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Black Friday is here at last, which means you can start checking off your gifting list without breaking the bank.

‘Tis the season to shop ’till you drop, and while there’s a bunch of savings opportunities for you to look through, the best deals, especially if you’re on a budget this year, are the under $25 items. Plenty of stores from Amazon to Nordstrom and even Ulta Beauty have a slew of under $25 options for shoppers to browse. While it’s certainly amazing to get an under $25 product, not all deals are created equal. With so many options, though, it’s hard to know what’s actually worth adding to cart.

Not to fret, ShopBillboard is here to save the day. To streamline your shopping, we’ve compiled a few of our favorite products across categories like beauty, tech, music, fragrance and fashion, giving you our honest opinions on it all. Every product has been hand-picked by our shopping experts here at Billboard, and reflects our love of all things music. Shop our under $25 picks below.

The Amazon Echo Pop is the latest Echo model from Amazon, and it’s already 45% off. The new and improved tech is a more compact, directional speaker than its older model and it’s more affordable too. The Echo is great for playing music, answering questions, setting alarms and timers and controlling smart home devices, turning your home into a smart home.

Don’t be fooled by this JBL Go Essential 2 speaker’s size. It packs a punch of sound for just $19.94. This portable speaker has surprisingly big audio and deep bass from this ultra-compact speaker and it’s waterproof. Its compact nature allows you to take your tunes on the go with you, stored neatly in backpacks, luggage, purses and more.

JBL’s Vibe Flex 2 boasts a heavy-duty base and crisp sound quality, all for a $19.94 price tag during Black Friday at Walmart. This is the best deal we’ve seen on JBL tech, a whopping 73% off for a newer JBL model. The earbuds come with Smart Ambient technology, letting you filter out outside noise. They’re also waterproof and dust-resistant. Plus the carrying case is nice and small, easily fitting into your pocket.

If you’re looking to start up a new hobby in the new year, why not start up photography with this Vivitar Popsnap Compact Digital Camera for $18 at Walmart? The camera is pink, our favorite, and has a high resolution, 44 megapixels and 1080p video capture. The camera is also tailor-made for TikTok content creation because the camera integrates features to support trending challenges and effects.

Logitech is a favorite of many PC gamers. The brand’s tech is responsive and visually pleasing, and the price point on their products isn’t bad either. Our favorite? The MK270 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Combo, a set for just $19.99. Both pieces of the set boast a lengthy battery life, 36 months for the keyboard and 12 months for the mouse. Both also feature a durable spill-resistant design, while the keyboard has sturdy keys and sturdy tilt legs with adjustable height for working on short surfaces at the office or out at a coffee shop.

There’s nothing worse than your phone dying out on you when you need it most, especially if you’re out and about. You’ll be able to keep your device charged up and ready to go whenever with this Charmast Portable Charger with Built in Cables for $18.99 on Amazon. The charger brick comes with four built-in cables compatible for a variety of devices if you don’t have one on you and it is slim enough to fit in your pocket or handbag. It’s also fast-charging, so you can get back to using your tech in no time at all.

Enjoy the all new Amazon Fire TV Stick, but without the hefty price tag. Now you can watch all your favorite content in 4K definition as well as download apps and use voice controls to open apps and search for things such as a movie, more information on an actor and much more.

Have trouble misplacing things? You won’t if you get this Tile Mate for $19.99 at Staples. The product is similar to Apple’s AirTag, but way less expensive. It’s essentially a small Bluetooth tracker that helps you find lost items like keys and bags. Simply place the tile into the desired item and you can track it via your phone. Simple as that.

Avid concert-goers can protect their ears in style with a pair of chic Loop Quiet earplugs for just $16.49 on Amazon. There are four ear attachment sizes to choose from and the inside comes with sound filtering technology that’ll protect eardrums without sacrificing sound quality. When they’re done using them, they can place them in the included carrying case that features a built-in loop they can attach to their backpacks or belt loops.

Everybody loves Crocs’ clogs, but sometimes they can lean on the pricier side. If you want all the comfort of a slipper with the breathability of a clog but for less, Crocs is running a sale on its Baya clog for just $24.99. That’s 50% off. The clog comes in a variety of styles and is waterproof, breathable and slip-on, all the makings of a beloved house shoe.

This one’s for the jet-setters and globe-trotters in your life. Staples has a Pinch Provisions 18-Piece Polyester Travel Comfort Set available on sale for $13.25. The kit comes with everything users need to cut their packing list short, including a phone/tablet stand, eye mask, earplugs, folding brush/comb, breath drops, dental floss, hand cleansing towelette, hand lotion, nail clipper and so much more all nestled in a navy travel case.

Jessica Simpson’s collection at Walmart is always a banger. It’s even more so right now because it’s on sale for Black Friday. Our pick from the collection is the singer’s Blanche Studded Crossbody Handbag for just $14, 42% off the OG price tag. The bag is a crescent shape and features edgy gold-studded detailing throughout. The bag is also already equipped with a cute little butterfly bag charm, a Simpson signature. The chain strap can be adjusted so you can wear this bag a million different ways.

Lizzo’s athletic brainchild Yitty is currently on sale at Walmart for Black Friday. We personally love the brand’s Ultraluxe Kick Flare High Waist Leggings, currently on sale for $19.99. The style is ultra-stretchy and high-waisted, sucking the wearer in and keeping them secure. The legs of these leggings are flared, comperable to vintage-inspired styles we’ve seen from Lululemon.

Kohl’s is running a big sale on a ton of men’s accessories. If you’re struggling to get the man in your life, whether that be your Father, brother, boyfriend or cousin, a gift, a fancy wallet is always a safe bet. This one from Sonoma Goods retails for $16.99, 32% off, and is a tri-fold with plenty of space for all your cash and cards. Additionally, this wallet features built-in RFID-blocking (or Radio-Frequency Identification) technology that protects your personal information from identity theft.

Owala’s drinkware has been on top for the past few years, largely due to the brand’s innovative designs and color options. The only downside? Some of Owala’s products can be a bit pricey. Right now, you can get your hands on the trending brand’s SmoothSip Slider Insulated Stainless Steel Coffee Tumbler for just $18.49, 26% off the original price tag. While there are many colors to choose from on Amazon, our favorite is the Sour Apple color because it reminds us of a certain Wicked Witch of the West. Beyond its color, the tumbler is also extremely durable and does a great job at insulating both hot and cold beverages.

Nautica’s Voyage Eau De Toilette Cologne is the epitome of class all packaged in a 6.7FL oz bottle. A full-size bottle of the men’s cologne is currently on sale at Amazon for $20.38 and makes a great addition to your daily fragrance lineup. The Voyage scent is categorized as a green fragrance, meaning it’s fresh and earthy along with earthy and floral notes. It’s a fresh and juicy fragrance that we can see our male readers getting a lot of mileage out of.

Looking for a red lip that really makes your look pop? Look no further than Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Fenty Icon The Fill Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick for just $10 at Sephora. That’s 50% off the OG price. This vibrant red in the shade Danger Danc’r is a semi-matte, creamy and hydrating formula that glides on and doesn’t budge, no matter how many eggnogs you sip.

Ulta Beauty is making makeup more accessible than ever this holiday season with this deal on a JoBright Beauty Box for just $19.99. The makeup kit comes with everything users need to build a full face, from concealer and blush to brushes and lip gloss. As an added bonus, every kit comes nestled in an ultra-cute Y2K-esque case.

This custom mini jewelry case is just $14.44 and will solve all your “lost jewelry” dilemmas. You no longer have the excuse of chucking your accessories in the bottom of your bag because this organizer is pocket-sized, meaning you can store it in your everyday bag or backpack for safe keeping. You can further make the case yours by slapping your initial on the top. In short, this is a perfect personalized gift that you can actually use.

Initial necklaces were ultra-trendy this year. This style from Nordstrom is trendy, what with the bubble letters, and waterproof, all for just for $12. Nordstrom has a range of initials to choose from, all attached to a silver chain in a chic, thin style.