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In our modern world driven by innovation, tech gifts are more than just trendy — they’re practical, exciting and transformative. It seems like everywhere we look these days, technology illuminates new possibilities for improving upon the status quo and broadening our horizons.

Whether you’re shopping for a gadget guru, a futuristic wellness enthusiast or a productivity fanatic, the right tech gift can strike the perfect balance between function and fun. Giftable tech runs the gamut, from Google smart home displays, Samsung 4K TVs, Blink smart video doorbells, mixed reality headsets like the Meta Quest 3S, fitness trackers like the Oura Ring 4 or gaming devices like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Sony PlayStation Portal.

Scroll down and check out the best tech to gift in 2025 below:

Equipped with a 10-inch HD screen, the Google Nest Hub Max smart display, which goes for $229.99 at Best Buy, is a hub that centralizes your smart home devices. It ideal to place in a kitchen or living room to quickly get up-to-information, like weather, sports scores and news, just by asking Google’s voice assistant. It comes with a 6.5-megapixel front-facing Nest camera lets you keep in touch with family and friends with free Google Meet video calling, while the hub doubles as a security cam.

On sale for $499.99 (reg. $649.99) at Best Buy, the Samsung Q7F Series 4K Ultra HD TV is one of the best all-around TVs — thanks to its large QLED display that minimizes blooming and haloing around bright images, premium audio quality and built-in smart home features for streaming movies and TV shows from Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and more. The 4K TV supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) for 4K videos with accurate and vivid color contrast and deep black levels.

Blink Video Doorbell is on sale for $29.99 (reg. $69.99) at Best Buy, nearly a whopping 60% savings. It’s an advanced doorbell with video features that doubles as home security system, while it includes alerts and night vision. You can even talk back and forth through the device with whomever is at your door. It’s one of the best ways to get real-time notifications when someone is at your door, even if you’re not at home.

For the holidays, you can get four Apple iPhone 17 mobile devices for free when you switch to T-Mobile with no trade-in required. You can also get phone lines for those smartphones starting at just $25 per month, per line. But act fast and sign up now, this holiday deal from T-Mobile expires on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Starting at $299.99, the Meta Quest 3S is a headset designed for new users with its sleek design and intuitive controls to enter the Metaverse, an immersive and interactive shared virtual world. This makes this the perfect tech gift to give in 2025. The headset comes with two Touch Plus controllers and a free digital copy of the game “Batman: Arkham Shadow,” as well as a Meta Quest+ subscription for three months, which has a value of $23.97 (or $7.99/month) for free.

The Meta Quest 3S is the best way to enter the world of mixed reality, especially if you’re new to it, thanks to its ease of use, comfort and wide range of experiences. Learn more about Meta Quest 3S and Meta Quest+ here.

Giving the gift of an Oura Ring this year will be nothing short of life-changing. This one-of-a-kind device unlocks personalized insights into the wearer’s sleep, activity, stress, heart health and more, empowering users to prioritize wellness goals and build healthy habits that will last a lifetime. This model, Oura Ring 4, is the most accurate and comfortable version yet, letting users get seriously up close and personal with their health. If your goal for giving is to show someone how much you care about them (and their health), this gift is unbeatable.

With this new, smart Hatch Restore 2 Alarm Clock, which is on sale for $25 off with the on-page coupon on Amazon, you can say goodbye to grogginess and hello to restful sleep that will power a busy day. This device is designed to transform and customize a quality sleep routine, from soothing adjustable lighting and sleep sounds to sunrise alarms for gentler wake-ups and energized mornings. This is the ultimate tech gift for anyone who values quality rest, ensuring they wake up refreshed and ready to tackle the day’s to-do list.

Know a music lover who might like to take their passion into their own hands? This Pioneer DJ deck is the perfect gift to get them started mastering a new craft – it’s easy to use and will help them play like a pro! The design of this 2-channel DJ controller emulates a professional DJM-S mixer + PLX turntable setup, including specialized features for both open-format and scratch DJs. This super fun gift will allow someone to cultivate a new hobby and channel their creativity, both invaluable pursuits of life.

Got games? The Nintendo Switch 2 is top-of-the-line when it comes to versatile gaming systems. It has 3 different gaming modes — connect it to a TV for an HD big-screen experience, stand it up on a flat surface to share the screen for multiplayer gaming or hold it in your hands with controllers attached to play solo from the LCD touchscreen. These options make the Nintendo Switch 2 the ultimate ‘play from anywhere’ device. Banish boredom and gift a Nintendo Switch 2 to your favorite Player.

The Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) is a gift everyone could use. With a big, bold sound in a packable size, this speaker will elevate the mood for any occasion in any location. Durable, waterproof, and dustproof, it’s made to survive the elements. Bring it to the beach, take it on a hike, or simply put it on the dining room table. This gift will keep the good tunes and good times flowing.

Priced at $199.99, the PS Portal (now in Midnight Black) is a compact handheld device that works as a remote player for the Sony PlayStation 5. Just sync it to your video game console to mirror gameplay over WiFi. The PS Portal is handy if you want to play “Ghost of Y?tei” or “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” in the bedroom or your backyard when someone else in your family is watching TV in the living room. While you need to have a PS5 to use the PS Portal, Sony just added the ability to cloud game, if you’re a PlayStation Plus Premium subscriber — which starts at $17.99/month.

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This award-winning Portable Monitor from Plugable is a must-have gift for someone who appreciates productivity on the go. Universally compatible with all Mac, Windows, Chrome, iPad, iPhone, and Android devices, this sleek monitor seamlessly adds extra screen space to elevate any professional setup. It’s easy to use, lightweight, and hassle-free (no driver downloads necessary); simply plug it in and get to work. Whether it’s used for remote work, travel, or multitasking, Plugable’s Portable Monitor makes the perfect companion for anyone who loves to stay efficient on the go.