The 20 last-minute Prime Day deals under $30 you won't want to miss

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen): $50 $22.99 at Amazon (54% off)

Our number two pick for best Alexa speaker, this petite orb is one of the best smart speakers across all brands that'll fit on any shelf and give you easy access to news, package updates, and music. Our review runs through all of the reasons we like it, primarily the solid speaker quality. Our #1 pick, the larger Echo 4th Gen, has better sound, but at $54 ($45 off), it's a bit too costly for this list. 

Blink Video Doorbell HD: $60 $29.99 at Amazon

It's rare to be able to protect your porch against package thieves for this low of a price. Our smart home expert called it "the only $50 doorbell you'll need" in his review last year, and now the only difference is that you can snag one for even less, thanks to Prime Day! It has reliable motion detection, long battery life, and good-quality footage during both day and night.

Anker PowerCore Slim 10K: $17.99 $12.59 at Amazon

Anker makes some of our favorite power banks, but they're mostly on the pricey side. This lightweight and affordable model should squeeze out enough power for two phone recharges before needing charging itself. It's not the fastest charging option, but you can look at our next pick for that!

INIU Portable Charger, 22.5W 20000mAh: $40 $28.91 at Amazon

Our number two pick in our best power banks round-up, the INIU charger beats the Anker above with twice the capacity and much faster speed, thanks to Power Delivery 3 and Quick Charge 4 support. It also has multiple ports and both in & out charging. The main issue is that it's not as compact as the Anker Slim, but if you want a backpack charger option instead of a pocket one, this is your best choice.

Thinborne Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G Case: $40 $30.00 at Amazon

Our number-one selection in our best Galaxy S23 Ultra cases guide, this kevlar case gives you plenty of textured grip and protection without the bulky, excessive look of a lot of rugged cases. 

CaseBorne protective case for Pixel 8 Pro: $40 $24.98 at Amazon

This rugged case comes with a screen protector, MagSafe compatibility, and kickstand built-in. CaseBorne promises that it will withstand 21-foot drops thanks to "4X MIL-STD 810G-516.6" protection. You'll also find other great Pixel 8 Pro cases on sale for Prime Day, if this isn't the look you're going for. 

TUDIA MergeGrip for Google Pixel 8: $30 $19.99 at Amazon

One of the best Pixel 8 cases, it has dual-layer protection for falls and has MagSafe compatibility built into the case, making wireless charging a breeze. 

SAMSUNG EVO Select 128GB microSDXC: $20 $9.99 at Amazon

Our top pick for the best microSD cards out there today, this Samsung card is 50% off and will give you extra storage for your phones, tablets, security cameras, or other devices with that handy microSD slot. The 256GB and 512GB versions are also on sale for under $30, but this has the best discount and is probably enough for most people. 

Syntech 16FT Meta Quest 3 PC link cable: $25.99 $16.99 at Amazon

Are you a Quest 2 or future Quest 3 owner looking to play PC VR games? A USB-C cable is the best way to maintain a steady connection to your gaming rig, and this cable is long enough to give you plenty of play space, has a 90-degree connector so it won't tear out of your Quest's USB-C port, and is about 1/5 the price of the official cable. 

KIWI Design Head Strap for Quest 2: $50 $29.99 at Amazon

The Quest 2's default strap doesn't provide enough comfort and support, which is why we recommend third-party head strap alternatives that you can install in its place. This particular model is one of our favorites; we typically recommend the battery pack version to double your playtime (currently $50) but this is your best bargain-priced option. 

Maxone 500GB Slim External Hard Drive: $34.60 $27.68 at Amazon

Most of our favorite external hard drives are discounted for Prime Day, but still fall closer to the $50-and-up range. If price is your main focus here, this popular hard drive will give you plenty of space in a compact package for half the price you'd normally pay.