Amazon's early Prime Day sale is just around the corner, and there are tons of big-ticket items on sale. But if you're looking to score a bargain on a budget, I've used all my resources to find the best tech deals under $25.

Fire TV Sticks are now $18

Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is one of Amazon's most popular Fire TV Stick options. It's powerful enough for 4K entertainment, and it's just $17.99 for the early Prime Day sale (down from $39.99) after a 50% discount. The Fire TV Stick Plus sits above the base Fire TV Stick HD (also discounted right now), and offers a quad-core 1.7 GHz processor coupled with 2GB RAM for fast app launches and smooth navigation.

Anker wired earbuds are $20

If you are looking for earbuds but don't want to pay too much for something you might end up losing, the Soundcore by Anker P20i are a solid pair with some impressive features for their $19.99 price (marked down from $39.99). You get Bluetooth 5.3, 30 hours of battery, water resistance, and a full EQ with its companion app.

This Iniu portable phone charger is $24

I recently lost my Iniu portable charger on a weekend road trip. Fortunately, it was at the end of my trip, and it had served its purpose well, saving my phone's battery (and therefore my life) multiple times. You can get one now for $23.99 (originally $29.99).

A heart rate monitor you can trust for just a little over $25

Okay, yes, I cheated a bit. This one is $27, but trust me when I say those extra $2 will be well spent. The CooSpo chest strap is a specialist. It has one job, which is to measure your heart rate, and it does it so well that Lifehacker's Senior Health Editor Beth Skwarecki uses it to get a baseline when she tests other fitness gadgets. If monitoring your heart is a priority, don't sleep on this chest strap.

An Echo Pop Kids for $24

Of all the smart speakers made by Amazon that are already relatively low-priced, the Amazon Echo Pop is the most affordable. Right now, it's discounted to $23.99 (originally $49.99) after a 52% discount. Considering it still has all the same features as the more expensive Echo devices, the Echo Pop makes a great value Alexa device.

Two Amazon Smart Plugs for $24

Smart plugs are useful, practical tools that anyone can benefit from having at home. Think of it as making anything you plug into your home a smart device you can control remotely. Have a lamp you want to turn on while you're away? The 2-Pack Amazon Smart Plugs are $23.98 (originally $49.98) and can do just that.

Take advantage of stocking up on batteries while they're 36% off

It's easy to forget that sales like Prime Day are also a perfect time to stock up on some essentials. Take advantage of these 48-count AA and AAA combo packs from Energizer for $24.99 (originally $38.98).

A multi-plug outlet surge protector for $10

Every homeowner knows how expensive making home modifications can be, so finding cheaper workarounds is a blessing. Instead of hiring an electrician for more outlets, a multi-plug outlet surge protector might be a solution for you. Amazon is currently selling this one for $9.98 (originally $16.99).

A flat surge protector power strip for $12

I keep one of these surge protectors by my nightstand to charge my phone, plug in my alarm clock, hook up my reading lamp, and sometimes charge my smart watch before going to bed. I can do this because it has a flat plug, which fits snugly behind my bed. You can get one for $12.33 (originally $19.99).

The CMF By Nothing Buds 2 for $24

Nothing's CMF Buds Pro 2 earbuds are just $24 (originally $49), the product's lowest price ever. For under $25, Nothing's earbuds offer better audio quality and features than much pricier competitors. To start, there is a "Smart Dial" on the charging case that lets you control the earbuds. Another surprising feature that other Nothing products have is AI assistance from ChatGPT directly from your earbuds. You get solid active noise-cancelling (ANC), which is surprising for how much these earbuds cost. The Nothing app works for both Android and iOS and has a good number of useful features like Triband EQ, Ultra Bass mode, and customization for the dial and touch controls.