Which budget tech gadgets are worth buying?
One pick per job: pocket speaker, party speaker, smartwatch, power bank, smart plug and item finder. The fact that earns each spot, and the catch.
By Siddhi Panchal · Updated October 23, 2026
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Quick picks
| Best for | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Music | JBL Go 4 | IP67 dust and water protection in a 190 g speaker |
| Party | Xiaomi Sound Outdoor | 30 W output, IP67 and a mic for hands-free calls |
| Fitness | Redmi Watch 5 Active | 2-inch display and up to 18 days of battery in typical use |
| Charging | Xiaomi Power Bank 5i 20000mAh 67W | 20,000 mAh with a built-in USB-C cable and up to 67 W output |
| Smart home | Tapo P110 Smart Plug | Handles 16A loads and tracks energy use in the Tapo app |
| Finder | JioTag Go | Finds keys and bags on Google's Find Hub network, no SIM needed |
Best for music
JBL Go 4
IP67 dust and water protection in a 190 g speaker.
Catch: No mic, so no speakerphone calls.
| Output | 4.2 W |
|---|---|
| Playtime | Up to 7 h, plus 2 h with Playtime Boost |
| Charge time | 3 h |
| Water resistance | IP67 |
| Weight | 190 g |
| Extras | Multipoint, stereo pairing with a second Go 4 |
Source: JBL.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for party
Xiaomi Sound Outdoor
30 W output, IP67 and a mic for hands-free calls.
Catch: 24.4 cm tall, so not pocketable.
| Output | 30 W |
|---|---|
| Playtime | Up to 12 h |
| Charge time | 2.5 h |
| Water resistance | IP67 |
| Mic | Yes, hands-free calling |
| Size | 8 × 8 × 24.4 cm |
Source: Xiaomi's official Amazon.in store listing.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for fitness
Redmi Watch 5 Active
2-inch display and up to 18 days of battery in typical use.
Catch: Built-in GPS is not listed by Xiaomi.
| Display | 2-inch LCD, up to 500 nits |
|---|---|
| Battery | Up to 18 days typical, 12 days heavy use |
| Calling | Bluetooth calling |
| Water resistance | IPX8 |
| Sports modes | 140+ |
| Weight | 42.2 g without strap |
Source: Xiaomi India.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for charging
Xiaomi Power Bank 5i 20000mAh 67W
20,000 mAh with a built-in USB-C cable and up to 67 W output.
Catch: 420 g, heavy for a pocket.
| Capacity | 20,000 mAh (74.4 Wh) |
|---|---|
| Max output | 67 W |
| Ports | Built-in USB-C cable, USB-C, USB-A |
| Max input | 65 W |
| Weight | 420 g |
| Display | Battery level and charging status |
Source: Xiaomi India.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for smart home
Tapo P110 Smart Plug
Handles 16A loads and tracks energy use in the Tapo app.
Catch: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.
| Max load | 16A, 3,680 W |
|---|---|
| Energy monitoring | Yes, with bill estimates |
| Voice control | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz only |
| Hub | Not needed |
| Modes | Schedule, timer, Away Mode |
Source: TP-Link India.
Price on Amazon.in
Best for finder
JioTag Go
Finds keys and bags on Google's Find Hub network, no SIM needed.
Catch: Android only; not Apple Find My.
| Works with | Android, Google Find Hub app |
|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth, no SIM |
| Battery | CR2032, replaceable, up to 12 months |
| Buzzer | 120 dB |
Source: Jio.
Price on Amazon.in
How we picked
We picked one product per job from brands with an official store on Amazon.in, and checked that each was live and in stock on 23 Oct 2026. Specs come from the brand's own website where it publishes them; otherwise from the brand's official Amazon.in store listing, and each pick names its source. We show no price unless it comes live from Amazon.in with the time it was checked. None of these have been tested hands-on yet.
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JBL Go 4 or Xiaomi Sound Outdoor?
JBL Go 4 if you want it small: 190 g and IP67, but no mic. Xiaomi Sound Outdoor if you want more power: 30 W, IP67 and a mic for calls, but it is 24.4 cm tall.
Does JioTag Go work with an iPhone?
No. Jio says it works with Android phones through Google's Find Hub app and not with Apple's Find My.
Can the Tapo P110 run heavy appliances?
TP-Link rates it for 16A (3,680 W). It connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.
Have you tested these hands-on?
Not yet. This guide is research-based, from each brand's published specs. We will say so clearly when one has been tested.