Wirecutter - 5 deals under $30

Aukey EP-T32 Bluetooth Earbuds

Deal price: $20 | Street price: $45
With code WIRECUTTER

If you want a simple and affordable pair of earbuds that you can toss in your gym bag, we like the Aukey EP-T32. Offering a secure hook-over-ear design and IPX8 waterproofing, these budget buds can handle just about anything—including a quick rinse after use. Though the case is too large to fit in most pockets and they lack some useful features (like volume control), the EP-T32 were by far the best of the sub-$50 headphones we tested.

Anker PowerCore III Fusion 5K Power Bank

Deal price: $24 | Street price: $40

Say goodbye to low-battery anxieties. The PowerCore III is here to give you a little peace of mind. This palm-sized USB power bank handily doubles as a wall charger, streamlining multiple gadgets into one simple device. The PowerCore is relatively compact and can charge approximately two iPhone 12s from empty to full. However, it's not quite as portable as our other picks (and only supports 18W charging), but we still think its two-in-one capabilities make up for the added heft. This deal is a new low price for this pick, so check it out if you're looking for a two-in-one charger.

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Piggy Bank

Deal price: $13 | Street price: $15

There's probably at least one noisy toy in your kids collection you've considered "misplacing." Luckily, there is harmony to be found between their love of noise-making toys and your sanity. This Fisher-Price piggy bank teaches colors and counting in both English and Spanish, rewarding your toddler with cheerful responses and songs as they play. And, unlike many other toys, these sounds are mercifully brief and never overly loud or grating. The piggy bank is remarkably sturdy and should hold up against years of play.  We've seen better deals on this toy in the past, but this discount is the best price we've seen all year.

Anker PowerWave Wireless Charging Stand

Deal price: $15 | Street price: $19

Our budget Qi wireless charger is perfect for those seeking an affordable model who don’t mind providing their own USB power brick. Although the PowerWave isn't exceptionally fast, it’s perfect for overnight charging or just to keep your phone topped off throughout the day. It can charge a fully drained iPhone 12 battery to just under 15% after 30 minutes and 30% after an hour using a Quick Charge 3.0 AC adapter. The PowerWave works with both AC adapters and USB chargers, or you can plug it into a USB port on your computer. However, this deal only includes a Micro-USB cable.

Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable (6-foot)

Deal price: $8 | Street price: $13

If you're anything like our Deals team, you can never have too many cables. This former pick is particularly useful for charging USB-C phones, tablets, and laptops—offering charges up to 60 W for essentially everything but the 15- or 16-inch MacBook Pro—but it’s limited to slower USB 2.0 data transfer speeds. Versatile and backed by a lifetime warranty, the PowerLine II is a great cable that we still like for the right price, and this $8 deal hits the mark. We've seen slightly better discounts in the past, but this price still comes in a few bucks under our current pick.

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