11.11 sale picks under $30

November is when the calendar starts to feel short. The year is heading for its last stretch, and shoppers who have been putting off a purchase tend to look at the sales and decide that now is the time. 

In the United States, November deals build towards Black Friday and the holiday season, and the 11.11 sale adds another date to the circle. If there is something you have been meaning to buy before the year closes, a tech product under $30 is an easy place to begin.

Best tech products under $30

Gadinsider has compiled five tech products under $30 that cover the home and your pocket. The list includes a cleaning tool from CTMAST, a MEGAWISE humidifier, an Ouotoo charging stand, a Peiyuu fabric shaver and HAOYUYAN sports earbuds. 

1. CTMAST electric spin scrubber with long handle

The CTMAST is a cordless spin scrubber with an extendable stainless steel pole and eight brush heads. It is made for bathrooms, tiles, grout, kitchens and car wheels. The listing quotes a speed of up to 500 RPM.

Key features and specs

• Speeds: 2, at 450 RPM and 500 RPM, per CTMAST
• Brush heads: 8, for different surfaces
• Handle: Stainless steel, extends from 12 to 53 inches
• Battery: Up to 90 minutes of continuous cleaning, per CTMAST, with an LED battery display
• Water resistance: IPX7
• Charging: USB-C cable included; adapter not included
• Also included: hook and brush head storage bag
• Size: 17" x 6" x 7"
• Colour: Grey

Performance

The main benefit of the product is that it is extendable. This helps in cleaning the walls and floors of a shower without having to bend down. At the same time, the shortening ability allows holding it in hands when cleaning a sink. Two speeds allow using the faster speed only on those hard-to-clean stains. The run-time of 90 minutes is declared by the seller.

Pros

• Eight brush heads for different surfaces
• Extendable pole from 12 to 53 inches
• IPX7 water resistance and a battery display

Cons

• The charging adapter is not included.
• Charging time is not stated.
• No weight listed

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2. MEGAWISE 3.5L quiet, cool mist humidifier

The MEGAWISE is a 3.5-litre cool mist humidifier with a top-fill tank, a 7-colour night light and automatic shut-off. Across much of the United States, heating season tends to dry out indoor air, and a bedroom humidifier is a common response. MEGAWISE lists a floor area of 500 square feet.

Key features and specs

• Capacity: 3.5 litres, top-fill
• Mist: Cool mist with rotary control and a 360° nozzle
• Noise: As low as 24 dB, per MEGAWISE
• Light: 7-colour night light, with steady or cycling modes
• Safety: Auto shut-off when water runs low, with a red indicator
• Aroma: Compatible with essential oils, per the listing
• Floor area: 500 square feet
• Colour: White

Performance

A wider top ensures that refills and cleanses are easy, and this is critical for a humidifier. The 24 dB measurement is from MEGAWISE, and it applies to the lowest settings. The description states that this device can use essential oils but fails to elaborate on the process of adding them.

Pros

• 3.5-litre top-fill tank
• Adjustable mist and a 360° nozzle
• Auto shut-off with a low-water indicator

Cons

• Run time per tank is not stated
• No instructions for essential oils are given.
• No warranty details given

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MEGAWISE 3.5L quiet humidifier — View at Amazon

3. Ouotoo 3-in-1 MagSafe wireless charger stand

The Ouotoo is a pink charging stand for an iPhone, an Apple Watch and AirPods at once. It comes with a 20W PD adapter and a 1-metre cable. The seller offers a 3-year warranty.

Key features and specs

• Charging: Up to 15W for iPhone, per Outoo
• Devices: iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods, charged together
• Magnets: N52, snap to iPhone 12 and later; a magnetic case is required with a case
• Stand: Portrait and landscape, with StandBy Mode support
• Light: Adjustable blue ambient light
• Included: 20W PD adapter, 1-metre cable, user manual
• Connector: USB Type-C
• Material: ABS with electroplating
• Warranty: 3 years, per Ouotoo, with free replacement and no return needed
• Colour: Pink

Performance

This stand serves as a replacement for three individual chargers for the iPhone on the desk or bedside table. With the vertical positioning of this device, it becomes possible to use the iPhone as a clock or video display while it is being charged. Fifteen watts apply to iPhones, and charging time for the watch and earbuds is not mentioned in the listing.

Pros

• Charges iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods together
• Includes a 20W adapter and cable
• 3-year warranty, per the seller

Cons

• Apple devices only
• An iPhone with a case needs a magnetic case.
• Watch and AirPods charging speeds are not stated.

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3-in-1 MagSafe wireless charger stand — View at Amazon

4. Peiyuu electric fabric shaver

The Peiyuu is a rechargeable fabric shaver that removes pills and lint from sweaters, blankets and furniture. It has six leaf blades, three speeds and an LED display. The listing says to use it with the garment laid flat on a hard surface.

Key features and specs

• Blades: 6 leaf blades; 2 spares included
• Speeds: 3
• Battery: 1,200 mAh; about 2 hours to charge, 3.5 to 4.5 hours of use, per Peiyuu
• Display: Digital LED, shows battery level and speed
• Safety: Honeycomb mesh to protect fabric, a switch that stops the device if the grid loosens, and automatic charging stop at full
• Lint container: Removable and washable
• Included: cleaning brush, Type-C cable, user manual
• Size: About 2.5" x 2.36" x 6.25"
• Colour: White

Performance

A fabric shaver provides an easy solution for a tired jumper or couch throw. With its three settings, you can apply enough pressure for your fabric, and the lint holder is supposed to be detachable and cleaned. According to the seller, the presence of six blades cleans twice more than three blades, although he does not provide any proof.

Pros

• Six blades, with two spares included
• Three speeds and an LED display
• Removable, washable lint container

Cons

• Best used with the garment flat on a hard surface
• The "twice as efficient" claim has no test data.
• Weight is not stated.

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Fabric shaver — View at Amazon

5. HAOYUYAN BX17 wireless sports earbuds

The HAOYUYAN BX17 is a pair of Bluetooth earbuds with ear hooks, an IPX7 rating and a charging case with a power display. The listing claims 80 hours in total.

Key features and specs

• Battery: 15 hours per earbud, plus 8 charges from the case, for 80 hours in total, per HAOYUYAN
• Drivers: 14.3mm
• Water resistance: IPX7
• Fit: Elastic ear hooks and three sizes of ear tips
• Charging: Type-C case with a dual LED power display
• Pairing: Opening the case powers them on and reconnects to the last device.
• Controls: Button controls for music, volume and calls
• Noise control: Environmental noise cancellation, per the listing
• Colour: Black

Performance

The earhooks ensure that your earbuds stay firmly in your ears while running or working out. The 80 hours include both the earbuds and their case; therefore, your actual listening time would be about 15 hours per listening session. The item description says "noise cancelling" but actually means environmental noise cancellation, which may be used in microphone call cleanup.

Pros

• Ear hooks and three ear tip sizes
• IPX7 water resistance
• Auto power-on and reconnect when the case opens

Cons

• Bluetooth version is not stated.
• The noise-cancelling description is unclear.
• No warranty details given

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HAOYUYAN wireless earbuds, sports Bluetooth headphones — View at Amazon