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Shopping for the hard-to-please person? Tech gadgets are always a win. Whether it's family, friends, or coworkers, there's a perfect device for everyone. From high-quality earbuds to stylish backpacks or Apple accessories for their iPad or MacBook, these gifts never fail to impress.
To help you find the best and most current tech gifts, we're constantly on the lookout for the latest products. Our curated list includes everything from affordable, impulse-buy items to high-end gadgets like portable laptops and gaming consoles. With over a decade of experience testing consumer tech, I can confidently recommend each item. I’d be happy to use these products myself or gift them to someone who’ll love them.
1. HP Sprocket Instant Photo Printer
The HP Sprocket compact photo printer is one of the best tech gifts you can get for the Instagrammers in your life. The stylish gadget can print 2x3-inch photos on water- and tear-resistant paper.
Giftees can edit their photos before printing through Sprocket’s mobile app. Each print has a sticky back, making an instant decoration option.
2. GoPro HERO13 Black Waterproof Action Camera
GoPro’s latest HERO13 Black action camera is a great gift for adventure enthusiasts. It’s sleek, compact, durable (can go up to 33 feet underwater without a housing), easy to operate, and more feature-packed than competitors.
The HERO13 Black can capture sharp, instantly shareable 5.3K video and 27MP still images and stream their follies live. This iteration has swappable lenses for even more versatility.
3. Samsung The Frame Smart 4K TV
Samsung’s The Frame 4K TV is a splurge-worthy tech gift that elevates the recipient’s home entertainment game and improves their home decor. As its name suggests, the product looks like a picture frame with swappable bezels. When not in use, it can showcase over 1,000 classic and modern works of art.
Of course, The Frame also offers excellent picture quality and a feature-rich smart platform with access to all streaming services. It’s available with up to an 85-inch display panel .
4. Anker MagGo Qi2 Power Bank
This magnetic battery by Anker is a thoughtful gift for iPhone users, especially those rocking a member of the iPhone 16 family. With a 10,000 mAh battery pack, the accessory can fully charge any iPhone.
Thanks to its support for the Qi2 wireless charging standard, the MagGo battery is also fast. We like its built-in viewing stand and color screen for monitoring its capacity and charging process.
5. LARQ Self-Cleaning Water Bottle
The sleek PureVis water bottle by LARQ — the maker of our favorite pitcher — is a surprisingly high-tech gift, thanks to an onboard UV-C light. The nontoxic technology allows users to seamlessly sanitize the bottle’s interior and the water inside it, taking only a minute.
Available in several colors, the bottle has an insulated design that allows it to keep liquids hot for up to 12 hours and cold for up to 24 hours. The sanitizer’s rechargeable battery can last up to a month between charges.
6. Razer Kishi Ultra Gaming Controller
The Razer Kishi Ultre mobile gaming controller is the best on the market and a gift that avid smartphone gamers will surely appreciate. Compatible with USB-C-toting iPhone and Android phones , the accessory rocks a complete set of buttons, thumbsticks, and triggers for console-grade gameplay anytime, anywhere. Its integrated lights, full-size grips, and built-in audio jack will transform their phone into a handheld console alternative.
A companion app will allow the recipient to find new titles and access their cloud gaming subscriptions, among other things.
7. Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack
This backpack by Timbuk2 is one of the finest gifts you can give to a commuting gearhead. It's elegant, durable (Timbuk2 backs it with a lifetime warranty), functional, and eco-friendly, thanks to its recycled materials.
The Timbuk2 Authority has a soft interior that has a slot for up to a 17-inch laptop and countless pockets and compartments for accessories and daily essentials. You can order it in black, blue, gray, and a shade of green dubbed Eco Titanium.
8. Apple Watch Series 10
Any iPhone-toting recipient will love the latest Apple Watch Series 10. Compared to Series 9, the latest iteration brings a fresh design, a faster chip, and a bigger and brighter screen, along with mandatory gesture controls, class-leading wellness-tracking tools, and best-in-class safety features that include crash and fall detection.
The Apple Watch Series 10 is available with a 42- or 46-millimeter aluminum, stainless steel, or titanium case. It’s customizable with a best-in-class selection of bands and accessories.
9. Soundcore Space One Pro Wireless Headphones
Wireless headphones are a great gift for any occasion, and the Soundcore Space One Pro is a fantastic option that over-delivers for its price. The over-ear cans have a cool design, comfy fit, and long battery life.
Best of all, the headphones’ sound quality and noise cancellation can compete with products that cost considerably more. The same goes for their best-in-class companion app.
10. Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen)
The second-generation Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker is a great tech gift for any music enthusiast. It is incredibly elegant, plenty durable with an IP67 rating for water resistance (it can even float!), and capable of blasting signature Bose sound with excellent quality for up to 12 hours between battery charges.
Bose offers the SoundLink Flex in black, blue, sandstone, and sage colors. Each speaker has a cool fabric strap.
11. Spigen Ultra Hybrid MagFit Case for iPhone 16
This Ultra Hybrid case by Spigen is a great gift for gearheads. The design on its back will create an impression the recipient's phone is fully transparent, making it an instant conversation starter. You can order the case for various iPhones , Samsung Galaxy , and Google Pixel phones.
Best of all, the accessory’s thin fit and captivating design don’t sacrifice protection. Its shock-absorbing corners provide military-grade durability.
12. Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim)
The redesigned PlayStation 5 slim gaming console is a superb gift option for gamers, whether they are newbies or longtime platform users. The new gaming rig is noticeably smaller and considerably more elegant than the original while delivering the same industry-leading power and in-game haptics.
Spending less than the price will get you a digital edition of the console without a disc drive, which is available as an add-on accessory. Of course, a PS5 slim version with an integrated disc drive is also available. Best of all, every PlayStation 5 is in stock and ready to ship.
13. Satechi 2-in-1 Headphone Stand with Wireless Charger
If you know someone who splurged on the Apple AirPods Max — or any other set of noise-canceling wireless headphones — consider gifting them this sleek stand by Satechi. It will showcase their headphones and keep them in place when not used.
The stand also features a magnetic charging dock, so the recipients can store and power up their iPhone alongside their headphones. An additional USB-C output for charging additional gadgets, like, say, a smartwatch, is also on board.
14. Microsoft Modern USB-C Speaker
The Microsoft Modern USB-C speaker is an excellent tech gift for anyone working remotely. Easy to set up and use, the no-nonsense gadget does a phenomenal job during video and voice calls. Its convenient button controls include a Microsoft Teams shortcut.
The product is compatible with USB-C-equipped PC and Mac computers. It has a stylish fabric cover, a handy cable management setup, and a storage case with a zipper closure.
