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GQ Recommends 57 Superlative Tech Gifts For All the Gadget Obsessives On Your List

Shopping thoughtful, interesting, and actually useful tech gifts used to be pretty simple. Grab a Sharper Image catalog, flip to a random page, point your finger to almost anything, and done. It's way more difficult now. For one, uh, what's a catalog, grandpa? Second, every gadget seems to get an upgrade every year, so even the best tech gifts tend to get outdated very quickly. And those new disruptors with the sexy, eye-catching packaging very rarely have any legs to stand on when it comes to functionality or longevity. If there are any good tech drops, get ready to drop a sizable chunk of cash on it.

Here at GQ, we know that it's tough to keep track of all the worthwhile new tech among all the so-so duds without pulling up a dozen review guides, which is where we come in. Here, we've gathered up a short list of some of our favorite new (and new-ish) tech gifts for anyone who actually knows what “Wi-Fi” stands for. This lineup includes plenty of GQ-tested and approved tech gadgets from our 2021, 2022, and 2023 Home Awards, plus some winners from our latest Grooming and Fitness Awards. Just make sure to stealthily check that your giftee doesn't already own whatever's in the gift box.

Browse all of our gift guides in one place, and get even more GQ-vetted-and-approved gift ideas by signing up for the GQ Recommends newsletter. Or, check out some of our top gifting suggestions below, broken out by category.
The Best Gifts for Men | The Best Gifts for Dads | The Best Gifts for Women | The Best Gifts for Moms | The Best Gifts for Parents
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Apple

AirTag (4-Pack)
$99 $87
AMAZON

Anyone can appreciate a stocking stuffer that will help them locate all their oft-misplaced belongings. The glasses dangling around their neck? Well, that's another case entirely.

2/57
Arccos

AI Smart Golf Sensor System
$199 $159
AMAZON

Until you have your own professional caddie on the tour, this digital rangefinder can help you track every shot you take.

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3/57
Beats

Studio Pro Bluetooth Wireless Headphones
$350 $200
AMAZON

$350 $200
TARGET

Replacing the Studio3s, these new Beats have dramatically better sound and highly efficient noise-canceling abilities to drown out your roommate's constant nagging or the chatty Kathy sitting next to you on the train. They also sync with your iPhone in a jiffy and boast an impressive 40-hour battery life.

4/57
Google

Pixel Tablet with Charging Speaker Dock
$499 $399
AMAZON

This isn't just a touchscreen tablet—it's also an all-in-one smart speaker, video call interface, and smart home hub. We think the digital picture frame feature makes this an especially great gift for your parents.

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Hyperice

Venom 2 Back Wrap
$249 $199
HYPERICE

Massage chairs never made it beyond the mall, and they've always been too gimmicky. But the Venom 2 massager takes everything we did like about massage chairs and puts it into a portable back wrap. This GQ Fitness Award winner is a dream tech gift for workout fanatics.

6/57
Teenage Engineering

Red OB-4 The Magic Radio Speaker
$650
SSENSE

For DJs, emcees, or anyone who likes to throw a good impromptu dance party, The Magic Radio lets you bring the party with you wherever you go.

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Therabody

Theragun Sense
$299
THERABODY

$300
TARGET

The latest percussive massage gun from Therabody might be its best yet, offering more than just a way to beat your muscles into submission. The Sense also has a heart rate sensor, and when used in conjunction with the Therabody app, encourages you to partake in breath work to help you relax.

8/57
Ember

Travel Mug 2
$205
AMAZON

No one deserves lukewarm coffee, and this portable Ember smart mug will keep a brew hot for up to three hours—if your joe will even last that long.

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Fluance

RT81 Elite High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable
$250
AMAZON

$250
TARGET

Upgrade their tinny suitcase record player with a bona fide turntable that will bring out the best sound quality in their beloved vinyl LPs.

10/57
AnkerMade

M5 Speedy 3D Printer
$700 $500
BEST BUY

For the budding creator, get them an easy-to-use 3D printer that won't make them hit their head on the desk in fury. This high-quality gadget prints much faster than other models of its kinds, at 500 millimeters per second, so they can start churning things out lickety-split.

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Ecovacs

Deebot X2 Omni Hybrid Robot Vacuum & Mop
$1,500 $993
AMAZON

The most advanced robot vacuum in the world, the newly released and GQ-tested X2 Omni can even clean itself. These vacuums actually make great gifts for dads, and we promise he'll follow it all around the house (even though he doesn't have to).

12/57
Apple

Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular 49mm)
$799 $739
AMAZON

The new Ultra Apple Watch is brighter, bigger, and more advanced. You can even take it 1,000 meters under the sea, though we're not sure what you'll do with it down there.

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13/57
WORX

Landroid S Robotic Lawn Mower
$1,000 $599
AMAZON

TikTok's newest obsession? Robot lawn mowers with cameras mounted on top. Get your partner their own and make your neighbors green with envy.

14/57
Vitamix

Propel Series 750 Blender
$630 $400
AMAZON

The new Vitamix blender has simplified controls and presets to make it easier to whip up smoothies for the whole family, although good luck selling your partner on your newest kale-spinach-celery-protein concoction.

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15/57
Sonos

Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar
$499 $399
SONOS

Mount this Sonos soundbar on a wall (ideally right below a Samsung The Frame TV) for the sleekest possible home theater setup.

16/57
Hyperice

Normatec 3 Compression Recovery System
$799 $699
AMAZON

Do you have a runner on your gift list? Then give them this award-winning leg compression recovery device. From now on, they'll have no excuse to complain about sore legs.

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17/57
Breville

The Bambino Plus
$500
WILLIAMS SONOMA

In our testing of espresso machines, this silvery appliance emerged as a clear favorite. For espresso nerds who have long dreamed of moonlighting as baristas, you're about to become their favorite person ever.

18/57
DJI

Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo
$699
AMAZON

The new Osmo Pocket 4K camera is made for the TikTok generation. Streamers (or, you know, any teenager on your list), will never want to put it down, even when they probably should.

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19/57
Segway

Ninebot KickScooter MAX
$750 $700
AMAZON

Has any brand pulled off a successful pivot like Segway? The dorky scooter company makes some of the best electric scooters for adults, and so long as your giftee has semi-decent coordination, they'll love taking this for a joyride.

20/57
Otterbox

Fast Charge Power Bank
$35
AMAZON

“Hey, bro, got a charge?” are five words that'll never come out of their mouth again.

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21/57
Microsoft

Xbox Series S
$330
AMAZON

Everyone could use a gaming console, and with the Xbox Series S, you can play all the Microsoft-exclusive games you want (we're looking at you, Halo) all without the need for buying physical discs.

22/57
Garmin

Vivoactive 5
$300
AMAZON

Cop a smartwatch and keep track of all your fitness progress and health goals, from measuring your heart rate to ensuring you're actually A-OK to be working out today.

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23/57
Oxo

Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker
$300
AMAZON

Is a coffee maker a piece of tech? We're saying yes, especially when it's this one, which can be programmed to start brewing coffee before you're even awake.

24/57
Marshall

Stanmore II Bluetooth Speaker
$350 $261
AMAZON

Instead of going the portable speaker route, get the music lover in your life something they can rock out to at home like they're living in their own concert venue.

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25/57
Apple

AirPods Max
$549 $480
AMAZON

Apple's AirPods Maxes are some of the best noise-cancelling headphones we've tried, so much so that they're a little too good at tuning out the rest of the world.

26/57
Amazon

Echo Dot (5th Gen)
$50
AMAZON

“Hey, Alexa, the Amazon Echo Dot is a pretty good gift, isn't it?”

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Bang & Olufsen

Beosound A5 Speaker
$1,299
BANG & OLUFSEN

Looks like a picnic basket, expertly maximizes sound, and even charges up their phone.

28/57
Samsung

55-Inch Class QLED 4K The Frame TV
$1,498
AMAZON

When they're not watching the big game, this TV doubles as a bougie picture frame.

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29/57
Roborock

Q5 Robot Vacuum
$430
AMAZON

The second best thing to getting them a live-in housekeeper is gifting them a robot vacuum to finally get their dusty, crusty floors in order.

30/57
Ray-Ban

Meta Smart Glasses
$329
AMAZON

Early adopters have already fallen in love with these smart glasses, which let you livestream your POV directly to Instagram and snap 12MP photos hands-free.

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31/57
Bose

QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds
$299
AMAZON

$299
BEST BUY

Bose's newest earbuds have phenomenal noise cancellation capabilities to rival the likes of Sony, and new spatial audio technology that makes it feel like you're right there center stage at the Boygenius concert.

32/57
Courant

Catch:3 Wireless Charging Station
$100
AMAZON

$100
TARGET

The most gorgeous portable charger also keeps your bits and bobs neat and tidy.

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33/57
Samsung

32-Inch Odyssey G5 Curved Gaming Monitor
$350 $300
AMAZON

Samsung's curved, pixel-dense gaming monitors will instantly upgrade your favorite PC gamer's desktop setup.

34/57
Oura

Ring Gen3 Heritage Ring
$299
OURA

$299
BEST BUY

Help them hit their fitness goals with this sleek, discreet ring that stores sleep and workout insights right at their fingertips.

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35/57
Meta

Quest 3 Breakthrough Mixed Reality
$500
BEST BUY

The new Meta Quest 3 is the ultimate trump card gift for any gamer on your list: the VR will be transportative in even the most familiar spaces, and its advanced comfort and passthrough features mean you can easily grab a quick bite without taking your headset.

36/57
GoPro

Hero 12 Black
$390
AMAZON

This isn't just the newest action camera from GoPro. In 2023, it's also the only one worth buying, with improved motion stabilization, ultra-wide views, and vertical video mode.

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Sonos

Move 2
$449
SONOS

Bigger sound, longer battery life, and just an overall better buy than the OG Sonos Move. Believe us: We tried it.

38/57
Grovemade

Walnut Desk Shelf
$220
GROVEMADE

This handsome desk shelf will beautify any work-from-home or office setup. It's the kind of item you might not buy for yourself but would be thrilled to receive as a birthday or holiday gift, nonetheless.

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Garmin

Edge 840 Solar Bike Computer
$550
REI

For any avid bikers, we recommend this Fitness Award-winning GPS computer that not only tracks your location and acts as a virtual coach, but also spits out stamina updates so you know how much further you can push it up the hill. Oh, and did we mention it's solar-powered?

40/57
LG

G3 Series 77-Inch Class OLED evo 4K TV
$4,500 $3,497
AMAZON

If you want a TV that will make your guests' jaws drop, this is it. LG has made the top OLED TV for three years running now, and the brand's latest model is thee king of tech gifts in 2023.

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Dyson

Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde BP04
$1,100
DYSON

R2-D2's distant cousin, the BP04 (otherwise known as the Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde), is the droid you're looking for when it comes to cleaning that filthy polluted air in your home.

42/57
Solawave

Wrinkle and Bacteria Clearing Light Therapy Mask
$399
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$399
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It'll make for some epic selfies and feel like an on-demand facial. The mask uses light therapy to combat blemishes, wrinkles, and beyond.

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Epson

EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Ultra Short Throw
$3,500 $3,490
AMAZON

$3,500
WALMART

For home theater and smart home nerds, nothing beats short-throw projectors, and this Epson can project an ultra-bright screen up to 150 inches in size.

44/57
Polaroid

I-2 Instant Camera
$600
POLAROID

The newest instant camera from Polaroid is its best, and most advanced one, yet. Just don't shake it like a Polaroid picture.

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45/57
Ultimate Ears

Epic Boom Portable Bluetooth Speaker
$350
AMAZON

$350
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The bass-heavy speaker that's perfect for outdoor parties, thanks to its 360-degree booming sound.

46/57
SKG

H7 Shiatsu Neck and Shoulder Massager
$200 $170
SKG

For the one who's been grinding hard all year, this no-frills shiatsu massager is the ultimate payoff, tenderizing sore muscles and even the most bent-out-of-shape tech necks.

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Tula

USB-C Mic
$259
SWEETWATER

When their built-in isn't cutting it, Tula's easy-to-use mic looks as great as it sounds. With this, they can jumpstart their podcasting empire, or record their first bedroom pop album.

48/57
Pax

Mini
$150 $125
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Puff, puff, pass on Pax's most compact vape to date.

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Technogym

MyRun Treadmill
$4,050
TECHNOGYM

A worthwhile splurge for the runners in your life: this refined, compact Technogym with an adaptive surface that'll look great wherever you choose to park it.

50/57
Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite
$140
AMAZON

Their bookshelf literally cannot take one more book, so send them into the lull between Christmas and New Year's with an entire library, i.e. an e-reader. It's the perfect gift for the bookworm in your life.

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51/57
Coway

Airmega 150 Air Purifier
$190 $161
AMAZON

Sometimes the greatest gift you can give someone is a breath of fresh air.

52/57
Lomi

Pela Lomi Kitchen Composter
$500
AMAZON

It breaks down smelly food scraps into garden-ready soil with just the press of a button.

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Hatch

Restore Smart Light and Alarm Clock
$130
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$130
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Help her unplug and sleep well with this triple-header sound machine, alarm clock, and smart bedside light that we honored in this year’s Sleep Awards.

54/57
Samsung

Jet Cordless Stick Vacuum
$700
SAMSUNG

Consider bestowing any high-key neat freak with this length-adjustable, self-emptying LCD vacuum that's giving Dyson a run for its money.

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Vestaboard

Vestaboard
$3,295
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This souped-up message board is a wild splurge for the person that has a particular way with words. Sync it with an app to receive social media notifications, or to inscribe reminders, important events, the soup du jour, or an adage to live by.

56/57
Anker

GaN Prime 100W USB C Charger
$85
AMAZON

This little charger might not look like much, but it can juice up your laptop, phone, and iPad twice as fast as whatever you've got now—all at the same time.

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Lumi

Keys MIDI Controller
$300 $249
LUMI

This colorful little piano will actually teach amateur music enthusiasts how to play.

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