Best Memorial Day Tech Deals Under $50 (2026 Guide)

Memorial Day weekend is usually the time when retailers try to convince you that your life is incomplete without a 75-inch OLED TV or a professional-grade smoker. But while those big-ticket items grab the headlines, the most satisfying wins often come from the smaller, smarter upgrades—the gadgets that fix a daily annoyance or make your summer camping trip just a little bit easier.

This year, the sub-$50 category is surprisingly packed with high-quality gear. We’ve sifted through thousands of listings to find the items that actually deserve the space in your bag or on your nightstand. These aren’t just cheap fillers; they are products our team has tested, carried into the backcountry, and used in our own homes.

THE SMART HOME STARTING LINEUP

If you have been waiting to build out your smart home, Memorial Day is officially the time to do it. The standout here is the Eve Energy Smart Plug, now down to $34.45. It is, quite simply, the most detailed energy-monitoring plug we have ever tested. For Apple Home users, the Matter-over-Thread support makes it incredibly responsive.

For those looking to beef up security without a massive installation fee, the Blink Outdoor 4 is a steal at $43.99. It adds person detection to the mix, which is a massive upgrade over the previous generation. If you just need to keep an eye on the living room while you’re out, the second-gen Ring Indoor Cam is down to $29.99—a tiny price for 1080p peace of mind and color night vision.

Lighting and automation are also seeing deep cuts. You can snag a four-pack of Govee Smart A19 LED Bulbs for $32.99 with code LB7H6008. These are Wi-Fi enabled, sync to music, and work flawlessly with Alexa and Google Home. And for the ultimate "lazy" upgrade, the SwitchBot Bot is down to $27.19 with code SUMMER20. It is a literal mechanical finger that flips your existing light switches or starts your coffee maker from your phone.

GEAR THAT SURVIVES THE OUTDOORS

When it comes to outdoor gear, "cheap" often means "disposable." But we’ve found the exceptions. One of my personal daily essentials is the Owala FreeSip Sway, currently $27.99. I consider it the best of both worlds because of the dual-mouth design—you can sip through the straw or swig from the wide mouth. Plus, the tapered bottom finally fits in a standard cupholder, which was the one flaw in earlier models.