8Bitdo's wired XBox controller is just $30, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals

The first few days of the year are typically sleepy for deals – and 2025 will be no different. With most Black Friday sales over, big ticket items are back to full price, but we’ve found a few new discounts on smaller tech and accessories from brands we recommend like Anker, Sony, Amazon Echo, and JBL . You can get one Anchor charging station for 40 percent off and get this Apple Watch Series 10 for $329, a return to all-time lows. A Amazon Echo display is also selling for near record lows. Here are this week’s best tech deals that you can get today.

8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller (Xbox) for $30 ($15 off): Here is one Record low price for a licensed Xbox controller from a brand we recommend in some of them Our best-of lists. It is compatible with Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One and Windows 10 and above, so it can be used with both a console and a PC. It features Hall effect joysticks and pulse triggers, a 3.5mm audio jack on the back, and two additional buttons that aren’t included in the official controller and could be useful for mapping with PC games.
Anker 9-in-1 Charging Station for $36 ($24 off): This little tower was a boon to my messy and small workspace, allowing me to charge and power the various phones, batteries, tablets, and other electronic devices that are a necessary part of a tech-heavy work life. It has four USB-C ports, two USB-A and two AC sockets, and the wall adapter is nice and slim. I just wish I had bought mine on sale.
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS 42mm Case) for $329 ($70 off): That is a Back to Black Friday prices We saw it in November and represents the biggest discount we’ve seen to date on Apple’s latest flagship wearable. We gave him good grades in our review and called it that best Apple Watch and the best smartwatch overall currently on the market. Of course, it’s only intended for iPhone users, but if you’re an Apple fan, it can be pretty darn useful. Also at Best buy.

The UGreen Revodok Pro 109 USB-C hub is on an orange background. — Photo by Amy Skorheim/Engadget

Ugreen Revodok Pro 109 USB-C Hub for $39 ($16 off with Prime): Prime members can save 30 percent on the 9-in-1 docking station we mentioned the best of all after testing for our USB-C hub guide. You can use it to connect two 4K monitors and have numerous other ports. In addition, the longer 10-inch cable gives you more options to place it on your desk.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K for $29 ($21 off): If your TV feels a little slow when streaming the built-in apps, this is one of the cheapest ways to remedy the situation. The $29 price is one we’ve seen a lot in recent months, and it’s about $4 above the all-time low, but in line with the biggest discount we’ve seen in the past year. The discount was previously available from several retailersbut it seems Amazon is the only site sticking with the discount.
Sony WH-1000XM4 ANC headphones for $198 ($150 off): This offering is so old that it has some issues, but still worth a mention for anyone looking for a quality pair of headphones. Sony’s XM4s were the first choice in our test Wireless Headphones Guide up to the latest generation (XM5s, currently $300) threw her from the throne. At this point they are four years old, but if that’s not a problem, it’s a good way to save on one Premium can set.
Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s for $20 ($10 off): A newer model of one of our favorites Productivity mice is on offer for a third cheaper. It has more recycled plastic This time the middle button is customizable. All three colors appear to be on sale (pink, black and white). Also at Amazon.

The new Pill features numerous interior improvements and an exterior that pays homage to previous models. — Billy Steele for Engadget

Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker for $100 ($50 off): This is the same price we saw on Black Friday when the Beats returned to the Bluetooth speaker market. The completely redesigned Pill has earned a place on our Bluetooth speaker guide and an 83 in ours review. It offers significantly improved sound quality with impressive bass and full midrange. You also get long battery life of 24 hours and lossless audio via USB-C. Also at Best buy.
Zagg screen protectors with a 20 percent discount: If you have a new phone or smartwatch for the holidays, you may want to put a screen protector on it to prevent cracking and chipping. Through January 4th, Target is selling a range of Zagg accessories for 20 percent off.
JBL Xtreme 4 for $300 ($80 off): The latest generation of our recommended JBL Xtreme is back at Cyber Week price (we included the Xtreme 3 in our guide). best BT speakers). This increases battery life by about nine hours, for a total of 24 hours plus replaceable battery can be replaced. It’s also made from more recycled materials and has some AI-powered optimizations. Also at Amazon. The The previous generation model costs $200.

The Nimble Champ Pro battery sits outside on a rock in the early morning sun. — Photo by Amy Skorheim / Engadget

Nimble Champ Pro Portable Charger for $80 ($20 off): I tested almost 50 batteries for ours Power bank instructions and this is what I take with me when I travel. It’s compact, but has a high capacity of 20,000 mAh, which can refill a large smartphone almost three times – and quickly. It will even juice an iPad almost twice. The fact that the company is a certified B Corp doesn’t hurt.
Amazon Echo Show 8 for $85 ($65 off): You can purchase the 8-inch Smart Display from Amazon for $85, up from the usual $150. The Echo Show can display the weather and videos, view your connected doorbell feeds, and do all the things Alexa is good for — like adding butter to your Trader Joe’s shopping list and controlling your smart home devices.
Leebein Electric Spin Scrubber for $40 ($20 off with Prime): This spin scrubber made a big difference in our editors’ bathroom cleaning routine — as detailed in our annual report Overview of the technologies we purchase. There’s currently a 33 percent discount for Prime members, which is about $9 more than its all-time low.

The Echo Show 5 smart display sits on a bedside table in a room painted light pink. The display shows — Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 5 for $45 ($45 off): You can also get the smaller Echo Show for half the price. It cost $10 less in 2023, but that’s the lowest price we’ve tracked since then. The Echo Show 5 has a smaller screen (smaller than most smartphones), making it better suited to compact spaces like bedside tables or cozy kitchens.
Anker Docking Station 575 for $140 ($30 off): We tested the Anker’s 575 for ourselves Docking station instructionsbut it wasn’t one of our favorites because it had issues supporting a MacBook Pro. However, it ran great with a Dell PC. So if you’re not an Apple user, this could be a good way to get more use out of your laptop.
Anker Nano 65W USB-C Charger for $30 ($26 off)Also read: If you need a fast charger, you can hardly find anything better than one from Anker. This nano charger has three USB ports, one Type A and two Type C. Its maximum power of 65 watts should quickly charge phones, tablets and even laptops at top speeds.
Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $28 ($12 off): Anker’s doesn’t just make accessories, the Soundcore brand impressed us both with it Earbuds And Bluetooth speakers. The Soundcore 2 is one of the smaller and cheaper models and is currently back to the low point it reached during Cyber Week.