https://www.cnet.com/news/pocket-a-digital-voice-recorder-for-22/

Need to record a college lecture? A podcast interview? Anything at all? Any phone can handle that job, but that's not always the best or most practical option.

Indeed, sometimes it's better to use a dedicated recorder. Like this one: For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Evistr 8GB digital sound recorder is $22.30 with promo code EVISTR20. It normally runs $28. Hardly a huge savings, but it's cheaper than most competing products.