Walmart's Top 10 Home & Tool Gadgets Under $50

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Gadgets can help you work smarter instead of harder as you tackle your to-do list. Sometimes, these home helpers include smart features so useful that they win over even the most stubbornly analog people. Other gadgets might have features that make a routine task less cumbersome or complicated. Whatever the case, when you buy a gadget that makes your life easier, you'll consider it money well-spent. 

The good news is that you don't have to spend big to get a helping hand. Walmart has many home and tool gadgets that cost $50 or less but have earned rave reviews from buyers. We perused the top options across home, kitchen, tools, garden, and more categories to find the products worth recommending. To be considered, every gadget needed to boast at least a 4.0-star rating and have positive reviews from buyers that reflected the item's ability to be useful and worth the spend. Here are the best home and tool gadgets from Walmart to add to your toolbox or stash in your kitchen drawer. 

A small food processor can make quick work of your meal prep tasks, without taking up much cabinet space when not in use. The Ninja Express Chop has a 2-cup capacity and can be used to mince, puree, or chop ingredients—even tough ingredients like nuts. There's a splash guard that keeps ingredients contained in the food processor cup (and not splattered all over the top that contains the motor), but it can also double as a lid that turns the cup into a storage container. Reviewers love that all of the detachable parts are dishwasher-safe, but note that you'll have to wash the top that contains the motor by hand. The Ninja Express Chop earns a 4.7-star rating from more than 5,000 reviewers and costs less than $30.

For small messes around the house or in the car, pick up the Dirt Devil Cordless Vacuum. This compact handheld vacuum is ultra-slim, has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and weighs about 2 pounds. Reviewers say it's great at capturing crumbs, and it works well in the kitchen, on furniture, and for cleaning up car seats. The space-saving charging base doesn't take up much counter space, but you can also mount it on the wall. This handheld vacuum is $44.68 and has more than 500 reviews and a 4.3-star rating.

Smart lightbulbs give you the ability to control any light fixture in your house using your phone. This two-pack of Govee Smart LED Bulbs can fit any lamp with a standard E26 base. Because these bulbs offer a wide range of colors, including warm or cool whites or customizable colored hues, they're a great solution if you want to use smart lights to personalize your home. The bulbs function using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and can be controlled with the Govee app or using voice commands through Amazon Alexa. You can also take advantage of other features, like timer settings, preset lighting scenes, or enabling the lights to sync to music. Most reviewers say that adjusting the bulbs using the app is super simple, and the extensive color selection is frequently mentioned by buyers. A pair of Govee Smart LED bulbs costs $18.88 and has a 4.6-star rating based on 579 reviews. 

The onn Small Wi-Fi Speaker with Bluetooth Technology receives rave reviews for its sound quality and stylish appearance. Although it has an analog appearance, this gadget is equipped with smart features. It pairs wirelessly to your phone using WiFi, Bluetooth, or Apple Airplay, and it can also sync with other onn Wi-Fi speakers to project music throughout your space. Plus, you can take this speaker outside since it has an IP67 waterproof rating. After about 15 hours of audio playback, the speaker will need to be recharged using the included USB-C charging cable. This onn Wi-Fi Speaker costs $43.37 and has a 4.6-star rating based on 375 reviews.

A handy gadget to have around, the Victorinox Explorer is a multi-function tool with 16 different functions. Reviewers comment on how handy and effective the scissors are, but there are other super small tools included as well, like a bottle opener, knife, screwdriver, and magnifying glass. There are only about two dozen reviews for the tool on Walmart, but this Swiss Army knife has an impeccable 4.9-star rating, and the Victorinox brand is well-known for its Swiss-made pocket tools. As proof, buyers consistently comment on how well-made this particular pocket knife is. The Victorinox Explorer retails for $44.99.

At just over 10 inches tall and weighing 3.3 pounds, this tiny fridge can fit on your kitchen countertop or your bedside table. A mini fridge is also a great solution for keeping drinks and snacks cool and within reach at your desk. The Frigidaire Retro Mini Fridge has a single shelf inside and enough space for up to 6 cans. Reviewers also point to another frequent use for this compact fridge: chilling skincare products. Whatever you plan to use this mini fridge for, it plugs into a standard household outlet. You can also take this portable fridge to go and use the included 12V car charger to keep your beverages cold in the car. The cooling performance is satisfactory indoors, but some people say that the cooler struggles when used outside. According to reviewers, the retro-styled design details give this fridge a fun feel, and many feel that it's a good bargain at less than $30. The Frigidaire Retro Mini Fridge has 1,387 reviews at Walmart and a 4.1-star rating.

A multi-functional gadget for your kitchen, the Prep Solutions 6-in-1 Multi Opener is intended to help you wrestle open large jars, remove safety seals, pop open bottles, and more. Reviewers say it's especially helpful if you have arthritis and need a helper to open cans or bottles. The tool is manually operated so there are no batteries or charging required. Based on 416 reviews, the Prep Solutions 6-in-1 Multi Opener has a rating of 4.2 stars at Walmart and is available for $8.37.

This tool looks like a hammer but hides a four-piece screwdriver set inside the knurled handle. The Hyper Tough 5-in-1 Hammer and Screwdriver Set is budget-friendly at $6.34 and a helpful gadget to have around for DIY projects or simple home improvement tasks. Reviewers like the lightweight hammer for jobs like hanging pictures and also comment that it's handy to have the slotted or Phillips-style screwdrivers accessible. The Hyper Tough 5-in-1 Hammer and Screwdriver Set has 269 ratings at Walmart and a rating of 4.3 stars. The entire tool is chrome-plated to resist rust.

Smart plugs give you the ability to control whatever is plugged in using an app on your phone. Essentially, these smart gadgets can turn an everyday appliance or lamp into a smart device. This version from Roku is suitable for indoor or outdoor use, since it has an IP64 weather-resistance rating. The Wi-Fi-enabled device includes two outlets, which can be controlled separately using the Roku app or voice commands through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. You can also set schedules or remotely cut power to the outlets. Reviewers consistently comment on how easy it is to set up the device and to use the app. As a result, the Roku Outdoor Smart Plug has a 4.6-star rating based on 350 reviews. It's available at Walmart for under $15.

The GoodCook Fruit and Veggie Divider costs $8.44 and is a kitchen helper that cuts your favorite fruits or vegetables into quarters. It can turn a whole carrot or cucumber into four spears or cut smaller produce, like baby potatoes or strawberries, into four bite-size pieces. The design of this kitchen gadget keeps your fingers clear of the stainless steel blade and also minimizes any mess as you slice juicier items like cherry tomatoes or grapes. For easy clean-up, you can put the entire slicer in the dishwasher on the top rack. There are nearly 100 reviews for the GoodCook Fruit and Veggie Divider at Walmart, and it has a 4.6-star rating.

To compile this list of highly rated Walmart gadgets, we considered tools or equipment across a range of categories. We searched home, kitchen, garden, outdoor, and tool sections to find helpful and innovative products that cost $50 or less. Products needed to have at least a 4.0-star rating to be considered. Most of the gadgets we included on this list have more than 100 reviews, but some with reputable brand names have fewer than 100 reviews. Even still, we read through comments by actual buyers to find out how each gadget works in real life and to determine if it's truly helpful and worth adding to your tools or kitchen equipment.