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43 best tech gifts for gadget lovers, gamers, more
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With so much tech available to us, it can be tricky to know where to start when buying gifts for tech lovers.
There are new products all the time, which means there will always be more options for the best tech gifts. You’re gonna need some help to find the best tech gifts for gadget lovers at various budget ranges, and we’ve compiled a handy guide for you right here.
These are some of the best tech gifts you can buy today, in our humble opinion.
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Fun for all the family
Meta Quest 3S
- Doubles Quest 2 graphics performancer
- Mixed reality is good enough to use a phoner
- IR sensors automatically map your roomr
- Ringless controllers are comfortabler
- Incredible value
- Battery is in front, adding face pressurer
- Fresnel lenses aren't as clear as the Quest 3r
Who It’s for: Every family that wants to have some fun in a virtual world like no other.
Why Gift This: In VR no one can hear you scream. Okay, that’s a lie, everyone hears you.
TheMeta Quest 3S is the more accessible version of the recent standalone VR headset, and this time around it includes Gorilla Tag and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+. Normally, you’d have to buy any games or digital experiences separately. Here, you get the Gorilla Tag game included. If you don’t want to spend extra, or you’re worried about the recipient having to spend, there are a lot of free apps and games on the Meta Quest store, as well. It’s a great gift, especially for someone who doesn’t have a VR headset yet. As for my experience, we love the Meta Quest 3s so much in my family we’ve already started customizing with lots of adds-ons andaccessories.
a diy dream
Super Universal Socket
Who It’s for: Anyone that’s handy or loves DIY.
Why Gift This: It’s thoughtful and practical.
Not everything in our best tech gifts for gadget lovers guide has to be expensive. This is one of those unexpected items that can really improve someone’s day to day life — and what’s more giftable than that? A couple of years ago my wife bought me one of these on a whim and it’s become super handy at times for working with a variety of bolts, nuts, tools, and beyond. It even works with certain damaged heads or stripped parts. It also makes an excellent stocking stuffer.
for those who doodle
Rocketbook Core Reusable Spiral Notebook
Who It’s for: The artists and creatives in your life who are always doodling.
Why Gift This: You can use it over and over and digitize all of your artwork, sketches, notes, and doodles.
I know you’re probably wondering what a notebook is doing on this list, but this is no ordinary notebook. The Rocketbook is actually a digitized notebook that allows you to write, erase, and re-write an endless amount of times. It’s also app-enabled so you can upload your work to whatever services you use like Google Drive or Dropbox. It’s a great choice for all of those artists, sketchers and creatives in your family or friend circle. Some of Rocketbook’s other models appeared on our list of thebest smart notebooks.
Simple safety and security
Apple AirTag 4-Pack
- Very easy to user
- Leverages huge ecosystemr
- Replaceable batteryr
- Precision tracking works great
- Accessories are priceyr
- Some privacy concerns
Who It’s for: Apple device owners who love to track their stuff.
Why Gift This: Because you’re tired of helping someone find their keys, phone, or valuables.
For people who keep forgetting where they’ve placed their keys or wallet, you need theApple AirTag. The tracking device shows you where it is through the Find My app, and it can play a sound if you are looking for the item where it’s attached. With a simple one-tap setup, anybody can use the AirTag. The new model uses precision wayfinding via Ultra Wideband and Bluetooth 5.0 and features an IP67 rating — with waterproofing up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. It also uses a user-replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery. When the battery dies, you just replace it.
The perfect iphone pairing
Apple AirPods 4
- Surprisingly effective ANCr
- Improved fit/comfortr
- Solid sound qualityr
- Excellent voice/call qualityr
- r
- Best for Apple device users
Who It’s for: Everyone who loves Apple gear.
Why Gift This: Every Apple fan wants a pair of AirPods. It’s a right of passage.
Our AirPods 4 reviewer Caleb Denison was relatively happy with them when hereviewed the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC. He gave them four stars and praised the effective Active Noise Cancelation, solid sound quality, good voice and call quality and he felt they were more comfortable than some previous models. Of course, the real question is who do you know that would love to receive some of these as a gift?
A self-assembly godsend
SKIL Rechargeable 4V Cordless Screwdriver
Who It’s for: The handy person on your list.
Why Gift This: No more manual labor and sore hands (from using screwdrivers).
Maybe you’ve been eyeing thecordless drill deals but want something a little smaller, more lightweight and more manageable? You’d be surprised how much an electric screwdriver can really change things and speed up your build and assembly process. I have one of these and it’s a godsend any time I have to assemble kids’ toys, or furniture, or do anything around the house. It’s basically a screwdriver that spins itself — that’s it, but I love it dearly and I know anyone on your shopping list will too. It’s the perfect gift for DIY-ers and handy folks.
The affordable smart doorbell
Blink Video Doorbell
Who It’s for: Smart home and tech enthusiasts who want to avoid doorstop pests.
Why Gift This: You can answer your door from anywhere (not to mention, shoo away solicitors).
There are two places I always recommend starting your smart home, or rather, where I think you should install smart home devices — and one of them is at your doorstep. Having a smart doorbell is a real game-changer to be able to answer your door remotely, even if you’re home. You can send those pesky solicitors running with their tail between their legs and you don’t even have to look them in the eyes. Anyway, the Blink Video Doorbell is a good gift idea because it’s easy to install and works with pretty much any door layout.
Supercharge your TV
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
- Same great Fire TV experiencer
- Double the storager
- Improved processorr
- Faster Wi-Fir
- Price is right
- Doesn't include the best Alexa remoter
- Waiting on some new AI featuresr
- Laggy interactions
Who It’s for: That one person who binges every streaming show, ever.
Why Gift This: Turn any device with HDMI into a smart streaming platform.
Not much elaboration is needed on this one because it’s a universally loved product that will level up any TV with smart functionality and apps. Slip it into a stocking or wrap the box to give the gift of streaming this holiday season. I just don’t recommend sharing your Netflix passwords with anyone, though!
Great audio bang for buck
Anker Soundcore P40i Noise Canceling Earbuds
Who It’s for: Anyone who wants a pair of earbuds that’s not from Apple.
Why Gift This: They sound great, have excellent battery life, and they’re priced just right.
If you want an affordable pair of wireless earbuds with all the bells and whistles you’d normally find in more expensive options, check out the Soundcore P40i by Anker. They have a 2-in-1 charging case that doubles as a phone stand, offer up to 60 hours of listening time, and have some punchy, delightful bass. They’re also IPX5 resistant so good for use anywhere, including outdoors. Drop these bad boys into a stocking to make some audiophiles real happy this season.
A sparkling gift
SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker
Who It’s for: Soda drinkers everywhere.
Why Gift This: You can make your own fizzy and sparkling drinks.
If you have never heard of SodaStream, well, the first thing I’d ask is where have you been? They’re basically homemade soda machines where you can make sparkling beverages at the push of a button. The Terra is no exception, and it comes with everything you need to get started. If you know someone who loves sparkling water, club soda, or fizzy drinks this would make them very happy.
Super cool glasses
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Wayfarer
- Lightweight and stylish glassesr
- Hands-free photo and video capturer
- Good 12MP photosr
- HD+ videosr
- Live-streaming capabilityr
- Good speaker qualityr
- Impressive five-mic arrayr
- Lots of AI featuresr
- Basic notification supportr
- Transition lenses have limitations
Who It’s for: Content creators, livestreamers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone that loves a new, intelligent gadget.
Why Gift This: Ditch the dumb glasses and get some smart glasses.
These aren’t just glasses with an iconic Ray-Ban style, they’re equipped with intelligent solutions empowered by Meta AI. Ask Meta to translate signs and things you see in the world, summarize a food menu, or even remember where you parked your car. At any moment you can use the built-in cameras to capture photos in your first-person perspective or videos. You can also answer calls, send text messages via your voice, and listen to music locally. Privacy controls allow you to fine-tune how your experience plays out, how your data is used, and what features are enabled — you can disable voice commands, for instance. They make for a great gift, especially since the lenses are polarized and optimized. I do have a pair and I’ve been wearing them non-stop. I plan to wear them on Thanksgiving to record some prime family moments.
A must for phone owners
PhoneSoap 3 UV Cell Phone Sanitizer
Who It’s for: Anyone that owns a smartphone. Phones get gross.
Why Gift This: Just clean your phone already.
Think about how disgusting your phone screen must be with all of those germs and nasties. Even when you take a wipe to the screen, you’ll see smears of who knows what. The PhoneSoap 3 uses two germicidal UV-C bulbs tosanitize your phone, killing most bacteria and germs, while also providing USB ports for charging. This helps you stay healthy, as your phone picks up bacteria from your hands and the surfaces it touches. It can also be used to sanitize anything else that fits in the chamber. It’s here to clean up some of those best tech gifts you might have gotten years prior or that you’re picking up for others this year.
For all gamers
Game Console Controller(s) — $65 to $300
Who It’s for: Gamers, gamers, and more gamers.
Why Gift This: You can’t play games without a controller.
Game controllers are always a solid gift for the gamers in your life. Some people have Xbox, some have PlayStation, and others still have a Nintendo Switch. If you’re like me, you have a bunch of consoles including a PC with access to Steam and a Steam Deck, which means you can use any type of controller. The point is, that this entry includes several different controller options so you can find your gamer friends and family the right one. Some have a wide compatibility range, too, like theElite Series 2 Controller, which you can use to game on the Xbox Series X, Xbox One, or Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs.
Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller —$65
Pro Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch —$80
Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller —$75
SCUF Envision Pro Wireless Gaming Controller for PC —$180
Razer Kitsune All-Button Optical Arcade Controller for PS5 and PC —$300
For Playstation gamers
PlayStation Store Gift Card — $10, $25, $50, more
Who It’s for: PlayStation gamers young and old.
Why Gift This: The recipient can buy whatever game or DLC they want on the PlayStation Store.
Gift cards can sometimes seem like a cop-out, but trust me, for those gamers in your life — they’ll love nothing more than a gift card to their favorite digital store. That allows them to purchase games of their choosing, DLC, or even put it towards re-subscribing to online services. I recommend the $25 gift card because it’s a sweet spot between relatively inexpensive but providing plenty towards the cost of a new game or something else. You can always spring for bigger cards, too, like $50, $100, or more.
For Xbox gamers
Xbox Gift Card — $10, $15, $20, $25, $50, more
Who It’s for: Xbox fanatics, but also anyone who games on Windows, too.
Why Gift This: The recipient can buy any game or DLC they want on the digital Xbox or Microsoft store.
An Xbox gift card may be used for games and other content on the Xbox Series X and Xbox One consoles, as well as for Windows PCs. You can purchase the games that you want digitally and even preorder upcoming games so that they can be pre-downloaded ahead of their release date. Sticking with my previous recommendation, opting for a $25 gift card is a great price point that will provide tons of gaming options for anybody on your list.
Alternative: If you know someone who has a Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite you might consider getting them aNintendo eShop Gift Card instead.
Vinyl on the move
Victrola Vintage 3-Speed Bluetooth Portable Turntable
Who It’s for: Old school audiophiles that either already have or have expressed a desire to start a vinyl collection.
Why Gift This: It’s a record player for the modern age. Plus, those vinyls aren’t going to play themselves.
Breathe new life into your vinyl records with the Victrola portable Bluetooth turntable, which can also play music on its built-in speakers through a Bluetooth connection with a mobile device or a 3.5mm aux-in. Once you’re done, store the turntable by closing the suitcase, which is durable for added protection. If you know anyone who collects vinyl, old or new, this would make a fantastic gift for them. Wait until you see their eyes light up. The more expensive Victrola Stream Carbon made it onto our list of thebest turntables, if you’re curious.
Shine bright
Govee Star Light Projector
Who It’s for: The stargazers and dreamers.
Why Gift This: Turn any room or bedroom into a light show.
More than a night light, this projector displays a captivating aurora-like scene on the walls and ceilings. There are 52 scene modes for incredible variety, 18 white noise options, and configurable DIY tools to change how it all looks. It’s the best tech gift for all ages and sure to level up any room it’s used in.
Our product tester remarked that as soon as this came on it quite figuratively lit up the room, as you might expect. It came with a power cord but no adapter, however, so be prepared to either pick one of those up separately or use one you already have. If you’re gifting this to someone you might want to grab a USB power adapter.
Great gaming on a budget
Nintendo Switch Lite
- Comfortable designr
- Sharp and vibrant displayr
- Solid battery lifer
- Brings back the iconic D-padr
- Affordable
- Slightly smaller game libraryr
- No TV mode supportr
- No motion controls
Who It’s for: Gamers that can’t get enough at home and want to play on the go. So, all gamers.
Why Gift This: Mario. Zelda. Mario Kart. Metroid. Pokemon,. All on the go.
If the newNintendo Switch 2 is out of your price range, the Nintendo Switch Lite is an excellent alternative. The Lite differs because it’s meant to be totally portable — it doesn’t connect to your TV like the standard Switch models. It can still play all original Nintendo Switch games including physical cards and digital titles purchased on the Nintendo eShop. Players get access to exclusives such asThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom andMetroid Dread.
Alternative: If you know someone who already owns a PlayStation 5, you might consider getting them aPlayStation Portal ($200) instead.
For Frozen marg lovers
Ninja SLUSHi Pro Frozen Drink Maker
Who It’s for: The lush, but also everyone that likes cold beverages alcoholic or not.
Why Gift This: You can turn *any *liquid into a slushie. Let me repeat, *any *liquid.
Want to make the perfect frozen cocktail or virgin slushies in the comfort of your kitchen? Look no further than the Ninja SLUSHi. No ice is needed, how crazy is that? The technology freezes whatever liquid you put inside evenly to make the best-frozen drinks, period. You can put virtually any liquid inside from juice to hard liquor. Our team has had a lot of fun testing this one out, maybe a little too much if you know what I mean. There are five preset settings to make slushies, spiked slushies, frappes, milkshakes, and frozen juice. When it’s all done self-serve with the pour spout and handle right into your favorite glass. Spicy margs anyone?
Our product tester did mention getting the consistency and balance correct when mixing alcohol in the drinks was more challenging. But overall, it works great and the drinks that come out are delicious.
For storage hogs
SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD
Who It’s for: Anyone with any data, so anyone.
Why Gift This: Consolidate some thumb drives and carry less while protecting valuable data.
This tough SanDisk portable solid-state drive has been a staple on our gift guide list for a couple of years now, and for good reason. A portable SSD brings immense value as you have all your essential files with you at all times, and you still benefit from the fast read and write speeds of the technology. But theSanDisk Extreme SSD takes it to another level by providing drop protection and IP55 water and dust resistance. It also comes with a carabiner loop to secure the SSD to your belt or backpack. We picked out the 1 TB version, but storage options go all the way to 8 TB.
For caffeine enthusiasts
Breville Barista Express Impress Espresso Machine
Who It’s for: Coffee aficionados that are tired of searching for the perfect Espresso or Cappucino.
Why Gift This: People that can’t ever get enough coffee. Like three cups a day type of people.
Who says you have to venture out and visit a local coffee shop for indulgent, scrumptious espresso? With the Barista Express Impress, you actually don’t. You can make cafe-quality espressos at home in no time. It’s the perfect gift for budding coffee baristas and seasoned connoisseurs. With an automatic tamping system, for smooth, extracted espressos, a sleek design, and multiple drink-making methods, there’s virtually no reason not to have something like this handy. Every drink you make is luxurious, smooth, and awakening — just as you want them to be.
Big screen, small glasses
RayNeo Air 3s AR and XR Glasses
Who It’s for: Anyone who’s always vying for control over the living room TV.
Why Gift This: It’s a private OLED display you can use with virtually any USB-C device.
These AR and XR glasses work differently than your average pair of VR goggles or headsets. You have to be plugged directly into the device you want to display via USB-C. For example, you can plug into your Steam Deck. You might be asking, why? Because it basically projects a personal and private 201-inch 120Hz OLED display inside the lenses of the glasses. It’s like watching or playing on a huge TV. The Air 3s work with Android, Mac, iOS and iPhone, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and much more. Gift these to anyone you don’t want to see for a few days because as soon as they get them they’re going to hide away in a cubby and watch, play, and stream to their heart’s content.
For meat masters
MEATER Pro Smart Bluetooth Meat Thermometer
Who It’s for: BBQ enthusiasts, chefs, foodies, or otherwise.
Why Gift This: It will make them love a craft they already love even more.
You can’t have any pudding if you don’t eat your meat — but you won’t want to eat the meat unless it’s cooked right. For that, you’ll need something like the MEATER Pro which is a wireless, smart meat thermometer for the modern age. Gift it to any griller, cook, budding chef, or would-be sear coach. It has a resistance of 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and it’s both deep fryer and air fryer safe. It pairs seamlessly with the app, and even comes with access to a variety of recipes. Get your meat on for the holidays. We didreview the standard Meater with similar features.
Stylish sound
Beats Studio Buds+
- Very comfortabler
- Great battery lifer
- Excellent noise cancelingr
- Solid call qualityr
- Clear transparency moder
- No wireless chargingr
- No Bluetooth Multipointr
- No EQ controls
Who It’s for: The music lover who wants punchy, powerful bass in a compact form.
Why Gift This: They help you tune out the world and listen to some good beats.
Theoriginal Beats Studio Buds are an excellent alternative to the AirPods Pro. The Beats Studio Buds+ retains that vibe while utilizing the Beats’ custom acoustic platform for enhanced audio. You get up to 36 hours of listening time, Active Noise Canceling (ANC) support, a transparency mode to stay aware of your surroundings, and more. They also come in several styles so you can find the perfect match for whoever you’re giving them to.
For TV lovers
Linkind LED TV Backlights with HDMI 2.0 Sync Box
Who It’s for: Home theater owners, media streamers, gamers, and anyone into immersive entertainment.
Why Gift This: Imagine explosions, magic, and cinematic events syncing to lights that dance behind the TV. I know, right.
I have these exact lights and they’re installed on my office TV — the very set I use to play games. This set would make a great gift for all the gamers out there who want a more immersive lighting experience. They also work well on home theater setups, in your living room, bedroom, or wherever you have an active TV.
Pro Tip: When I first installed them I had to change some settings on my PS5 to make sure they worked correctly. My TV kept flickering and the video was turning off, but all I had to do was swap the Video Transfer Rate to -1, or -2, in the Video Output settings. This pretty much applies to all lighting solutions that use a sync box.
For smart outlets
Kasa HS300 Smart Plug Power Strip
Who It’s for: The tech family with lots of mobile devices to charge.
Why Gift This: Everything is electronic these days and I don’t know a single family that isn’t always scouring the house for more chargers and adapters.
You can never have enough power strips. Even better, you can never have enough power strips with USB ports embedded. That allows you to charge mobile devices, tablets, handheld game consoles, you name it, all without plugging in an adapter. This one is also smart-enabled so you can control it from anywhere using the Kasa Smart app, and whatever is plugged into it. All six outlets are independently controlled and you can even tell Alexa, Google Assistant, or Cortana to turn your outlets on, and off. Laziness for the win!
For ice cream fans
Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker
Who It’s for: Ice cream lovers everywhere.
Why Gift This: Families, dessert hogs, people who want homemade delicious frozen treats.
What could bring the family together better than a homemade ice cream maker? The Ninja CREAMi is the ultimate dessert-making machine, and everyone can enjoy it — at all ages. It’s easy to craft custom ice cream, healthy sorbets, and other keto-friendly frozen desserts. But more importantly, everything it makes is delicious and fun to mix and flavor. Isn’t it about time you started creating some unforgettable family moments in the kitchen?
For BBM nostalgia
Clicks Keyboard for iPhone
- Keyboard keys feel nicer
- Backlit, customizable keysr
- Very helpful shortcutsr
- Frees up a lot of your display
- Too light for its own goodr
- Makes your iPhone look ridiculousr
- No MagSafe
Who It’s for: Anyone that used to own a Blackberry. Also, people that type a lot on mobile.
Why Gift This: Virtual keypads are not fun. Clicky keyboards are a lot of fun.
Tired of using a virtual keyboard to type long emails or messages? Clicks isa unique keyboard for various iPhone models that brings back the QWERTY-style physical keyboard. As the name suggests, it’s satisfyingly clicky. It comes in several colors so you can match it to your recipient’s personality or the iPhone, whichever makes more sense. Either way, typing is back baby. We alsoreviewed Clicks recently.
For a safer home
SimpliSafe The Lighthouse: 7-piece wireless security system
Who It’s for: The conscious homeowner who wants to protect their home, family, and property.
Why Gift This: Protect your home and property the right way.
The Lighthouse is SimpliSafe’s comprehensive home security system with everything you need included in one bundle. You get the base station, two entry sensors for doors and windows, one security keypad, one key fob, and two outdoor cameras. It puts you in full control of your home and ensures you’re at the center of every alert. Pair it with SimpliSafe’s Active Guard outdoor protection and agents can deter intruders by speaking to them directly, shining a spotlight, or sounding a siren — all built into the camera.
Super smart lighting
Philips Hue LED Smart Bulb Starter Kit
Who It’s for: The smart home enthusiast that can never have enough thoughtful tech.
Why Gift This: Smart lights are just right.
Give your recipient the gift of a smart home this holiday season. Why? Because everything is better when you don’t have to get up off the couch or get out of bed just to turn on some lights. You can easily set up those smart lights around your home with this Philips Hue starter kit. It includes four smart lights that can display from your choice among 16 million colors, and you can schedule them through the Philips Hue app. The starter kit also comes with a Hue Hub, which can control up to 50 smart lights.
For massage lovers
Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Handheld Massage Gun
Who It’s for: Everyone over the age of 35.
Why Gift This: It’s a great remedy for sore muscles and old age.
Sore? Stressed? Massage it all away with the Hypervolt 2, across three speeds of powerful percussion. It features an improved ergonomic design, making it better and more comfortable to hold during use. Best of all, it’s whisper quiet so it won’t wake the kids, or your partner if they’re nearby, and you can rely on step-by-step expert guidance through the Hyperice app. Everyone loves a massage so this would be a great gift idea for pretty much anyone. Bonus points if they’re over the age of 35 because that’s when things start getting real achy.
Our product tester used it before workouts to loosen and warm up, as well as after the gym to relieve soreness. It worked well, was comfortable to hold and use, and the battery lasted for quite a while — over a week during testing.
Snap happy
Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Camera with Instant Film
Who It’s for: The aspiring photographer in your life.
Why Gift This: Instant photos are back better than ever.
It’s time to bring back the instant photos that were all the rage back in the day. Experience precisely that and take snapshots of life’s best moments with the Fujifilm Instax Mini 11. The instant camera makes everything easy by automatically selecting the best shutter speed depending on your environment. Your pictures will always look fabulous. It also comes with a selfie mode to make it easy to take pictures of yourself with your loved ones. It’s a fun gift for teens, outdoor explorers, photographers, and everyone in between.
Ink without the ouch
Prinker S Temporary Tattoo Device
Who It’s for: Artists, creatives, and the quirky alike (that includes me so don’t feel bad).
Why Gift This: Hit ’em with the one-two twist and encourage tattoos (but temporary ones).
Do you like art and tattoos? Would you consider putting some temporary tattoos on your skin? How about someone in your family? I know, it’s unorthodox and maybe even a little uncouth, but the good news is thePrinker S is a temporary tattoo device. Choose from over 12,000 custom and temporary tattoos. They take just three seconds to imprint and all ink is non-toxic and water-resistant. It should last for up to two days, unless you wash it off with soap and water.
Ready. Set. 3D Print.
FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer
Who It’s for: The constant tinkerer.
Why Gift This: They can print anything for anyone, including you.
With a3D printer, you can make anything. The skies are the limit. So, it would make for a great gift, especially for teenagers and budding creatives. This FLASHFORGE unit offers one-click automatic printing, it prints much faster than comparable models, offers rapid nozzle changes, superior print quality, and real-time app monitoring. The builds can sometimes take a while so being able to check in remotely via an app is a time-saver.
For extreme visuals
DJI Mini 3
Who It’s for: Grounded pilots, aspiring pilots, photographers, gadget lovers, and beyond.
Why Gift This: Espionage is more exciting in the sky. Ask Bond.
Take to the skies with the DJI Mini 3, adrone that’s equipped with a 12MP camera that can take up to 4K-quality videos. It also has a three-axis motorized gimbal that will help maintain a steady shot, even when it’s up high in the air. The drone is easy to bring along during your travels, for better shots of the scenes that surround you. It’s a top gift idea for photographers, content creators, explorers, and pretty much anyone fascinated with flight.
For high-octane enthusiasts
GoPro HERO13 Black
Who It’s for: The athlete, the high-octane enthusiast, the thrillseeker, and maybe, the content creator.
Why Gift This: It’s an action camera for capturing first-person footage, of anything.
The GoPro HERO13 is the most recent edition of the action camera offering 5.3K resolution video at 60 frames per second and 27-megapixel still photos. While the premiere use of these cameras is to document high-octane activities, you can also use them just as well to record the mundane. For example, if you want to record anniversaries, birthday parties, get-togethers, barbecues, or even a hike through the woods. There are a ton of accessories available for the GoPro series which means you can mount them to virtually anything and everything. I don’t know a single person who would be upset with receiving one of these as a gift.
For outdoor movie nights
XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro Portable Projector
Who It’s for: Movie and TV show fans who want to watch their content anywhere, even the backyard.
Why Gift This: If they love movies, they’ll love this.
Know a movie buff? Set up movies in the backyard, at the park, and virtually anywhere with the portable projector. The best part is that it features licensed Netflix access so no workarounds. You can stream your favorite service right here on this device. Stream Google TV, Netflix favorites, you name it. It offers a 450 ISO lumens brightness, 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, and full HD 1080P resolution. It comes with a 130-degree built-in stand, too. Dual 5-watt speakers by Harman Kardon mean they sound great and it works with a Type-C 65-watt power bank for portable power. Cinema buffs, photographers, and anyone that loves to watch content or media will enjoy this little projector.
Handheld PC Gaming
Asus ROG Ally AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (512GB)
- Light and comfortable to user
- Beautiful 1080p screen
- Weak battery lifer
- Worse performance than the Steam Deckr
- Windows 11 is a hassle to use
Who It’s for: PC Gamers that want to take their games on the go.
Why Gift This: Infinite power in the palm of your hands. Like Tony, but no arc reactor is required to use it.
Asone of the better competitors to theSteam Deck, theAsus ROG Ally is a fun, capable gaming PC handheld. The biggest difference is that it’s running native Windows so you can play PC, console, and mobile games all via one device. Launch Steam, Epic Games, GOG Galaxy, or any other Windows-based app, including Xbox Game Pass. It offers intelligent cooling, great performance, and immersive audio via Dolby Atmos. The biggest gripe I have with the Ally is the battery life, everything else is gold.
For swing kings
Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor for Golf
Who It’s for: Golfers. Period.
Why Gift This: They can practice their golf swing anywhere and get instant feedback. That’s more valuable than an Arnold Palmer out on the greens.
The ultimate gift for golf lovers everywhere, this mobile launch monitor allows you to trace your shot and play anywhere. If it’s cold outside, no problem, then take some shots in your garage or shed. It provides instant replay feedback, info on your launch, active shot, and other elements — like your swing. It’s easy to use and super simple to set up too.
For PC Performance
CyberPower Gamer Master Gaming PC with AMD Ryzen 5-7600
Who It’s for: PC Gamers that want to take advantage of decent power and play games on high video settings or above.
Why Gift This: If they love games they love this. Earn brownie points by mentioning Steam.
There’s nothing quite like gifting them the best gaming present ever for the holidays, adult or not. This CyberPower PC is ready to rock and roll and take on most games on high or better settings. It’s a desktop too so they can do absolutely everything and everything from media streaming and content creation to watching media, browsing, shopping and more. It’s powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, AMD Radeon RX 7600, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and it comes with a 500GB solid-state drive.
For a clean home
Eureka J15 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop with Self-Emptying Base
Who It’s for: Everyone that hates cleaning and wants some help.
Why Gift This: Help them recover some free time while the vacuum cleans.
Want to really make someone happy for the holidays? Gift them a self-cleaning and maintenance-free smart robot vacuum like the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra. It offers a super impressive 16,200 pascals of suction power. But the real benefit here is that it can handle up to 75 days of hands-free cleaning. That’s thanks to the unique dock which auto washes and dries the mop, self-empties the dustbin, charges the device and more. It’s pretty much set and forget-friendly. What a gift!
For off-grid power
ECOFLOW Portable Power Station DELTA 2 Max
- Robust 2,400-watt outputr
- Best-in-class charging speedsr
- Lighter than most LFP modelsr
- Generous port selectionr
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi supportr
- Extra battery portsr
- Premium pricer
- No wheelsr
- Spotty support
Who It’s for: Anyone interested in home power backup, off-grid power solutions, and beyond.
Why Gift This: When the power goes out, who you gonna’ call? This ECOFLOW Delta 2 Max, that’s who.
You can’t have a list of the best tech gifts without including at least one solution to power them, outage or not. I know not everyone lives where hurricanes hit, but tornadoes, winter storms and vortexes do cause issues elsewhere. When grid power goes down you’re at the whim of the power companies who, let’s be honest, tend to take forever to get things up and running again. They don’t care about charging you for power those days you have none either, but I digress. For those times, it’s always good to have a backup power source like theECOFLOW Delta 2 Max. It can keep the power on mission-critical appliances and gear and keep you warm if you’re somewhere cold. In my case, it keeps my family cool with some fans on. Yes, I have one of these and a few others and I’ll never get rid of them. Anyone would love to have one as a present.
Get the purest air
Dyson Purifier Big + Quiet Formaldehyde BP03
Who It’s for: Everybody likes clean, fresh-smelling air.
Why Gift This: Anyone who loves a great-smelling home. Also, pet homes.
Gifting an air purifier is a slippery slope. It’s a great choice and it can help keep the air inside a home healthy and fresh, but you might also be sending a message that someone’s home smells. Why? Because they also help remove odors and other impurities, including gases, formaldehyde, and more. The Dyson BP03 projects air over 32 feet while active, has various operating modes — like breeze mode — and is ultra-quiet during use. It also employs long-lasting HEPA H13 grade filtration which can last for up to five years. In the end, who doesn’t love clean air?
Briley has been writing about consumer electronics and technology for over a decade. When he's not writing about deals for Digital Trends, he's writing how-to content, and guides. He's also a ghostwriter for various online publications. In his downtime, he's either spending time with his family, playing games, or enjoying a good ol' stogie.
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The robot vacuum industry has finally moved past the "bump into walls and get stuck on a rug" phase. The new standard is the all-in-one base station—machines that not only vacuum and mop, but also empty their own dustbins, wash their own mop pads, and dry them with hot air to prevent odors.
Robot vacuums are only worth it when they actually reduce the number of times you have to think about cleaning. A lot of models still need babysitting: empty the bin, refill the water, wash the mop, dry the pads, repeat. The Dreame L10s Ultra is built to cut that routine down dramatically. It’s $299.99 for a limited time, down from $519.99 (42% off). If you want floors that stay consistently cleaner without turning it into a weekly project, this deal is the right kind of upgrade.
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A video doorbell is one of those upgrades you appreciate the first time you miss a delivery, get a package notification, or want to see what’s happening without opening the door. The tricky part is that a lot of doorbells lock the best features behind a monthly fee. The eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 is built around the opposite idea. It’s $139.99 for a limited time, down from $199.99 for 30% off, without any monthly fees. If you want better visibility at your doorstep without committing to another subscription, this deal is worth a look.
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