42 Best Tech Gifts to Impress Any Gadget Lover

If you have a teen in the family, get them this little HP printer that will turn any phone-camera picture into a Polaroid. Kids are already into everything analog, but hopefully this will kick-start an obsession with physical media.

Glasses that can take photos or videos, play music into your ears, and read you a street sign in a different language—weird, but the nerd in your life will enjoy them.

Everybody knows somebody who has sleep troubles. For that person, get them the brand-new Therabody SleepMask. It blocks out 100 percent of the light and gently vibrates them to sleep.

This is a great gift for that special someone … or to send a hint to that special someone to be. It’s for those cold winter nights when you’re stuck at work. Now, at least, your loved one can still keep their hands warm.

This is perhaps the most sentimental of the trendy tech gift categories, but truth be told there’s always room for one more—even in a packed house. Of all the digital frames we’ve used over the years, this one is our favorite.

If they are using ChatGPT for everyting, they may be into this. It’s an AI-powered micro-machine that can be a voice recorder, transcriber, summary giver, and notetaker all in one. All of that in the device that fits in the palm of your hand.

If they love animals or nature and have a backyard, get them a smart bird feeder and turn them on to a new hobby. This is the best one.

So your buddy watches too much Food Network. Get them this smoker and they can feel like a Chopped champion.

There’s no shortage of portable projectors on the market, but the issue with most of them is user interface. Xgimi fixed this by actually licensing Google TV for the MoGo 3 Pro. The result is a portable projector that just works seamlessly. Netflix, Disney, HBO Max—it’s all there with simple log-in processes.

This is a great one for parents of young kids. Anywhere they end up, they can put together a movie night.

If they love music, they probably already have a turntable and an insatiable taste for vinyl. This portable record player is the perfect left-field gift that they will actually get some use out of. Take it to a party and hook it up to the Bluetooth speaker for retro tunes done the high-tech way.

For the best in gaming, this Switch 2 bundle comes with the latest Mario Kart. Perfect for older kids or just the young at heart.

Not quite sold on buying your young kid a Switch? That’s okay! Instead, enjoy games with the whole family with the Nex Playground. The games-focused console encourages active play with some of your kid’s favorite characters, including games featuring Peppa Pig, Barbie, and Bluey. Perfect for the whole family, no controller required.

If your friend or loved one is having trouble sleeping, this is the gadget to get them. No app or fancy tech required—just press the button and the Lunette makes relaxing vibrations meant to calm your breathing. It also includes optional soothing scent pods, which is our favorite part of the whole device.

There are a ton of good air purifiers you can buy, but right now our top recommendation is from Blueair. This one is perfect for any medium to small room and is easy to control. You’ll be able to breathe in the difference in no time.

Another great sleep-gadget gift. The Snooz is the perfect small white-noise machine for the crowded nightstand. Intuitive touch controls make it feel techy if you’re into that, but it’s just as easy to set your schedule once and never touch the thing again.

We love our Kindles, but this is our current favorite e-reader. As the name suggests, it’s barely larger than a smartphone and fits in the palm of your hand. A perfect gift for the reader on the go.

If they are already decked out in gadgets for their computer, they definitely need some way to plug them all in at once. That’s what the docking station is meant for, and this ten-in-one option won’t leave them wanting.

If they’re a notetaker, a doodler, or someone who just loves to write everything down by hand, this is the perfect gift. It’s a notebook and smart pen combo that sends everything you write to the cloud. It helps keep digital notes and sketches organized and easy to return to.

Meater’s newest smart thermometer is our pick for the at-home chef in your life. We’ve written about it at length, but essentially it offers a ridiculous amount of precision when baking, grilling, or cooking on the stovetop.

These are the trendiest headphones right now. Beneath the minimalist design, they have noise canceling and battery life that can last days. For only the coolest trend chasers on your gift list.