Prime Day fun: 25 gadgets under $100 you don’t need but will totally want

Prime Day has a way of convincing you to buy things you weren’t shopping for. Alongside sensible purchases, you often end up adding delightful gadgets you never knew existed. Here are 25 Verge-approved products under $100 that are not necessities but are sure to bring a smile.

Starting with tiny helpers: SwitchBot Smart Switch ($20) lets you remotely press any button, while JisuLife’s folding fan ($12) looks like a cute bear when stored. For nostalgia, VidaBay Snap ($25) is a digital Polaroid with an E Ink screen, and GameSir Pocket Taco ($28) turns your phone into a handheld console with physical buttons.

Smart home fans will appreciate the Philips Hue starter kit ($68) for color-changing bulbs, or Govee’s smart lamp ($54) that syncs with music and offers 60+ presets. The Keychron V1 Max keyboard ($80) features customizable RGB lighting and hot-swappable switches.

Creative minds can go for Cricut Joy 2 ($109) – a mini cutter for stickers and cards – or Niimbot’s label printer ($15) for organization. Music lovers: PDP Riffmaster ($75) is a wireless guitar controller for Rock Band 4 and Fortnite Festival.

Other highlights: Hoto screwdriver ($28) with adjustable torque, Glocusent book light ($16) for soft reading, Wonderboom 4 speaker ($49) with IP67 rating, and a magnetic wristband ($16) to keep screws handy during repairs.

Though the list includes Lego Star Destroyer ($112) and BitDo mechanical numpad ($368), most items are under $100. Prime Day is the perfect time to pick up a fun, unnecessary gadget that adds a little spark to everyday life.