The 32 Best Tech Gifts a Guy Could Ask For This Year

Noise-canceling headphones are pretty much required for modern gear lovers. But, for guys who work in loud environments or DIYers who love listening to tunes while working in the garage, there’s ISOtunes Free Aware. These unique Bluetooth earbuds feature next-level noise-cancelation that tempers noisy power tools while letting in conversation-level noise. Plus, they’re completely waterproof (great for outdoor use) and provide up to 40 hours of battery life with the included charging case.

Point blank, the most comfortable office chair you’ll ever sit in. The Razer Enki is built for gamers, but it’s perfect for any office task, whether you’re hanging out on Zooms or typing up a storm. It’s the perfect position from which to interact with all your other tech.

The perfect combination of sleek and ultra-functional, the Windows Surface Laptop Go delivers an awesome aesthetic in a chassis that weighs under three pounds. Yet, it’s powerful enough for basic gaming and handles Zoom calls and web browsing with ease

No matter what kind of tech-head you are, you can always use more screen space. Espresso’s flagship monitor adds a 15.6” external touchscreen display to almost any desktop. The full HD 1080P resolution is perfect for everything from watching movies to hosting Zoom meetings to working on those monthly quarterly spreadsheets. Plus, it all runs off a single USB-C cable making installation on a PC or Mac a breeze.

Can’t shell out for an ultra-luxury TV? No problem. Hisense has you covered with this 55-inch 4k machine, which delivers a sneaky-good picture and fluid streaming capabilities and is the finest TV you can buy for under $400.

The best home theater setups require the best TVs. But, to really feel your movies and music, you need a solid sound system too. Platin’s Monaco 5.1 Surround Sound System delivers 5.1 channels of crystal clear, uncompressed 24-bit audio. Each speaker is Tuned by THX and supports Dolby Atmos too. The entire system is the best-connected smart home theater system we’ve tested this year. If you decide to add more speakers in the future, Monaco supports a whopping eight channels of audio.

Sony’s amazing noise-canceling headphones keep getting better. The latest WH-1000XM5 cans are the best-sounding, best-looking, most comfortable noise-canceling cans we’ve ever tested. With excellent 30-hour battery life, they’re perfect for long-distance travel, and we love that a three-minute quick-charge delivers up to three hours of playback.

In-the-know tech-lovers know that OnePlus makes the best smartphones on the market. The flagship OnePlus 10 Pro 5G is jam-packed with every feature you can imagine, including a stunning 120Hz display that supports 8K video, a 5,000-mAh all-day battery, lightning-fast charging, and a triple-camera bank co-developed with legendary photo brand Hasselblad. Oh, and it, of course, supports 5G too.

No cable, no problem with Sling TV, which revamped its user interfaces this year for even smoother navigation and control. It’s a subscription you can start and stop whenever you want, which is the perfect way to experiment with cord-cutting (if you haven’t done it already).

Roku’s 4K streaming box does it all, delivering top-quality content from the likes of Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix, and Disney Plus—all at an affordable price. Add in access to Roku Originals films and series and razor-sharp voice controls, and you have one of or favorite, most affordable streaming boxes.

The latest and greatest from iPhone is the zeitgeisty phone of the year, thanks to an ultra-potent camera that’s basically built for the social media era (and adds a new cinematic setting this year, too). It’s perfect for photo and movie creation, and its lustrous screen seems to pop ever-so-slightly more than last year’s edition, making the phone a multimedia powerhouse.

Build the perfect internet setup at home with Google’s Nest Mesh WiFi. It’s powerful enough to handle 200 devices, delivers aggressive speeds needed for streaming services and gaming alike, and (a bonus): each WiFi point is also a smart speaker.

Wahoo proves decent multisport smartwatches don’t have to cost a fortune. The ELEMNT Rival features many of the same great features—optical heart rate monitoring, a barometer, GPS tracking, multisport modes, and two-week max battery life—for significantly less than its brand-name counterparts. Plus, the sleek, minimal design looks great in Stealth Grey or Knoa White too.

Grove to your favorite jams during your outdoor workouts without the need for headphones. The new Bose Frames Tempos deliver next-level Bose Open Ear Audio sound with a sweat- and water-resistant, lightweight design that any tech lover with an active lifestyle would be stoked to receive.

Upgrading your phone comes with a heavy price tag, so the gift of an extremely durable, rugged phone case to protect his new purchase is an incredibly useful gift idea for any tech-loving guy. With silver-based antimicrobial properties, this phone case will help to fight off bacteria and germs, which is more important than ever these days.

Cook the healthiest meals 70% faster with a best-selling Instant Pot. With 14 one-touch smart programs and the capacity to cook up a meal for six, this is a no-brainer gift idea for any top chef.

Most window air conditioners are loud, bulky, and ugly. Not so with the Windmill AC. With a sleek, Apple-esque design, it looks great in any modern home. It’s also quieter and, since it arrives pre-assembled, easier to install than any window unit we’ve ever tested. Plus, every feature is controllable via a dedicated iPhone or Android app, allowing you to turn it on and off even when you’re away from home.

This latest DJI release has received rave reviews for it’s awesome camera quality, 4k video, 30 minutes of flight time, and a cool targeting feature that locks focus on a subject, all for a reasonable price compared to competitor high-quality drone models.

Everything from juicers to refrigerators to air purifiers has gone high-tech these days. Greentech Environmental’s pureAir Active HEPA+ Room is the latest, uber-connected air purifier that works to thoroughly clean the air in your home. The built-in true HEPA filter minimizes or eliminates odors from smoking, cooking, pets, and more. Plus, you can monitor every aspect of your home’s air with the integrated smartphone app.

With awesome features like HyperSmooth video stabilization, TimeWarp, and 8x SloMo, the GoPro HERO10 Black captures your adventures like a blockbuster movie. Plus, you can stream videos in real-time to Facebook Live. Make memories and record them with this durable and waterproof camera just about anywhere.

For the kid-at-heart tech-lover in your life, few toys are as much fun as an electric scooter. This souped-up adult-friendly model from NIU features a wide deck and tubeless fat tires that make for easy riding over almost any terrain. The best part is that the KQi3 Pro version tops out at 20 miles per hour which, for a scooter, is crazy fast.

The lowly juicer gets a serious upgrade with Hurom’s H-200 Slow Juicer. It’s among the most advanced juicers we’ve ever tested with a clever design that’s perfect for home juicing enthusiasts. The self-feeding hopper is triple the size of most—big enough to fit whole apples without chopping. The streamlined design makes for almost zero prep and easy clean-up too. Just rinse every part under running water with no scrubbing necessary.