Tech & Auto
2023's Best Tech Gadgets That Are Under $200
By DAVID BIXENSPAN
Fire TV Stick
When it comes to value, nothing quite beats the second-generation Fire TV Stick 4K Max. It retails for $59.99 but is often on sale for $44.99.
Some of the streaming stick’s features include 16GB of storage and support for all of the major competing HDR standards in addition to the Alexa Voice Remote.
Soundcore Motion
Billed by Anker as “The World’s Most Portable Spatial Audio Speaker,” their Soundcore Motion X500 retails for $169.99, or $129.99 while on sale.
With features such as hi-res Bluetooth audio and a mobile app that adds a full equalizer, the Soundcore Motion X500 is hard to beat at a budget of $200.
Tapo C120
Shooting at 1080p full HD resolution while boasting IP66 water resistance, the Tapo TP120 from TP-Link is a remarkably budget-friendly security camera at just $39.99.
Although you need to pay for the Tapo Care premium tier subscription service to get 30 days of cloud storage, the fees amount to $3.49 per month or $34.99 annually for one camera.
Kindle
While not as flashy as other devices, the basic e-ink Amazon Kindle is still unbeatable for reading and retails at only $99.99 for the latest base model.
The device comes with USB Type-C charging, long battery life, and 300dpi screen resolution, allowing you to comfortably read for extended periods without much strain on your eyes.
Fire HD 10
It’s hard to beat the 2023 Amazon Fire HD 10’s value if you're shopping for a full-sized tablet. It retails for $139.99, though it can go for as low as $89.99 on sale.
There are some issues with the gadget, such as the inability to download certain apps like YouTube, but if that isn’t a problem for you, the Fire HD 10 is a great deal.