Top 15 Gifts for Tech
1Sony WH-1000XM6 Premium Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones (Black)
Sony's flagship noise-cancelling headphones, listed by Man of Many and rated 4.7/5 by Pickr.
A$578.00JB Hi-Fi
3Toniebox 2 Sunset Red Starter Set Creative Tonie Rubie
A screen-free audio player that lets young kids play their own stories and songs.
A$199.00JB Hi-Fi
5DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Standard Combo
Man of Many includes the Osmo Pocket 4 in its tech gifts; a pocket gimbal camera for travellers who like to film their trips.
A$769.00JB Hi-Fi
7Man of Many includes the new AirTag in its tech gift guide; a handy way to keep track of keys, luggage or a wallet for anyone forever losing things.
A$49.00JB Hi-Fi
9Logitech MX Master 4 Mouse (Graphite)
Man of Many names it among the best tech gifts; a comfortable, precise mouse for anyone who spends their day at a computer.
A$199.00JB Hi-Fi
11Devanti Portable Mini Video Projector 4K Wifi Home Theater HDMI Support 1080P
A compact projector that turns any wall into a movie night.
A$138.00JB Hi-Fi
13Yoto Mini Player AU – The On The Go Mini Audio Companion For Kids
A pocket-sized, water- and dust-resistant (IP67) version of the Yoto audio player that kids can take on trips, with the same Green Button and 64GB of storage.
A$174.99Yoto
15Buy Shokz OpenDots 2 | Flagship Open Ear Clip-On Earbuds
Comfortable clip-on open-ear earbuds that Australian reviewers rate as a genuine upgrade, though one calls the price steep.
A$339.00Shokz Australia
2PowerPack Nano - Key Ring Power Bank
Picked by that's life! for Father's Day and marked a best seller by Snap Wireless.
A$43Snap Wireless
6Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker (Black & Brass)
Man of Many picks this compact, rugged Marshall speaker for its big sound; a stylish gift for music lovers who like to take it along.
A$289.00JB Hi-Fi
8Belkin BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Wireless Car Charger with Qi2 15W
Man of Many recommends this Qi2 magnetic car mount that charges the phone while navigating; a practical present for anyone who drives a lot.
A$99.95JB Hi-Fi
10reMarkable Paper Pro with MarkerPlus
Man of Many features this colour paper tablet; a splurge for note takers and readers who want to cut screen distractions.
A$999.00JB Hi-Fi
12Yoto Player – The Screen-Free Audio Platform for Children
A screen-free audio player for kids that plays stories, music and sleep sounds from cards, with a new Green Button for one-press access to favourite playlists.
A$229.99Yoto
14The plant pet that tells you when it's thirsty.
$98.99Plantsio
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Start with what they already own
Look at what they use every day and ask what is slightly annoying about it. A phone that lives on a tangle of cables suits a 3 in 1 wireless charging stand, like the Belkin BoostCharge Pro. A laptop bag, a decent case or a second set of earbuds for the gym are the same kind of idea. Accessories rarely get bought by the person who owns the main item, so they land as a pleasant surprise rather than a duplicate.
Audio is the safest big upgrade
If they listen to music, podcasts or take a lot of calls, a proper pair of headphones is one of the few tech gifts that nearly always lands. Noise cancelling is the feature people notice most, so look at the Bose QuietComfort range or the Sennheiser Accentum Plus if they already have a basic pair.
For a home listener, a Roberts Revival DAB radio is the opposite of a gadget pile: one object that looks lovely on a shelf and gets used every morning.
Tech for a hobby beats tech for its own sake
A gadget aimed at something they already love will always beat a random one. A Backbone Pro controller turns a phone into a handheld console for a gamer. A Bird Buddy camera feeder suits anyone who watches the garden. An Apple Watch SE suits the person who has been saying they might start running. Pair the gadget with the interest, not the other way round.
For the bigger upgrade, let a few people cover it together
The tech people really want but will not buy themselves is usually the expensive kind: a good pair of headphones, a smartwatch, a new console. That is where a group pot works well, because a few of you can put towards one proper upgrade instead of each buying a smaller thing they will not use. On HintDrop everyone can see what has been claimed, so nobody doubles up.
What to skip
Skip anything that needs a long setup, an account or constant updates unless they have asked for it. Avoid novelty gadgets that look clever on a gift guide and end up in a drawer by February. And do not buy the same category they own, such as another smart speaker, unless you know theirs is old or broken.
Frequently asked questions
What tech gift is good for someone who has everything?
An accessory or upgrade for something they already use: a wireless charging stand, noise cancelling headphones, a better case or a gadget for a hobby. These fill gaps they have not bothered to fill themselves.
What are good non gadget gifts for tech lovers?
Things that make their space nicer, such as a DAB radio, a good desk lamp, a cable organiser or a stand for their laptop. They suit people who are tired of screens but still care about quality.
What are good tech gifts for grandparents?
Choose simple, always ready devices: a digital radio with proper dials, a photo frame the family can send pictures to, or a pair of headphones for the TV. Avoid anything that needs lots of setting up or regular updates.
How do I choose a tech gift if I do not know much about tech?
Ask what they use most, then pick a better version or an accessory for it. Reading what they have already saved on their list is even safer, because it is the thing they have actually looked at.
Is it better to buy one big tech gift or several small ones?
One good upgrade usually beats several small accessories, especially if the cost is shared. Add a small extra, like a cable or a case, to make it feel complete.
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