Want to cement your reputation as the family and friend groups best gift-giver? Gizmodos best tech gifts of 2024 holiday list has exactly what you need. Weve got tech gift ideas for any budgetfor gamers, music lovers, kids, kids-at-heart, chefs, adventurers, and more. Bring a smile to your loved ones faces with any of these fun and super-useful items.Table of ContentsGifts Under $1008BitDo Retro Mechanical KeyboardThis $86 8BitDo Retro is an ultra-aesthetically pleasing mechanical keyboard. It sports a hot-swappable PCB, which means you can easily change its switches without soldering. N-key rollover accepts multiple key presses simultaneously, which should help during gaming. Theres a dedicated volume knob and three connectivity modes (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and Type-C wired). The Kailh Box White switches are stunning, and all the additional functionality is the cherry on top. Buy at AmazonGoogle TV Streamer 4KGoogle recently retired its classic Chromecast streaming dongle and replaced it with the Google TV Streamer. While the core functionality remains similar, the new device features a completely revamped design. It supports 4K HDR content and 32GB of storage to install all your favorite streaming apps. The $100 Google TV Streamer is an elegant gadget that will add some character to anyones entertainment center. Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyAeroGarden Harvest with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod KitThe Aerogarden Harvest is the perfect gift for the green-thumbed cook in your life. It offers enough room for up to six plants at once and has a built-in grow light. The $100 kit comes with seeds for basil, parsley, dill, thyme, Thai basil, and minta solid selection that any home chef can get excited about.Buy at AmazonNintendo AlarmoAny Nintendo fan would explode with joy to receive this $100 alarm clock designed for heavy sleepers. Alarmo has several game themes, including Super Mario and Legend of Zelda. It can play chimes every hour and show cute animations of characters from franchises like Pikmen. Nintendo promises to introduce more franchises to Alarmo over time, so if the giftees favorite isnt there yet, it may arrive in the future.Buy at NintendoOdd BallTheOdd Ball makes a fantastic gift for an aspiring DJ. This $100 silicone ball lets you mix and create your own music through gestures, like tossing it in the air, spinning it around, and more. You can save and share your mixes on social media through the companion app. This fun and creative gadget is great for kids and adults alike.Buy at OddballTinyTVNot every gift has to offer a ton of utility. Sometimes, it can just be an itty bitty TV that comes with an itty bitty remote. TinyCircuits recently added another minuscule product to its collection: the $60 TinyTV 2, which comes preloaded with videos and lets you load your own videos, movies, or TV shows using the TinyTV Converter tool. TinyTV 2 is housed in a 2-inch plastic case and sports a rechargeable battery and two knobs for channel and volume control.Buy at AmazonJBL Clip 5 JBL Clip 5 is one of the best affordable portable speakers you can buy right now. It lasts 12 hours on a full charge and can safely clip onto a wide variety of objects, such as a backpack, belt, or door handle. Auracast support on the Clip 5 means you can pair two together for a louder sound at a holiday house party. At $50, it makes for a great stocking stuffer. Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyAmazon Fire Stick HDThe $18 Fire TV Stick HD is a must-have for anyone still sporting an older 1080p TV. The streaming dongle has an easy-to-use interface, and its remote has excellent voice controls. Alexa integration means itll work well with other Amazon smart home devices.Buy at AmazonApple AirtagsAirTags, at $20 a pop, are one of the easiest ways to keep track of your belongings. Their size makes it easy to slip them into luggage or attach to a keychain. With an onboard speaker, you can play a sound to help locate lost items, which is especially handy when your keys fall between couch cushions. Its hard to go wrong with this gadgetafter all, who doesnt misplace things occasionally?Buy at AmazonBuy at Best Buy Gifts Under $300GoPro Hero The GoPro Hero is a $200 action cam thats a great starter device for somebody wanting to capture sporting antics. The tiny 4K camera is easy to use and compatible with dozens of existing mounts. The best part is that your highlights can be automatically sent to your phone for easy posting on social media. Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyLego DC Batman: The Classic TV Series BatmobileEven those who didnt grow up with the campy Adam West-era Batman TV series will enjoy this classic LEGO Batmobile. Its a fun build that takes around six to eight hours. The final result is sleek and stylishand theres an adorable Adam West Batman minifig complete with tiny batarangs.Buy at AmazonBuy at LegoEdifier D32 Tabletop SpeakerAt first glance, youd never guess this sleek $200 speaker supports ALAC, one of the most premium high-fidelity audio codecs. This feature is exclusive to iOS devices, as ALAC is Apples proprietary codec, so the Edifier D32 is best suited for someone already immersed in the Apple ecosystem. For high-quality audio, it supports WiFi connectivity via Apple AirPlay, but it also offers a range of other optionsBluetooth, 3.5mm wired, and Type-Cfor pairing with non-Apple devices. Its beautiful design and impressive performance make it an excellent gift for anyone who loves music. Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuySteelSeries Arctis GamebudsThe SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds are good enough to become your everyday earbuds for listening to tunes on the go, but theyre also the best earbuds for gaming. The low-profile 2.4 GHz dongle is easy to slot into your console or Steam Deck and then put back in the case for when you need to move on. The audio quality is solid, with impressive noise canceling and simple switching between Bluetooth and 2.4 modes. You cant connect it to multiple Bluetooth devices at once, but for $160, you wont find many better ways to listen to your games without opting for larger, gaming-focused headsets. Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyStar Wars Lego TIE Interceptor The Lego Star Wars TIE Interceptor kit is a must-have for Lego and Star Wars fans. This massive build instantly becomes a standout centerpiece on a display shelf. It looks amazing from a distance and up close, where the intricate details of the cockpit and wings truly shine. It will likely take days to complete, but its a rewarding experience worth the $230 price tag.Buy at AmazonBuy at LEGOShokz OpenRun Pro 2Shokz may be an underdog in the industry, but an athlete will tell you how impressive its products are. Its flagship bone conduction headphones, the OpenRun Pro 2, improved in every area its predecessors were critiqued on. For $180, these offer better bass, reduced vibration (a common issue on bone conduction tech), longer battery life (12 hours compared to 10 hours on the Gen 1s), and a switch to Type-C charging. If youre looking for a gift for an athlete, chances are theyve already been eying this. Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyBose TV SpeakerAt just $200, this Bose TV Speaker is a slim yet powerful soundbar that dramatically improves a TVs sound quality. Depending on your setup, it can easily be mounted on a wall or placed in front of the TV. Its two angled full-range drivers deliver a realistic spatial audio experience, making it an ideal gift for upgrading ones home theater. Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyDJI NeoIf you thought drones were a product that only enthusiasts could afford, the DJI Neo makes the case that anybody with a phone and quality earplugs can take to the skies. The $200 DJI Neo is the most basic form of drone you can get, and yet its still very usable, even without spending extra for the RC-N3 controller (which may become necessary if you want to fly long distances). Its very loud, especially indoors, but its delightfully zippy and can take off and land in the palm of your hand. Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyEF Ecoflow Portable Power Station EcoFlows $300 River 2 portable power station stands out for its compact form factor. Its easy to transport, weighing just 7.7 pounds on its own and slightly over 10 pounds with the included solar panel. Despite its small size, it delivers up to 600W of power, making it an ideal gift for outdoor enthusiastsperfect for adventures, camping trips, or RV outings. The River 2 recharges fully in just one hour via an AC outlet or approximately seven hours using the waterproof solar panel, ensuring its ready when needed.Buy at AmazonAnker MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging StationThe problem with multi-charging power bricks is that they often lead to a tangle of wires. With its folding and multiple charging puck design, the $110 Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charging station is a surprisingly convenient and portable alternative for Apple users. Two of the Qi2 15W wireless charging pucks can support a device like a newer iPhone or AirPods Pro 2, while the third is designed for the Apple Watch. Its a great device for folks who travel and need something to get all their devices to 100% overnight.Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyApple AirPods Pro 2Given how underwhelming the flagship AirPods 4 are, the $250 AirPods Pro 2 remain the best choice for Apple users seeking wireless earbudseven two years after release. They feature Apples standout active noise cancellation (ANC) technology, and their in-ear design creates a secure seal to block out external noise effectively. With ANC enabled, you get around six hours of listening time on a single charge and up to 30 hours combined with the charging case.Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyKodak Mini Shot 2 Era Instant CameraThere are lots of instant cameras out there, but the $130 Kodak Mini Shot 2 Era is our absolute favorite. The best feature is the viewfinder, which allows you to preview your photos before deciding which to print, and you can even save your favorite images directly to your phone. Buy at AmazonBuy at WalmartHP Sprocket Photo PrinterIf you know someone who loves to plaster their home with photos, the HP Sprocket Photo Printer is the perfect gift. The $80 Sprocket will print any photo from your phones camera roll via Bluetooth. The photo papers rear is fully adhesive, so you can stick the printed picture anywhere.Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyRazer Aether Lamp ProThe $130 Aether Lamp Pro brings a modern lava lamp vibe to your work or gaming desk. Its easily our favorite of Razers current Gamer Room products because it requires the least setup and has an eye-catching design.Buy at AmazonBuy at RazerMeater Pro DuoThe Meater smart thermometers are best for grill dads who obsess over cooking their burgers right every time. The $200 Duo is a solid middle ground for home cooks, especially when youre cooking several dishes at once. The Meater Duo connects to your WiFi, and the base acts as a WiFi range extender so you can check temperatures on your phone from anywhere in the house. Also, it lets you set alerts when your food hits that perfect temperature. The Meater will even estimate how long it will take for your food to be ready.Buy at AmazonLaifen Wave Electric ToothbrushThe Laifen Wave Electric Toothbrush will turn anyone into an electric toothbrush person. The $70 Wave offers three intensity levels. A 45-minute to one-hour charge fully replenishes toothbrush, after which it lasts 20 to 25 days, assuming youre brushing twice a day.Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyBird Buddy Nature Cam ProThe $150 Nature Cam Pro is perfect for capturing the action at your home bird feeder. Its a significant upgrade to the base image quality offered by the original Nature Cam. It can better capture birds in slow motion, meaning it should be much better at tracking fluttering hummingbirds. Bird Buddy offers a variety of bird feeders and baths that easily hold the camera, or you can set up your own DIY bird hangout.Buy at AmazonShark HV301 Rocket The neat freaks in your life will truly enjoy the sleek and slim Shark HV301 Rocket ultra-light vacuum cleaner. Its currently a heavily discounted at $130, a great price for a versatile machine thats effective on carpets and bare floors. At only 7 pounds, it still offers a powerful suction for a satisfying Sunday deep-cleaning experience. Buy at AmazonMeta Quest 3SThe biggest issue with VR goggles is how expensive they are, but the $300 Quest 3S is an easy, affordable way into VR gaming. It doesnt require much set up, and its just as powerful as Metas Quest 3. It comes with Batman: Arkham Shadow pre-loaded, which means users can quickly hop in and start enjoying themselves in the virtual world. Buy at AmazonBest BuyRay-Ban Meta GlassesThe Ray-Ban Meta glasses rank high on the list for coolest tech of 2024. They offer a discrete way of snapping the world without making you reach for your phone. But more than just excellent camera capabilities, they sport AI features that help you with everyday tasks. These glasses can answer questions, set reminders, tell you where you parked your car, scan QR codes, and, following a future update, will be able to translate English, French, Italian, and Spanish. A $300 pair of smart glasses is a stand-out gift for the person who loves to capture every moment.Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyTeenage Engineering EP-1320 Medieval We dont know how many nerds are on your list, but if any of them love to drop beats, theyve probably already heard of the Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II. Its essentially a sampler and groove box thats incredibly small yet surprisingly versatile. This years sister device is the $300 EP-1320 Medieval. Like the K.O. II, its designed for making music tracks, but this device is specifically for those who love their fantasy novels and/or playing Dungeons & Dragons. It takes some tutorials, but soon enough, youll be dropping thick dungeon beats with Gregorian chanting accompaniment.Buy at AmazonNinja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer Cooking System Ninjas $160 Portable Crispi Air Fryer is great for anyone short on counter space. It comes with a 4-quart and 6-quart glass container (which also acts as a basket) with storage lids, meaning leftovers are easy to package and store in the fridge. The air fryer is good for crisping up fries and baking or recrisping to return your soggy fries to their original consistency.Buy at AmazonBuy at TargetGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2 If youre looking for the best flagship earbuds released this year, the $230 Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are it. Theyre dramatically smaller compared to their predecessors, so theyre snug and comfortable in your ears. The noise canceling is powerful enough to make you want to turn it off on the street for safety, and the punchy bass is definitely the star of the show. The battery life is well above the industry average for true wireless earbuds.Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyKindle ColorsoftAmazons first color e-reader is a gem; the color E Ink screen adds so much to the Kindle experience that wasnt there before. It boasts solid performance and is much faster than other E Ink e-readers. The $280 Kindle Colorsoft includes everything good about past Kindles, like the Paperwhites water resistance. The color display makes this an excellent gift for the comic book reader in your life. Buy at AmazonMetroboardMetroboard is a $230 light-up infrastructure infographic displaying real-time transit information. Its powered via a USB Type-C cable and connects to Wi-Fi to receive live updates from transit authorities. Its a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of blinking lights during the dayespecially during rush hour. As the day winds down, youll notice lights gradually dimming, reflecting quieter evening schedules. The Metroboard is currently available for Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., Boston, and the Bay Area, with plans to expand to international train systems soon. Metroboard is a beautiful gift thats both functional and fascinating.Buy at MetroboardGifts $500+Asus TUF Gaming A14 Starting at $1,400, the Asus TUF Gaming A14 is a tiny powerhouse ideal for the busy college student. Its got the power and portability you want in a 14-inch gaming laptop without all the razzle-dazzle. What we like most about the A14 is that it gives you premium laptop performance at entry-level laptop pricing.Buy at Best BuyGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldFor anyone who loves a big phone, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers a vibrant and dazzlingly bright 8-inch OLED display, excellent AI features for photo and video editing, and a Tensor G4 processor that can efficiently handle your work and play load. The 48 MP main camera and 10.8 MP telephoto rear cameras take excellent pictures that look more natural than those of other phones without that glaring glow from oversaturated shots. The $1,500 Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the top choice for anyone whos looking for a phone with a stellar camera, efficient AI, and multiple gorgeous screens, allowing a lot of multitasking. Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyAsus ROG Ally XThe Asus ROG Ally X will be the big gamer gift this year. At $800, youre getting one of the most powerful and versatile handheld gaming PCs currently available. Its everything we loved about the original Ally, with twice the battery capacity, more RAM, 1 TB of SSD storage, and a subtle ergonomic redesign thats much more pleasant to hold. It may not have as nice a display as the OLED Steam Deck, but the lucky giftee can play all their games across Steam, Epic, and beyond, since the device supports Windows 11. You could try to nab that white Steam Deck instead and save $120, but the Ally X is the one to beat in terms of raw power and versatility.Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyApple iPad miniThe latest rendition of the $500 iPad mini is very similar to the 2021 version. But now its packing an A17 Pro chip capable of running Apple Intelligence whenever it comes to its full realization. More than that, the iPad mini feels like the perfect small-form companion that offers more screen real estate than an iPhone without the pain points of the iPads usual lack of Mac-like versatility. It can now work with the Apple Pencil Pro (though not the second or first-gen Apple Pencils). If youre looking for supplementary gifts, the pencil and the folio turn the mini into a great mobile slate for everyday needs.Buy at AmazonApple iPhone 16The best part about the iPhone 16 is that it doesnt feel like a significant compromise over not going with the 16 Pro model. The base iPhone 16 model, at $930, thankfully has the best features of the higher-end models, such as a fusion camera, Apple Intelligence support, an Action Button, and the all-new Camera Control button. It also offers pro-level performance and an excellent battery life, making it a great gift for anyone on your list needing a phone upgrade. Buy at Best BuyApple Mac miniAs it currently stands, the $600 Mac mini with M4 is the most affordable way to get into the Mac ecosystem. Its a lot smaller than past versions, and with the higher-end chip, its fully capable of performing well at intensive tasks like rendering and can even do some light gaming. However, if youre looking for power, the $1,400 Mac mini M4 Pro is one of the best mini-computers you can buy today and rivals some models of the Macbook Pro.Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyOoni Koda 2 Max Pizza OvenAnyone bragging that they can craft an accurate New York slice can put their dough where their mouth is with the $1,000 Ooni Koda 2. Its a 24-inch propane-powered pizza oven large enough to cook two small pies or one large pie. It can reach a top temperature of 950 degrees Fahrenheit, but it takes just 30 minutes to reach the prime 750 degrees, which is good for cooking your various pies. The most important thing is the bake, and the Oonis are lauded for their design, which offers even browning everywhere you need it and still gets the right heat on the bottom with the included pizza stones.Buy at Best BuyGarmin Fenix 8If youre looking for one of the most high-end, fitness-focused smartwatches on the market, its hard to beat the $1,200 Garmin Fenix 8. This premium device features a massive 1.4-inch AMOLED display within a 51mm watch face. Its battery can last weeks on a single charge, and the handle can take a beating. This is the perfect go-to companion for the stat-obsessed athlete or hiker in your life.Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyPanasonic W95AThere were too many mini-LED TVs to count this year, but the seasons surprise hit came from a company that hasnt sold TVs in the U.S. for nearly a decade. The $1,000 Panasonic W95A has some of the best viewing angles compared to the competition, along with menus that make it relatively easy to bring out the best in the TV. If that doesnt float your boat, the Z95A fellow mini-LED TV boasts more drivers and has on-board directional audio that sounds so good, you may not even need a soundbar.Buy at AmazonPlayStation 5 ProIf you really want to wow someone this year, get them the most powerful gaming console out now: the $700 PlayStation 5 Pro. With more horsepower than the original PlayStation 5, the Pro will make most existing games look and play better. Just make sure its paired with a high-quality TV or 4K monitor to take full advantage of the PS5 Pros graphical capabilities.Buy at AmazonBuy at Best BuyMacBook Pro 14 with M4The latest MacBook Pro reaffirms Apples position in the top tier of laptop performance. The new M4 chip is the companys most powerful yet, and the base model now includes 16 GB of RAMdouble the previous 8 GBwithout an increase in the starting price. The MacBook Pro 14 with M4 has the power and battery life a student or working professional needs daily. Oh, and it comes in Space Black. Buy at AmazonBuy at Best Buy