Best tech gifts 2025 — 31+ picks for the gadget-lover on your list

The Apple AirTag is an excellent key finder that is extremely easy to set up and does a great job of locating your valuables. In other words, it's the perfect gift for the person who's always misplacing their keys. Someone can never have too many!

This 10,000mAh portable charger from Anker has a built-in USB-C cable, making it the perfect accessory for most smartphones and tablets. I especially like this battery pack accessory because of its battery status display.

For an organized charging solution, Belkin's 3-in-1 wireless charging stand is perfect gift of convenience for the person who either can't keep track of all their gadgets, or who's nightstand is always mess of charging cables. Make sure to clip the coupon for $10 off.

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is one of the best instant cameras for printing memories. Anyone can pick up this camera, shoot and print their photos with no fuss. It's endless fun in a compact package. This bundle includes everyone a new Instax user needs to get started.

Among all the best Kindles, my favorite choice for most people is the Kindle Paperwhite. The 7-inch display, water-resistant design and 12-week battery life make it a great gift. But you can read our full Kindle Paperwhite review to learn more.

For the style‑savvy tech lover, the Ray‑Ban Meta Gen  2 blends iconic sunnies with next‑level wearable smarts. With a 12‑MP ultra‑wide camera, open‑ear speakers, built‑in Meta AI and up to 8 hours of battery life, it’s like a smartphone you wear.

Give the gift of effortless entertainment with Google TV this holiday season. The 65-inch display features TCL’s advanced Halo Control System for stunning picture quality and ultra-high contrast, paired with Google TV’s powerful search and access to over 10,000 apps for a premium viewing experience. With hundreds of free channels included out of the box, the TCL 65-inch is the gift that keeps on giving.

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These color outdoor light bulbs make any patio feel like a party destination. I recommend paring them to the companion app for easy control. They're also weather-proof and shatter-proof, so you can leave them up year-round. There are three size options starting at 24ft.

We named this space-saving power strip one of the best smart plugs you can buy. It comes with outlets plus USB ports, and you can control each connected device individually, plus you can monitor energy usage.

The Echo Show 15 has a large display and adaptive interface with widgets that lets you easily interact with smart home devices. It can even be used a digital picture frame. Read our full Echo Show 15 review to learn more.

For just $39 the JBuds Mini wireless earbuds deliver strong performance, and the super-compact design will be attractive to anyone with small ears. Read our full JLab JBuds Mini review to learn more.

The Ultimate Ears Miniroll is the ultimate musical companion. It’s a super small Bluetooth speaker, so it’ll fit into a backpack without a problem. It’s sturdy too, which will let it survive even the most traumatic of outdoor mishaps.

The Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are the best entry-level AirPods to gets These relatively affordable buds work great with all Apple devices and have Find My in the charging case, so no need to worry about it getting lost.

The super compact Roku Streambar SE is a brilliant little soundbar, perfect for smaller bedroom TVs. It's also packed with Roku streaming, so you don't need a separate streaming box.

Beats doesn't just make headphones, there's the Beats Pill bluetooth speaker as well! It's a small speaker that can pump out surprisingly rich, spacious audio. Its champagne color makes it look pretty luxurious, too.

This booming battery-powered smart speaker has a long-lasting battery, water-resistance and technology that auto-calibrates the sound to your surroundings. Read my full Sonos Move 2 review to read why I love it.

The Meta Quest 3S is one of the best VR headset for gamers, with many of the Quest 3 features in a more affordable package. Read our full Meta Quest 3S review to learn more.

Nintendo Switch 2 is the long-awaited follow-up to the best-selling hybrid console. Our Editor's Choice pick is an iterative successor to the original Nintendo Switch, offering a home console and handheld experience in one package. It packs new features, including a larger display, redesigned Joy-Cons and more internal power for increased performance.

The PlayStation 5 Slim, or PS5 Slim is significantly slimmer than the original. What's more, you don't have to worry about finding stock. You'll be considered a hero for wrapping this up under the tree.

The Xbox Series X is another excellent console gift idea. The stylish black box can run games at 4K resolution at 60 frames per second without breaking a sweat. Plus, Xbox Game Pass is the best subscription service in gaming.

Lego Pac-Mac Arcade
The Lego Pac-Mac Arcade isn't technically a piece of tech, but it's a wonderful gift idea for gamers who already have all the gear they possibly need. This 2651-piece set recreates the iconic arcade game with simulated mechanics.

Every day at home can feel like a spa day with this heated foot massager machine. From deep kneading and compression to scraping and rolling, this massager can do it all. Plus, the foot sleeves are washable.

For the person who hits snooze twelve times, the Hatch Restore 3 is a total game-changer. It’s a sunrise alarm, sound machine, reading light and meditation coach all in one sleek bedside gadget. It lulls you to sleep with soft light and rain sounds, then wakes you gently. This is the definition of a gift that someone didn’t even know how much they needed.

This FDA-approved LED skincare mask uses a combination of light and vibration therapy with proven benefits to enhance the appearance of skin. It's the ultimate gadget for the skin-care guru.

The Dyson Airstrait isn't your average hair straightener. Its technology powers wet to dry straightening with air — that's right, no hair-damaging hot plates. It's a good alternative gift to the entire Dyson Airwrap system, too.

The Theragun Mini Plus is an ultra-portable massager that packs a serious punch. Not only does it offer percussive therapy, but it even has a heat function for even deeper relief. With multiple attachments, it’s the perfect gift for parents, athletes, travelers, or anyone who sits at a desk too long.

The Apple Watch 11 features an always-on screen that's 2x more scratch resistant than its predecessor. It's powered by Apple's S10 processor and packs an improved 24-hour battery, 5G radio (cellular model only), Sleep Score, and hypertension alerts. It's available in 42mm and 46mm sizes.

The Oura Ring 4 is the latest smart sleep-tracking ring in the brands line up complete with a robust titanium finish to prevent tarnishing. Just Be prepared to pay a monthly subscription of $5.99 to access all features.

This is much more than a bike helmet — it features Bluetooth connectivity, built-in speakers and mic. That means you can either listen to music on rides, or intercom multiple helmets together when you ride in a group.

This simple espresso maker is the easiest, and most affordable, way to enjoy a Nespresso machine. This is the gift for someone who perhaps just moved into a new home, or who's aging coffee maker could use an upgrade. Bonus points if you pair it with Nespresso pods.

What do you get for someone who has every kitchen gadget? We'll guess they don't have a self-stirring popcorn maker. This can make up to 12 cups of popcorn at once, so family movie night is covered.

The Meater 2 Plus is the best wireless thermometer for monitoring the temperature of any kind of protein in any kind of appliance. We think it's great for people who love their outdoor grills and smokers.

The Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven is great for making pizzas, smoking wings and many things in between. It's a stellar addition to any outdoor kitchen, but it's also a good fit for small patios and balconies.