There’s no better feeling than giving a great gift, but how do you know it’s excellent? With so many options out there it’s hard to tell what will last and what will break right after you take it out of the box. These 42 top-reviewed tech gifts have been carefully vetted to ensure you’re giving a quality present that impresses and lasts beyond Christmas morning.
This Yale smart lock lets you lock your door from bed
Is the front door locked? Instead of getting out of bed and putting on pants, you can check it and lock it right from your phone. This smart lock replaces your deadbolt with a touchscreen you can control via a handy app. You can unlock remotely, share access with trusted people, and enjoy hands-free control with Alexa, Google, or Siri. Bonus: the auto-relock ensures your door always locks behind you.
Ring doorbell lets you see who’s at the door even when you’re not home
Never deal with unannounced visitors again. Upgrade your front door with the Ring doorbell, featuring a head-to-toe video to get a good look at whoever is at the door. With Live View, Two-Way Talk, and motion alerts, you can act like your home even when you aren’t. Reviews cite that it is easy to install and integrate with Alexa.
Protect the clumsy driver in your life with a 4K dash cam
For the person who’s had more car accidents than they’d like to admit, gift them peace of mind with this dash cam. With 4K recording, night vision, WiFi, and GPS tracking, this dash cam captures every detail just in case.
The Amazon smart thermostat saves you money and energy
Give the gift of annual savings and intelligent temperature control with the Amazon smart thermostat. Designed to work with Alexa, it automatically adjusts your home’s temperature to your liking, helping reduce energy costs. With easy, step-by-step installation, it’s a more affordable alternative to Nest, and users love how simple it is to set up and use.
See Mercury, Mars, and Jupiter with a telescope that’s perfect for beginners
This 70mm telescope is great for beginners, easy to assemble, and offers impressive magnification for stargazing. With over 20,000 reviews and an average rating of 4.1 stars, one reviewer says, “This is not a cheap telescope, even though the price is great!” Whether you’re stargazing in the backyard or on outdoor adventures, it’s a fun way to explore the night sky.
These compact binoculars help you spot your ball on the course
With 12x magnification and a wide field of view, these pocket-sized binocularsmake tracking flags, hazards, or fellow players easy. One reviewer says, “The ease of adjustment is simple, and the smoothness of the dials makes manipulation a breeze.” Lightweight, waterproof, and easy to adjust, they’re a great addition to get the most out of a playthrough.
Color match nearly any object with this mini color sensor
For home decorators, graphic designers, and artists, the mini color sensor lets you scan any object to match over 200,000 paint colors and RGB, HEX, and CMYK values. Get an instant match on your phone to take to the paint store. One reviewer says, “Awesome item, has saved me a lot of time, effort, and money.”
An Apple Pencil alternative with twice the durability
With an impressive 4.4-star rating, this Apple Pencil dupe offers double durability. Available in five colors and charges via USB-C, this stylus is ideal for iPad users who want smooth performance without constant wear and tear.
JBL earbuds for the person who loses everything
These JBL earbuds last through your longest days, all at a price that won’t leave you worried if they go missing. With deep bass, water resistance, and 32 hours of battery life, you’ll enjoy great audio whenever and wherever.
Never need a cable for your portable charger again
Are you tired of digging through your bag for the right charging cable? The portable charger comes with four built-in cables—Lightning, USB-C, and Micro USB—along with three additional outputs (2 USB-A and 1 USB-C) for versatile charging. Its digital display lets you track your charge, giving you full confidence in how much charge you have left. Available in six colors.
Give the kids safe and ad-free content
The Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet offers hours of entertainment for kids ages 3-7 with access to thousands of books, games, and videos from trusted brands like Disney and PBS Kids. Parents can easily manage content and screen time, ensuring their little ones a fun, educational, and worry-free experience.
The Apple AirTag can track everything from luggage to pets
The Apple AirTag makes tracking your belongings a breeze. Attach it to your luggage, slip it into your bag, or clip it to your pet’s collar. With one-tap setup and integration with the Find My app, you can quickly locate your items simply by asking Siri.
New features will make you love the Amazon Echo Dot even more
You know and love the Amazon Echo Dot now with new features. With improved voice recognition, privacy controls, and smart device management, this Echo Dot enhances your connected home experience. Reviewers love the built-in temperature sensor for smart home routines and the Wi-Fi extension for greater coverage.
Make a dumb TV smart with this Roku streaming stick
The Roku streaming stick transforms your TV into a smart entertainment hub. Enjoy your favorite streaming services with an easy plug-and-play setup and fast streaming in 4K, Dolby Vision, and HDR. Control everything with one remote, including voice search, and stream your favorite channels, plus 350+ free live TV channels like Tubi and Freevee.
Give the gift of wellness with the Fitbit Inspire 3
Empower your loved ones to enhance their well-being with the Fitbit Inspire 3. This fitness tracker connects to their phone, allowing them to monitor stress, workouts, sleep, and heart rate. With personalized health data, up to 10 days of battery life. It’s a meaningful tech gift that supports their health journey year-round.
Make Dad’s fishing trips more successful with a Garmin Fishfinder
Want to be the favorite child this holiday? Give Dad the Garmin Striker 4 Fishfinder—a game-changer for his fishing adventures. He’ll have no trouble using it with an easy setup and an intuitive interface. Thanks to Chirp sonar and Clear Vu scanning, Dad can see fish and structures. The waypoint map feature allows him to navigate to his favorite fishing spots
This emergency weather radio prepares your loved ones for the worst
With 4.6 stars and over 35,000 reviews, this emergency weather radio keeps your loved ones prepared and connected. Featuring NOAA weather alerts, a 2000mAh power bank, and three power options (solar, hand crank, and batteries), it keeps devices charged. It also includes a flashlight, SOS alarm, and phone charging capabilities, ensuring emergency readiness.
Birdwatch from the bathroom with this smart feeder camera
This bird feeder camera makes it easy to watch and identify over 10,000 bird species from a smartphone. It sends instant notifications with high-resolution images and uses AI to identify birds so you can learn more about your feathered visitors. With solar charging, a durable design, and an easy setup, it’s the perfect gift for bird lovers.
Even in a digital world, printers are still needed
Complete a home office with the HP printer, designed to handle all your tasks effortlessly. From printing recipes and forms to scanning and copying documents, this all-in-one device offers mobile and wireless connectivity for a seamless, reliable experience.
This label maker is a sidearm for organization
From organizing your storage bins to marking food in the fridge, the label maker has you covered. This portable Bluetooth printer lets you create custom labels using your smartphone. It offers inkless thermal printing and plenty of templates, fonts, and symbols. It’s available in five colors to suit any style.
TVs are out, projectors are in this holiday season
Some may say this is the year for TVs, but projectors are taking over TikTok—and this one is among the best reviewed on Amazon. It offers 1080P resolution, a 47-200-inch display, Bluetooth 5.1, and easy connectivity to smartphones, Fire TV Stick, and gaming consoles. It’s the ultimate upgrade for any movie night, indoors or out.
Gift this Kodak photo dock to the scrapbooker in your life
The Kodak instant photo printer dock includes everything you need right out of the box. Just dock your phone via the USB-C port and start printing 4×6 fingerprint-proof and water-resistant photos. Use the Kodak app to add fun filters and frames, taking your scrapbooking and crafting to the next level.
This no-stress Cricut heat press is a DIYer’s dream for custom creations
With this heat press, you can easily customize everything from T-shirts to pillowcases and even coasters. Reviewers praise its precise temperature control and quick heat-up time. Its lightweight design, insulated safety base, and auto-off feature make every project safe and hassle-free.
Santa can’t make your kid Batman, but this VR headset can
The Meta Quest 3 is the ultimate VR headset that brings your favorite games and shows to life. Enjoy realistic graphics, fantastic sound, and a super wide view. It includes Batman: Arkham Shadow and a 3-month trial of Meta Quest+, so whoever you gift it to can immediately jump into adventures.
Driving games are better with a steering wheel and pedals
The Logitech Driving Force Racing Wheel transforms racing games like Gran Turismo 7 into a fully immersive experience with precise steering, force feedback, and responsive pedals. Reviewers love the high-quality build and sturdy pedals, making it the perfect gift for any racing fan.
Level up your gift-giving with the Nintendo Switch
Perfect for Pokémon and Zelda fans, the Nintendo Switch comes with White Joy-Con controllers featuring a vibrant 7” OLED display, enhanced audio, 64GB of storage, and multiple multiplayer options for gaming at home or on the go.
Stop asking your friend to turn up the TV and get them this Bose TV speaker
If you’ve ever struggled to hear the TV during movie night at a friend’s, gift them this Bose speaker. The Bose TV speaker delivers clear dialogue, rich audio, and Bluetooth streaming, with a remote for easy control — an instant upgrade for any TV setup.
This retro record player looks as good as it sounds
This vinyl record player brings nostalgia and style to any space. With built-in Bluetooth, stereo speakers, and three-speed options, you can enjoy records or stream music wirelessly. Its sleek, retro design adds charm to any room, making it a solid gift for music lovers.
Play music all day long (literally) with this Anker Bluetooth speaker
Gift the ultimate sound experience with this portable Bluetooth speaker. Enjoy 24 hours of playtime at a backyard BBQ, beach day, or road trip. It has 12W of powerful sound, enhanced bass, and IPX7 waterproofing.
This 3D pen for kids makes STEM more fun than ever
Who isn’t excited about 3D printing? Though this doodler is for kids, you’ll love watching them make all sorts of creations. The kit includes a 3Doodler pen, 72 strands of filament, and an activity book to spark the imagination of children ages 6–13.
A karaoke mic for the one who often bursts into song
We all have that friend who kind of won’t stop singing. Show them your support with a wireless mic that makes hosting karaoke night less of a hassle. With onboard controls plus a built-in speaker and recorder, this Bluetooth mic is great for parties or solo practice. It’s rechargeable and compatible with various apps and devices.
This Japanese favorite musical instrument is fun for the whole family
You may be looking at this and wondering what the heck it is. Loved by kids and adults in Japan, this portable synthesizer toy is here for a good time for anyone you gift it to. Just hold, press, slide, or squeeze the Otamatone to discover what weird and wonderful sounds they can express themselves with.
Let them be heard loud and clear with this Logitech Blue Yeti mic
Podcasters, gamers, and content creators alike will be jazzed to receive this studio-quality microphone that’s popular on YouTube, Twitch, Discord, and more. The Blue Yeti is a well-known device among broadcasters and an Amazon bestseller with over 33K reviews and a 4.6-star rating. It’s a plug-and-play option remote workers will appreciate for video calls, too.
A beginner’s guitar kit for someone who always wanted to learn
This 38-inch right-handed acoustic guitar is specially designed for music students who are just getting started and includes helpful accessories like a nylon bag, shoulder strap, digital tuner, pitch pipe, extra set of strings, instructions, and assorted picks. It’s made from high-quality materials for tonal integrity and durability yet remains lightweight to help beginners avoid fatigue.
Go for nostalgia with this ’90s classic toy
If you’re of a certain age, you remember the original Tamagotchi and how it became such an important part of your life—only your very best friends could be trusted to “babysit” in an emergency. Bring that vibe back for your kids or your now-adult bestie, thanks to the re-release of these old-school digital pets.
Make someone’s remote workday easier with this webcam
Anyone who’s stuck on video calls all day knows how annoying it is to deal with bad sound, lighting, and angles. Help them level up with this webcam, which features autofocus, a built-in speaker, noise reduction, light correction, and multiple angle adjustment options. There’s even a privacy shutter for protection when not in use.
An eye in the sky makes a great gift
The wired Google Nest indoor camera with night vision is great for anyone with pets, kids, service workers, or simply wanting to check-in. They’ll be able to set up motion and sound alerts and stream 24/7, and if they opt for a NestAware subscription (or you splurge on one for them), they’ll get even more security features.
This SimpliSafe security package sets their home up for success
Protect your home with the SimpliSafe 8-piece wireless home security system. It is easy to set up without wiring or drilling and offers instant alerts and complete control via the SimpliSafe app. For added peace of mind, enjoy a free month of professional monitoring.
Help them set the mood with Philips smart lighting
With almost 36K reviews and a 4.7-star rating, it’s safe to say the Philips Hue smart LED bulbs are a fan favorite on Amazon. This three-pack works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home to allow full control of lighting and ambiance from just about anywhere, as well as automation, timers, and routines.