54 Tech Gifts for Gadget Freaks and Non-Geeks Alike in 2026

We've got plenty of sure-to-please tech gifts for the giftee in your life, from audio devices to gaming setups.Courtesy of Nothing, Aura, Therabody, Garmin, Camp Snap; Design: Brittany LogginsShopping for the coolest tech gifts used to be simple. Grab a Sharper Image catalog, flip to a random page, point your finger at anything, and done. It's way more difficult now. For one, our phones do most of what we need. Second, technology is so pervasive these days that, well, what isn't a tech gift? And third, you need something that has fast shipping—because a big day is always right around the corner.To help, we've been keeping track all year of the best new tech, keeping note of the items that just so happen to make great gifts. Below, an up-to-date list of the leading tech gifts to give today. And crucially, know that everything's a step up, but nothing requires any specialist technological knowledge to enjoy.Browse all of our gift guides in one place, and get even more GQ-vetted-and-approved gift ideas by signing up for the GQ Recommends newsletter.The Hottest Tech Gadgets to Gift This Year, According to GQThe Gift of Peace and QuietNothing Headphone 1 ProRead moreThe Stylish Seltzer StandAarke Carbonator IIIRead moreThe Sore Muscle's Worst NightmareTherabody Theragun ReliefRead moreThe Scary-Effective Skin Care MaskTherabody TheraFace Mask GloRead moreThe Health-Maxxer's DreamOura Oura Ring 4Read moreThe “Last Night Was a Movie” CameraCamp Snap CS-8 Digital Video CameraRead moreFor the AudiophileAppleAirPods Pro 3Apple’s latest AirPods 3 refine a classic, with noticeably better noise cancellation and a slick new live translation feature—proof the world’s best earbuds just keep getting smarter.BoseUltra Open EarbudsI was already a big fan of Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds, which cuff around your ears so well you almost forget they’re there. The just-released second generation irons out some of the few kinks, with richer bass, a little more oomph, and a battery that’ll now get you through a solid nine hours.Bowers & WilkinsPx8Ever since the renowned British audio minds at Bowers & Wilkins launched the Px series, I’ve struggled to take mine off while listening at home—they are that good. The Px8 S2 ups the ante with buttery Nappa leather, handsome die-cast aluminum, and a fit that feels every bit as luxe as it looks.SonosMove 2My Sonos Move 2 is indispensable. It’s the speaker I connect to my laptop every morning, and I’ve yet to find another speaker this size that sounds so rich and room-filling. Automatic Trueplay continually fine-tunes the EQ, while a 24-hour battery and weather resistance mean you can grab it off its charging base and head to the backyard.Pro-JectDebut Evo 2 TurntableKnow a vinyl collector without a proper turntable? The Debut Evo2 offers top-notch sound quality for under a grand, and it's fully customizable—from the cartridge to the platter to the feet—because once you scratch that record itch, there's no going back.Bang & OlufsenBeosound A1I adore Bang & Olufsen’s little UFO-shaped Bluetooth speaker, not only for the incredible sound it pumps out, but for how chic yet discreet it looks wherever you put it. This third-gen Beosound A1 brings richer bass, 360-degree sound, and up to 24 hours of battery life. And it’s even waterproof.Audio-TechnicaSound Burger Portable Bluetooth TurntableNo space for a full-sized turntable? This little guy lets you spin records wherever so you can get the full benefit of listening to vinyl without the hassle of the setup.JBLXtreme 5As a music guy, I own several Bluetooth speakers, but for inclement weather or anything remotely rugged, JBL is one of the best. The Xtreme 5 pumps out 30% more power than its predecessor, with serious bass and AI Sound Boost tech that keeps sound crisp even when you crank it loud enough to shake acorns off park trees. INothingHeadphone 1 ProNothing’s first over-ear headphones were already some of the most visually distinctive cans around, but the new (1) Pro gives that transparent-tech cool some seriously impressive sound to match, tuned with help from engineers at London’s legendary Metropolis Studios.NagaokaMP-110 Record CartridgeAt some point in your vinyl journey, if you haven’t already, you’ll find that swapping out the stylus will completely change how your records sound. As someone who obsessively researched countless cartridges, Nagaoka, an insider-y, Japanese-made favorite among vinyl obsessives, has earned permanent status on my turntable.Fosi AudioMerak CD PlayerVinyl never went away, but CDs, with their inimitable crisp, clean reproduction, are slowly resurging too. Fosi Audio brings the 90s back with a pocket-sized design and a half-exposed spinning disc that looks cool as heck on display, while Bluetooth, wired headphone support, and USB-C charging nod to the here and now.LeakSandwich 100 Bookshelf SpeakersIf you’re going with separate stereo components, you'll need cool bookshelf speakers to match. LEAK’s Sandwich 100s look plucked from a ’60s listening room, with rich walnut cabinets and serious British hi-fi pedigree, but beneath the retro charm are thoroughly modern guts.For the Wellness WarriorTherabodyTheraFace Mask GloWe recently reviewed the TheraFace Mask Glo and our tester gave it rave reviews. It's no miracle mask, but its results were very real, so if they're into skin care, this is the move.HypericeVyper 3 Foam RollerFoam rolling is one of the easiest (and quickest) ways to loosen tight muscles and blast away soreness. With this vibrating foam roller from Hyperice, you'll get to LimberTown, USA that much faster.BeatsPowerbeats Pro 2 EarbudsOur favorite workout headphones perform just as well outside of the gym as they do while you're mid-squat, hitting a new PR.Current BodyLED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 3CurrentBody’s exemplary Series 2 was already one of our LED-mask favorites. The brand-new Series 3 gets even more rejuvenatingly real: It doubles the wavelengths from three to six to tackle fine lines and firmness, breakouts, redness, and dark spots. New tech even lets you customize which wavelengths target different areas of your face, with the app figuring out the proper dose for you.TherabodyTheragun ReliefMake achey muscles a thing of the past with one of Therabody's most popular massage guns, quieter than most on the market and just as effective at getting deep into those sore spots for effective relief.OuraOura Ring 4Before you biohack like a billionaire, you need to check where your vitals stand. The Oura ring will keep you updated with more intel than a prep school report card.AppleWatch Series 12You probably don’t need us to tell you what an Apple Watch does, but the just-released Series 12 gives you a few compelling reasons to upgrade. A new Health Sensing System keeps closer tabs on your body, while the Readiness score boils all that data down to one simple answer: Go hard today or maybe take it easy.HatchHatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm ClockIt's peak season for a SAD lamp, and Hatch will help you wake up gracefully so you're not a groggy mess when it's time to drag yourself out of your dreams.Philips Norelcoi9000 Prestige Ultra ShaverShaving shouldn't be a chore, and yet it is. Philips' latest electric razor might be its best yet, able to get some seriously close shaving in even the most hard-to-shave places. Don't believe us? Just feel your face after you let this beauty glide across your mug.HypericeNormatec EliteFor the athlete in your life, these convenient compression boots will make sure they spend less time complaining about aches and more time taking care of them.SnoozWhite Noise MachineWhen the sounds of the city are more annoying than soothing, this GQ-vetted white noise machine makes it easy to drift off to sleep nestled in a relaxing cave of white noise.HypericeVenom 2 Back WrapMassage chairs never made it beyond the mall, but the GQ Fitness Award-winning Venom 2 massager takes everything we did like about ‘em and replicates it in a portable wrap focused on kneading out the aches and pains in the lower back. It’s a dream tech gift for fitness nuts.GarminVivoactive 6Some fitness watches imply you should be training for an Ironman just to justify wearing them. But then there’s the sleek Garmin vívoactive 6, which looks just as natural at dinner as it does at the gym, and still gives you plenty to nerd out over. Best of all, it can go up to 11 days between charges, because even if you aren’t running a marathon, this watch apparently is.HaiSmart Shower HeadTrying to lower their water bill? Hai's smart showerhead can let them do just that and generally improve their overall shower experience by letting them know when the water's reached their optimal temperature.For The True TechieBelkinQi2.2 25W Wireless Fast Charging StationBelkin is a known name in the charging game, and this sleek little dock juices up your phone, Apple Watch and AirPods simultaneously, all while using cooling tech to keep temperatures in check, because, as you know, fast charging can leave your phone toasty quick.Beats360Beats designed for the active-inclined? Sign us up. The 360 are the brand’s first IPX4-rated over-ears, built to handle sweat and splashes, with upgraded noise cancellation to help block out clanking weights or your gym’s questionable playlist.SamsungGalaxy Z Fold8A tablet and phone in one? Yep, and Samsung has been perfecting this approach for years, with the new Fold8 making its best yet. It’s oddly light, and works like a normal phone, but then unfolds into a mini tablet for streaming, reading, or gaming.Ray-BanMeta Audio ClubmasterWayfarers are the classic, but when it comes to Ray-Ban's new tech shades, we prefer these camera-free ones. (Unauthorized public filming just feels odd for the time being.) These have open-ear speakers built into the temples for hearing music, podcasts, calls, and your AI assistant. It's the least awkward way to wear tech on your face yet.LomographyLomomatic 110 CameraWe stan a lo-fi camera—and Lomomatic’s 110 Flash nails it. Compact, charmingly analog, and built for spontaneous snaps that actually look like memories, not megapixels.Insta360X6 8K Action CameraRemember when capturing that sick sunset meant pointing the camera, well, at the sunset? Unlike a traditional action cam, the Insta360 X6 captures everything around you in crisp 8K 360-degree video, so you can ski, bike, or get your wanderlust on without worrying about framing the shot, then choose the ideal angle later. In other words, enjoy the side quest now and play director afterward.AnkerAnker Nano Power BankYou should never have to ask a rando for a charge ever again.NomadTracking CardA bulky AirTag in your wallet might not seem like a smart move, but this Tracking Card lets you have Big Brother's eyes on your wallet wherever it might be.Camp SnapCS-8 Digital Video CameraYou keep saying your life a movie, and this Super 8-inspired video camera lets you capture all of it—all without letting you edit or delete footage so what you see is what you get.GoProHERO13 Black Accessory BundleWhether you're documenting your latest powder day, doing some underwater welding that's gonna crush the YouTube algo, or just, you know, jumping off a cliff, the GoPro is your best bet when it comes to adventure cameras. This accessory bundle has everything you'll need and more.NimbleWally Stretch 65W Wall ChargerFast charging and a cable that neatly retracts when not in use? That's our kind of tech gift.Native UnionPocket CableMake tangled charger cables a thing of the past.MetaMeta Quest 3The future of gaming has been here, and the Meta Quest 3 live in (almost) whatever game you want.NintendoSwitch 2 + Mario Kart World BundleThe Switch 2 proves yet again why Nintendo has been top dog in portable gaming since the original Game Boy hit the market.Twelve SouthPlugBug with FindMyYou probably wouldn't want to loan on this bougie phone charger, but just in case the person you lent it to doesn't return it, you can power up Find My to track down the thief.LogitechMX Master 4With this crazy mouse you'll increase your productivity so much that you'll almost be guaranteed a promotion.For the HomebodyAarkeCarbonator IIIDoes your giftee love seltzer, but hates lugging cases of La Croix to their fourth-floor walk-up? An in-home carbonator like this one from Aarke is the gift that keeps on giving.OoniVolt 2 Pizza OvenYour giftee can do so much more than just cook delicious pizza in this countertop pizza oven from Ooni. Cookies, roasts, broils—the only limit is their imagination.ThermoworksSizzle Digital Instant-Read ThermometerA good instant read thermometer is a home chef's best friend. They'll never have to worry about guestimating their meat temps, and if they're looking to get into candymaking or fermenting, this is a must-have, too.FellowAiden Precision Coffee MakerPut down the tiny European coffee: It's time to go back to our good ol' drip coffee roots, people. This countertop coffee machine from Fellow takes classic American drip to a whole new level with precise temperature control, a dual shower head, and a timed bloom cycle.BlueairBlue Pure 511This air purifier is a literal breath of fresh air, whether it's to combat the cold and flu season in the winter or allergies in the spring.RoccoSuper Smart FridgeIf you care half as much about your pad as what you’re drinking in it.Click & GrowIndoor Herb Garden Kit with Grow LightAnyone with (or without) a green thumb will love this indoor herb grower. Whether you're looking to swap out those way-too-old dry spice shakers for your weeknight meals or you're just insistent on fresh mint to garnish your mai tais (we're not animals, after all), this'll be a surefire hit.BraunDigital Alarm ClockThe German grooming giant is just as savvy about design as it is about its trusted razors. The BC21 borrows its minimalist silhouette from the Dieter Rams-designed DN 40 clock from 1976, then updates it with a charging pad tucked behind its auto-dimming display. Drop your phone behind it to power up overnight, check the time at a glance, and you’ve got a retro-meets-modern masterpiece.XGMIHalo+Maybe a TV just isn't in the cards for you, but the Halo+ projector from XGIMI brings high-def picture to wherever you need it, whether it's the wall, the floor, or the ceiling.DysonCool CF1 Adjustable Bladeless Desk FanRemember when Dyson’s bladeless fan looked like something beamed in from the future? Well, it still does, with the Cool CF1 getting some welcome upgrades, including app and voice control, adjustable oscillation, and a new Sleep mode that quiets things down and dims the display so it won’t interfere with your precious Z’s.GoogleHome SpeakerGoogle has been making smart speakers for a decade, but this is its first built specifically for Gemini—and we’re here for it. The brand-new little orb lets you talk, ask follow-up questions, and control your smart home, and its 360-degree sound holds its own as a speaker, too.SonyBRAVIA Theater Bar 7You could fill your living room with speakers, but not everyone wants their home to look like an AV showroom. Sony’s new BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7 packs nine drivers into one sleek package, with Dolby Atmos and clever spatial-audio wizardry to make movies feel like they're surrounding you.Michael Stefanov is a Brooklyn-based writer and musician specializing in grooming, fragrance, and skincare. He was previously the market editor at Esquire, and his work has appeared in Robb Report, Men's Journal, Travel + Leisure, and other leading lifestyle publications. When he's not writing, you'll likely find him flipping through ... Read More