{"id":17390,"date":"2021-11-01T01:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=17390"},"modified":"2021-12-07T12:56:32","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T18:56:32","slug":"swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-tech-gift-ideas-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-tech-gift-ideas-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Swappa Holiday Gift Guide: Best Tech Gift Ideas on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The holidays are coming up soon. That means spending time with loved ones, enjoying warm drinks by the fireplace, and unwinding from an eventful year. Whether our reunions are in person or virtual, a great way to show that you care is with a thoughtful gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody wants to spend a fortune on gifts &#8212; and with so much uncertainty in the world, it\u2019s more important than ever to save. But don\u2019t worry; Swappa has the perfect gift for every budget. So keep reading as we take a closer look at some of the best value gifts you can get on Swappa today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-tech-gift-ideas-on-a-budget\/#Best-tech-gifts-over-500\" >\u2022 Best tech gifts over $500<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-tech-gift-ideas-on-a-budget\/#Best-tech-gifts-for-500-or-less\" >\u2022 Best tech gifts for $500 or less<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-tech-gift-ideas-on-a-budget\/#Best-tech-gifts-for-250-or-less\" >\u2022 Best tech gifts for $250 or less<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-tech-gift-ideas-on-a-budget\/#Best-tech-gifts-for-under-150\" >\u2022 Best tech gifts for under $150<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-best-tech-gift-ideas-on-a-budget\/#Find-the-perfect-gift-at-any-budget\" >\u2022 Find the perfect gift at any budget<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"over-500\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-tech-gifts-over-500\"><\/span>Best tech gifts over $500<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the big-ticket items. We won\u2019t mince words here &#8212; $500 is a lot of money for anyone, no matter who you are. And if you\u2019re spending this much on a gift, it\u2019s important to make sure you\u2019re also getting a great deal. At $500 and beyond, we\u2019re looking at gifts like laptops, tablets, and even some of the latest game systems like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hottest next-gen game systems this holiday season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year, the Sony PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/sony-playstation-5-need-to-know\/\">launched<\/a> to widespread critical acclaim. These next-generation systems are the absolute best that money can buy when it comes to home video game consoles. There\u2019s just one problem: They\u2019re sold out at retailers nationwide. But they\u2019re not sold out <em>everywhere<\/em>. You can actually find quite a few on Swappa today &#8212; for hundreds less than on eBay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/playstation-5\" class=\"image\" title=\"PlayStation 5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/a2\/0e\/a20e57426726e5ebdd6d6607d2867740.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"PlayStation 5\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/playstation-5\" class=\"title\">PlayStation 5<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/playstation-5\" class=\"price\">$<span>750<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/xbox-series-x-2020\" class=\"image\" title=\"Xbox Series X (2020)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/8a\/f9\/8af9d5a13dfb17dd851eef4d65a9fd40.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Xbox Series X (2020)\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/xbox-series-x-2020\" class=\"title\">Xbox Series X (2020)<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/xbox-series-x-2020\" class=\"price\">$<span>715<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which next-gen console is more powerful?<\/strong> The PS5 and Xbox Series X are <strong>incredibly similar internally<\/strong>. Both pack speedy AMD Ryzen \u201cZen2\u201d CPUs, powerful AMD Radeon \u201cRDNA2\u201d GPUs, and are capable of advanced graphical effects such as real-time ray tracing at 4K resolution and high frame rates (up to 120 frames per second). The <strong>Xbox Series X is slightly more powerful than the PlayStation 5<\/strong> &#8212; 12 TFLOPS vs 10 TFLOPS &#8212; and this means that some Series X games may run ever-so-slightly smoother or at a marginally higher internal resolution than they would on the PS5. However, the PS5 has the edge when it comes to accessories thanks to its PSVR virtual reality system and the innovative PS5 DualSense controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, the two consoles are so close that it all boils down to which has the games you want to play. Sony\u2019s PlayStation line is known for its action-adventure RPGs and exclusives like God of War, Uncharted, Gran Turismo, Final Fantasy, and The Last of Us. On the other hand, the Xbox is known for its own exclusives like Halo, Gears of War, Forza, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-wp-bootstrap-buttons\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\">BEST GAMING DEALS<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best laptops and tablets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a fun gift that can also get stuff done, consider picking up a laptop or tablet. We recently went in-depth into your best gift choices in our <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-laptops\/\">laptop gift guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-tablets\/\">tablet gift guide<\/a> &#8212; but here\u2019s a quick recap: Most people should stick with a MacBook Air, iPad, or Microsoft Surface laptop\/tablet hybrid. And if you\u2019re buying for a power user, get a MacBook Pro or Surface Book. Luckily, for around $500, there are plenty of high-end options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/macbook-air-2018-13\" class=\"image\" title=\"MacBook Air 2018 - 13&quot;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/02\/92\/0292ca1e53b44a3104dfb7777a3f2aa4.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"MacBook Air 2018 - 13&quot;\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/macbook-air-2018-13\" class=\"title\">MacBook Air 2018 &#8211; 13&#8243;<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/macbook-air-2018-13\" class=\"price\">$<span>580<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/microsoft-surface-pro-7\" class=\"image\" title=\"Microsoft Surface Pro 7\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/1c\/76\/1c76238d6c9dde348f354d13ce8cc06b.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Microsoft Surface Pro 7\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/microsoft-surface-pro-7\" class=\"title\">Microsoft Surface Pro 7<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/microsoft-surface-pro-7\" class=\"price\">$<span>514<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-11-3rd-gen-2021\" class=\"image\" title=\"Apple iPad Pro 11&quot; 3rd Gen 2021\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/bd\/78\/bd78193fbdb635774f239f1c1616671f.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Apple iPad Pro 11&quot; 3rd Gen 2021\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-11-3rd-gen-2021\" class=\"title\">Apple iPad Pro 11&#8243; 3rd Gen 2021<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-pro-11-3rd-gen-2021\" class=\"price\">$<span>650<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/macbook-pro-2018-13-touch\" class=\"image\" title=\"MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13&quot;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/d5\/2b\/d52b2ed2f699af412a9ac468a0c40625.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) - 13&quot;\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/macbook-pro-2018-13-touch\" class=\"title\">MacBook Pro 2018 (With Touch Bar) &#8211; 13&#8243;<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/macbook-pro-2018-13-touch\" class=\"price\">$<span>670<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-wp-bootstrap-buttons\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/laptops\">BEST LAPTOP DEALS<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best flagship iPhones in 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A little over a month ago, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/apple-iphone-13\/\">Apple launched the iPhone 13<\/a>. As you\u2019d expect from the latest generation of Apple flagships, the entire iPhone 13 lineup consists of some of the best smartphones you can buy today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All iPhone 13 models pack the latest <strong>A15 Bionic Chip<\/strong> with next-generation Neural Engine, <strong>5G<\/strong> wireless connectivity, crisp <strong>Super Retina XDR OLED<\/strong> screens, amazing cameras with class-leading computational photography (Deep Fusion with Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Smart HDR 3), and stellar battery life. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/iphone-comparison-guide\/\">iPhone Comparison Guide<\/a> to learn more about how all the different iPhone models stack up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-13\" class=\"image\" title=\"Apple iPhone 13\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/5d\/4d\/5d4d5516e15f669fd79a4c9742ba0327.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Apple iPhone 13\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-13\" class=\"title\">Apple iPhone 13<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-13\" class=\"price\">$<span>720<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-13-mini\" class=\"image\" title=\"Apple iPhone 13 Mini\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/ca\/85\/ca85444a2d7faabe823ca29965fea31c.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Apple iPhone 13 Mini\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-13-mini\" class=\"title\">Apple iPhone 13 Mini<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-13-mini\" class=\"price\">$<span>649<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-13-pro\" class=\"image\" title=\"Apple iPhone 13 Pro\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/ca\/4e\/ca4ea7f82174ea20d7a483d211824dc2.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Apple iPhone 13 Pro\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-13-pro\" class=\"title\">Apple iPhone 13 Pro<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-13-pro\" class=\"price\">$<span>860<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-13-pro-max\" class=\"image\" title=\"Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/29\/33\/2933da7b7a070b63b66ff3ee7bd4dce7.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-13-pro-max\" class=\"title\">Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-13-pro-max\" class=\"price\">$<span>1285<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Android phones in 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone\u2019s a fan of iOS, and there are plenty of phenomenal Android phones out there. <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/google-pixel-6\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"24110\">Google recently announced<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/google-pixel-6\">Pixel 6<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/google-pixel-6-pro\">Pixel 6 Pro<\/a>. With the revolutionary Google Tensor chip, phenomenal cameras, great screens, and the pure Google Experience, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are without a doubt <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/forums\/thread\/FVLH1593\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-google\">the hottest Android phones in 2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want something a bit different? No problem &#8212; Swappa has plenty of great <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy\">Samsung Galaxy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/oneplus\">OnePlus<\/a> phones to choose from. All current-generation Samsung and OnePlus devices pack powerful <strong>Snapdragon 888 processors<\/strong> and <strong>at least 8GB of RAM<\/strong>, making easy work of any apps you will encounter for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-6\" class=\"image\" title=\"Google Pixel 6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/e5\/23\/e523f91469dd371849af1b12435c5fde.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Google Pixel 6\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-6\" class=\"title\">Google Pixel 6<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-6\" class=\"price\">$<span>545<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-6-pro\" class=\"image\" title=\"Google Pixel 6 Pro\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/ae\/47\/ae47095a310c91d362eb17b4768ce957.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Google Pixel 6 Pro\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-6-pro\" class=\"title\">Google Pixel 6 Pro<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/google-pixel-6-pro\" class=\"price\">$<span>1035<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-5g\" class=\"image\" title=\"Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/27\/0d\/270df34c08f6e7e615b83430fe6593d3.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-5g\" class=\"title\">Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-5g\" class=\"price\">$<span>609<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/oneplus-9-pro\" class=\"image\" title=\"OnePlus 9 Pro\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/35\/7f\/357faec680a9e10e85188d6dfb572bbc.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"OnePlus 9 Pro\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/oneplus-9-pro\" class=\"title\">OnePlus 9 Pro<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/oneplus-9-pro\" class=\"price\">$<span>619<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"under-500\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-tech-gifts-for-500-or-less\"><\/span>Best tech gifts for $500 or less<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, spending more than $500 on a gift is simply not feasible for most of us. Luckily, there are plenty of amazing gifts you can get for under $500. With a little Swappa magic, you can get great deals on video game systems, laptops, tablets, and smartphones that won\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best video game systems for $300 or less<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for an amazing gaming experience at home and on the go, look no further than the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\/buy\/nintendo-switch\">Nintendo Switch<\/a>. This hybrid console is Nintendo\u2019s latest and greatest &#8212; and although it\u2019s still hard to find in retail stores, you can easily pick one up on Swappa. Starting at just $210, the Switch is an affordable and versatile game system with <strong>over 3000 games<\/strong>. The Switch\u2019s game library ranges from family-friendly titles like Animal Crossing to large-scale epics like <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/the-best-side-quests-zelda-breath-of-the-wild\/\">Zelda Breath of the Wild<\/a> and beyond. Want to play all the Switch games for a fraction of the price? Get the portable-only <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nintendo-switch-lite\">Switch Lite<\/a> instead, starting at just $130!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you don\u2019t need a portable game system? If your gift recipient is into competitive online multiplayer games, look no further than the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X. These two consoles are the souped-up versions of last generation\u2019s PS4 and Xbox One. Both offer significantly more power than their standard edition counterparts, enabling higher resolution <strong>4K gaming<\/strong>, smoother frame rates, and more! Best of all, you can pick up a PS4 Pro or Xbox One X for as little as $260! Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/video-game-gift-guide\/\">video game gift guide<\/a> to learn more about how all these game systems stack up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nintendo-switch-lite\" class=\"image\" title=\"Nintendo Switch Lite\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/0e\/28\/0e28d855f4fa8da02dda1fc79d381fee.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch Lite\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nintendo-switch-lite\" class=\"title\">Nintendo Switch Lite<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nintendo-switch-lite\" class=\"price\">$<span>135<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nintendo-switch\" class=\"image\" title=\"Nintendo Switch\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/9d\/d0\/9dd0a62f8e05fe338c41fbb9cdf48c12.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nintendo-switch\" class=\"title\">Nintendo Switch<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nintendo-switch\" class=\"price\">$<span>210<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/xbox-one-x\" class=\"image\" title=\"Xbox One X (2017)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/31\/3c\/313ca64b6f1d8b870f246cee37c9f3d8.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Xbox One X (2017)\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/xbox-one-x\" class=\"title\">Xbox One X (2017)<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/xbox-one-x\" class=\"price\">$<span>260<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/playstation-4-pro\" class=\"image\" title=\"PlayStation 4 Pro\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/91\/6c\/916cfa4897fe4ba53e46eac7a8220e7f.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"PlayStation 4 Pro\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/playstation-4-pro\" class=\"title\">PlayStation 4 Pro<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/playstation-4-pro\" class=\"price\">$<span>299<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best laptops and tablets under $400<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A laptop or tablet can make for a great gift &#8212; and as we covered in our <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-laptops\/\">laptop gift guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-tablets\/\">tablet gift guide<\/a>, there are plenty of great options for less than $400. One of the best value laptops right now is the 2017 MacBook Air. With its <strong>Intel Core i5<\/strong> processor and <strong>8GB RAM<\/strong>, it is more than powerful enough to handle most tasks. And with Apple\u2019s commitment to long-term support, you can be sure it will run the latest versions of macOS including Big Sur. Best of all, it comes in at just $370 on Swappa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your recipient prefers Windows, consider the 2017 Microsoft Surface Pro 5 instead. With its <strong>7th-generation Intel Core m3, i5, or i7<\/strong> processor and <strong>up to 16GB of RAM<\/strong>, the Surface Pro 5 can handle anything you throw at it. And since it\u2019s a Surface Pro, you essentially get a laptop and a tablet in one. Best of all, the Surface Pro 5 starts at just $279 on Swappa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want a dedicated tablet instead? Look no further than the Apple iPad. You can pick up an <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/apple-ipad-8th-gen\">Apple iPad 8th Gen<\/a> for just $325 on Swappa. Or if you want something a bit smaller, get an <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/mobile\/buy\/apple-ipad-mini-5\">iPad Mini 5<\/a> for just $310. Both iPads offer speedy <strong>A12 Bionic processors<\/strong>, plenty of RAM, and great screens, making them ideal for both work and play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/apple-macbook-air-2017-13\" class=\"image\" title=\"MacBook Air 2017 - 13&quot;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/9e\/7e\/9e7ee1f75efd5b723dc4985e14ba246f.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"MacBook Air 2017 - 13&quot;\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/apple-macbook-air-2017-13\" class=\"title\">MacBook Air 2017 &#8211; 13&#8243;<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/apple-macbook-air-2017-13\" class=\"price\">$<span>370<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/microsoft-surface-pro-2017\" class=\"image\" title=\"Microsoft Surface Pro 5 (2017)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/f6\/94\/f694c7e1c069af3d957159f1231651eb.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Microsoft Surface Pro 5 (2017)\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/microsoft-surface-pro-2017\" class=\"title\">Microsoft Surface Pro 5 (2017)<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/microsoft-surface-pro-2017\" class=\"price\">$<span>279<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-8th-gen\" class=\"image\" title=\"Apple iPad 8th Gen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/ed\/24\/ed24e29bba78999d5bff95eda234bc03.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Apple iPad 8th Gen\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-8th-gen\" class=\"title\">Apple iPad 8th Gen<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-8th-gen\" class=\"price\">$<span>325<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-mini-5\" class=\"image\" title=\"Apple iPad Mini 5th Gen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/e8\/7a\/e87a8adcb8bded0d1de05f003afc8ef6.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Apple iPad Mini 5th Gen\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-mini-5\" class=\"title\">Apple iPad Mini 5th Gen<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-ipad-mini-5\" class=\"price\">$<span>310<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best smartphones under $400<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best iPhone that you can buy today for less than $500 is the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-12\">iPhone 12<\/a>. The iPhone 12 packs the <strong>powerful A14 Bionic chip<\/strong> and a vibrant 6.1-inch <strong>Super Retina XDR OLED<\/strong> display into a premium metal-and-glass package starting at just $495.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t need the latest processor but want something modern with a big screen, consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-11\">iPhone 11<\/a>. The 11 features a 6.1-inch <strong>Liquid Retina HD<\/strong>, a great camera, and phenomenal battery life. Even though its A13 Bionic is a year older, the 11 is still powerful enough to handle even the most graphically intensive 3D games with ease. Pick one up today, starting at just $342.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And for those who prefer Android, there are plenty of great deals such as Samsung\u2019s latest <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g\">Galaxy S21 5G<\/a>, which starts at just $400 &#8212; or the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-5g\">Galaxy S21 Plus<\/a>, starting at just $489!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-12\" class=\"image\" title=\"Apple iPhone 12\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/e7\/e6\/e7e650bed4c3d5152f7905391331fa94.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Apple iPhone 12\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-12\" class=\"title\">Apple iPhone 12<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-12\" class=\"price\">$<span>495<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-11\" class=\"image\" title=\"Apple iPhone 11\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/a2\/e0\/a2e0a0e3cae64c4d6b198eb9a2c46c8a.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Apple iPhone 11\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-11\" class=\"title\">Apple iPhone 11<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-11\" class=\"price\">$<span>342<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g\" class=\"image\" title=\"Samsung Galaxy S21 5G\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/54\/ec\/54ec9ce3b849e245ecd3089f827c99d2.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy S21 5G\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g\" class=\"title\">Samsung Galaxy S21 5G<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g\" class=\"price\">$<span>400<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-5g\" class=\"image\" title=\"Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/f1\/d1\/f1d16a786866e422cb3a625fd1579463.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-5g\" class=\"title\">Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-5g\" class=\"price\">$<span>489<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"under-200\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-tech-gifts-for-250-or-less\"><\/span>Best tech gifts for $250 or less<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At $250 or less, your gift categories start shifting a little. Rather than focusing on big-ticket items such as laptops and tablets, we\u2019ll want to look at video game systems and smartwatches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best video game systems under $250<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that the PS5 and Xbox Series X are out, it\u2019s the perfect time to save big on last-gen consoles. The PlayStation 4 is still a phenomenal game system, with a library of <strong>nearly 3000 games<\/strong> including popular titles such as God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, and The Last of Us. Best of all, you can get a used PlayStation 4 for just $235 on Swappa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/playstation-4\" class=\"image\" title=\"PlayStation 4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/5b\/72\/5b726639fada8773bef88ad0e33f02ef.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"PlayStation 4\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/playstation-4\" class=\"title\">PlayStation 4<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/playstation-4\" class=\"price\">$<span>235<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best smartwatches under $200<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an iPhone, the best smartwatch you can buy is the Apple Watch. There are several generations of Apple Watch, each offering incremental improvements over the last &#8212; but perhaps the best value can be found with Apple Watch Series 5. Starting at just $140 for 40mm and $200 for 44mm, Apple Watch Series 5 offers most of the benefits of newer Apple Watches such as watchOS 8 support at a very attractive price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your gift recipient has an Android device, consider the Samsung Galaxy Watch3 or Watch4 instead. Both Samsung watches offers multiday battery life, fitness and workout tracking, and even sleep and stress monitoring.&nbsp; Starting at just $105, the Watch3 is a great option for anyone running Android. And if you want the very best, the Watch4 is a steal at just $179.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/apple-watch-series-5-40mm\" class=\"image\" title=\"Apple Watch Series 5 40mm\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/be\/fd\/befdd494c173dd26714eae7a5d7eb1c5.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Apple Watch Series 5 40mm\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/apple-watch-series-5-40mm\" class=\"title\">Apple Watch Series 5 40mm<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/apple-watch-series-5-40mm\" class=\"price\">$<span>140<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/apple-watch-series-5-44mm\" class=\"image\" title=\"Apple Watch Series 5 44mm\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/89\/c6\/89c643d6ed742ad51e02c261e08bd429.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Apple Watch Series 5 44mm\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/apple-watch-series-5-44mm\" class=\"title\">Apple Watch Series 5 44mm<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/apple-watch-series-5-44mm\" class=\"price\">$<span>200<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/samsung-galaxy-watch3\" class=\"image\" title=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/a3\/df\/a3df0190a355ddfed3ca3c0e9dbf8a72.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch3\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/samsung-galaxy-watch3\" class=\"title\">Samsung Galaxy Watch3<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/samsung-galaxy-watch3\" class=\"price\">$<span>105<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/samsung-galaxy-watch4\" class=\"image\" title=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/3b\/eb\/3beb5390809ba3aca6d638a088752ae5.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch4\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/samsung-galaxy-watch4\" class=\"title\">Samsung Galaxy Watch4<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/samsung-galaxy-watch4\" class=\"price\">$<span>179<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"under-100\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-tech-gifts-for-under-150\"><\/span>Best tech gifts for under $150<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it\u2019s time for our most budget-friendly gift picks. Thankfully, Swappa makes it incredibly easy to find the perfect tech gifts for under $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best video game systems under $150<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Microsoft Xbox One sometimes reaches as low as $150 on Swappa<\/strong>, making it one of the best deals in gaming today. Although the original Xbox One has been phased out in favor of the newer Xbox One X and Xbox Series X, it still offers a tremendous gaming experience thanks to its massive library of <strong>over 2600<\/strong> games including exclusives like Gears of War 5, Forza Horizon 4, Ori, and the upcoming Halo Infinite. And you don\u2019t have to worry about the Xbox One being left behind, since <strong>Microsoft has promised first-party game support for several years to come<\/strong>. In other words, the Xbox One gives you access to the same games, but at a substantially reduced cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if your recipient wants a portable game system instead, look no further than the Nintendo Switch Lite. Starting at just $135, this console plays almost all standard Nintendo Switch games &#8212; and it\u2019s smaller and lighter, making it better for portable use than its bigger and more expensive brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/xbox-one\" class=\"image\" title=\"Xbox One (2013)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/8e\/cc\/8ecce7b29575d51af8de18256e9f1562.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Xbox One (2013)\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/xbox-one\" class=\"title\">Xbox One (2013)<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/xbox-one\" class=\"price\">$<span>150<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nintendo-switch-lite\" class=\"image\" title=\"Nintendo Switch Lite\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/0e\/28\/0e28d855f4fa8da02dda1fc79d381fee.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch Lite\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nintendo-switch-lite\" class=\"title\">Nintendo Switch Lite<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nintendo-switch-lite\" class=\"price\">$<span>135<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What if your gift recipient already has an Xbox One, PS4, or Nintendo Switch? No problem &#8212; find great deals on games and accessories for whichever console they own on <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\">Swappa Gaming<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best home tech for under $100<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of great smart speakers and smart displays starting at just $18. These get you hands-free access to Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, as well as media playback functionality and home automation support. Picking the right smart speaker is simple &#8212; choose based on what ecosystem your gift recipient prefers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/home-tech\/buy\/amazon-echo-dot-3rd-gen-clock\" class=\"image\" title=\"Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen With Clock\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/33\/d5\/33d5dabb98e1988a8a3c055b741c73b2.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen With Clock\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/home-tech\/buy\/amazon-echo-dot-3rd-gen-clock\" class=\"title\">Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen With Clock<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/home-tech\/buy\/amazon-echo-dot-3rd-gen-clock\" class=\"price\">$<span>30<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/home-tech\/buy\/google-home-mini\" class=\"image\" title=\"Google Home Mini\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/21\/ee\/21ee9a214db0c632f3d1c6dfe696c7a3.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Google Home Mini\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/home-tech\/buy\/google-home-mini\" class=\"title\">Google Home Mini<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/home-tech\/buy\/google-home-mini\" class=\"price\">$<span>18<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/home-tech\/buy\/google-nest-hub\" class=\"image\" title=\"Google Nest Hub\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/5f\/b6\/5fb66d680e83452fc543013924964eee.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Google Nest Hub\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/home-tech\/buy\/google-nest-hub\" class=\"title\">Google Nest Hub<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/home-tech\/buy\/google-nest-hub\" class=\"price\">$<span>70<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/home-tech\/buy\/amazon-echo-show-2nd-gen\" class=\"image\" title=\"Amazon Echo Show 2nd Gen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/40\/ba\/40ba7510af2cc55ef32bc782307bd9f1.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Amazon Echo Show 2nd Gen\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/home-tech\/buy\/amazon-echo-show-2nd-gen\" class=\"title\">Amazon Echo Show 2nd Gen<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/home-tech\/buy\/amazon-echo-show-2nd-gen\" class=\"price\">$<span>80<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best smartwatch for under $100<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, the Fitbit Versa line is the best fitness-focused smartwatch you can get today. Starting at well under $100 on Swappa, the Versa offers robust fitness and health tracking, GPS tracking, always-on displays, multiday battery life, and Fitbit Pay NFC payments. And best of all, the Versa is compatible with iPhones and Androids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/wearables\/buy\/fitbit-versa\" class=\"image\" title=\"Fitbit Versa\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/aa\/02\/aa024671dcf3288412562bee661fbc33.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Fitbit Versa\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/wearables\/buy\/fitbit-versa\" class=\"title\">Fitbit Versa<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/wearables\/buy\/fitbit-versa\" class=\"price\">$<span>60<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/wearables\/buy\/fitbit-versa-2\" class=\"image\" title=\"Fitbit Versa 2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/15\/4b\/154b2bfcb39185a5853f01198ee36bbc.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Fitbit Versa 2\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/wearables\/buy\/fitbit-versa-2\" class=\"title\">Fitbit Versa 2<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/wearables\/buy\/fitbit-versa-2\" class=\"price\">$<span>90<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if you want a more feature-rich Android smartwatch, but you still want to stay under $100? No worries, Samsung has you covered with the excellent Watch Active 2, starting at just $70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/samsung-galaxy-watch-active-2-40mm\" class=\"image\" title=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 40mm\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/64\/bd\/64bd2b3393141d1ea5155630ec882568.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 40mm\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/samsung-galaxy-watch-active-2-40mm\" class=\"title\">Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 40mm<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/samsung-galaxy-watch-active-2-40mm\" class=\"price\">$<span>70<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-3\" align=\"left\"><div class=\"cell_product search\" data-alc=\"303\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/samsung-galaxy-watch-active-2-44mm\" class=\"image\" title=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 44mm\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.swappa.com\/images\/cache\/d6\/e1\/d6e173f847a8a6ac7ab100ace5968fd1.png\" class=\"img-responsive img-responsive\" alt=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 44mm\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/samsung-galaxy-watch-active-2-44mm\" class=\"title\">Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 44mm<\/a><div class=\"cell_footer clearfix\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/samsung-galaxy-watch-active-2-44mm\" class=\"price\">$<span>100<\/span>+<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find-the-perfect-gift-at-any-budget\"><\/span>Find the perfect gift at any budget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone\u2019s budget is different, but you can always find the perfect tech gift on Swappa. As a brief recap, here are some standout deals we mentioned above:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Best high-end game systems: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\/buy\/xbox-series-x-2020\">Xbox Series X<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\/buy\/playstation-5\">PlayStation 5<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Best smartphones under $500: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/apple-iphone-12\">iPhone 12<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g\">Galaxy S21 5G<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-5g\">Galaxy S21 Plus 5G<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Best laptops under $500: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/apple-macbook-air-2017-13\">2017 MacBook Air<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/laptops\/buy\/microsoft-surface-pro-2017\">Surface Pro 7<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Best game systems under $300: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\/buy\/nintendo-switch\">Nintendo Switch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\/buy\/xbox-one-x\">Xbox One X<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\/buy\/playstation-4-pro\">PlayStation 4 Pro<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Best smartwatches under $200: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/wearables\/buy\/apple-watch-series-5-44mm\">Apple Watch Series 5<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Best smartwatches under $100: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/wearables\/buy\/fitbit-versa-2\">Fitbit Versa 2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/wearables\/buy\/samsung-galaxy-watch-active-2-40mm\">Samsung Active 2<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Best $150 game consoles: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/gaming\/buy\/xbox-one\">Xbox One<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\/used\/nintendo-switch-lite\">Switch Lite<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever gifts you choose, you\u2019ll always find the best deals on Swappa. Our safe and easy-to-use marketplace cuts out the middlemen to save you money. Buy with confidence because every listing is screened by our expert moderation team before it goes live. And Swappa makes buying even easier with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy-now-pay-later\">Buy Now, Pay Later<\/a>. Get the tech you want today, and pay for it in 4 easy installments spread over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are you waiting for? Check out our gift guides for <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/gift-guide-best-cheap-video-game-consoles\/\">video games<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-iphone-gift-guide\/\">iPhones<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-tablets\/\">tablets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-laptops\/\">laptops<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-holiday-gift-guide-watches\/\">smartwatches<\/a> &#8212; then click the button below to find the perfect gift today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-wp-bootstrap-buttons\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/buy\">SWAPPA MARKETPLACE<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Snag the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/\">best deals on gently used tech<\/a> wherever you go. Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/app\">Swappa App<\/a> today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><table>\n<tbody><tr>\n<td><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/apple-store\/id1572540049?pt=117971450&amp;ct=blog&amp;mt=8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iOS-App-Store-transparent.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24302 img-responsive\" width=\"180\" height=\"60\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/td>\n<td><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.swappa.app.market&amp;utm_source=SwappaWeb&amp;utm_medium=Web&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_campaign=app-landing\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/google-play-store-badge-resized.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24899 img-responsive\" width=\"201\" height=\"60\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/center>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are coming up soon. 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