The Wishlist: 13 Best Gifts for the Technophile in 2025

For as long as we can remember, tech has dominated the holiday shopping season. From computer accessories to cameras to retro-inspired gadgets, these items can be big shopping purchases often reserved for those you love most. Whether you’re looking for a deal or purchasing things at full price, we’ve compiled a guide to the best gifts for the technophile in your life.

HOVERAir X1 PROMAX

Stepping foot into the world of drones can be intimidating, but with HOVERAir’s self-flying autonomous models, you can enjoy the benefits of drone deployment with no training and just by pressing a button. At just 6.77oz, the pocket-sized X1 PROMAX model is at the top of their line, with breathtaking 8K video resolution and flawless slow motion, along with a fast 26mph cruising speed. You can also get up to 36mph with speed bursts. Best of all, there’s no FAA registration required to get your epic shot.

Miyoo Mini+ V2

A great gift for any retro gamers in your life, Miyoo’s Mini+ has the vibe of an old-school GameBoy but without the hassle of collecting games. You get the option of an included SD card that comes preloaded with thousands of games, from Atari to Famicon to even PS1.

Lexar 1TB ES5 Magnetic External SSD

Possibly the biggest bane of content creators’ existence is limited storage when they’re on the go. That’s why Lexar created this external SSD hard drive that gives you an extra 1TB (or up to 4TB) of space added onto your smart device. Also, this thing is highly durable with an IP65 waterproof rating and a 3-meter drop resistance.

LOFREE Flow 2 Keyboard

If you haven’t switched to mechanical keyboards, now’s your chance. Two years after making an impact on the low-pro mechanical keyboard space, Lofree has returned with the 2nd-gen Flow. This time around, the keyboard gets a slight design refresh and makes huge updates with software and power-user features.

Plaud Note Pro AI Note Taking

AI is not going away, and if you’re wanting to embrace the revolution, get yourself an AI-powered assistant like Plaud’s Note Pro. Essentially, this device will help you glean better insights and summaries from your meetings. And this time around, you can even press a button to mark important moments in your conversations.

Camp Snap CS-8 Video Camera

Recording videos on an old-school camcorder was just so much more fun than doing it on our phones. Known for its affordable, retro-inspired digital cameras, Camp Snap has now unveiled its pistol-grip camcorder that evokes the original Kodak Super 8, including analog meters and a lack of display screen.

Anker Prime Power Bank 26k Portable Charger

Anker recently debuted their most powerful portable charger yet, the 26k Prime Power Bank, featuring three ports, two-way charging, and 300W of power. Best of all, it’s capable of charging back up to 50% in just 13 minutes.

Teenage Engineering EP–133 K.O. II

Teenage Engineering’s gadgets don’t just look amazing but also have become revered for their thoughtful performance features as well. With the EP-133 K.O. II, the brand recently updated their flagship music sampler with resampling, song mode, increased polyphony, and sidechain. It also comes with a built-in mic and speaker.

Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones

Sony made massive improvements to its flagship WH-1000XM series headphones, which were already one of our favorites to begin with. The 6th-gen version brought back the coveted folding design of older models and upgraded the noise cancellation to be arguably the best in the industry.

Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer (Gen-2)

With one of the biggest tech releases of the year, Meta and Ray-Ban announced the Gen-2 edition of their Wayfarer smart glasses. Updates this time around include ​​improved 3K camera, longer 8-hour battery life, and more efficient AI capabilities.

GoPro MAX2

If the technophile in your life also happens to be an adrenaline junkie, consider getting him an action cam. After six years, GoPro finally updated their 360° camera with the MAX2, delivering “true 8K” recording with 16-21% more usable resolution than competitors and smart features like twist-off replaceable lenses.

Nothing Phone (3)

If your loved one has been clamoring for a new phone, turn them on to Nothing, a tech brand that certainly knows how to shake things up. Their latest Phone (3) sees incredible boosts in capability compared to previous models and introduces a unique Glyph Matrix system that informs you of notifications from the rear of the phone. Oh yeah, and it also looks great.

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro

Garmin is widely considered to have the absolute best range of smartwatches on the market, and for varying types of users. At the top of its collection sits the Fenix 8 Pro, blurring the lines between adventure and everyday, the model recently made a major leap forward by integrating satellite messaging and LTE connectivity, finally offering true phone-free communication. The 51mm version also features the brand’s first-ever MicroLED display.