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The 8 Best Fidget Spinners on Groupon (Out of Like 500)

BY: Sean O'Toole |Jul 3, 2017

By now you know the fidget spinner, and perhaps you're already a fan. Whether you use it for anxiety or attention problems or just think it's fun, the gadget has quickly become one of the world's most popular welcome distractions. But you might not realize how many different versions of the item have proliferated over the past few months. That's why we created a guide to the absolute best fidget spinners on Groupon right now. Read on to find your match.

The Basic Original

Buy this classic spinner from $4.99

Rating: 4.0/5 with 18 reviews

No frills here. Just three lobes emanating from a ceramic-bearing center that makes for a smooth, low-friction spin. If you haven't tried the trend yet, this is a good place to start. Simply choose one of the 19 colors and patterns and get twirling. The $4.99 price tag makes this a good choice if you're looking for a cheap fidget spinner, as well.

The Metallic Upgrade

Buy this shiny spinner for $9.99

Rating: 4.6/5 with 18 reviews

Brushed-metal construction, hybrid zirconia-ceramic bearings, and near-silent operation? This is pretty much the Cadillac of whatever it is fidget spinners are. This model also features five-point torque designed to increase spin time—an effective choice that makes this one of the best fidget spinners on the market in terms of spin duration.

The Detachable-Blade Spinner

Buy this deconstructable spinner for $9.99

As if the spinning action wasn't satisfying enough, this model features a deconstructable design that gives you the pleasure of taking it apart and putting it back together (it also allows you to decide how many blades you want to spin at a time). It even comes with removable glow-in-the-dark rings.

The LED Light Show

Buy this light-up spinner from $7.99

Rating: 4.2/5 with 10 reviews

The light-up fidget spinner has quickly become one of the most common variations on the basic model. This version actually features three different light modes, which you can switch between by pressing the button in the center.

The LED Light Show with Bluetooth(!)

Buy this Bluetooth spinner from $9.99

Rating: 3.8/5 with 340 reviews

You might not think a fidget spinner would be a natural thing to pair with your smartphone. You would be wrong. Just connect to this spinner's speaker and suddenly your stress-relief device can play relaxing background tunes, too. Suggested playlist: "Right Round," "Turn! Turn! Turn!" and anything by the Spin Doctors.

The Glow-in-the-Dark Spinner

Buy this phosphorescent spinner from $10.99

If you like the light-up concept but don't want to worry about keeping your device charged, this is your winner. It also includes an option to personalize your spinner with your initials up to three letters.

The Darth Vader

Buy this Sith Lord spinner for $9.99

67% off makes for a great bargain on this metallic spinner. Pray we do not alter the deal further.

The Spinner Batman

Buy this Caped Crusader spinner from $5.99

Holy ergonomic curved design for maximum hand comfort, Batman! (By the way, if you're a fan of superheroes but not into the Batman fidget spinner, there's also a Captain America spinner.)

BONUS: The Fidget Cube

Buy this fidget cube from $6.99

Rating: 4.0/5 with 1,105 reviews

If you like the idea of a stress-relief gadget but the spinner just doesn't do it for you, try this nifty little guy. On a single 2.5" cube, you can flip a switch, turn a dial, click some buttons, or play with a joystick-like glider thing. Now that's mindless entertainment!

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