Before you hang your newly-purchased stockings next to your chimney, think about how you plan to fill them. As far as stocking stuffers are concerned, each family is different when it comes to the approach. Some families keep things practical, while others might stick to candy or personalized presents.
Maybe you want to stuff an external battery pack in the stocking. Maybe you want to go fancy with a small Bluetooth speaker. No matter your choice, here’s our list of the best stocking stuffers under $50.
Anker PowerCore 5000
The Anker PowerCore 5000 can charge your phone at least once, thanks to its 5,000mAh capacity. Output tops out at 10W through the USB-A port, with the micro-USB taking up to 2A of input.This is all in a battery that fits in the palm of your hand.
TopHome Cord Organizer
Get rid of tangled cables with the TopHome Cord Organizer. It’s small enough to slip into your pocket when out and about, yet easy to use. It’s also stylish, thanks to its minimalist look and use of leather.
Tile Mate
The Tile Mate features a 200-foot Bluetooth range, which helps you keep track of your belongings. You can also ping your smartphone by pressing the button on the Tile Mate. Even better, other Tile users can help you find your Tile if you lose it.
ProCase Cleaning Pad
You don’t want to know how gross your phone or tablet’s screen might be. Cast the thought away from your mind with the ProCase Cleaning Pad. With the scratch-resistant faux suede material, you can wipe away fingerprints, dust, and smudges from the screen.
Monoprice True Wireless
By themselves, the Monoprice True Wireless in-ear headphones boast up to 4.5 hours of continuous listening. The case adds an extra 15 hours of longevity, bringing the total to up to 19.5 hours of listening.
TaoTronics SoundElite 72
Looking for a pair of wireless in-ear sport headphones? The TaoTronics SoundElite 72 features Bluetooth 5 connectivity and a 14-hour playtime. For those with Android devices, the aptX HD audio codec makes sure your music sounds great while you go ham at the gym.
JBL Go 2
For such a small speaker, the JBL Go 2 packs a surprising amount of punch in the sound department. You won’t have to worry about damaging it while near water, thanks to the IPX7 rating. Battery life is rated at five hours.
Samsung Bar Plus
Looking for an inexpensive way to take your files everywhere you go? The Samsung Bar Plus features 128GB of storage and read speeds of up to 300MB/s. With a metal casing, the Bar Plus is built to last. It’s also waterproof, temperature-proof, X-ray-proof, and magnetic-proof.
Spotify Gift Card
Give the gift of music with a three-month subscription to Spotify Premium. Subscribers have access to 35 million songs, half a million podcasts, and a bunch of app-created playlists for their listening pleasure. They also have a free subscription to Hulu’s ad-supported tier.
Anker PowerLine Plus USB-C to USB-A Cable
Odds are you or someone you know walks around with a USB-C-compatible device. Get them a cable that will last. Enter the Anker PowerLine Plus, which promises to last at least six times as long as other cables. The nylon exterior and fiber core are supposedly so durable, the cable supports a hanging weight over 80kg.