New Year Gift Guide: Affordable techy ideas under PHP 500

Even if you are on a budget, you can still be a techy Santa this new year!

Some of the best techy gift items under PHP 500

Affordable but useful

This season, we have made you a list of affordable tech gifts to make your new year shopping a lot easier:

UGREEN GaN X20W 20W Nexode mini power brick

1. UGREEN GaN X20W 20W Nexode mini power brick - PHP 465, this device accessory, which is currently on sale via online platforms, features a 20W type c port that can power up an iPhone 14 Pro to 60 percent in 30 minutes. This supports PD 3.0, QC 4.0, BC1.2, and other fast-charging protocols. It easily connects to various devices such as Apple and Android devices, and even game consoles.

This power brick has Intelligent temperature detection to prevent overcharging, and packs Thermal Guard technology to accelerate heat transfer.

It weighs 48 grams and has a foldable design, so it can be easily stored or carried.

2. Anker PowerLine 544 USB-C to USB-C 3 feet Cable - Anker Nano PD 240W USB C Cable - At just PHP 481, this is one of the best cables you can buy. It is made with tangle-free soft PRC Braided Exterior and has 30,000+ Bend Lifespan (over 10 years) to ensure durability. It even has a silicon cord organizer to easily wrap the cable.

The best part, it supports up to 240W of fast charging, the maximum speed of USB-C PD. This means that it can be used to charge the latest iPhones, Android phones, iPad Pro, USB-C-ready MacBooks, and other laptops with Type-C charging.

TechLife Wireless EarBuds NEO

3. TechLife Wireless EarBuds Neo - This is currently available for only PHP 540. Its features include a 13mm bass boost driver, a 58ms super low latency, and a 300mAh case battery, offering up to 30 hours of playback.

While more affordable, it already features AI environmental noise cancellation and IPX5 water resistance.

ACEFAST Acewire Pro C8-03 USB-C to USB-C Cable

4. ACEFAST Acewire Pro C8-03 USB-C to USB-C Cable - At PHP 290, this USB-C to USB-C cable is a solid choice for those in need of a fast charging cable on a tight budget. AceFast claims that this uses a Bold Nylon Cable that was able to withstand up to 25,000 bends to ensure durability. Moreover, this supports up to 60W 3A charging for USB-C devices such as mobile phones, tablets, game consoles, laptops, and more. The cable length is 3.94 feet or 1.2 meters.

It can withstand 25,000 bending tests and can be used for both charging and data transfer.

5. Infinix XPO5 5000 mAh Powerbank - This affordable power bank features two ports and promises fast charging capabilities. It also has a compact design, making it easy to carry in your bag or pocket.

Furthermore, it is available in fun colors such as yellow and purple.

itel O11 Smart Watch Quby Edition

6. itel O11 Smart Watch Quby Edition - If you want to be more health conscious next year, this smartwatch has over 100 professional sports modes and 24-hour health monitor features for only PHP 399 to PHP 586.

It has a 1.83" HD display and can last for seven days. This affordable smartwatch is IP68-rated water and dust-resistant and has an AI voice assistant.

CHERRY Smart Adapter

7. CHERRY Smart Adapter - For PHP 475, this adapter's features include a schedule on/off, energy saver, and multiple plug control. It also works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri.

It can be used to turn your old home appliances into smarter devices at home.

Its maximum power is 220W and has an output of AC100 – 240V, 10A. It also has a compact design and weighs 60 grams.

JISULIFE Handheld Fan Life5

8. JISULIFE Handheld Fan Life5 - Looking for an affordable but durable portable fan. Well, this could be a perfect gift for yourself or your family at just PHP 475.

This portable fan comes in two variants but even the 2,000 mAh variant is already enough for hours of use. It features Air Jet air-expansion tech and an Air Turbo air-guidance system for the generation of strong yet comfortable wind.

It has three levels of wind power and has built-in noise reduction. The portable comes with a Type-C fast charging port.

Soundcore by Anker R50i True Wireless Earbuds

Bonus: If you can spend a bit more or maybe has extra vouchers, the Soundcore by Anker R50i True Wireless Earbuds are too good to ignore at just PHP 686. This is one of the best TWS earbuds you can buy under PHP 1,000.

These buds come with a neat-looking and comfortable-to-wear design with IPX5 water splash resistance, 10mm driver with extra bass, 2 mics w/ AI Clear Calls, Bluetooth 5.3 stable connectivity, and up to 10 hours battery life on a single charge or up to 30 hours with the charging case.

What do you think guys?