Tech gadgets and gizmos can make for wonderful gifts, if you choose carefully. Then they can even be meaningful, personal, and even intimate–the perfect present combination for Valentine’s Day!
To help you find just the right tailored gift, we’ve put together a whole list of thoughtful electronic ideas. There’s something for every type of tech lover, including coffee enthusiasts, bibliophiles, adventurers, and more. Take a peek and find that last-minute gift.
The Ember Smart Mug 2 keeps your significant other’s beverage at the exact perfect temperature (anywhere from 120-145ºF) for hours. Technically, it only lasts for 80 minutes on a single charge, but placing it on the included charging coaster extends the battery life to last all day long. The mug can be controlled with or without the smartphone app, and even automatically senses when to turn off and enter sleep mode. Game changer.
The Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones are special in that they offer the gift of peace and quiet as well as that of an incredible audio-listening experience. With an ultra comfy, cushy over-ear design that helps to isolate extraneous noise and some of the best noise cancelling technology on the market, they’ll quickly fall in love with these headphones. Whether they use them at work, the gym, or just at home, the rich, balanced, and ultra clear sound quality won’t disappoint.
The Skylight Digital Photo Frame will beautifully display all their favorite photos on its gorgeous colored screen, and it’s incredibly easy to use. Once it’s plugged in and connected to wifi, they’ll just need to set up an email address, and then any photos that are sent to that email address will automatically show up on the Skylight. This means they can share the email address with their loved ones (including you) to receive surprise snapshots throughout the work week!
With the Apple Watch Series 9 on their wrist, your significant other just might be unstoppable. They can use it to record workouts and daily steps, measure health metrics like ECG and sleep, answer calls and texts, stream music and podcasts, access apps, set alarms, and more. Compared to previous models, it has a faster processor, brighter display, and some new features, like the handy double-tap gesture. Plus, it’s more eco-friendly with a completely carbon-neutral production process.
(By the way, this might be your last chance to gift it as the pending legal case could lead to the Series 9 being pulled from shelves soon).If you’re looking for a slightly more budget-friendly smartwatch, the Apple Watch SE offers similar performance with a majority of the same core features. You can check out our guide for a more detailed comparison between the models.
As someone who received a similar style sunrise alarm clock over the holidays, I can confirm that it’s a wonderful, and surprisingly thoughtful, gift. With the JALL Sunrise Alarm Clock, they can gradually wake up to a simulated “sunrise” and set it to last anywhere from 10 to 60 minutes. In the evenings, they can choose from 22 calming nature soundscapes and sounds, listen to FM radio, or stream audio from their smartphone via Bluetooth. This smart alarm clock is as close as you can get to gifting a good night’s rest, and who doesn’t love that?
When it comes to reviewing tablets, the latest Apple iPad Air is our favorite, hitting the sweet spot for both features and performance. Powered by the M1 chip, it’s incredibly fast and efficient, whether you’re streaming shows, surfing the web, or playing mobile games. Used with the Apple Pencil 2, the digital drawing and writing experience feels nearly identical to using actual paper-and-pencil (and if they already have an Apple iPad Air, then the Apple Pencil 2 is a wonderful gift). It’s an overall top-performing tablet that’s sure to impress anyone, but especially digital illustrators and artists.
What makes the Sonos Move stand out amongst other smart speakers is the fact that it’s wireless and therefore highly portable. In terms of audio, it delivers powerful, rich sound with deep bass and clear highs, which is sure to impress house guests whenever they come over. It’s a gift they’ll enjoy using when they are alone at home, but also when they are hosting friends and loved ones.
No matter their photography skill level, the Polaroid Go Gen 2 Mini Instant Camera offers a fun and exciting way to capture some snapshots. It’s super easy to use and the small size makes it easy to pack on any and all adventures. Since it’s an instant camera, the polaroid-style picture prints out and develops instantly, just like in the old days. This bundle even comes with the film for 16 color photos. And for your next date night, you could even use the camera for a fun, retro-style photo shoot.
Anyone who loves video games will absolutely adore the portable Nintendo Switch. It’s both an old-school style handheld system and a functional home game console (similar to the Wii U) with detachable wireless Joy-Con controllers and a crisp, colorful touchscreen. Most importantly, it’s compatible with so many fun and exciting games, like Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, Super Mario Odyssey, and so much more. It’s a gift that promises hours of entertainment, whether they play alone or with you.
The Elephas Mini Phone Projector can fit in a small bag or purse, but is able to project colorful 1080p video from connected smartphones and other devices on a screen up to 200 inches big! In addition to both USB and HDMI ports, there is even a built-in HIFI speaker (but we’d recommend connecting a Bluetooth speaker for audio, if possible). It’s exactly what they need for setting up a movie showing whenever and wherever they want.
If they’re starting a vinyl collection, this Victrola 3-Speed Bluetooth Turntable could be the best bet for a beginner. Don’t let the vintage-inspired look fool you—this record player can also stream audio directly from a smartphone via Bluetooth or from an external device via the line input. Blending old-school fashion with versatile functionality, it’s the perfect music player for anyone who loves their wax just as much as their Spotify playlists.
