From a new pair of headphones to a cutting-edge e-reader, there are plenty of amazing tech gifts to give for the holidays this year—but how do you know which tech products are worth your hard-earned dollar versus what’s worth skipping?

That’s the general terror of trying to buy a new tech gift for someone: How do you single out the year’s best products from the ocean of sub-par stuff? Luckily, it’s easy—you check out our picks below. Reviewed tests tech all year long, and this gift guide is chock full of our most beloved gadgets, so now’s the time to grab a few of these awesome tech gift ideas before they sell out.

1. Roku Ultra

For the binge-watcher

Roku’s fancy Ultra device has been our favorite streaming device for a few years now, and for good reason. Its processing is super snappy and the UI is extremely friendly and intuitive.

Roku Ultra makes it easy to settle in for a night of Netflix (or Hulu, or Amazon Prime, or YouTube, Twitch, or anything else). It comes with a fantastic voice remote and a pair of headphones that plug right into it for private listening, plus an ethernet cable input so you can easily stream 4K/HDR content, if that’s your bag.

2. SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless

For the typist

If you’re shopping for someone who spends a lot of time on their keyboard, whether for work or for after-hours gaming, this is the keyboard you should get. The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini keyboard is the mini version of the best gaming keyboard we’ve tested. Its easily accessible secondary and tertiary functions, customizable profiles, and excellent connectivity make it a great fit for Mac or PC users.

3. Amazon Kindle 11th Generation

For the book lover

Amazon’s newest Kindle took our e-reader testing by storm. It’s easy to use, has a crisp display, and a solid price point. It boasts weeks of battery life and comes equipped with enough storage to allow you to store and read up to 16 GB of books.

If your giftee spends a lot of time reading in the tub or even poolside, consider the Kindle Paperwhite

4. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)

For the podcast addict

Apple’s AirPods Pro (2nd gen) are some of the best true wireless earbuds you can buy. The Pro 2 is a major upgrade from the already-good Pros.

Our reviewer loved the “vastly improved noise canceling” and “excellent adaptive transparency mode.” The end result is an awesome pair of true wireless buds that we strongly recommend, particularly for Apple users.

5. Sony WH-1000XM5

For the dedicated listener

Sony’s WH-1000XM5 are simply amazing headphones—in fact, they’re the best over-ear noise-canceling headphones you can buy right now.

They sound awesome, and they’re packed with the most useful headphone features you can get: stunning noise canceling (that automatically listens and adapts to your environment), wireless Bluetooth connectivity, and a plush, comfortable design that lets you wear them for hours. If your giftee is serious about listening to music, these pricey cans will make their day.

6. iRobot Roomba j7+

For the busy bee

Winter is a busy season for social events and holidays. If the person on your list often laments their lack of time for home tasks, the iRobot Roomba j7+ might make a great gift. The j7+ is our favorite robot vacuum thanks to its intuitive storage, stellar cleaning abilities, and top-notch navigation.

7. Hisense U8K

For the home theater enthusiast

If someone on your gift-giving list wants to upgrade their living room, the 2023 Hisense U8K is a 4K TV with HDR that’s up to the challenge. This colorful set can get intensely bright, and the 65-inch model is often available for $1,100 or less.

This mini-LED set packs all of the bells and whistles, including quantum dots, a 144Hz refresh rate when gaming, and excellent local dimming capabilities. Our reviewer was wowed by the value. Smart TV options include Google TV (whose smart home integration includes Google Assistant-compatible smart speakers) and Roku TV. Roku TV is generally our favorite smart TV platform at Reviewed.

8. Garmin Vivosmart 4

For the fitness lover

If you’re looking for a gift for that fitness-loving friend of yours, consider the Garmin Vívosmart 4, ranked as our best-value fitness tracker. This nifty health gadget can automatically detect and track workouts, monitor stress levels, and comes equipped with GPS tracking. It also features an extremely slim design so it won’t feel bulky on your recipient’s wrist.

9. Valve Steam Deck

For the gamer

The Valve Steam Deck is still one of the best handheld gaming devices you can buy. Not only did it get a nod from our editors in our best tech of 2022 roundup, it also seriously impressed Senior Electronics Editor Joanna Nelius, thanks to its easy set-up, comfortable design, and impressive game emulation support.

Valve offers a wide variety of options, but if you want to pay a little more for top-notch hardware (including an incredible screen), the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is a great device, as well. It was our favorite game console of 2023.

10. 32ºN Adaptive Glasses

For the glasses wearer

Know someone who can’t keep track of all their pairs of glasses? Treat them to the oh-so-splurgeworthy 32ºN adaptive focus glasses. With just the swipe of a finger on the lens, your gift recipient will be able to change the lens magnification and shift between normal glasses, reading glasses, and sunglasses, so their eyes stay ready for any kind of activity.

11. JBL Flip 6

For the music lover on the go

JBL’s Flip line of portable, waterproof Bluetooth speakers constantly appear near the top of our favorite Bluetooth speakers lists. The Flip 6 is the best one yet, and our strong pick for Best Value.

These rounded, meticulously-designed speakers produce warm audio with plenty of bass and midrange. They’ve also got rubber-capped ends and water-sealed inputs to help keep it safe on hikes, beach trips, or just trips out to the backyard. If your giftee likes to bring the jam wherever they go, a Bluetooth speaker like the Flip 6 could be the perfect gift.

If you want to shell out a little more for our best overall, the The Sonos Roam took the gold this year.

12. Logitech G Cloud Gaming Console

For the traveler

Another favorite game console of 2023, the Logitech G Cloud has everything you could want in a portable console—our editor called it a “near perfect device.” We love its excellent battery life, and its fantastic display and user experience. It’s compatible with Google Play and Xbox Cloud Gaming, and it paired great with games ranging from Death Stranding to Stardew Valley.

13. 1More SonoFlow Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

For the one who requires silence on flights

Be it turbulence, a crying baby, or the chatty couple in the next row over, noisy disruptions on flights aren’t for the faint of heart. If you’re looking to gift a pair of over-ear headphones while not breaking the bank, we found 1More’s SonoFlow to “offer the noise canceling you’d expect in a pair of headphones that cost twice as much, as well as other nifty features to enhance the listening experience.” With clear sound and preset EQs, the SonoFlow will be a major upgrade to their wired earbuds.

14. Vizio V-Series 2.1 soundbar

For the movie lover on a budget

Let’s face it: TV audio tends to suck. While we love reviewing TVs, usually listening to them isn’t amazing; that’s why we also review soundbars. Our favorite for under $200 is Vizio’s V-Series.

This soundbar and subwoofer combo provides seriously good audio for the price. While it’s nothing fancy, this easy plug-and-play solution is a serious upgrade from stock TV audio. You can even bump it up from 2.1 to 5.1 channel sound for an extra $100.

15. Sonos Arc soundbar

For the one who wants movie theater sound

There are some great affordable soundbars out there. But if you want cinematic, room-filling sound that competes with the bone-rattling audio you’d get at a movie theater, check out the Sonos Arc.

As Sonos’ first-ever Dolby Atmos-compatible soundbar, it’s capable of great stereo sound presentation, and also implements Dolby’s proprietary object-oriented and height-channel-based audio solution, placing sound all around you in a room—even overhead. Naturally, a soundbar this awesome doesn’t come cheap, but if your giftee never misses movie night, this gift will blow them away.

For the one who wants to get into VR

If you’re shopping for someone who loves gaming but has yet to dip their toes into VR, the Meta Quest 2 is a good starting point. Not only is it still one of the best VR headsets we’ve ever tested, it’s also very affordable for what you get.

The Meta Quest 3 is available for preorders we absolutely love it. It’s among our favorite electronics of 2023. But at $300, the Quest 2 remains a great headset at a great price.

17. Logitech Brio

For the one who needs a webcam

The Logitech Brio was our favorite webcam of 2023, boasting excellent picture and video. It offers a wide range of fields of view, plus a selection of resolutions up to 4K. If the person you’re shopping for wants to improve their work-from-home setup or just started streaming from their computer, it’s a fantastic webcam for any and every occasion.

18. SteelSeries Arctis Pro

For the game soundtrack enthusiast

If your giftee spends a lot of time on in-game chat (or just loves to crank the volume on their favorite soundtracks) SteelSeries’ Arctis Pro gaming headset is an awesome choice. Compatible with PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and basically all mobile devices, this headset offers some of the most comfortable, plush cups on the market.

19. Google Nest Mesh System

For the one whose needs more reliable Wi-Fi

A mesh Wi-Fi system is an excellent way to blanket your entire home or apartment with high-speed Wi-Fi. If you’ve got a giftee whose place is full of Wi-Fi dead zones or thick walls, a mesh system might be just what they need.

We’ve tested lots of these special Wi-Fi systems. The Google Nest system is one of the best we’ve tried, and it’s a great tech gadget for anyone who just can’t seem to stay connected.

20. Apple MacBook Air M2

For the one who needs a new laptop

Whether your giftee is earning an online degree, working from home, or writing their next creative project, a good laptop is a must. The Apple MacBook Air M2 was the best MacBook we used in 2022, thanks to its lightning-fast processor and noticeable improvements over the M1 model.

21. Petcube Cam

For the one who’s crazy about their pets

You’d better believe we tested to find the best smart pet cameras, and the Petcube Cam is our Best Value pick.

This cam packs a lot of useful features into a device that squarely fits in the palm of your hand. It doesn’t come with fancy extras like treat tossing or laser games like some competitors. Still, it’s got everything you need to check in on your furry friend from anywhere, via your smartphone or tablet.

22. Apple TV 4K

For those seeking luxurious streaming

There are tons of ways to stream content. If the “blech” end of the spectrum is watching hyper-compressed Netflix on your tiny phone during a 12-hour bus ride, the “yay” end of the spectrum is the Apple TV 4K.

This marvelously zippy, perfectly polished streaming box is for that giftee who loves binging and wants to do it in style. It’s especially good if you already own an iPhone or iPad, as all those Apple devices play very nicely together.

23. Seagate expansion card

For the one who needs more space for games

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Series S consoles were the biggest launches a few years ago. Additional storage helps your favorite XBox fan make the most of their system by storing a ton of games.

Seagate’s proprietary expansion card can expand the XBox’s storage capacity seamlessly. You won’t have to move games back and forth between the console and an external hard drive to play them. While it’s a bit pricey, it’s the kind of thoughtful gift that’s sure to pleasantly surprise the gamer in your life.

24. Crosley C6 Turntable

For the aspiring vinyl record collector

Whether analog vinyl recordings actually sound “better” or “warmer” than digitally formatted audio files is a big debate. But one thing’s sure: the ritual of laying a well-loved record on a vinyl player and listening to it as the musicians and producer intended will always be a special experience.

If you’ve got a giftee who’s eager to collect records but needs a viable record player, the Crosley C6 is one of our top picks. It delivers modern turntable fixins with a classic look and feel.

25. Logitech Harmony

For the one with too many remotes

We all know that one person whose living room feels like a defunct RadioShack. The one where you find remotes for the TV, the soundbar, Blu-ray player, and more scattered haphazardly about the room.

Enough’s enough—gift that friend a Logitech Harmony, one of the best universal remotes we’ve tested. Sure, they might have to do a bit of programming and tinkering to bring all their disparate devices into the Harmony hive-mind, but we promise they’ll thank you for being so thoughtful.

26. Puro Labs PuroQuiet Kids’ Headphones

For youngsters who love to listen

If you’ve got kids who love listening to music, encouraging them is wonderful! But younger kids need to be extra careful about protecting their ears from excessive noise, so they can keep listening their whole life. That’s where these awesome Puro Labs headphones come in.

They’re tuned not to exceed volumes that would cause damage, while the balanced sound and noise cancellation help deliver beautiful music. These PuroQuiet headphones are the best headphones for kids we’ve tested, so you can be assured of their quality.

27. Apple Watch Series 9

For the one who wants a smarter wrist

Ranked as our all-time favorite smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 9 is Apple’s best model yet. We love its increased processing power, all-day battery, and loads of features.
If your giftee loves staying connected to all their apps and notifications but keeps their face buried in their smartphone, this smart accessory is the best gift.

28. Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2

For the careful driver

If you know someone who likes to be extra cautious out on the road, the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 is an awesome gift. It’s one of the more affordable dash cams we’ve tested. Still, its full-HD 1080p video with a 140-degree view is the kind of footage that they could use for something like an insurance claim.

29. Anker SoundCore 2

For those looking to rock out poolside

Let’s face it: the only thing better than swimming in a pool is doing so while sweet tunes fill the air. If you’ve got someone on your list this year who loves hanging in the pool but doesn’t want to risk dousing their smartphone, a good waterproof Bluetooth speaker might be the perfect gift. The Anker SoundCore 2 is one of our favorites, and it’s pretty affordable to boot.

30. Polaroid Hi-Print

For the one who loves photo albums

If you’re buying gifts for anyone who loves snapping photos and printing them out in tangible form, the Polaroid Hi-Print is a perfect gift. This accessory was named our favorite portable photo printer.

We love its sleek, colorful design, and its ability to easily connect to our smartphones. It includes step-by-step instructions with the Hi-Print’s companion app for quick setup, plus basic editing tools to nail the perfect picture before you hit print.

31. Asus ROG Zephyrus 14-inch Gaming Laptop

For the one wants a gaming laptop

Set the gamer on your list up to win. Our laptop testers absolutely adored the Asus ROG Zephyrus in 2022, and this is the latest model. This 14-inch, 120 Hz gaming laptop comes with an Nvidia RTX 4060. If someone on your list is on the hunt for a high-powered machine with excellent portability and robust features (that won’t cost your life savings), you can’t go wrong.

32. Linksys EA7500

For the one whose Wi-Fi is always too slow

When we tested the best Wi-Fi routers, the Linksys EA7500 really blew us away with its sheer speediness for the cost. This dual-band router bested everything else we tested for combined 2.4 and 5 Ghz Wi-Fi channel speeds.If your giftee needs a boost to their internet juice, this is the router to get them.

33. Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro

For the pro PC gamer

If you’ve got someone on your list this year who uses their mouse and keyboard for a lot more than browsing the web, consider giving them a top-tier gaming mouse. The Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro is at the top spot in our roundup of the best gaming mice, thanks to its perfect balance of comfort, customizability, performance, and price.

34. LIFX Z LED light strip

For the one who needs to glow up an office

One of our favorite LED light strips, the LIFX Z LED smart light strip is a seriously cool way to spruce up a home theater or office. It’s a snap to sync these smart LEDs up with assistants like Amazon Alexa or Apple’s Siri. You can also integrate the LIFX into an existing SmartThings or Nest ecosystem.

From there, it’s up to your giftee’s imagination whether they have ambient, soft mood lighting or a demonic red glow lighting up the room. Of all the LED lights strips we tested, the LIFX had the best color zones, making them a fun, vibrant gift.

35. Jall Sunrise Alarm Clock

For the one who needs a better alarm clock

When we tested the best sunrise alarm clocks, we were pleasantly surprised by the affordable Jall Sunrise Alarm Clock. It does an awesome job emulating sunrise and sunset, and works beautifully for the price.

If the person you’re buying for is serious about sleep hygiene, or just isn’t much of a morning person, a sunrise alarm clock can be a great way to greet the day in a more pleasant manner. It’s especially handy during those darker winter months.

36. Logitech MX Anywhere 3

For the one who needs more freedom

Logitech’s MX Anywhere 3 wireless mouse is our favorite wireless mouse, and for good reason: As long as you’ve got the USB dongle in tow, you can use it basically anywhere. It tracks reliably on any surface—even glass. Plus, its roughly 70-day battery life means you could take it on a two-month journey without needing a mousepad or USB-C charging cable.

37. Acer Predator XB253Q

For serious gaming

Our top-rated gaming monitor may seem overkill for the non-PC-gamer crowd, but for anyone hoping to trounce the competition, the 24.5-inch Acer Predator XB253Q is a necessary tool.

Our testing revealed outrageously smooth performance, not to mention high refresh rates, excellent response times, and a thin bezel design. It even includes an adjustable stand so your gamer friend can turn it any which way they want.