Tech gifts are notoriously expensive, and this year that’s truer than ever. Computing component prices continue to rise almost faster than Gizmodo can report them out—and sometimes it’s just not feasible to be paying hundreds of bucks for a friend’s holiday gift. But fret not: the Consumer Tech team has plenty of low-cost options perfect for stuffing stockings or bringing to that holiday potluck you don’t really want to attend.

No matter the occasion, a little gift can go a long way. We’ve got a little something for everyone in your life here: music lovers, would-be content creators, pet owners, gamers—you name it.

(Product prices were accurate at the time of publishing.)

16. Apple EarPods (USB-C)

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There is, of course, freedom in the modern marvel of wireless earbuds—but there’s also a very specific freedom in knowing you can have a pair of headphones you don’t care about too much.…