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Holiday tech gift guide

Tech gift ideas, sorted by who you are shopping for

Not sure what to get? Start with how they spend their day, then pick something useful from the list below.

Quick tips

  • Match the gift to a daily habit: commuting, travel, reading or working.
  • Small accessories are easy to wrap, post and swap.
  • Check the Amazon page for current availability and delivery dates before you order.

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For the music lover

Sound that goes wherever they go.

AirPods Pro 3

AirPods Pro 3

Wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation. An easy gift for commuters, travelers and music fans.

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Apple AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation

Apple AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation

Everyday wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation. A simple gift for the iPhone user on your list.

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JBL Flip 7 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

JBL Flip 7 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

A portable waterproof speaker for road trips, beach days and backyard hangouts.

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For the traveler

Keep track of things and stay charged on the road.

AirTag 2nd Gen 4-Pack

AirTag 2nd Gen 4-Pack

Keep track of keys, bags and luggage. Works with iPhone. A small gift with real use.

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Anker MagGo 2 Pro Power Bank 10000mAh

Anker MagGo 2 Pro Power Bank 10000mAh

A magnetic portable charger with Qi2.2 wireless charging. Handy for flights and long days out.

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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB

A portable SSD to back up photos, videos and files while you travel.

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For the remote worker

Small upgrades for a better desk.

Logitech MX Master 3S

Logitech MX Master 3S

An ergonomic wireless mouse for long work days and desk setups.

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Apple MagSafe Charger

Apple MagSafe Charger

A simple magnetic wireless charger for iPhone. Tidy charging with fewer cables.

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Anker Nano 30W USB-C Charger

Anker Nano 30W USB-C Charger

A compact USB-C wall charger that fits in a pocket or travel bag.

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For the reader and the tablet fan

Quiet, useful gifts for downtime.

Kindle (2024 model)

Kindle (2024 model)

A dedicated e-reader for book lovers and travel reading.

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iPad 11-inch (A16, 128GB)

iPad 11-inch (A16, 128GB)

A tablet for note taking, reading, streaming and drawing. Easy to give and useful all year.

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Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm

Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm

A GPS smartwatch for workouts, notifications and daily routines. Works with iPhone.

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For the homebody

Make home easier and movie nights better.

Echo Dot

Echo Dot

A compact smart speaker with Alexa for music, timers and simple smart home control.

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Amazon Smart Plug

Amazon Smart Plug

Control lamps and small appliances with Alexa or your phone. Simple setup, no wiring.

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Ring Battery Doorbell 2K

Ring Battery Doorbell 2K

A video doorbell that shows who is at the door and helps with package alerts.

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Fire TV Stick 4K Select

Fire TV Stick 4K Select

Stream shows and movies in 4K with a simple plug-in stick.

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Roku Streaming Stick HD

Roku Streaming Stick HD

An easy way to stream shows and movies with a simple voice remote.

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