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The 45 best and coolest tech gifts of 2021

These are the best tech gifts of 2021.

Sonos speaker, Tile tracker, and Sony headphones against an orange and pink backdrop. Credit: Reviewed / Sonos / Tile / Sony

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Believe it or not, it's time to start buying gifts! I don't know about you, but I'm always pumped to get a new gadget as a gift. Tearing through the wrapping paper and getting anew pair of headphonesor acutting edge e-readeris almost always exciting—unless it's something that isn't good or doesn't work. Then it's a paperweight.

And that's the general terror of trying to buy a new tech gift for someone: How do you single out the year's best products from the ocean of sub-par stuff? Easy—you check out our picks below. Reviewed tests tech all year long and this list is chock full of our most beloved gadgets, so now's the time to grab a few awesome gifts (before they all sell out).

1. For the binge-watcher: Roku Ultra

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The Roku Ultra includes an HDMI cable, remote, and even headphones right in the box.

Roku's fancy "Ultra" mediastreaming devicehas been our favorite for a few years now, and for good reason. Its processing is super snappy and the UI is extremely friendly and intuitive, making it easy to settle in for a night of Netflix (or Hulu, or Amazon Prime, or YouTube, or Twitch or anything else). This box also comes with a very easy-to-use remote and a pair of headphones that plug right into it for private listening, as well an ethernet cable input so you can easily stream 4K/HDR content, if that's your bag.

Get the Roku Ultra from Amazon for $92.32

2. For the techy type: Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen.)

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The Echo Dot is small, compact, and easily fits into your decor.

If you're shopping for a tech generalist—or somebody who just really loves asking Alexa to tell jokes—why not pick up anawesome smart speakerlike the Echo Dot (3rd Gen)? This tiny smart speaker integrates with your Amazon account, meaning you can ask it for shopping recommendations, what the weather's going to be or to play your favorite song. It isn't the ideal music-lover's smart speaker (it's too small for great sound), but as an all-around device it's a great addition. If you're looking for better sound, you can also spring for the futuristicEcho Dot (4th Gen)!

Get the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) from Amazon for $19.99

Get the Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) from Amazon for $29.99

3. For the book lover: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

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The 2018 Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is our pick for the overall best Kindle you can buy.

Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite (the last-gen 2018 model) has been our favorite e-reader for a good while. Not only does it continue to do what Kindles do best—hold hundreds, perhaps thousands of novels, short stories, poems, comics and PDFs—it's also waterproof, and features multiple colors and storage options with a battery that lasts weeks. It's no wonder the Paperwhite ranks perpetually in ourbest Kindlesroundup.

Get the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite from Amazon for $129.99

4. For the one who's sick of wires: Samsung Galaxy Buds+

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Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ true wireless headphones are available in a wide range of colors for $150.

If your giftee has been pining for the pure wireless freedom of true wireless earbuds,Samsung's Galaxy Buds+make a great gift. These were ranked ourbest affordable headphones, and they deliver high-quality sound, different listening modes and a comfortable fit for a price that notably undercuts the competition. In fact, they're altogether a better choice thanApple AirPods($197), and they're cheaper, too.

Get the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ from Amazon for $99.99

5. For the dedicated listener: Sony WH-1000XM4

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Sony's new WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones need to be heard to be believed.

Sony's WH-1000XM4are simply amazing headphones—in fact, we think they'rethe best you can buy right now. Not only do these sound awesome, they're packed with the most useful headphone features you can get: stunning noise canceling (that automatically listens and adapts to your environment), wireless/Bluetooth connectivity and a lightweight, comfortable design that you can wear for hours. If your giftee is serious about listening to music (and nothing else), these pricy cans will make their day.

Get the Sony WH-1000XM4 from Amazon for $248

6. For the music lover: Sonos One SL

A Sonos speaker sits on a nightstand in a bedroom.
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Keep the tunes playing all day long.

Sonos has been a leading name in home audio solutions for years, and theSonos OneSL is a testament to that legacy. We loved the One for its clean audio presentation, including crispy trebles and booming bass, as well as how easy it is to set up and interface with existing Sonos speakers in the home. While it's not a take-it-to-the-park speaker, as a home solution it offered better audio than anything we tested, and will definitely impress any music lover you might be shopping for.

Get the Sonos One SL from Best Buy for $199.99

7. For the podcast addict: Apple AirPods Pro

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The AirPod Pros work great with Apple devices, but nearly as well with Windows and Android, too.

While they've been on the market for a couple of years,Apple's AirPods Proare still some of thebest true wireless earbudsyou can buy—especially for iPhone users. While we've had some qualms about the comfort and audio quality of the original AirPods, the Pro variant is a major upgrade: much more comfortable, with better audio and great noise canceling. The end result is an awesome pair of true wireless buds that we strongly recommend.

Get the Apple AirPods Pro from Amazon for $169.99

8. For the home theater enthusiast: 55-inch TCL 6-Series TV

The 2020 TCL 6-Series displaying HDR content
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The TCL 6-Series offers an exceptional picture for its price range.

If you've got a giftee on your list this year who has been hoping to upgrade to a 4K/HDR TV, the 55-inchTCL 6-Series[is an awesome pick. You're not paying nearly as much as you normally would for a bright, colorful, crisp picture bolstered by fancy tech like microLEDs and quantum dots. The 6 Series is HDR compatible, too, meaning it can play the latest and greatest video format. And to sweeten the pot, the built-in Roku platform is still our favorite TV smart platform, both robust and very easy to use.

Get the 55-inch TCL 6-Series 4K/HDR Roku TV from Amazon for $699.99

9. For the music lover on the go: JBL Flip 5

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With its compact design, rugged materials, and user-friendly features, the JBL Flip 5 is one of the most valuable speakers out there.

JBL's Flip line of portable, waterproof Bluetooth speakers constantly top our list of thebest Bluetooth speakersyou can buy, and theFlip 5is the best one yet. These rounded, meticulously designed speakers produce warm audio with plenty of bass and midrange. They've also got rubber-capped ends and water-sealed inputs so you can bring your new speaker along on hikes, beach trips or just out to the backyard without fear of damage. If your giftee likes to bring the jam wherever they go, a Bluetooth speaker could be the perfect gift.

Get the JBL Flip 5 from Amazon for $129.95

10. For the serious cinephile: 65-inch LG C1 OLED TV

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The LG C1 OLED is our favorite TV of 2021, and it's a great gift for serious cinephiles.

如果你想要最好的the best in TVs, it definitely isn't cheap, but for dedicated, movie-loving, AV-club-attending, home-theater-having cinephiles, price might be no object. LG has been the uncontested leader in OLED TV production for many years now, and the company's2021 C1 OLEDcontinues the tradition of being one of thebest TVs you can buy. OLEDs use emissive display technology that allows each pixel to produce its own light, making for pure colors and true shadows. That's not to mention the C1 OLED is kitted out with a fetching design, snappy smart features and all of the HDR/Dolby Vision/HDMI tech you can shake a stick at.

Get the 65-inch LG C1 OLED from Amazon for $1,796.99

11. For the PC gamer who wants to be comfy: HyperX Cloud Alpha S

A person live streams wearing a headset while corresponding with other players.
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These comfortable cans offer great audio and microphone support.

HyperX's comfy, gaming-facing line of headsets continue to warrant praise amongst console and PC gamers, and the HyperX Cloud Alpha S is one of ourfavorite gaming headsets currently. It may not be wireless, but if you've got a PC tower or laptop setup to stick by, these comfortable cans deliver excellent audio and microphone support, and feature very effective virtual 7.1 surround sound. They're also compatible with Sony's PS4, if you're more into gaming on the couch.

Get the HyperX Cloud Alpha S from Amazon for $89.41

12. For the movie lover on a budget: Vizio V-Series 2.1 soundbar

Vizio V-Series 2.1 Home Theater Soundbar
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Vizio's black-on-black designs for the soundbar and subwoofer aren't going to drop any jaws, but they blend in marvelously.

Let's face it: TV audio tends to suck. While we love reviewing TVs, usually listening to them isn't amazing: that's whywe also review soundbars. One of our favorite soundbars isVizio's V-Series, a soundbar and subwoofer combo that provides seriously good audio for the price. There's nothing too fancy going on here, but it's an easy plug-and-play solution for anyone looking to majorly upgrade their stock TV audio at a reasonable price.

Get the Vizio V-Series 2.1 Soundbar from Amazon for $129.99

13. For the one who wants movie theater sound: Sonos Arc

A close up of a white soundbar next to a television.
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A soundbar this high quality doesn't come cheap.

There's some great affordable soundbars out there, but if you want cinematic, room-filling sound that actually competes with the bone-rattling audio you'd get at a movie theater, check out theSonos Arc. This is Sonos' first-everDolby Atmos-compatible soundbar, meaning it's capable not just of great stereo sound presentation, but also of implementing Dolby's proprietary object-oriented and height-channel based audio solution, placing sound all around you in a room—yep, even overhead. Naturally, a soundbar this awesome doesn't come cheap, but if your giftee never misses movie night, this gift will blow them away.

Get the Sonos Arc from Sonos for $899

14. For the one who loves to game: Nintendo Switch

A person plays with the handheld Nintendo Switch.
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Gifting a Nintendo Switch? Consider adding a game as well.

If you're shopping for a gamer and they don't have aNintendo Switchyet, now's the time. Nintendo's popular home console delivers fun for kids (and adults) of all ages, and doubles as both an on-the-TV and handheld device, giving it an unsurpassed amount of flexibility where gaming goes. With award-winning titles likeBreath of the WildandSuper Mario Odysseyat hand, the Nintendo Switch is a winning gift for any gamer in 2021.

Get the Nintendo Switch from Amazon for $299

15. For the one who needs a budget TV: 50-inch TCL 5 Series

TCL 5-Series (2020) Performance Data
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In our lab tests, the TCL 5-Series put up some decent figures. Its contrast is quite good despite its peak brightness being dimmer than we had hoped.

To be honest, you don't need to spend $1,500 to upgrade your giftee's TV situation, especially if they haven't made the jump to 4K yet. The TCL 5 Series is one of our favorite options in this regard: you can get a solid mid-size 4K HDR TV from this series at a price that feels like a steal (because, honestly, it is).

Get the 50-inch TCL 5 Series 4K/HDR TV from Amazon for $449.99

16. For the serious mobile gamer: SteelSeries Arctis 1

A person plays a video game outside wearing a headset.
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Make playing games a communal activity with this headset.

If your giftee likes playing games wherever they go—on a smartphone, tablet, Nintendo Switch Lite or whatever—SteelSeries' Arctis 1 gaming headsetis an awesome choice. It's compatible with PC, PS4, Nintendo, Xbox and basically all mobile devices for a very reasonable price. It also delivers solid sound, features good microphone clarity and offers plenty of comfort.

Get the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Gaming Headset from Amazon for $38.75

17. For the one whose big house needs better WiFi: Google Nest Mesh System

A person works on a laptop in a home office.
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这router may be pricey but it blew us away.

Maybe you've never heard of mesh WiFi systems—but we have, and we've tested lots of 'em. A mesh WiFi system is an excellent solution for essentially blanketing your entire home or apartment with high-speed WiFi. If you've got a giftee whose place is full of WiFi "dead zones," a mesh system might be just what they need. The Google Nest system is one of the best we tested, so it doesn't come cheap, but it's an excellent solution for anyone who just can't seem to stay connected.

Get the Google Nest Mesh WiFi System (2-pack) from Amazon for $255

18. For the committed distance learner: HP Envy x360 15.6-inch laptop

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The HP Envy x360 uses a 2-in-1 hinge that lets you position it as a tablet or "tent" screen.

你giftee是否获得一个在线学位simply forced to distance learn due to the global pandemic, a good laptop is a must. Even if you are attending school in person or on campus, HP's Envy x360 is a solid choice. It's flexible, powerful and—for the specs you're getting in the 15.6-inch version—priced very fairly. If you've got a giftee who needs to gear up for school, this laptop is a solid pick.

Get the HP Envy x360 15.6-inch laptop from HP Store from $649.99

19. For the one upgrading their home office: Samsung C24F390

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Samsung's 24-inch curved 1080p monitor is our favorite under $200.

很多人仍然是远程工作,year or work-from-home means it's time for some upgraded tech. If one of your giftees is in dire need of a new device, why not gift them withour favorite monitor under $200? Sometimes, a bigger, higher-contrast screen is all you need to get things done.

Get the Samsung C24F390 from Best Buy for $169.99

20. For those seeking luxurious streaming: Apple TV 4K

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The Apple TV's remote is bigger, but it's easier to hold, easier to use, and has a rechargeable battery.

There's a lot of ways to stream content. If the "blech" end of the spectrum is watching hyper-compressed Netflix on your tiny phone during a 12-hour bus ride, the "yay" end of the spectrum is Apple TV 4K. This marvelously zippy, perfectly polished streaming box is for that giftee who loves binging and wants to do it in style.

Get the Apple TV 4K from Amazon for $169.98

21. For the shutterbug traveler: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10

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Not only does the Panasonic Lumix LX10 hold its own with great image quality, but it also includes a useful electronic viewfinder.

If you've got a giftee who loves traveling and taking photos, needs something more robust than a smartphone, but doesn't want a huge, clunky camera, say no more. The longstandingPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10is one of our veryfavorite travel cameras. It's not cheap, but it's slightly more affordable than many high-end DSLRs, powerful enough to take excellent photos and compact enough to slide into a pants pocket.

Get the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Digital Camera from Adorama for $497.99

22. For the aspiring vinyl record collector: Crosley C6 turntable

The Best Record Players
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The Crosley C6 is a great choice for budget-minded shoppers.

It's a big debate about whether analog vinyl recordings actually sound "better" or "warmer" than digitally formatted audio files, but one thing's for sure: the ritual of laying a well-loved record on a vinyl player and listening to it as the musicians and producer intended will always be a special experience. If you've got a giftee who might be eager to collect records but needs a viablerecord player,Crosley C6 is one of our top picks. It delivers modern turntable fixin's with a classic look and feel.

Get the Crosley C6 Turntable from Amazon for $169.99

23. For the one with too many remotes: Logitech Harmony

A universal remote and receiver sit on a TV stand in a living room.
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The Logitech Harmony was ranked by us as one of the best universal remotes.

We all know that one giftee whose living room feels like a defunct Radio Shack. A remote for the TV, the soundbar, the Blu-ray or DVD player etc., scattered haphazardly about the room. Enough's enough—gift that friend a Logitech Harmony, one of thebest universal remoteswe've tested. Sure, they might have to do a bit of programming and tinkering to bring all their disparate devices into the Harmony hive-mind, but we promise they'll thank you for being so thoughtful.

Get the Logitech Harmony from Amazon for $284.99

24. For youngsters who love to listen: Puro Labs PuroQuiet Kids' Headphones

The PuroQuiet Kids Headphones are wireless, noise-cancelling, and volume-safe.
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The PuroQuiet Kids Headphones are wireless, noise-cancelling, and volume-safe.

If you've got kids who love listening to music, we think that's marvelous—but, younger kids need to be extra careful about protecting their ears from excessive noise. That's where these awesome Puro Labs headphones come in: they're tuned not to exceed volumes that would cause damage while ensuring balanced sound and noise-canceling to also deliver beautiful music to those young ears.

Get the Puro Labs PuroQuiet Kids' Headphones from Pure Sound Labs for $119

25. For the one who wants a smarter wrist: Apple Watch Series 7

Apple Watch Series 6

The Apple Watch Series 6 is as beautiful as it is useful.

Ranked as our all-time favorite smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 7 features an upgraded processor and a blood oxygen sensor along with a slew of other fitness tracking features. If your giftee loves staying connected to all their apps and notifications but is always busy with their face buried in their smartphone, this smart accessory is the best gift.

Get the Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm) from Amazon from $379

26. For the careful driver: Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2

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Garmin's Dash Cam Mini 2 is a great gift for cautious drivers—or maybe it's even better for incautious ones?

If you've got a giftee who likes to be extra cautious while out on the road, theGarmin Dash Cam Mini 2is an awesome gift. It's one of the more affordabledash cams we tested, but your giftee still gets full-HD 1080p video with a 140-degree view: the kind of footage they could use for something like an insurance claim.

Get the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 from Amazon for $129.99

27. For those looking to rock out poolside: Anker SoundCore 2

The Anker Soundcore 2
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We've yet to have any hardware issues with the Anker Soundcore 2, but it's not unusual for portable Bluetooth speakers to encounter connectivity issues. If none of these troubleshooting steps work, you may need to get in touch with the manufacturer.

Let's face it: the only thing better than swimming in a pool is doing so while sweet tunes fill the air. If you've got a giftee this year who loves hanging in the pool but doesn't want to risk dousing their smartphone, a goodwaterproof Bluetooth speakermight be the perfect gift.

Get the Anker SoundCore 2 from Amazon for $39.99

28. For the one who loves photo albums: Polaroid Hi-Print

A Polaroid photo printer sitting on a counter top.
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The Polaroid Hi-Print's crisp colorful photos and easy-to-use smartphone app won us over.

If you're buying gifts for anyone who loves snapping photos and printing them out in tangible form, the Polaroid Hi-Print is the perfect gift. This accessory was named ourfavorite portable photo printerand we especially loved its sleek, colorful design and ability to easily connect to our smartphones. You've also got step-by-step instructions with the Hi-Print’s companion app that allowed for quick set-up as well as basic editing tools for the perfect picture.

Get the Polaroid Hi-Print from Amazon for $90.04

29. For the one who needs basic portable computing: Apple iPad (9th gen)

A person holds an iPad.
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这affordable iPad offers basic web browsing and streaming options.

The newest iPad (9th gen) is great for web browsing, streaming, social media, gaming and more. It might not feature an edge-to-edge display like its pricier counterparts, but it still boasts a vivid, bright LCD display. It's even got compatibility with Apple's Smart Keyboard and Pencil so your giftee can easily turn it into a two-in-one device.

Get the Apple iPad (9th gen) from Apple for $329

30. For the one whose WiFi is always too slow: Linksys EA7500

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The Linksys EA7500 is a great choice if you've got WiFi deadzones.

When we tested thebest WiFi routers,Linksys EA7500 really blew us away with its sheer speediness. This dual-band router outed all the others we tested in terms of combined 2.4 and 5 Ghz WiFi channel speeds. Naturally, performance like this doesn't come cheap, but if your giftee really needs a boost to their internet juice, this is the router to get them.

Get the Linksys EA7500 from Amazon for $129

31. For the fitness lover: Garmin Vivosmart 4

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Who'd have thought this tiny tracker could measure your every move?

If you're looking for a gift for that fitness-loving friend of yours, consider the Garmin Vívosmart 4, ranked as our mostaffordable fitness tracker. This nifty health gadget could automatically detect and track workouts, monitor our stress levels, and came equipped with GPS tracking. It also features an extremely slim design so it won't feel bulky on your gift receiver's wrist.

Get the Garmin Vivosmart 4 from Amazon for $99.99

32. For the one whose phone is always dying: Yootech wireless charger

The Best Wireless Charger
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The Yootech X2 Wireless Charging Stand offers speedy charging at a reasonable price.

无线充电器可以tha的完美礼物t giftee whose phone is always at critical battery levels. For most newer phones, you just set your phone down on the charging base, and it gets charged back up without needing to be plugged in. In our roundup of thebest wireless chargers, this Yootech model took the #1 spot, which is great news considering how utterly affordable it is.

Get the Yootech wireless charger from Amazon for $15.99

33.的孩子喜欢屏幕time: Amazon Fire 8 Kids Edition

A pink Amazon tablet for kids on a breakfast table.
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这tablet took our #1 spot in our best tablets for kids roundup.

Some kids just can't get enough screen time, and if one such youngster is a giftee of yours this year, you should consider the Amazon Fire 8 Kids Edition tablet. This tablet took our #1 spot in ourbest tablets for kids roundupfor its great durability features and wide range of built-in kid-friendly content, making it an awesome choice for the screenophile youngster on your gift list.

Get the Amazon Fire 8 Kids Edition from Amazon for $89.99

34. For the one who's always misplacing things: Tile Mate

A Tile device attached to a keychain.
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Never lose your keys again.

We've loved Tile's products for years thanks to their high degree of reliability and functionality. These little Bluetooth trackers are a huge boon for any giftee who tends to misplace their keys, bags, or smartphone, and the Tile Mate can be had for a very giftable price.

Get the Tile Mate (2020) 1-pack from Amazon for $17.99

35. For the pro PC gamer: Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro

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这speedy mouse sneaks in features normally seen on mice almost twice its price.

If you've got a giftee on your list this year who uses their mouse and keyboard for a lot more than browsing the web, you might want to consider gifting them a top-end gaming mouse. The Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro recently swept the best overall spot for our roundup of thebest gaming mice, thanks to its perfect balance of comfort, customizability, performance, and price.

Get the Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro (with Qi-charging) from Amazon for $88.11

36. For the one who needs to glow up an office: LIFX Z LED light strip

A home office lit by colorful LED lights.
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Let there be light.

我们的#1-rated LED light strip,LIFX Z LED smart light strip是一个认真酷theate云杉家园吗r or office. It's a snap to sync these smart LEDs up with assistants like Alexa or Siri, or integrate the LIFX into an existing SmartThings or Nest ecosystem—from there, it's really up to your giftee's imagination whether they have ambient, soft mood lighting or a demonic red glow lighting up the room.

Get the LIFX Z LED Smart Light Strip from Amazon for $60.96

37. For the one who needs a better alarm clock: Jall Sunrise Alarm Clock

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这peaceful sunrise/sunset alarm is a great gift for the person who isn't a morning person.

When we tested thebest sunrise alarm clocks, we were pleasantly surprised by the affordableJall Sunrise Alarm Clock, which does an awesome job emulating sunrise and sunset and works beautifully for what you're paying. If you've got a giftee who is serious about sleep hygiene, or just isn't much of a morning person, a sunrise alarm clock can be a great way to greet the day in a more pleasant manner, especially during those darker winter months when the sun is scarce.

Get the Jall Sunrise Alarm Clock from Amazon for $45.98

38. For the one who needs more space: SanDisk 500GB External SSD

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The SanDisk 500GB External SSD is lightweight and durable.

If you've got a tech-savvy giftee who keeps running out of space under the duress of too many photos, videos or the neverending updates to Windows 10, a portable, sizable external SSD could be the perfect gift. Our editors swear by the SanDisk Extreme external SSD for its lightweight, durable build quality and ample 500 GB of room.

Get the SanDisk 500GB external SSD from B&H for $70

39. For the dedicated keyboard warrior: SteelSeries Apex

SteelSeries Apex Pro
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The SteelSeries Apex Pro is a feature-packed, mechanical, gaming keyboard that's a joy to use.

If you've got a giftee who is a dedicated gamer and loves their keyboards to be covered in radical RGB lights, the SteelSeries Apex is our one of ourfavorite gaming keyboardsfor that very reason. Despite being a full, numpad-including board, the Apex Pro takes up a marginal tabletop footprint and is outfitted with great clicky keys and, of course, customizable lighting.

Get the SteelSeries Apex from Amazon for $131.30

40. For the one who needs more space for games: Seagate expansion card

Closeup of a Seagate expansion card.
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Add plenty of space for games.

Microsoft's newXbox Series Xand Series S consoles were the biggest launches last year, and while it's almost impossible to buy them right now, if you (or your giftee) did manage to get one, having more storage for games is almost a must. Seagate's proprietary expansion card allows you to smartly expand the console's storage capacity without having to move games back and forth between an external hard drive and the console in order to play them. While it's a bit pricy, it's the kind of advanced and thoughtful gift that's sure to pleasantly surprise the gamer in your life.

Get the Seagate Xbox 1TB expansion card from Best Buy for $219

41. For the one who needs more freedom: Logitech MX Anywhere 3

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A good mouse for comfortable scrolling

Logitech's MX Anywhere 3 wireless mouse is ourfavorite wireless mouse, and for good reason: as long as you've got the USB dongle in tow, you really can use it basically anywhere. It tracks reliably on any surface—even glass—and with roughly a 70-day battery life you could basically take it on a two-month journey without needing to seek out a mousepad or AC adapter.

Get the Logitech MX Anywhere 3 Mouse from Amazon for $71.27

42. For the one who needs a sharper picture: AmazonBasics HDMI Cable

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If you just need high value and don't need advanced HDMI 2.1 features, this Amazon Basics 2-pack gets the job done.

If you've got a giftee who likes to watch DVDs or cable but is still dealing with AV/component cables (the red, yellow, etc. ones), an upgrade to HDMI cables is a very affordable way to make their viewing experience a lot easier. As long as their TV is semi-new (i.e. they got it in the last 10 years or so), it should be equipped with an HDMI in port; likewise with cable boxes and disc players. This 2-pack fromAmazonBasicsis super cheap, but in our testing it was just as capable asHDMI cablesthat were dozens of dollars pricier, making them a great choice for that giftee who needs an upgrade.

Get the AmazonBasics HDMI cable from Amazon for $6.49

43. For the one who always needs more power: GoalZero Sherpa 100PD

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Always pack some power for your devices.

If you've got a giftee who always seems to chronically suffer from poorly-charged devices—a laptop, smartphone or tablet, for example—a portable battery pack like the GoalZero Sherpa 100PD might be just what they need. This was ourfavorite power bankfor its huge selection of ports, support for wireless charging and large, 25,000 mAh battery. It's even got Power Delivery technology so your giftee's devices will be powered up faster than ever before.

Get the GoalZero Sherpa 100PD Power Bank from B&H for $199.95

44. For the gamer who needs a visual upgrade: Acer Predator XB253Q

An Acer TV set against a cream and blue background.
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Let your gamer adjust their set up any way they want.

我们的top-rated gaming monitormay seem like a huge indulgence for the non-PC-gamer crowd, but for anyone hoping to trounce the competition, the 24.5-inch, Acer Predator XB253Q is a necessary tool. Testing revealed outrageously smooth performance, not to mention high refresh rates, excellent response time, and a thin bezel design. You've even got an adjustable stand so your gamer friend can adjust it any way they want.

Get the Acer Predator XB253Q from Amazon for $399.99

45. For the one who's crazy about their pets: Petcube Cam

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Got a giftee who's pet crazy? Get 'em this great pet cam.

You'd better believe we tested to find the bestsmart pet cameras, and thePetcube Camis our top pick. This cam packs a lot of useful features into a device that squarely fits in the palm of your hand. It doesn't come with fancy extras like treat tossing or laser games like some competitors, but it’s got everything you need to successfully check in with your furry friend from anywhere.

Get the Petcube Cam from Chewy for $39.99

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