11 tech gifts that blew us away in 2025, from MacBooks to Xbox handhelds

Apple MacBook Air (M4)
Apple is in the enviable position of being able to release great laptops every year with incremental performance bumps, but this one comes with a slight price cut alongside the improved M4 chip. There’s no exterior change here from the M3 model, but it remains an excellent, ultra-portable laptop with a great battery and a machine that nails every fundamental aspect of Mac computing.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X
Microsoft’s long-awaited foray into the handheld gaming PC space comes arm-in-arm with ASUS, but if your gaming library is spread across Steam, Battle Net, the Xbox PC app and more, then you’re in luck. Not only is the ROG Xbox Ally X a powerhouse, but it’s essentially a one-stop shop that can boot into all of those PC launchers without feeling too much like, well, a PC.

Eureka Ergonomic Gaming Chair
Fitting in the middle of a Venn diagram between ergonomics and gaming sensibilities, the Eureka Ergonomic Gaming Chair achieves the almost impossible by doing a pretty great job at both. Its breathable backrest helps you stay focused on the game in warm situations, and it’s easy to put together and very adjustable.

Keychron K2 HE Mechanical Keyboard
OK, it technically launched at the tail-end of 2024, but the Keychron K2 HE is a fantastic keyboard worth highlighting. Whether you’re using it for work, play, or a little of both, it pairs the customizable nature of Keychron with fantastic Hall Effect switches. It also looks better than just about any board on the market in our minds.

Govee Curtain Lights Pro
The Govee Curtain Lights Pro are an awesome way to decorate your home for the Holidays, letting you share just about anything through the medium of, well, lighting. Still, it gets even better when you use it as a smart display, showcasing your clock, the weather, and the temperature outdoors for your indoor office.

DJI Neo
Another 2024 arrival that we can’t get enough of, the DJI Neo is a fantastic drone that’s a great value proposition. Ideal for beginners, it packs 4K recording, multiple shooting modes, and a compact design that makes you more likely to take it on vacation. No FAA regulations are involved, either.

Fujifilm Instax mini Evo
This adorable, retro-tinged camera is a social media star’s best friend, with 100 effect combinations across 10 filters and 10 lens effects. Images come out great whichever option you select (even in low light), and it’s small enough to fit into an everyday carry.

Fujifilm X-M5
Looking to give the vlogger in your life an upgrade? Look no further than the Fujifilm X-M5, which is a portable powerhouse that can simulate shooting on film, while being good value for money, too. It can record up to 4K video, and also offers vertical recording in landscape orientation, making it ideal for multiple content types.

Apple iPhone 17
The base iPhone has been great for years, but Apple really pushed things to a new level this year with the iPhone 17. It finally gets Apple’s ProMotion from the Pro line for smoother scrolling and gaming, the chip is fantastic, and you get twice the storage at the base end without a price hike. In fact, we’d say it’s an easier recommendation than the Pro now.

LG C5 OLED
LG’s C-series of TVs have always been fantastic, but the latest C5 might be the best it’s ever been. It’s bright, and avoids being too reflective, and the latest webOS 25 is responsive and packed with features from the jump. And gamers can rest easy knowing there’s minimal input lag, an easy-to-access Game Settings bar, and 144Hz VRR.