17 practical, under-$25 Prime Day tech deals that won't end up sitting in your junk drawer

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Amazon's Prime Day makes it easy to find a great deal on just about everything, but it's an especially good time to shop for tech. That could mean finally getting a new game console, 4K monitor, or smart speaker on sale, or stocking up on less expensive items that can make a big difference in your every day life. 

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AUKEY Mini Bluetooth Speaker with Enhanced Bass and Metal Housing, Portable Speaker includes FM Radio, Micro SD Slot and 3.5mm Audio Input is on sale for Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: AUKEY Mini Bluetooth Speaker Amazon

Is your current charging cable frayed from overuse? One of our favorites is $5 cheaper right now. Are you tired of straining to hear music from your phone's speaker while you do the dishes or work in your office? This one is small enough to fit on a desk or shelf, has 10 hours of battery life, and is almost half off.

Below you'll find 17 tech accessories that are on sale for under $25. Each one will solve a problem, whether it's getting Wi-Fi to a remote part of your home, or charging multiple gadgets at once. You might be surprised how much you can get for so little.

A Fire TV Stick for $20

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Prime Day 2018 tech deal: Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote Amazon

Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, $19.99 (originally $39.99) [You save $20]

The next generation of Amazon's best-selling Fire TV Stick now comes with the Alexa Voice Remote.

A durable, password-protected flash drive

SanDisk 64GB Cruzer Force Flash Drive is on sale for Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: SanDisk 64GB Cruzer Force Flash Drive Amazon

SanDisk 64GB Cruzer Force Flash Drive, $13.49 (originally $17.99)[You save $4.50]

Store photos, videos, music, and other files in a flash drive with a durable metal casing and password protection. And, before you give us any sass for including a flash drive in the best Prime Day deals, consider that a memory card broke the top 10 Prime Day best-sellers in 2017.

A multi-port hub for MacBook owners

AmazonBasics USB 3.1 Type C VGA Multiport Adapter is on sale for Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: AmazonBasics USB 3.1 Type-C VGA Multiport Adapter Amazon

AmazonBasics USB 3.1 Type-C VGA Multiport Adapter, $24.49 (originally $34.99) [You save $10.50]

This adapter will turn your MacBook's versatile USB-C port into a standard USB port and VGA port, so you can connect it to you all of your old accessories and a TV.

A Nintendo Switch charger

AmazonBasics Dual Voltage AC Charger for Nintendo Switch is on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: AmazonBasics Dual Voltage AC Charger for Nintendo Switch Amazon

AmazonBasics Dual Voltage AC Charger for Nintendo Switch, $17.65 (originally $25.70) [You save $8.05]

AmazonBasics' Nintendo Switch charger lets you charge your console whether it's connected to a TV or used as a handheld.

Extra durable charging cables with a one-year guarantee

AmazonBasics Double Braided Nylon USB A to Lightning Compatible Cable, Advanced Collection   Apple Mfi Certified Red 6 Foot (1.8 Meters) is on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: AmazonBasics Double Braided Nylon USB A to Lightning Compatible Cable Amazon

AmazonBasics Double Braided Nylon USB A to Lightning Compatible Cable, $10.49 (originally $14.99) [You save $4.50]

AmazonBasics' Lightning cable is made out of double-braided nylon for extra durability, and comes with a limited one-year warranty in case it frays from normal use.

Charge five gadgets at once for under $23

Anker Quick Charge 3.0 51.5W 5 Port USB Wall Charger, PowerPort Speed 5  is on sale for Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: Anker Quick Charge 5-Port USB Wall Charger Amazon

Anker Quick Charge 5-Port USB Wall Charger, $22.49 (originally $29.99) [You save $7.50]

This multi-port charging hub lets you charge five gadgets at once, so you never have to clog up all of your outlets with adapters.

A range extender to help your Wi-Fi cover your entire place

TP Link AC750 Dual Band Wi Fi Range Extender (RE200) is on sale for Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: TP Link AC750 Dual Band Wi Fi Range Extender (RE200) Amazon

TP-Link AC750 Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender, $18.99 (originally $26.05) [You save $7.06]

This range extender can eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones from your home by boosting the signal from your router, and it's under $20 right now. I've tested it for myself, and it works very well.

A mini Bluetooth speaker with enhanced bass for $15

AUKEY Mini Bluetooth Speaker with Enhanced Bass and Metal Housing, Portable Speaker includes FM Radio, Micro SD Slot and 3.5mm Audio Input is on sale for Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: AUKEY Mini Bluetooth Speaker Amazon

AUKEY Mini Bluetooth Speaker, $14.99 (originally $27.99) [You save $13]

The AUKEY mini is an ultra-compact wireless speaker with 5W of full-range sound and up to 10 hours of play time for $15.

A multi-charger for Xbox controllers

AmazonBasics Dual Charging Station for Xbox One  is on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: AmazonBasics Dual Charging Station for Xbox One Amazon

AmazonBasics Dual Charging Station for Xbox One, $17.48 (originally $24.99) [You save $.7.51]

If you play a lot of multiplayer games, this charging station can keep two controllers charging at the same time. You'll never have to wait for one to charge to play a match with your friends again.

One of the smallest and lightest external batteries for $10+ off

Anker PowerCore 10000, One of the Smallest and Lightest 10000mAh External Batteries, Ultra Compact, High speed Charging Technology Power Bank for iPhone is on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: Anker PowerCore 10000 Battery Pack Amazon

Anker PowerCore 10000 Battery Pack, $19.19 (originally $29.99) [You save $10.80]

Anker's ever-popular PowerCore is one of the smallest and lightest 10000mAh external batteries and comes with nearly 8,000 reviews and a 4.6-star rating.

This charger is also an external battery pack

Anker PowerCore Fusion, Portable Charger 5000mAh with Dual USB Wall Charger, Foldable Plug and PowerIQ, Battery Pack for iPhone, iPad, Android, Samsung is on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000mAh with Dual USB Wall Charger Amazon

Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000mAh with Dual USB Wall Charger, $17.99 (originally $24.99) [You save $8]

This wall charger is also a 5000mAh battery pack that you can plug your phone or tablet into for extra power when you're on the go.

A $12 car charger that charges two devices up to 4 times faster than conventional charging

AUKEY Car Charger with Quick Charge 3.0, 39W Dual Ports for Samsung Galaxy Note8:S9:S8:S8+, LG G6:V30, HTC 10 and More | Qualcomm Certified is on sale for 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: AUKEY Car Charger with Quick Charge 3.0 Amazon

AUKEY Car Charger with Quick Charge 3.0, $11.19 (originally $15.99) [You save $4.80]

Charge two compatible devices simultaneously up to four times faster than conventional charging.

A car mount that can accommodate almost any-sized phone

iOttie Easy One Touch 4 Dashboard & Windshield Car Mount Phone Holder for iPhone X 8 Plus 7 6s SE Samsung Galaxy S9 S8 Edge S7 S6 Note 8 & other Smartphone is on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: iOttie Easy One Touch 4 Dashboard and Windshield Car Mount Amazon

iOttie Easy One Touch 4 Dashboard and Windshield Car Mount, $17.45 (originally $24.95) [You save $7.50]

IOttie's car mount attaches to your car's dashboard to keep your phone at eye level, so you don't have to glance down for directions. The mount's arms can open to accommodate phones up to three and a half inches wide.

A Wi-Fi router with better range than the one your cable company gives you

TP Link N450 Wireless Wi Fi Router, Up to 450Mbps (TL WR940N)  is on sale for Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: TP-Link N450 Wireless Wi-Fi Router Amazon

TP-Link N450 Wireless Wi-Fi Router, $21.99 (originally $27.99) [You save $6]

At just under $22, TP-Link's router is a cheap upgrade over the one your cable company gave you.

A third-party Echo Dot with a better speaker inside

 eufy Genie Smart Speaker With Amazon Alexa, Voice Control and Hands Free Use, Stream Online Music (Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, Sirius XM), Wifi Speaker is on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: eufy Genie Smart Speaker With Amazon Alexa Amazon

eufy Genie Smart Speaker With Amazon Alexa, $17.33 (originally $32.99) [You save $15.66]

Eufy built Alexa into its Echo Dot-sized Genie smart-home speaker, so it can do anything the Dot can, but sounds better when you ask Alexa to play your favorite music.

Ventev charging cables from $12 - $15 and from 3 ft - 6 ft

Vantev Charging Cables are cheaper on Amazon Prime Day 2018
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: Ventev Steel Gray Alloy Charging Cable Malarie Gokey/Business Insider

Ventev Steel Gray Alloy Charging Cable, 4ft, $14.20 (originally 21.24) [You save $7.04]

Ventev's 4ft chargesync alloy cables are made from brushed aluminum housing and braided with a high-tensile wrap for no-fray durability. We voted this the best tough cable you can buy.

Ventev Black Flat Lightning, 3ft, $11.89 (originally $16.97) [You save: $5.08]

Ventev's flat, tangle-resistant chargesync cables are engineered to support higher output chargers, delivering up to 2.4A for Apple Lightning devices. Also available in White flat Lightning, 3ft ($12.92) and Gray flat Lightning, 6ft ($13.80).

Read our reviews of Ventev's cables here.

Dash buttons for $0.99 each

Dash Button
Prime Day 2018 tech deal: Amazon Dash Button Amazon

Amazon Dash Button, $0.99 (originally $4.99)[You save $4]

Order your most-used home products with the push of a button. You'll also receive a $4.99 credit toward your first purchase using the Dash Button.

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