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A curated list of the best gift ideas for techies, featuring top rated tech gadgets for him and her under $100, $50 & $25 — plus a few cool, new and trendy finds that should satiate even the techie that has everything imaginable.
So you’re getting a gift for a techie, that friend or partner who loves gadgets and seemingly can’t function without integrating at least two pieces of tech into their day-to-day life. That last part may be an over-exaggeration, but you get the point. We all know someone that thinks and breathes tech. Just in surveying friends and co-workers, it seems like buying gifts for this person is a daunting task — they simply seem to have everything. Well, they don’t; and we found a few awesomely pragmatic and cool-looking gadgets that we think can satiate even the toughest of techies. Below you’ll find a curated list of the some of the best gift ideas for techies. You’ll find everything from everyday carry gadgets and wearable tech, to newly released tech that’ll help to upgrade any techie. We’ve selected the best selling headphones, top-rated iPhone and iPad accessories, and a few desk products that’ll give that extra boost of productivity. If you don’t find anything you like, hopefully at least one these products will give you an idea of what gift-buying direction to take. In the end, we hope you like our gift ideas for techies; and if you’re on a gift-buying shopping spree, then we recommend checking out our other gift-centered posts. We’ve curated lists of the best gifts for college students, best gifts for guys, best Fair Trade gifts for her, and the best eco-friendly gifts for kids.
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Qualities we looked for overall:
+ Practical application for everyday use.
+ Suitable and/or intended for personal, home or office use.
+ Offers a way to enhance, support and/or make more productive everyday life (relatively subjective quality).
+ Designed to last with durable, long lasting materials.
+ Designed with modern or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Designed with minimalist design principles, with minimal lines, forms and assets (relatively subjective quality).
+ Functional design principles (relatively subjective quality).
+ Lightweight, portable and/or on-the-go design (for select products).
+ Easy setup and installation.
+ Ergonomic design (for select products).
+ Energy saving and/or energy efficiency design solutions (for select products).
+ Innovative solutions and/or design strategies (relatively subjective quality).
+ Marked as best-selling or top rated / top reviewed.
+ Makes for a good gift for techies (relatively subjective quality).
+ Well reviewed by customers (i.e., when reviews available via company or seller website).
Qualities we tried to avoid overall:
– Cheap construction (relatively subjective quality).
– Non-reusable design (i.e., disposable, one-time use).
– Difficult setup and installation.
– Products with a high number of bad reviews.
Editor’s Top 10 Rated Selections
14 Best Gift Ideas for Techies for Him & Her (Under $100) // In our opinion, these are a few of the best products we came across in our search, given the overall qualities that we were curating for in this collection. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Practical application for everyday use.
+ Suitable and/or intended for personal, home or office use.
+ Offers a way to enhance, support and/or make more productive everyday life (relatively subjective quality).
+ Designed to last with durable, long lasting materials.
+ Designed with modern or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Designed with minimalist design principles, with minimal lines, forms and assets (relatively subjective quality).
+ Functional design principles (relatively subjective quality).
+ Lightweight, portable and/or on-the-go design (for select products).
+ Easy setup and installation.
+ Ergonomic design (for select products).
+ Energy saving and/or energy efficiency design solutions (for select products).
+ Innovative solutions and/or design strategies (relatively subjective quality).
+ Marked as best-selling or top rated / top reviewed.
+ Makes for a good gift for techies (relatively subjective quality).
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here.
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Modern, Minimalist Design Tech Backpack, Fits up to 16″ Laptop, Features Ergonomic Adjustable, Padded Shoulder Straps and Padded Back Panel, Plus a Dedicated iPad Compartment and Interior Document Compartment, in Black.
By: Cocoon Innovations
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Multi-Use, Gadget HoverBar for iPad, iPad Pro (9.7″), iPad Air (1/2), iPad Mini (1/2/3)/iPad (2/3/4), with Adjustable Arm and Versatile Clamp.
By: Twelve South
Editor's Note
We have one of these…and it’s a lifesaver…hands down. It’s a simple product and concept really. This is an adjustable arm with a customizable (i.e., scalable) clasp on one end and a thick clamp on the other. The clasp can be fitted to hold and position virtually any tablet (iPads, Android Tablets, Kindles, etc.), while the clamp can be attached to the side of a desk, the neck of a computer or shelf. It’s useful for both office and home work environments and is a great alternative to that book you’re probably using to prop up your phone or tablet. We see you. Overall, it’s one the great, solid gift ideas for techies of this collection and works well as that practical gift / gadget for the techie that has everything.
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iBridge 3, External Mobile Memory for iOS 64GB.
By: Leef
Editor's Note
Another irreducibly useful gadget gift for techies — this slim, lightweight gadget functions as an on-the-go external memory unit for phones that allows you to quickly move and share photos, movies, and documents off your iPhone or iPad to free up space at virtually any moment you need. It also enables you to automatically backup content and contacts so you never lose your essential data. On one end of the gadget is a male micro-USB connector (that plugs into your mobile device), while tucked away inside the main section of the unit is a standard USB that can be easily plugged into a laptop for quick storage and backup. It’s super light — at only .5 ounces — and seamlessly wraps behind your phone, not adding any cumbersome, third-party technology. In our opinion, this awesome gadget fits into the category of ‘that thing you didn’t know existed, but wish you had’. When it comes to the best gift ideas for techies — especially those techies that have everything — we’re willing to bet they don’t have something like this.
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Top Rated, Apple MFi Certified 10000mAh Portable Charger, Power Bank, External Battery Pack Combo with Built-in Lightning Cable and USB Power Bank for Apple, Android and Type-C Mobile Devices, in Gold.
By: Mipow
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Best Selling, Top Rated Bose SoundSport in-ear Headphones, Sweat and Weather-Resistant, Engineered and Tested for Lasting Quality and Durability, in Black.
By: Bose
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Best Selling, Top Rated Studio Grade HD One Headphones, Lightweight On-Ear Noise Isolating Headset with Bluetooth Connectivity, in Red and Black.
By: Status Audio
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4 in 1 Lens for iPhone 6/6 Plus and 6s/6s, with Both Front and Rear-facing Camera Options Included: Fisheye, Wide-Angle, 10x Macro and 15x Macro, in White and Gold.
By: Olloclip
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Tile Mate & Slim Combo Pack, Key/Wallet/Item Finder, 4-pack with 2 Tile Slim and 2 Tile Mate Bluetooth Trackers.
By: Tile
Editor's Note
Tile is a pretty new startup in the everyday carry tech / gadgets and productivity space. In brief, Tile is a lightweight and portable item finder that can be attached to anything from a pair of keys, a wallet, a backpack, bike, etc. After it’s affixed to your accessory, you set it up and connect it with your smart phone and Bluetooth technology does the rest. There’s a bunch of other cool features once you download their app and connect it with your phone — everything from a community ‘lost and found’ to integrated map. Our logic in selecting this product: techies have tech and tech oftentimes gets lost. This product is a solution to that problem. In the realm of the best gift ideas for techies, we give this gadget high marks.
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Top Rated, Best Selling Fitbit Flex 2 Fitness Wristband, Tracks Your Steps, Distance, Calories Burned, Active Minutes, Hourly Activity and Stationary Time, in Soft Purple.
By: Fitbit
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Top Rated, Best Selling Syma X5C Quadcopter Equipped with HD Cameras, 2.4G 6 Axis Gyro, 7 Minute Flight Time and 100 Minute Charge Time, in White.
By: Syma
a few more curated collections, by The Bestlyy Editors
Continued, Part 2, 2 Favorites
14 Best Gift Ideas for Techies for Him & Her (Under $100), Featuring The Top Rated, Everyday Carry Essential Gadgets for Even the Techie That Has Everything in Their Tech Arsenal.
Favorites
14 Best Gift Ideas for Techies for Him & Her (Under $100) // While combing through products, we found these gems. These are a few of our personal favorites — maybe we share the same taste. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Practical application for everyday use.
+ Suitable and/or intended for personal, home or office use.
+ Offers a way to enhance, support and/or make more productive everyday life (relatively subjective quality).
+ Designed to last with durable, long lasting materials.
+ Designed with modern or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Functional design principles (relatively subjective quality).
+ Lightweight, portable and/or on-the-go design (for select products).
+ Easy setup and installation.
+ Energy saving and/or energy efficiency design solutions (for select products).
+ Innovative solutions and/or design strategies (relatively subjective quality).
+ Marked as best-selling or top rated / top reviewed.
+ Makes for a good gift for techies (relatively subjective quality).
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here.
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Ivy Smarter Kit: Apple HomeKit Enabled Smart LED Lighting Kit, in Black.
By: Nanoleaf
Editor's Note
This futuristic light bulb — that looks like it’s part of some kind of technology in Batman’s Batcave — is perhaps the most hi-tech home light bulb on the market. Here’s why. Virtually the entire product is customizable: everything down to the shape and operational commands can be tailored to what you want. The bulb itself plugs in like a regular bulb, using highly energy efficient LEDs, but is distinct in the way it can be integrated with your smart phone. Once you connect it to their app, you can assign each bulb a set of commands that control brightness levels, moods and more. There’s super helpful video that explains what this gadget can do if you want to click through and learn more. Overall, it’s one of those stellar gift ideas for techies that like to deck out their home.
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Top Rated, Solartab S1111 Solar Charger with Super Efficient 5.5W Solar Panels, Powerful 13,000 mah Built-in Battery and 2A Dual-USB, Charcoal Grey.
By: Solartab
a few more curated collections, by The Bestlyy Editors
Continued, Part 3, 2 Budget Picks
14 Best Gift Ideas for Techies for Him & Her (Under $100), Featuring The Top Rated, Everyday Carry Essential Gadgets for Even the Techie That Has Everything in Their Tech Arsenal.
Budget Picks
14 Best Gift Ideas for Techies for Him & Her (Under $100) // These are a few solid choices if you’re on a budget. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Practical application for everyday use.
+ Suitable and/or intended for personal, home or office use.
+ Designed to last with durable, long lasting materials.
+ Designed with modern or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Functional design principles (relatively subjective quality).
+ Lightweight, portable and/or on-the-go design (for select products).
+ Easy setup and installation.
+ Marked as best-selling or top rated / top reviewed.
+ Makes for a good gift for techies (relatively subjective quality).
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here.
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Top Rated, Best Selling Aluminum Mouse Pad for Computers & laptops, in Champagne Gold.
By: elago
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SoundCore Mini Bluetooth Speakers 5W with 15-Hour Playtime, Super-portable with 66-Foot Bluetooth Range, FM Radio, Enhanced Bass and Micro USB Charging Cable, in Black.
By: Anker
Editor's Note
In our opinion, this mini Bluetooth speaker by Anker is a perfect gift if you’re shopping on a budget. It’s super portable and gives you all the functionality you’d see in a more expensive, brand-name Bluetooth speaker, but at half the price. Everyone can find good use of a speaker, so we think it categorizes as one of those solid gift ideas for techies.
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