The 12 Best Tech Gifts They’ll Actually Want (2025)

Small tools and These easy-to-use tech gadgets work great as stocking stuffers or Secret Santa gifts for friends, family or co-workers. In fact, we’ve compiled them into our comprehensive list of The 40 Best Art Gifts Under $100– That should give you a lot to analyze.

But this list is not that. These are the big tech products from 2025 that really got us excited. They’re more expensive than ones you might buy for an acquaintance, but if you’re looking for a big reaction on Christmas morning from your kids, spouse, or significant other, one of these should do the job.

For any Nintendo fan

Easy prediction: Switch 2 (9/10, WIRED recommends) It will be the best-selling piece of technology this holiday season. The scheme was only introduced in June, and many people were likely saving money to buy a holiday. It’s a no-brainer for families, especially if they don’t already own an original Switch. You probably already know what makes the Switch 2 so special, with its vastly improved (and larger) screen over the original.

Don’t expect any major price cuts, but many of the bundles will help save some cash, especially if you’re already planning on purchasing a specific game. For example, package with Super Mario Kart World It saves you $30, which helps beat the games’ hefty prices. If your giftee already has a Switch 2, I recommend checking out our site Nintendo Switch 2 accessoriesall of which have been tested by us, which can also be a great gift for Nintendo fans.

For coffee lovers

Probably more than any other coffee maker xBloom Studio Coffee Maker (7/10, WIRED recommends) Made for tinkerers. It’s an ambitious piece of technology that aims to recreate the perfect cup of coffee in your home, all in one device. Coffee enthusiasts may scoff at the idea of ​​automating a process that often requires such serious tweaking and precision, but according to our resident coffee expert and food tech reviewer, Matthew Korvage, xBloom Studio nails it.

Making coffee on xBloom Studio simplifies the pour-over process, allowing its own level of learning across the comprehensive application. Every imaginable element in the process can be adjusted. The level of detail is definitely not for the faint of heart. It’s also a sleek-looking device that you can put on your kitchen counter, although it’s definitely cheaper Coffee machines Which still emphasizes technology and style. But for the right person, the xBloom Studio coffee machine is a coffee geek’s dream come true.

For WFH pair

You know what they say: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The Logitech MX Master 3S has been the most popular productivity mouse you can buy for a long time, so there was high expectations for its successor. Fortunately, MX Master 4 (9/10, WIRED recommends) Delivers without rocking the boat too much. There is now haptic support in the thumb rest, and you can press here to activate the virtual action ring. You can customize the loop via the Logi Options+ app and have it launch apps, websites, insert icons or even text – the options are almost endless.

It may not be worth upgrading from the MX Master 3 or 3S, especially since the polling rate hasn’t changed, but there’s no doubt that the MX Master 4 has taken over as the wireless mouse of choice for serious office workers. If there’s someone in your life you know who would appreciate a mouse that not only provides great ergonomic support, but also feels extremely high quality in the hand, look no further.

For more ideas on potential home office products that could serve as gifts, check out our comprehensive guide to all of them Best work from Home Gear.

For big screen lovers

When it comes Tabletsthere’s still nothing quite like the iPad. The latest model hasn’t changed much, just the A16 chip has been added to the mix. It’s otherwise the same old iPad we all know and love. The big upgrade is in the software. with iPad OS 26This is basic iPad (8/10, WIRED recommends) It will look like a capable laptop replacement. With full window support, you’ll be able to work with windows and apps the same way you do with a MacBook, resizing and multitasking to your heart’s content. There are plenty of other improvements to the program as well, including a Mac cursor-like cursor and an introduction to the Preview app. It’s a revolutionary change for the entire iPad lineup, but it feels truly transformative for this iPad because of its price.

There’s a reason we call it Best iPad For most people. I would never say this about a basic iPad in the past, but if you or someone you know can make this device work as your primary computing device, this could be the most affordable way to get some work or studying done.

For sports fans

Whatever you think of Meta’s privacy and privacy policies (Which is garbage), it is difficult to say that Best smart glasses They are the ones that people actually wear. the Oakley Meta Vanguard The glasses are basically the hugely popular Oakley Sphaera sunglasses, only with Exercise headphonesand a 5-microphone array, and 12 MP action camera With image stabilization built into the bridge of the nose. You can combine glasses with Your Garmin And use the watch to turn on auto capture of your most fun moments, or you can just say, “Hey Meta, take a video” while hiking under the waterfall. The headphones sound great, they are the only ones Open ear headphones I didn’t have to turn the volume up all the way to listen at 20 mph on a bike — and the lenses are Oakleys, which means they have advanced color technology and are seasonally interchangeable.

If you have a friend or spouse in your life who works in technology and also loves biking, running, skiing, or snowboarding, you’re in luck. I can’t wait to take the Vanguards out snowboarding this year and finally film my friend taking that cute (small) jump, without dropping my phone in the snow.—Adrian Su

For stance music

With all the earbuds we review, you might think our audio experts would take a beating on something as common as the AirPods. But Apple has already succeeded in achieving this this year with AirPods Pro 3 (9/10, WIRED recommends). It’s been nearly three years since Apple updated its noise-canceling earbuds, and the latest one comes with a new ear tip design, support for real-time translation, greatly improved noise cancellation, and longer battery life. According to our testers, they last up to eight hours with noise cancellation, which means they can last for more than a full day of work. It all adds up to this pair The best AirPods Ever.

Light laptop

In the past, selling ultralight laptops usually meant trade-offs and compromises. But not with Asus Zenbook A14 (8/10, WIRED recommends). Yes, it’s incredibly light, so much so that you might even forget it’s in your backpack altogether. Not only does the Zenbook A14 weigh 2.16 pounds, but it also doesn’t skimp on the things that really matter, like performance, battery life, display quality, or even ports. After all, what good is an ultra-light laptop if it fails to meet your needs?

The Qualcomm Snapdragon (Just know that this is an ARM processor, which means you may have some compatibility issues with some apps and games.) You’ll get the same great OLED display and long-lasting battery life no matter which chip configuration you choose. It even comes with legacy ports like HDMI and USB-A, unlike many laptops that focus on portability.

For gamers on the go

world Portable gaming devices It has really expanded over the past few years, thanks in large part to the success of both the Switch and Steam Deck. But there have also been a slew of portable Windows gaming consoles to capitalize on this trend, allowing you to play anywhere with your Steam library. the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally It represents the pinnacle of how far these devices have come. And yes, a big part of what helped give this product such a buzz was the official Xbox branding, even though it feels like a true sequel to the original Asus ROG Ally. Will this Xbox name help Windows mobile devices go mainstream? I’m not sure, but that seems to be the hope behind the partnership.

Either way, you’ll get solid performance via the AMD Ryzen Z2 A (or great performance with the Z2 Extreme on the Ally X) and surprisingly good battery life. No, the displays aren’t Ultra HD — or even OLED — but the basic ROG Xbox Ally is fairly affordable at $600, undercutting even Lenovo Legion Go S.

For busy bees

It’s been a long time since Apple made an Apple Watch worth upgrading to. But that’s really what it is Apple Watch Series 11 (9/10, WIRED recommends) Accomplishes. So, what’s the shiny new feature that makes this Apple Watch worth it in the end? It’s not the AI ​​workout buddy, it’s the longer battery life. Smartwatch reviewer and fitness editor Adrienne So says battery life has taken a big step forward.

That alone makes this worthwhile, but she also notes that the health updates on the Apple Watch Series 11 are now clinically validated, too, and that satellite messaging on the Watch Ultra 3 is especially useful for intrepid outdoor adventurers. So, whether you opt for the standard edition, the cheaper Apple Watch SE, or the advanced Apple Watch Series 11 Ultra, it’s finally time to upgrade that old Apple Watch you’ve been holding on to. Read our Best guide for apple watches For more details.

For iPhone lovers

Is your spouse or parent still holding on to that 6-year-old iPhone, cracks and all? Honestly, that’s smart. No one needs to upgrade their smartphone every year. But if your loved one’s device is clearly showing its age, and more importantly, it’s not receiving important software updates anymore, it’s time to look into it. New phone. For iPhone owners, upgrading is natural iPhone 17 (9/10, WIRED recommends). Best of all, Apple has finally brought ProMotion technology from the Pro models to this phone, which means the screen refreshes at double the rate of the iPhone 16, and will look smoother and faster.

Battery life has improved, there’s an improved front-facing camera system that lets you take selfies in any direction without having to twist the phone in your hand, and the dual-camera system still delivers great results. It may not be the best iPhone for gamers Thermal management improvements in iPhone 17 Pro And the A19 Pro chip really shines there – but the iPhone 17 remains the best model money can buy for most people. They come in really fun colors too.