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Mobile screen magnifier

This portable home cinema cost me less than $20, but now I use my laptop instead

By Paul Hatton published

I tried a phone magnification device that delivered a blurry image and left me with a headache.

Entertainment
Cheap kids camera in the hand

This kids' camera cost me less than $10, but my old smartphone is a better alternative for my children

By Timothy Coleman published

I tried a super cheap kids' camera and, surprisingly, it snaps pics about as well as most kids' cameras

Compact Cameras
Cheap dash cam on a wooden table

I bought this dash cam for under $20 and its Full HD video quality was anything but

By Alistair Charlton published

I tried a really cheap dash cam from Amazon and the Full HD video isn't quite what I expected...

Dash Cams
USB-C EarPods connected to an iPhone 15, with TechRadar's $20 Challenge badge, on a purple background

I tried Apple's new USB-C EarPods with iPhone 15 and I wanted to love 'em, but…

By Becky Scarrott published

I listened to Apple's cheap new USB-C EarPods using a new iPhone 15 and I'm afraid you can do better – even for $20.

Earbuds & Airpods
Casio F-91W

Four months on, my super-cheap Casio watch is still the best $15 I've ever spent

By Matt Evans published

I've been wearing a Casio F-91W for months, proving cheap doesn't always mean bad.

Smartwatches
right light for phone on wooden table, powered up and illuminating person talking to camera

This cheap Amazon 'Ring Light For Phone' offers amazing bang for your buck

By Timothy Coleman published

Want to add production value to your TikTok and video calls? A ring light is the answer and you don't have to spend a lot

Phone Accessories
Yindiao K500 Luminous

I bought a $15 dupe of the Razer BlackWidow V3 keyboard – and it belongs in the landfill

By Michelle Rae Uy published

Yes, the Razer BlackWidow V3 is expensive, but you’re better off saving up money for it than going super cheap instead.

Peripherals & Accessories
IKEA Vappeby speaker on grey background

I bought this cheap IKEA shower speaker and expected to hate it – but it's excellent

By Becky Scarrott published

I tried the really (really) cheap Vappeby shower speaker from IKEA, and for this money, I really think JBL should be worried.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
AcclaFit smart watch on a blue background

I bought this cheap Apple Watch rival and I’m weirdly impressed

By Matt Evans published

I tried a really cheap Apple Watch clone from Amazon, and I’m pleasantly surprised. Well, sort of.

Smartwatches
Viido fitness tracker vs Garmin

I tested the cheapest fitness tracker to see if it could match a top Garmin watch

By Matt Evans published

Feature I put a cheap fitness tracker up against my favorite Garmin watch (that’s 30 times more expensive).

Feature