Picking out the perfect gift for someone can be tough. Even if you know them well, there's always a chance that they won't exactly swoon over your gift (which is the whole point, isn't it?). I know, I know, it's the thought that counts — and while that is true, no one wants to be the bearer of bad or unwanted gifts. It's even worse if the intended recipient seems to have everything already.
The thing about tech, though, is that there are new products all the time, which means there will always be more options for the best tech gifts. So, you're gonna need some help to find the best tech gifts for gadget lovers at various budget ranges. Rather than make you peruse through the list of the latest tech deals, or even just our updated list of the best deals period, we've compiled a handy guide for you right here.
Without further ado, these are some of the 56 best tech gifts that you can buy today, in our humble opinion. You should also check our fancy schmancy Top Tech Gifts for the Holidays page while you're at it. If you're looking for gifts to grab during Black Friday specifically, we also have a can't-miss Black Friday gift guide for every budget.
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Meta Quest 3S
- Doubles Quest 2 graphics performance
- Mixed reality is good enough to use a phone
- IR sensors automatically map your room
- Ringless controllers are comfortable
- Incredible value
- Battery is in front, adding face pressure
- Fresnel lenses aren't as clear as the Quest 3
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.
The new Meta Quest 3S is the more accessible version of the recent standalone VR headset, and this time around it includes Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+. Normally, you'd have to buy any games or digital experiences separately. Here, you get the Batman game included, which is tons of fun — my kids and I play it often. 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 hands on experience, we love the Meta Quest 3s so much in my family we've already started customizing with lots of adds-ons and accessories.
Sony PlayStation Classic
Who It's for: Millennials and old-school gamers that have been around the block.
Why Gift This: Because nothing beats nostalgia.
Sometimes, a little nostalgia is in order. That's precisely what you — or the lucky recipient — will get here. It's a realistic but miniature recreation of the original PlayStation console complete with 20 pre-loaded fan-favorite games and two wired controllers for local multi-player. A virtual memory card allows you to save your game just like the old days. Games include Metal Gear Solid, Oddworld: Abe's Odyssey, Resident Evil Director's Cut, Wild Arms, Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3, Grand Theft Auto, and more. Grab this one for those Millennial gamers you know.
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.
My Life In a Book
Who It's for: The people you love and cherish most (and want their memories stored forever).
Why Gift This: It's super sentimental and will probably make someone cry (in a good way).
To be honest, there's nothing better than receiving a personalized gift. Gift your friends, family, and loved ones this personalized keepsake that they'll be able to fully customize to their liking. With options for couples, babies, life celebrations and more, your gift recipient will get to share their experiences, photos, and wisdom and in the end it results in a preserved memory book.
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 the best smart notebooks.
Apple AirTag 4-Pack
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 the Apple 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.
Apple AirPods 4
- Surprisingly effective ANC
- Improved fit/comfort
- Solid sound quality
- Excellent voice/call quality
- 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 resident reviewer and You Asked star Caleb Denison was relatively happy with them when he reviewed 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?
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 the cordless 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.
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.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
- Same great Fire TV experience
- Double the storage
- Improved processor
- Faster Wi-Fi
- Price is right
- Doesn't include the best Alexa remote
- Waiting on some new AI features
- 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!
Rubik’s Connected Cube
Who It's for: The puzzle master, at any age.
Why Gift This: Because it's fun. Duh.
We all know (and love) the classic Rubik's Cube toy from the 80s. Well it's 2024, and everyone's favorite puzzle has gotten with the times with the Rubik's Connected Cube. It's an app-enabled update to the classic, allowing you to connect it to your phone or tablet to track the cube's orientation and your moves in real-time. The app, which also tracks your progress, will teach anyone who wants to learn how to solve the Rubik's Cube. It's the perfect gift idea for the intuitive mind.
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.
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.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Wayfarer
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.
Reolink Argus 4 Pro + 6-watt Solar Panel and SD Card Bundle (2-Pack)
Who It's for: Anyone that wants a security camera bundle that's ready-to-go out-of-the-box.
Why Gift This: When one security camera just isn't enough. Or one solar panel. Or one SD card.
Typically, I tend to recommend against getting just one security camera unless you're buying them piecemeal. That's because once I set up a camera at my house I immediately wanted more. I regret not buying them in a bundle. You don't have to make that mistake with the dual-pack bundle. It includes two of Reolink's excellent Argus 4 Pro cameras, two six-watt solar panels to keep them powered up, plus two SD cards for the cameras and local storage. It's a lot and it would be an incredible gesture to gift this bundle to the security-conscious folks in your life.
I had the chance to install and test the Argus 4 Pro out at my home along with the solar panel. It works great, video quality is excellent and the app is so much easier to use than some of the other security apps I've dealt with. It's easy to open up and view the live feed of the camera, not to mention the notifications are reliable. It's nice to be able to disable them, too, when I know there's going to be a lot of movement in the camera's path — like when I'm mowing my yard.
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 to sanitize 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.
Game Console Controller(s) — $30 to $250
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 the Elite Series 2 Controller, which you can use to game on the Xbox Series X, Xbox One, or Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs.
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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.
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 a instead.
Hidrate Spark PRO Smart Water Bottle
Who It's for: The fitness and health buffs.
Why Gift This: It's a cool way to drink and carry your water.
I'll be the first to admit that not everything needs the "smart" treatment, and when I first heard about a smart water bottle, I thought it was a little much — that is until I learned what it can actually do and how that can quite literally change your life. We did review the regular Hidrate Spark, meanwhile, the Hidrate Spark Pro made it onto our lists of the best smart water bottles for 2024, The Hidrate Spark PRO tracks your water intake and reports it all via Bluetooth to an app on your mobile. An LED reminder on the bottle will send alerts when it's time to take a drink. You can fully customize the bottle to match your style, too. And even though we've picked out the water bottle with straw here, there are other options like a tumbler. It also keeps your drinks cold for up to 24 hours.
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 the best turntables of 2024, if you're curious.
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.
Nintendo Switch Lite
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.
Gamers on the go should either have the Nintendo Switch, or the Nintendo Switch Lite. The Lite differs because it's meant to be totally portable — it doesn't connect to your TV like the standard or OLED Nintendo Switch models. The regular console also features removable controllers known as Joy-Cons, while here the controllers are built into the console and non-removable. It can still play all Nintendo Switch games including physical cards and digital titles purchased on the Nintendo eShop. Players get access to exclusives such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Metroid Dread.
Alternative: If you know someone who already owns a PlayStation 5, you might consider getting them a .
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.
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 the SanDisk 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.
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.
TCL RAYNEO Air 2S 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, something I do all of the time with my RAYNEO Air 2S. 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 RAYNEO Air 2S works 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. I use them to play games and still spend time in the living room with everyone.
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 did review the standard Meater with similar features.
Beats Studio Buds+
- Very comfortable
- Great battery life
- Excellent noise canceling
- Solid call quality
- Clear transparency mode
- No wireless charging
- No Bluetooth Multipoint
- 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.
The original 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.
Apple MacBook Air 13.3-inch M1 Chip
Who It's for: Apple fans who don't mind a dated system.
Why Gift This: It's a MacBook, in a portable form factor.
It might be older but it's still powerful enough to get the job done and also would make an incredible gift. There's not much to say about this one, everybody knows Apple and everybody knows what a MacBook is. It's lightweight, portable, and a solid choice for students, creatives, and anyone constantly on the move — business owners, too.
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.
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!
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?
Clicks Keyboard for iPhone
- Keyboard keys feel nice
- Backlit, customizable keys
- Very helpful shortcuts
- Frees up a lot of your display
- Too light for its own good
- Makes your iPhone look ridiculous
- 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 is a 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 also reviewed Clicks recently.
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, three entry sensors for doors and windows, one security keypad, one motion sensor, and one outdoor camera. Complete with the camera 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.
This Black Friday deal saves you up to 70% when you sign up for professional monitoring. Paid in full it’s $144 for everything instead of the usual $480. Great offer and one of SimpliSafe’s best deals ever.
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. We did review the white ambiance starter kit a couple of years ago, if interested.
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.
Ember Travel Mug 2+ with Apple Find My
Who It's for: Coffee, tea, and hot cocoa drinkers. But also anyone that would benefit from a smart mug.
Why Gift This: Stop losing your mug already.
Keep your beverage at your desired temperature with the Ember Travel Mug 2 app-controlled mug, which has a capacity of 12 ounces and a battery that can last up to three hours on a single charge. You can change the setting through its touch display or the Ember app on your smartphone. It automatically senses when to turn the heating function on or off, entering a sleep mode when empty or after two hours of inactivity, saving the battery. This one also comes with support for Apple Find My so you can locate the mug on a map using the Find My App on your iPhone or Apple devices. It's an excellent gift idea for anyone who's already invested in the Apple ecosystem and loves coffee. It is one of the best smart mugs for 2024, after all.
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.
Bonus: TCL 85-inch QM85 QLED 4K Smart QD Mini LED TV
Who It's for: It's a TV. The real question is who *isn't *it for?
Why Gift This: Because absolutely anyone would love receiving a new 4K TV.
You can't have a best tech gifts list without a TV, and a damn good one at that. I would recommend grabbing this as a gift for yourself and your family, but if you want to give it to someone else more power to you. This gorgeous 4K UHD QLED panel features a 120Hz refresh rate (144Hz Variable Refresh Rate), the TCL AIPQ Pro processor with deep learning AI, HDR Ultra with Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG, and much more. Plus, it has the Google TV smart streaming OS built-in. It's the ultimate package and the Black Friday price brings it down low-low. Caleb Denison loved his time with it.
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 the Prinker 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.
FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer
Who It's for: The constant tinkerer.
Why Gift This: They can print anything for anyone, including you.
With a 3D 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.
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, a drone 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.
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.
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.
Ooni Volt 12 Electric Pizza Oven
Who It's for: Gourmet pizza chefs who want to cook their own woodfire pizza at home — but while staying inside.
Why Gift This: Delicious, crispy, woodfire-style pizza on demand.
Want delicious, crispy homemade pizza that tastes just like it was cooked in a wood-fired oven? The Ooni Volt 12 is a great option, especially since it's all-electric. That makes it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. It has a built-in timer, temperature controls, and a boost mode to crank up the heat. It's small enough to fit on a kitchen counter but big enough to fit a full-size 13-inch pizza. It's ready to use out of the box, too. Just unpack it, plug it in, and go. It can be a pricey gift, I know, but anyone who receives one of these is going to be making pizza all the time, it's worth it.
Asus ROG Ally AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (512GB)
- Light and comfortable to use
- Beautiful 1080p screen
- Weak battery life
- Worse performance than the Steam Deck
- 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.
As one of the better competitors to the Steam Deck, the Asus 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.
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.
Arcade1Up NFL Blitz Arcade Cabinet with Rizer and Lit Marquee
Who It's for: Someone that wants to build their own arcade at home, one machine at a time.
Why Gift This: It's the utimate cool tech gift.
There are a ton of different Arcade1Up cabinets each with different games. But one of the better presents to give someone is this NFL Blitz blast from the past arcade cabinet. It also comes with a riser which helps lift it up to an adult-friendly height, plus a lit marquee. This cabinet is WiFi enabled so you can connect to the companion app and join a community of arcade gamers across the country.
RealRelax Shiatsu Massage Recliner
Who It's for: Adults.
Why Gift This: Get a full body massage any time you want. Any. Time. You. Want.
Come home from work, sore, and climb into your personal recliner that delivers an incredible massage. Okay, maybe you're gifting it to someone else instead, but rest assured, that's precisely what they'll be doing every day. I would if I had one of these and, yes, I have used them before several times.
Apple MacBook Air 13.6-inch with M2 Chip (2022)
Who It's for: Apple fans who want the most bang for their buck.
Why Gift This: It's also a MacBook, in portable form, but with more power under the hood.
The 2022 MacBook Air is a powerful laptop that's equipped with Apple's M2 chip, which is so efficient that the laptop goes completely fanless. It's also equipped with a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, with a battery life that can last up to 18 hours on a single charge.
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 1TB solid-state drive.
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!
ECOFLOW Portable Power Station DELTA 2 Max
- Robust 2,400-watt output
- Best-in-class charging speeds
- Lighter than most LFP models
- Generous port selection
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support
- Extra battery ports
- Premium price
- No wheels
- 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 the ECOFLOW 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.
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?
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Who It's for: Executives, business owners, teachers, and anyone that works with content.
Why Gift This: It's a great tool for detecting AI content, paraphrased or not.
These days, there are a lot of folks relying on ChatGPT to create content, from reports and emails to full-on articles. When you’re not sure what’s been handled by AI, you can use an AI Detector like Copyleaks. I know, it seems like an odd gift, and this one is really for the business folks and professionals out there, but I’m willing to bet you know a few.
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