help prevent eyestrain.
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You can choose from 16 colors and brightness adjustment levels.
Promising review: "I purchased these to back light my computer monitors, and they work great. Very easy to apply (peel and stick) and easy to configure. Sixteen different colors, including white, can be selected via the remote control plus dimming. I think that background lighting can be more useful for computer monitors since you sit so much closer to them than your television. Also, the light given off by your monitor tends to be harsher since you are often viewing documents or other scenes with a white background. I'm thinking of purchasing longer strips of these lights to use as under-cabinet kitchen lighting or even to illuminate the toe kick area. You can set different moods by adjusting the intensity and color." - GMak
$11.99, Amazon
16. A Liquipen for those of you who grew up with a lava lamp but now can't justify having a lava lamp on your desk.
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Promising review: "I purchased these to back light my computer monitors, and they work great. Very easy to apply (peel and stick) and easy to configure. Sixteen different colors, including white, can be selected via the remote control plus dimming. I think that background lighting can be more useful for computer monitors since you sit so much closer to them than your television. Also, the light given off by your monitor tends to be harsher since you are often viewing documents or other scenes with a white background. I'm thinking of purchasing longer strips of these lights to use as under-cabinet kitchen lighting or even to illuminate the toe kick area. You can set different moods by adjusting the intensity and color." - GMak
$23.99 for a set of three, Amazon
17. SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher, because you know you want to transform every device in your house into a smart device. Just mount one of these, and you'll be able to control it with Google, Alexa, or an app on your phone. Genius!
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Reviewers love this because it doesn't require you to "smart enable" other parts of your home. I need to get one of these for my husband who drags himself out of bed every morning to turn on his espresso machine.
Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for and had no idea it existed until I saw someone mention it on TikTok! Our front walkway gets pretty dark at night, and I was frustrated with trying to remember to turn on the light every evening and off every morning. I looked into those light sensors you can plug in, but our front porch light is under an awning with enough shade that it would have kept the light on 24/7. This little Switchbot solved the problem. I applied it to the indoor light switch and set the time on my phone. It has worked perfectly ever since." - Alecia McLochlin
$29.99, Amazon (available in white and black)
18. A set of Flameless LED Candles to bring some calming ambiance to your home without the added worry of "OMG, did I leave that candle on?"
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These have a 10-key remote that allows you to control the brightness, flicker, and choose between a 2, 4, 6, or 8-hour timer. PS, get some batteries!
Promising review: "Love these! I don't like to burn real candles because I can't handle scents, but I like the look of candles as part of decor and candlelight. I hate those cheep faux wax-looking ones. These are much more sleek and fashionable. You can't immediately tell they aren't real. It's not glass but a very sturdy hard plastic which I prefer with a toddler running around. My only small complaint is the remote sensor can be weird. The candles can be right next to each other, and sometimes, not all three will turn on, so I have to hit the button three to four times. There's also a flicker light option which helps make them more realistic. Buying more!" - Amazon customer
$22.99, Amazon (available in four colors)
19. A Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker that you can clip onto your shower curtain rod and let loose with your favorite tunes while you lather up.
20. Or a Waterproof Shower Phone Holder, because why buy an extra music-playing device when you already have your Spotify linked to your phone? Stow your phone away in this for safekeeping, then proceed to sing and dance your heart out to your favorite songs!
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Check out a TikTok video of the shower phone holder in action.
Promising review: "This waterproof phone case makes listening to music and watching Netflix in the shower so easy!! It's super easy to put your phone in, fog-proof, and easily rotatable. The only thing is sometimes touching the screen through the plastic can be a little difficult, but worked most of the time! It comes with three different backs so you can move it around to many different spots in the house. I got the white so it would match my shower." - Brittney Steele
$16.99, Amazon (available in three colors)
21. A Mini Beauty Fridge to keep your skincare products chilled and ready for application.
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Promising review: "Very quiet, keeps everything very cool, and fits in my bathroom perfectly. I keep my facial products in there: I love that my face masks can fit in the door." - Lex
$46.24, Amazon (available in seven styles)
22. A Handheld Lamp to wrap around your neck like a scarf and give off a nice, warm, cozy glow.
Check out a TikTok video of the moon lamp in action.
BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord is obsessed with this gadget:
"UMMMM I bought this because it was on one of Amazon's top selling products pages, and I was like, "Why are people so obsessed with this moon!!" And now, my friends, I know. First of all, it really does look hyper-realistically like a small moon and adds a chill vibe wherever you plant it. But it's also just so soothing to watch and have in the periphery. You can control dozens of different colors for it and either keep it on those colors or have them alternate, fade quickly, or fade gradually. It's super easy to charge and controlled by a remote, so you can move it off its stand and have it light up wherever you want. These days I tend to turn it on for my designated ~me time~ night every week, in which I will light a candle, pour a glass of red wine, read a romance novel, and of course, light my lil' moon. Definitely one of my favorite 'the internet made me do it' purchases."**
$19.99, Amazon (available in eight sizes)
23. A Mini Keurig machine to keep on your desk and whip up a quick cup of joe whenever the caffeine cravings strike.
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I have this machine in evergreen, and it flawlessly matches my kitchen - which absolutely sparks joy. I was admittedly a little confused at first on how to use it (surprisingly), but once I figured it out, it was smooth sailing. Since it's a single-serve machine, you'll need to add your pod, close the hatch, pour the exact amount of water you'd like to be dispensed in the top, then click the button once, and wait for the water to heat and pour out. Do not hit the button over and over like I thought I had to...oops. Anyways, it's a fabulous lil' machine, and looks super cute on my counter!
Promising review: "I love the convenience of this machine, and the color makes me so happy! Such an attractive design that doesn't take up too much space on my counter. I also like that it has three settings. As you drink down your coffee, you can lower the heat because it keeps the coffee very hot. I like it so much I ordered a second one for another part of the house." - HottyToddy
$59.99, Amazon (available in nine colors)
24. A Handheld Eye Massager that comes with five different massage modes and Bluetooth music. Relax and unwind while relieving pain from eye strain and headaches.
25. A Cold-Brew Maker to make delicious iced coffee without all the fuss.
26. An Electric Toothbrush with Subscription-Based Brush Head Refills, so you'll never have to remember to buy another toothbrush or brush head again. Now THAT is something to smile about.
27. A Baby Yoda Night-Light that will be the light of your life.
28. A PhoneSoap UV Sanitizer to clean your phone every time you get home and make sure it's grime-free.
29. A Rechargeable Lighter to light every one of your candles without worry of running out of lighter fluid.
30. A Petcube to keep an eye on your beloved pet even when you're away from home.
31. A Defuzzer to remove the pills from your oversized sweaters without having to take them to the dry cleaner.
32. A Humidifier to help make the dry air in your bedroom more comfortable.
33. A Mug Warmer to keep your tea warm even when you get distracted by The Great British Baking Show.
Promising review: "I researched so many coffee warmers and am so glad I decided on this one. It definitely keeps my coffee hot, no matter how long it takes me to drink it. I also like that it has three settings. As you drink down your coffee, you can lower the heat because it keeps the coffee very hot. I also like that it's pretty compact, so it doesn't take up too much space on my desk." - hottytoddy
$26.99, Amazon (available in six colors)
34. A Google Nest Mini for listening to music, adjusting the lights in your home, pausing your TV, and asking silly questions.
35. An Air Purifier for keeping the air in your home clean and fresh, especially for pet owners.
36. A Rapid Egg Cooker for making quick, delicious breakfasts without a fuss.
37. A Wall Charger with six outlets and two USB ports for charging all your gadgets at once.
38. A VHS-to-DVD Converting Cable for updating those old home videos to a more modern format.
39. A Magic Bullet Blender to help you make smoothies and green juices without having to chop everything up by hand.
40. A Gooseneck Mount to attach to your headboard (or wherever!) and hold your phone so you can watch movies or TV without having to hold the device in your hand.
41. A Tabletop Fireplace with removable glass for enjoying a warm, cozy fire without all the mess!
42. A Breakfast Sandwich Maker for those mornings when cereal just won't cut it.
43. The Ring Fit Adventure game for mixing a fun adventure game with a workout.
44. An Intense Ball Launcher for your beloved dog (or yourself) to have fun playing fetch without any limitations.
45. A Tiny Diffuser for adding a soothing scent to your room.
46. An Automatic Pan Stirrer with Timer to help you stir your soups and sauces without needing to stand over the stove nonstop.
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