5 Cheapest Electronics That Won’t Quickly Break Down on You

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You might think that high-quality technology must inevitably come at a high price. Fortunately, you’d be wrong. As consumers enjoy more options among tech products that make their everyday lives easier — in the office, at home, or even on the open road — they’re also finding that prices have become more competitive.

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High-quality electronics don’t have to come at a higher cost, though. In fact, there are a number of products well regarded by industry experts, reviewers and consumers alike that are not only relatively inexpensive, they’ll last long enough to make your initial investment more than worth it. Here are five great examples.

Acer Aspire 3 (A315-24P)

PCWorld Magazine ranked the Acer Aspire 3 as its top, cheap, general-use laptop, citing a long-lasting battery and efficient processor. The magazine praised this laptop as a terrific option for basic web browsing and work-related tasks. You can find it on Amazon for only $299.99.

Microsoft Surface Go 3

This tablet runs Windows 11 and comes with a detachable keyboard, features that PCWorld praised for “top-notch styling and build quality.” Citing the Microsoft Surface Go 3 as the “best inexpensive Windows 2-in-1 tablet you can buy,” the magazine said that this product’s competitors have yet to come up with a similar product that rivals it. The price also can’t be beat, since the tablet retails at $389.99.

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Soundcore Motion 300

Whether you’re listening to music while cooking, can’t put down the latest chapter of your audiobook, or want to create a perfect playlist for an outdoor party, you would do well to snap up a Soundcore Motion 300 for only $79.99. CNET praised this speaker for its longevity, saying it delivered 13 hours of audio on a moderate volume.

BioLite HeadLamp 800

If you or someone you love is a runner, bicyclist or has a dog who needs to go out in the dark, consider this headlamp as a surefire way to stay visible and safe in the evening. CNET gave his headlamp solid reviews for its versatility and cited its rechargeable battery. Once $99.95, this device is now marked down to $74.96 on the BioLite website.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Earbuds

Life is happier when we can take our music on the go, and the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds allow you to do just that — while also enabling you to keep phone conversations more private.

CNET raved about this incarnation of the popular earbuds: “The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds have a lower list price than their predecessor and are arguably better. They have improved noise canceling and have better sound quality, along with support for the LDAC audio codec for devices that support it.” These earbuds can be found on Amazon for $99.99.

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