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CES 2025 has concluded – and the largest technology exhibition in the world has once more demonstrated to be an enlightening (and at times disquieting) insight into the technological trends that will influence our upcoming future. Furthermore, it served as a platform for several practical and budget-friendly gadgets to be unveiled – and we have assembled the finest options available for purchase today.
Indeed, not every product unveiled at CES was a $175,000 robotic humanoid or high-end Panasonic OLED television. We also observed an influx of mobile accessories, such as power banks and SSDs, along with some promising new entrants for our recommendations on the top budget wireless earbuds and best affordable smartwatches.
So if you’re updated on our CES highlight podcast and desire a refreshing overview of all the finest gadgets revealed at the event (without breaking the bank), then continue reading for our top selections.
1. Anker Power Bank 25K
- Price: $90 / £72 (approximately AU$145)
One of the more intriguing developments noted at CES 2025 was the release of power banks featuring retractable USB-C cables. While not an exceptionally futuristic enhancement, if you’re tired of winding cables around your portable chargers during travel, then the new Anker Power Bank 25K might suit your needs.
Unveiled at CES 2025 and currently on offer with a 10% discount (20% in the UK) from Anker’s storefront, this high-capacity bank designed for laptops, smartphones, and tablets boasts a 25,000mAh capacity and features three USB-C ports (two of which come with retractable cables).
With an additional USB-A port on top and a screen to inform you of its remaining charge, battery health, and more, it undoubtedly appears to be a worthy option for your next international journey.
2. Shokz OpenFit 2
- Price: $179 (UK / Australia pricing to be confirmed)
TechRadar’s Audio Editor, Becky Scarrott, referred to the Shokz OpenFit Airs as “my preferred sports-centric open-ear earbuds yet” last year, which bodes well for the newly announced OpenFit 2 at CES 2025.
Instead of employing bone-conducting technology, the OpenFit series utilizes DirectPitch technology (now in its 2.0 iteration) to transmit sound to your ears while keeping your ear canals accessible to ambient sounds, such as vehicles or cyclists.
We have yet to evaluate them, but we are fans of the series (including its waterproof OpenSwim variants for swimmers) – and these newcomers promise an impressive 11 hours of battery life as well.
3. Amazfit Active 2
- Standard version: $99 (approximately £80 / AU$160)
- Premium version: $129.99 (around £105 / AU$208)
If you’re searching for an affordable smartwatch that includes heart-rate tracking and voice command options, the Amazfit Active 2 should be on your radar.
The prior model made a strong impression last year with its range of useful health-monitoring features (suitable for everything from strength training to chess), and this latest version incorporates a redesigned heart-rate sensor alongside (predictably) several AI-enabled functionalities.
Whether or not you utilize the AI Zepp Flow voice command interface for scheduling events on your calendar or adjusting the watch settings, its appealing design makes it appear to be outstanding value for the price. It is currently available in the US, with global availability expected by February.
4. SanDisk Creator Phone SSD
- 1TB variant: $109.99 / £92 (approximately AU$180)
- 2TB variant: $169.99 / £136 (approximately AU$275)
Another small sub-theme of CES 2025 showcased compact SSDs designed to enhance your iPhone’s storage – with SanDisk’s version earning extra points for integrating MagSafe, enabling it to magnetically attach to the back of your device.
The primary aim of the awkwardly-named Creator Phone SSD is to assist video producers, allowing you to record Apple ProRes 4K clips at 60fps directly onto the drive from a compatible iPhone. However, the swift read and write performance (1,000MB/s and 950MB/s respectively) makes it a convenient travel accessory overall.
Additionally, it features three-meter drop protection alongside IP65 water and dust resistance, and it is currently available for purchase.
5. Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi
- Cost: $129.99 / £109.99 / roughly AU$218
According to our AirPods 4 review, “they’re decent, but you can find better for the price” – and that was prior to the introduction of these exciting new earbuds from Creative (and sound customization specialists Mimi) at CES 2025.
On paper, the Aurvana Ace Mimi present a few significant benefits over Apple’s earbuds. To begin with, they incorporate an ANC (active noise cancelling) mode yet are priced similarly to the ANC-free variant of the AirPods 4.
Moreover, they utilize solid-state drivers, which can deliver exceptional sound quality (refer to our Creative Aurvana Ace 2 review). Lastly, by customizing and tuning the audio to your preferences, Creative claims they will safeguard your ears by reducing the urge to increase the volume.
6. HMD OffGrid
- Initial price: $199 / £169 (AU$330)
- Monthly fee: $14.99 / £14.99 (approximately AU$30)
Planning a major travel expedition in 2025 but want to avoid it turning into a Touching the Void-like survival tale? It may be prudent to invest in HMD’s satellite-based, location-sharing gadget.
The OffGrid is a compact device that essentially facilitates satellite communication for any phone, regardless of its operating system. You can send and receive messages through space or transmit an SOS distress signal via the HMD OffGrid app.
It’s somewhat akin to a Garmin InReach, but at a lower price – you can acquire an OffGrid now for $199 / £169 up front, and an additional $14.99 / £14.99 per month for unlimited messages, check-ins, and SOS notifications.
7. Soundpeats PearlClip Pro
- Cost: $29.99 (around £23.99 or AU$48) for early purchasers, or $59.99 (about £50 / AU$97) afterwards
We might have saved the best bargain of CES 2025 for last – if you register on the Soundpeats website before January 19, you can acquire the new PearlClip Pro open earbuds at half their usual price of $59.99.
While we haven’t yet had the opportunity to test these extraordinarily affordable earbuds, we have reviewed earlier models – such as the Soundpeats Air 4 Pro – and determined that they provide great value.
The PearlClip Pros adopt the trendy clip-on, cuff-like style of other open earbuds and promise six hours of battery life (with an additional 18 hours from the charging case). If you’re in search of a budget-friendly pair of earbuds (or a spare set), then this early bird offer might be the standout deal of CES 2025.
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