Doing Prime Day on a budget? Here are 20 terrific deals for under $50

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K | $79 $39 (save $40)
Amazon’s streaming sticks are always popular during Prime Day sales and with discounts of more than 50% off for this year’s event, it’s no surprise they’re once again bestsellers. Fire Sticks are a great way to upgrade an older TV, and this 4K-ready model is now less than $40. 

EarFun Air True Wireless Earbuds | $59.99 $38.99 (save $21)

You may not have heard of EarFun before, but this little brand is renowned for producing very affordable earbuds that are also great quality – and of course, they sound good too! What Hi-Fi gave this pair a full 5 / 5 score in its 2020 review, praising their great feature set, classy build quality and punchy sound. At a fraction of the price of Apple's AirPods, these are an incredibly well-regarded alternative at a fantastic price for Prime Day. 

Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse | $99.95 $49.40 (save $50.55)

If you're a PC gamer looking for a pointer upgrade, PC Gamer regards this Logitech unit as the best budget wireless gaming mouse – and at 50% off it's even more outstanding value. With six programmable buttons, a 16,000 DPI sensor and 250-hour battery, you can snag one for a smidge under $50 in Black, White, Lilac or Mint.

INIU B6 22.5W Power Bank  | $46.99 $25.49 (save $21.50)
Power banks are great for travellers or those who are frequently on the go and need to recharge their devices away from home. Currently 46% off, this 10,000mAh portable charger packs enough juice to recharge the average smartphone twice. Ranking at #2 in TechRadar’s best power banks guide, it’s a high-quality unit with a three-year warranty. If you want a powerbank that will provide more charge, the bigger 20,000mAh version of this bank is 20% off, bringing it down to $43.99. 

TP-Link Tapo P100 smart plug | $22 $14.99 (save $7.01)

If you want to remotely control an old 'dumb' appliance, a smart plug like this TP-Link model is the answer. With a smartphone app to manage it from anywhere in the world, support for timers and scheduling, plus Google and Alexa voice assistant compatibility, it's a great way to remotely manage lights, kettles or even air conditioners. If you want energy monitoring, the TP-Link Tapo P110 is just a few dollars more at $18 for Prime Day. 

Ring Indoor Camera (2nd gen) | $99 $49 (save $50)

If you want to keep an eye on your home's indoor spaces while you're out of the house, Ring's second-generation Indoor Camera is about as inexpensive as they come, yet it still includes a high 1080p resolution, wall mount and a quality app. Available in both black and white, it's over 50% for Prime Day and thus just sneaks in below our $50 threshold.

JBL Clip 4 Bluetooth Speaker | $89.95 from $41 (save up to $48.95)

This very compact and super-portable Bluetooth speaker packs a surprisingly big sound considering its small size, and adding to its 'go anywhereness' is an IP67 water and dust resistance rating. Its built-in clip also means it can be securely attached to a bag, lessening the chance of losing it while you're out and about. It's available in four different colours, with the pink carrying the biggest discount.

Joseph Joseph Organisation Products | Up to 60% off
For those who need more order in their homes, Joseph Joseph’s products offer a great solution. With products such as chopping board sets, knife organisers, caddy sink organisers and more, your kitchen and bathroom will look much less cluttered. Joseph Joseph’s products can be a bit expensive at their regular retail prices, but Amazon Prime Day has seen discounts of up to 60% on a wide range. 

OXO Good Grips Chopper | $69.95 $27.69 (save $43.26)
If you’re sick of spending time cutting vegetables one by one, this manual chopper may be a good addition to your kitchen. Currently 60% off, you save over $40 on this quality tool that aims to enhance kitchen efficiency and productivity. OXO is a well respected brand in the world of cooking gadgets, and with an average of 4.5 stars from over 2,500 reviews this one definitely seems to deliver the goods.

Russell Hobbs Sandwich Press | $59.95 $40.85 (save $19.10)
A sandwich press is a great addition to any kitchen, allowing you to make toasties in minutes. This Russell Hobbs model is currently 32% off, bringing the price down to $40.85 – the cheapest price we’ve seen since July 2021. If you don’t already own a sandwich press or want to upgrade an old one, now is the time. 

Inkbird Vacuum Sealer | $92.99 $49.99 (save $43)
If you like to buy or prep food in bulk but find it goes off too fast, a vacuum sealer is a good way to make it last longer. This model from smart-tech company Inkbird is designed specifically for food preservation, and a healthy 46% discount brings it down to $49.99. The product also has an average rating of 4.3 from over 200 user reviews and Food & Wine recommends it in its vacuum sealer guide. 

Crocs Unisex Adult Classic Clog | $79.99 $49.90 (save $43.26)
Crocs have come back in style in recent years so if you want to join in on the trend, you can currently pick up a pair in the classic ‘I really don’t care about fashion’ style for under $50. If black isn’t your jam, lots of other styles and colours are also on sale. 

The Oodie Blanket Hoodie | $79 $47.40 (save $31.60)
Oodies may basically just be wearable blankets, but they are undeniably perfect for throwing on when you want to snuggle up and stay warm – and with Australia’s winter proving to be especially hard this year, we frankly don’t care if we look ridiculous wearing one. If you haven’t yet experienced the Oodie bliss, they’re currently 40% off at Amazon, bringing them down to under $50. Choose between different patterns including avocado and toast, dachshunds, plants, koalas and more. Pairs perfectly with a pair of Fuzzy Crocs.

Philips One by Sonicare Battery Toothbrush | $49.49 $35.13 (save $14.36)
If you’re after an affordable electric toothbrush, the Philips One by Sonicare is a great choice. With a regular retail price of just under $50, it is already an affordable option but the current 29% discount brings the cost down to just over $35, meaning you save almost $15. With three brush heads included, you won’t have to buy new ones for approximately 9 months and the AAA batteries are expected to last for about 3 months but they are easy to replace. With an average score of 4.4 stars from over 5,000 views, this is an all round winner. 

BondiBoost Blowout Brush Pro | $56.65 $39.41 (save $17.24)
The BondiBoost Blowout Brush claims to dry, style and volumize your hair in one simple step. Its ionic technology reduces frizz while the bristles detangle and smooth hair. Currently discounted by 30%, you can pick up this hair tool for less than $40. With a powerful 1200W motor, 5-year warranty and thousands of 5-star Aussie reviews on BondiBoost’s site, this one looks the goods.

Calvin Klein Eternity Eau de Toilette for Men (100ml) | $49.99 $39.98 (save $10.01)

Delivering notes of mandarin, sage and flowers alongside herbs, cedar and moss, Eternity is one of Calvin Klein's most popular men's fragrances, and it's climbed to #3 on Amazon's Men's Eau de Toilette best sellers on the back of this Prime Day discount. While Amazon's suggested regular price of $108 is frankly a bit nuts, other major Aussie retailers are charging around $50 for this 100ml bottle, so this is still a nice 20% saving.

Pepsi Max Zero Sugar (375ml x 30) | $34 $23 (save $11)
Attention Pepsi Max lovers, you can currently save $11 on a 30 pack of cans. This 32% discount brings the price of each individual can down to only $0.77 which is a bargain. Also available on Schweppes Lemonade, Sunkist Zero, Pepsi and Solo.

Finish Powerball Quantum Dishwashing Tablets, Lemon Sparkle (100 Pack) | $39 $31 (save $6.50)

If you've got a dishwasher, you'll know the necessary evil that are dishwasher tablets, with packs often costing eyewatering sums if you buy them from the supermarket. This Prime Day deal gets you 100 high-quality Finish Quantum tablets at a tiny $0.31 each. If you really want to save, you can get them for just $0.28 each by signing up for Amazon's Subscribe & Save to have a new pack automatically delivered every 3 months. 

Milklab Almond Milk 8 x 1L | $50 $33 (save $17)
For those who can’t tolerate regular milk or prefer milk substitutes, almond milk is a popular choice and Milklab’s is widely used in cafes across Australia. You can currently buy eight 1L bottles for 34% off which ends up costing $33. With this discount, each bottle ends up costing $4.13, undercutting Woolworths substantially, where you’ll pay $5.50 a bottle. If you’re a Milklab and/or almond milk lover, buying in bulk this way can save you around $17 per eight cartons.

Quest Nutrition Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies (12 Pack) | $54 $26.49 (save $27.51)

Quest Nutrition's protein cookies are loved by gym bros the world over thanks to their keto-friendly ingredients and low sugar and carb counts (just 1g and 2g respectively per cookie). Buy them direct from Quest and you'll pay $54 for this 12 pack, although most Aussie retailers admittedly sell them for around the $42 mark. Compared to that average price, this Prime Day special still gets you an appealing 37% off.