To ensure our recommendations are top-notch, we’ve personally reviewed many of the items on this list. Our team has spent hands-on time with robots, drones, chargers, phones and more. So you can trust that our suggestions are based on real experiences and expert insights.
If you’re looking for more present ideas, why not head over to our new LEGO sets guide? Or check out our expert coverage of the best Xbox Series X deals and the best PS5 deals.
Best tech gifts at a glance:
- Best last-minute tech gift: Disney Plus Premium Subscription, £109.90
- Best gift for a tech lover: Google Pixel 8, £649
- Best gadget gift: Anker Nebula Capsule Mini Projector,
£339.99£249.99 - Best gamer gift: Nintendo Switch OLED, £309.99
- Best VR gift: Meta Quest 3, £479
- Best PS5 Gift: Spider-Man 2, £69.99
- Best gift for a music lover: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen), £229
- Best tech gift for a bookworm: Kindle Scribe, £329.99
- Best tech gift for a fitness fanatic: Fitbit Charge 5,
£169.99£99.99 - Best kitchen tech gift: Swan SK22110 retro pump espresso coffee machine,
£109.99£89.98 - Best tech gift for self-care: Calmer in-ear device, £19.95
- Best smart home gift: Google Nest Hub, £89.99
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Best tech gifts to buy in 2024
Best last-minute gifts
Disney Plus Premium gift subscription
This is a fantastic option for those of you that have left gifting until the last possible moment. Disney Plus is currently offering a giftable version of a Disney Plus Premium subscription.
As you purchase the subscription online, you can buy this gift as last-minute as you want without rushing out to the shops and finding that the item you’re looking for is out of stock!
The one-year giftable subscription costs £109.90 and the recipient will bag access to a whole range of top shows, including The Mandalorian, Loki and WandaVision. Plus, you might even benefit from this TV subscription…
Buy Disney Plus Premium Gift Subscription for £109.90 at Disney Plus
Take a look at the best Disney Plus offers for this month.
Best gifts for tech lovers
Google Pixel 8
Here at RadioTimes.com, we’re always up to date with the latest tech news. The Google Pixel 8 smartphone was announced last October which was very exciting news for all tech lovers. If you want to help your loved ones keep au fait with all the latest tech products, then why not consider gifting them a Google Pixel 8?
Buy Google Pixel 8 for £649 at Amazon
For more on the latest Google products check out our roundup of everything you need to know about the Google Pixel 8, as well as the best Google Pixel 8 deals.
Anker 323 Power Bank with USB-C port
This rechargeable power bank from Anker is a perfect gift for a device-crazy friend or relative who’s always working their phone battery too hard.
It can charge any phone or tablet via its USBC input, and it is tough enough to stand up to drops and knocks. Check out buying links below.
Buy Anker PowerCore Slim Power Bank for £24.99 at Amazon
If you have a Nintendo Switch, be sure to take a look at the best Nintendo Switch power banks.
Belkin Boost Charge Stand
This wireless charger from Belkin is a fantastic all-round performer, combining a circular pad with a desk stand. Take a look at our round-up of the best wireless chargers for more information.
Buy Belkin wireless charger for £21.99 at Amazon
ASUS Vivobook with Microsoft Office
If you’re looking for a present for a student, this discounted laptop could be perfect. With 4GB of RAM and 64GB of memory, and the full Microsoft Office suite, this is ideal for word processing, research and video streaming.
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ASUS Vivobook with Microsoft Office for £249.99 £225.58 (save £24.41 or 10%) at Amazon
For more money saving offers, check out our roundup of the best laptop deals.
Best gadget gifts
Anker Nebula Capsule Mini Projector
Perfect for the cinephile in your life, this projector from Anker will help bring a cinema experience into your living room. The Anker Nebula Capsule Mini Projector displays films and TV in 100 inches and sits conveniently on a table, so there’s no need for fiddly wall or ceiling mounting.
Buy Anker Nebula Capsule Mini Projector for £339.99 £249.99 (save £90 or 26%) at Amazon
Honor X8
The Honor X8 is a great value smartphone — at just under £200 it offers a smooth user experience and a slim, pocketable design.
We loved the X8’s solid battery life and 90Hz display. It’s ranked among our best budget smartphones of the year, and for even more information, take a look at our full Honor X8 review.
Buy Honor X8 for £219 £198 at Amazon
For more affordable tech gifts, check out our best budget smartwatch guide.
Audi RS Q e-tron
Listen up car lovers: this LEGO technic model kit allows you to build a remote-controlled rally car. Use this model with the CONTROL+ app to steer and drive forward and backward.
If you’re looking for realism, then you’ve got it. This model features authentic individual suspension on each of the four wheels, as well as a wheel element created especially for the model.
Buy LEGO Audi RS Q e-tron for £149.99 at LEGO
If you or someone you love is a LEGO fan, then check out the best LEGO deals.
Looking for more LEGO? Head over to our guides on best football LEGO sets and best LEGO gifts for adults.
GoPro HERO9
The perfect gift for the aspiring photographer/videographer in your life, the GoPro HERO9 is a waterproof camera with two screens, 5K Ultra HD video, 20MP photos, 1080p live streaming, a webcam and more.
It also comes with built-in folding rails, allowing you to attach it to any mount, ideal for an adventurer on the go.
Buy GoPro HERO9 for £220.75 at Amazon
Best tech gifts for gamers
Baldur’s Gate 3 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Baldur’s Gate 3 has picked up a slew of accolades including the coveted Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023 so this is an easy gift recommendation for any gamers in your life.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is an extremely open and encompassing RPG that does require a lot of time to get through but it’s well worth it.
Check out our dedicated Gaming section on the RadioTimes.com technology site.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch)
Earning a rare five-star award in our review, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one of the best games of last year and is a no-brainer for a gamer in your life with a Nintendo Switch.
Rated PEGI 12, this is a great option for young and old alike and will provide dozens of hours of fun.
Backbone One for iPhone
If you have a loved one who loves to game on the go, then you have to check out the Backbone One. This device is compatible across Xbox, Playstation and Steam and you can choose between a lightning and USB-C connector types.
If you’re out and about, you can simply snap in your iPhone and play any iOS game or service that supports controllers. You can also download the Backbone app, which will organise your content library and game streaming services into an integrated user experience.
Buy Backbone One for iPhone for £99.99 £69.99 (save £30 or 30%) at Backbone
Steam Deck OLED
First released in 2022, the Steam Deck had some teething issues, and developers Valve clearly listened very carefully – as the Steam Deck OLED addresses just about every complaint.
The new OLED panel is brighter, makes colours pop and can display content at a higher refresh rate.
The Steam Deck is directly linked with a Steam account, and makes playing PC games away from the computer a breeze, with choosing games being easy due to titles being listed as Steam Deck Verified or not.
There are two versions you can buy: a cheaper model with a glossy screen and 512 GB of storage or a slightly more expensive model with an etched display (to tackle reflections), 1 TB of storage and a fancier carrying case.
Buy the Steam Deck OLED for £479 (512 GB) or £569 (1 TB) from Steam
Starfield (Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Legendary developers Bethesda (Skyrim, Fallout 4) finally graced the world with Starfield after years of development and the wait was worth it.
Players get to take to the stars and over 1000 planets as part of a compelling story about the origins of mysterious artefacts found across the universe.
You also get to build your own ships and outposts to make your mark on the galaxy. Starfield is receiving new DLC and updates so it’s set to only get better.
Xbox Series S
Many gift-getters have been doing their best to track down consoles over the last few months, but thanks to the global semi-conductor shortage, it’s very, very hard to get hold of either the Sony PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Series X – but there is a solution!
The Xbox Series S delivers the same next-gen gaming experience of the Xbox Series X with a few minor compromises. They’re more readily available and can be picked up for a much more reasonable price than their hard-to-find counterparts.
For more on Microsoft’s consoles, take a look at our Xbox Series X review.
Nintendo Switch OLED
The new Nintendo Switch OLED is one of the most talked-about games consoles going right now. While it’s more of an upgrade to the original Switch than a complete overhaul, there’s still lots to like, and the Switch formula is a tried, tested and well-loved one.
Take a look at our full Nintendo Switch OLED console review for more information on this fantastic console. Plus, for a limited time only, you can bag either Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit or The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for absolutely free with these Nintendo Switch OLED bundle deals.
Buy Nintendo Switch OLED for £309.99 at Very
Meta Quest 3 VR headset
If gaming in 2D is a little too retro for your tastes, you can immerse yourself in the world of stereoscopic 3D with the brilliant Meta Quest 3.
We found the standalone VR headset to be quite the marvel in our review, where we awarded it 4.5 stars owing to its crystal-clear display, lighter weight and improved comfort.
The Quest 3 has its own games which run on the headset itself or can be paired to a more powerful PC via a cable or a home Wi-Fi network for more demanding titles.
Buy the Meta Quest 3 VR headset for £479 from Currys
Spider-Man 2 (PS5)
A rare five-star review graced this title, and for good reason, as Spider-Man 2 took what made the original and spin-off Miles Morales so good and upped the ante by just about every metric.
Both Parker and Morales are playable, and you can effortlessly swap between the two owing to the power of the PS5.
Buy Spider-Man 2 for £69.99 at GAME
Playstation Portal (requires PS5)
The PlayStation Portal is the answer for any gamers looking to play their new PS5 games without causing a ruckus as the handheld device lets users stream games running on their PS5.
You get the full DualSense controller experience and provided you have a good Wi-Fi connection, you’ll have a great time with the Portal.
Buy the PlayStation Portalfrom PlayStation Direct for £199.99
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
For the Star Wars fans out there – this one is not to be missed. We gave Star Wars Jedi: Survivor a five-star rating in our review with gaming editor Rob Leane saying it ” is comfortably the best Star Wars game in absolutely ages.”
We’d even go so far as to say that it’s one of the best Star Wars stories ever told and easily rivals the films and television series.
Nacon Revolution 5 Pro PS5 controller
Whether or not you think PlayStation or Xbox is better – the latter arguably has the more comfortable controller. But saving the day is Nacon with their Revolution 5 Pro PS5 controller, which takes all the best bits about the Xbox controller and gives Sony lovers’ wrists some respite.
For this reason, we included it in our best PS5 controllers round-up as “the circular D-pad and asymmetric stick positions will appeal to people that prefer the Xbox controller style”.
Buy the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro PS5 controller for £199.99 at GAME
Best tech gifts for music lovers
Sennheiser Momentum 4
Sennheiser is a brand beloved by audiophiles. The latest over-ear headphones hook up to your phone seamlessly using Bluetooth and are a joy to listen to.
We’ve had hands-on time with this offering from Sennheiser and were deeply impressed. The bass is deep and impactful and the headphones offer a fantastically rounded sound.
If you’ve got the budget to pick these up as a gift, the recipient is sure to love them!
For more audio gifts, be sure to take a look at our picks of the best DAB radio.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
It’s been a busy old times for product launches in the tech world. The latest Apple event, which took place on last September, saw the launch of the iPhone 15, Apple Watch 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and, of course, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen).
They’re the perfect gift for the music lover and Apple fan in your life, ensuring that they have all the latest products. The charging case now has a USB-C connector, and the headphones themselves have automatic ear detection so they can sense when you take them out.
Buy Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) for £229 at John Lewis
Take a look at the best AirPods alternatives and the best iPhone accessories.
JBL GO 3
The JBL GO 3 is a compact and affordable Bluetooth speaker. It’s a good price for gifting and an easy size to wrap and put under the tree — plus JBL is a well-known and reliable audio brand. This little speaker is a great option.
Buy JBL GO 3 for £39.99 £30.60 (save £9.39 or 23%) at Amazon
Amazon Music Unlimited
Amazon Prime subscribers get Amazon Prime Music included with their membership, but if you know a music fan that wants to take their listening experience a step further then Amazon Music Unlimited is a great gift. It’s £10.99 a month and gives users access to 90 million ad-free songs.
Plus, there’s a 30 day free trial so the recipient can check that Amazon Music Unlimited delivers everything they want.
For a limited time only you can also get three months of free Amazon Music Unlimited. This deal means that you’ll save £32.97 before the price reverts back to £10.99 per month.
Buy Amazon Music Unlimited for £10.99 per month at Amazon
Looking at switching music streaming services? Head over to our Amazon Music vs Spotify and Apple Music vs Spotify guides.
Audio Technica turntable and Edifier speaker set
The audiophile in your life will love this turntable and speaker set. Audio Technica is known as a reliable producer of good audio equipment, and this AT-LP60 turntable is another good offering from the brand. It’s paired with a set of Edifier speakers so you can enjoy your record collection to the full.
Buy Audio-Technica AT-LP60 Turntable and Edifier R1010BT Active Bluetooth speaker package for £209.99 at OnBuy
If you’re a fan of live music as much as listening to much, then stay up to date with our Going Out section for the latest concert tickets.
Best tech gifts for book lovers
Audible subscription
Have you got a friend or family member who would read their favourite books all the time if they could? An Audible subscription allows them to listen to audiobooks wherever they want and could be an ideal gift. To get the full lowdown on Audible, take a look at our in-depth guide to 40 of the best audiobooks to listen to on Audible now or try our how does Audible work guide.
The cost for an Audible membership depends on the plan you sign up for. Plans range from £7.99 per month to £109.99 per year. Paying £7.99 a month, you’ll receive one book credit per month, whereas the top yearly membership at £109.99 would see you receive 24 book credits for the year.
If you want to test Audible out before you commit, you can trial the service for free for 30 days. You can also purchase an Audible gift card for either one, three, six or 12 months at prices ranging from £7.99 to £69.99.
Sign up for Audible’s free 30-day trial at Amazon
If you’re after a saving, take a look at the best Audible deals for this month.
Kindle
Amazon’s e-reader is a fantastic travel companion. Bookworms can take a whole library with them in one small portable package, and the Amazon library is constantly kept up to date with new releases, as well as classics and favourites.
Shop all Kindles from £84.99 at Amazon
For the latest discounts on Kindles, take a look at the best Kindle deals for this month. For even more savings, check out the most useful Amazon Spring Sale offers.
Kindle Scribe
If you want a Kindle with a few extra perks, then the Kindle Scribe is the model for you. Not only do you have all the features and benefits of a regular Kindle, the Kindle Scribe is also a digital notebook where you can journal, write, sketch and take notes on the go.
With a 300 ppi Paperwhite display and a basic pen included, this is a great gift for the creative in your life.
Buy Kindle Scribe for £329.99 at Amazon
Best tech gifts for fitness fanatics
Fitbit Charge 5
We loved the Fitbit Charge 5 during testing. Its comfort, accurate GPS and easy-to-use display bagged it a four-star rating. Take a look at our full Fitbit Charge 5 review for more information.
John Lewis are also offering six months of Fitbit Premium membership completely for free when you buy the Fitbit Charge 5. Don’t miss out.
Buy Fitbit Charge 5 for £99.99 at Amazon
Before you commit to the Fitbit Charge 5, take a gander at the best Fitbit offers for this month.
Huawei Band 6
If you’re looking for a slightly more affordable fitness-tracking gift, why not try the Huawei Band 6? It shone during testing, and our reviewers gave it a four-star rating. Better still, the smartwatch starts from just £68.99 depending on your preferred colourway.
The band is great value for money and carries an impressive breadth of workout modes for users. Take a look at our full Huawei Band 6 review for more information.
Buy Huawei Band 6 from £52 at WH Smith
Beats Powerbeats Pro
The Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds were deemed the best buds for workouts in our best wireless earbuds round-up. They’re a little costly, but they’re a good quality set of earbuds, and the over-ear arm means they stay in place well, so they won’t fall out while you’re running or in the gym.
Take a look at our full best wireless earbuds round-up here, or check out the buying links below.
Buy Beats Powerbeats Pro for £269.95 at Amazon
Corner boxing trackers
If you need a gift for a gym-goer who’s into boxing – or is thinking about trying it out – these punch trackers from Corner could be the perfect gym accessory. Simply slide the trackers into your hand-wraps, glove up and then the punch trackers will feedback real-time data on how many punches you’ve thrown and the force of each one using the Corner app.
Buy Corner punch trackers for £189 at Amazon
Best kitchen tech gifts
Salter 3-in-1 snack maker
Rated as the best multi-purpose waffle maker by BBC Good Food, this is a hugely versatile kitchen snack-maker that doesn’t take up much room. It’s an ideal gift for students or home-movers thanks to its compact format – and lovers of sweet treats thanks to the fantastic waffles it can produce.
Buy Salter 3-in-1 snack maker for £34.99 at Amazon
Swan SK22110 retro pump espresso coffee machine
This stylish espresso machine from Swan was rated the best for beginners by BBC Good Food. It’s an ideal addition to any kitchen thanks to its clean-cut design, and it makes espresso making simple. Find buying links below.
Buy Swan SK22110 retro pump espresso coffee machine for £109.99 £89.98 (save £20.01 or 18%) at Amazon
Tassimo by Bosch Style TAS1102GB pod coffee machine
If you prefer the pod-based coffee machine system – which is simpler but more expensive in the long run due to the cost of pods – then this is a great option. Heavily discounted at time of writing, this Tassimo by Bosch coffee machine can make over 80 types of coffee and hot drinks, and you can snap one up for a 68% discount. Perfect.
Buy Tassimo by Bosch Style TAS1102GB pod coffee machine for £106 £34 (save £72 or 68%) at Currys
Russell Hobbs mini-fridge RH4CLR1001B 4L/6
This portable mini fridge from Russell Hobbs works effectively as a cooler or a warmer – with the ability to heat to 65 degrees, so it’s perfect for picnics and holidays.
Buy Russell Hobbs mini-fridge RH4CLR1001B 4L/6 for £45 £34.99 (save £10.01 or 22%) at Amazon
Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser
Looking to level up your hot drinks game on those cold winter nights? Look no further than The Velvetiser by Hotel Chocolat. This luxurious device is the only hot chocolate maker imagined and designed by an actual chocolatier, meaning that this is quality you can count on.
You get a discounted price on your starter chocolate kit (choose from milk chocolate, salted caramel, vanilla white hot chocolate and more), as well as free delivery. Don’t miss out!
Buy Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser for £99.95 at Hotel Chocolat
Best tech gifts for self care
Calmer
Calmer from Flare Audio is a small in-ear device that reduces stressful frequencies while making sure the user can still hear. It’s ideal for people with sensitive hearing and autism, or those who simply get fed up with the noise of their daily commute.
Buy Calmer in-ear device for £19.95 at Amazon
Philips Hue Play
This smart Philips Hue Play light bar helps you to make your home a more relaxing place. It can change the ambience of a room to fit your mood perfectly with ease, and it’s easy to control too – as it’s compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit.
It’s worth noting that the Play also requires a Philips Hue Bridge for your setup to work as intended, but it’s one of the nicest additions to the Philips Hue line-up.
Buy Philips Hue Play for £64.99 at Amazon
Dyson Air Wrap
If you haven’t heard of the Dyson Air Wrap, then where have you been? This nifty device took the world by storm in 2018 and shows no signs of slowing down. It allows you to style and dry simultaneously and is engineered for multiple hair types.
Whether you want voluminous curls or poker straight hair, the Dyson Air Wrap can help you out, all without the use of extreme heat.
Buy Dyson Air Wrap for £479.99 at Very
Theragun Pro
Got aches and pains, or just want the relaxation of a massage? The Theragun Pro is great for muscle therapy and relaxation, with 300 minutes of battery life and a wide range of settings.
It’s on the pricey side but the Pro model is the very best massage gun that Theragun offer. Take a look at buying options below.
Buy Theragun Pro for £469 £349 (save £120 or 26%) at Boots
Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 Table Lamp
One of the best ways of taking care of yourself is making sure that your body receives enough sunlight, especially during these darker winter months. The Bodyclock Glow 150 is a Class 1 graded medical device designed to help reset your internal clock and the daily cycle of hormones.
The Bodyclock boasts sunrise and sunset features to help your body adjust to sleep cycles. It’s also recommended to combat SAD (Season Affective Disorder) and winter blues.
Buy Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 Table Lamp for £119 £101.15 (save £17.85 or 15%) at John Lewis
Best tech gifts to create a smart home
Google Nest Hub
This second-generation Google Nest hub is a perfect core for your smart home set-up. It has a display – unlike the smaller Google Nest Mini – making it simple and intuitive to use. Other smart home tech can be controlled from the Google Nest Hub.
The Nest Hub is responsive to voice commands and can be used hands-free, making it a perfect kitchen companion while cooking or prepping meals.
Buy Google Nest Hub for £89.99 at Currys
Google Nest Doorbell
This video doorbell from Google links up with other Google Nest devices in the home and to your phone, allowing you to see any visitors who ring the bell. It’s useful for accepting deliveries, welcoming neighbours and for security.
This battery-powered doorbell also includes motion detection and a two-year warranty. Find buying links below.
Buy Google Nest Doorbell for £179.99 at Currys
Ember Smart Mug
The Ember smart mug does more than simply keep your coffee hot. This handy device can keep your beverage at the temperature of your choosing for up to 80 minutes, which you can select via the app on your smart phone.
Not only that, it’s also a sustainable and reusable product that boasts the Project Earth label.
Buy Ember Smart Mug for £149.95 at Selfridges
AURA Carver WiFi Digital Photo Frame
There’s nothing quite like decorating your home with framed family pictures to really make the space your own. With so many great snaps to choose from, it can sometimes be difficult to narrow it down. Luckily, with the AURA Carver digital WiFi photo frame, you won’t have this problem.
Set it up on WiFi, connect to your smart phone and you can choose to display any of the photos you have in vibrant colours and high resolution. Time for a trip down memory lane.
Buy AURA Carver WiFi Digital Photo Frame for £179 at Currys
Hive Active Heating Thermostat
This smart thermostat from Hive helps you to closely monitor the temperature of your home and give you full control. It’s perfect for those trying to be a little greener and cut down on energy use too.
The thermostat is compatible with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant and allows you to control the temperature of your home from your phone.
Buy Hive Active Heating Thermostat for £119 at AO
For more ways to turn your home into a smart one, check out the best Amazon Fire TV Stick deals.
Apple HomePod mini
The Apple HomePod mini delivers fantastic audio and the ever-helpful Apple assistant, Siri.
You can control the speaker using voice commands and ask useful questions like, “Siri, what’s the weather forecast tomorrow?”
Placing multiple speakers around the house, controlled by a central HomePod, can deliver an immersive listening experience throughout your home.
Buy Apple HomePod mini for £99 at AO
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