This year sure flew by without many of us realising – it’s hard to believe the season of mince pies, log cakes, and ugly jumpers is almost upon us! But while this holiday season is likely to be a little different, we’re definitely not letting that dampen our festive spirit – and neither should you.
So far, we’ve offered gift recommendations for the foodies, fashionistas, and even the picky mother-in-law that you have on your list. Now, it’s time to check out this year’s tech gifts to treat the gadget lover in your life.
From the earphones to smartwatches, speakers, tech organisers, and even something for the home, you’ll surely find the ultimate gift for the gadget-obsessive person in your life.
Ahead, take a peek at our round-up of the 16 tech gifts to get for the gadget fan on your list.
Gadgets & devices
Jabra Elite Active 75t Wireless Earbuds
Know someone who likes to workout but is always stuck in a Zoom call?
With 7.5 hours of battery life from a single charge and up to 28 hours in total on the go, the Jabra Elite Active 75t true wireless earbuds might just be the thing that allows your giftee to transition from a Zoom call to a workout easily – or even both! – without needing to charge the earbuds.
In addition to its waterproof, sweat-resistant, and dust-resistant features, it also comes in four gorgeous colours for you to choose from: Mint, Navy, Grey, and Sienna.
Jabra Elite Active 75t Wireless Earbuds retails for S$318 (non-wireless charging variant) and S$338 (wireless charging variant) at all authorised Jabra retail partners.
Garmin Vívomove Hybrid Smartwatch
2020 has been an eventful year, but one key takeaway has been the added emphasis on personal health. The Garmin vívomove series makes for the perfect gift if you’re looking to help your giftee upgrade his or her arm smart arm candy.
With its unique analog watch face, this hybrid smartwatch features hidden smart screens that display the various 24/7 health tracking functions so you’re able to view your body stats on your wrist.
Garmin Vívomove Hybrid Smartwatch retails for S$389 at the Garmin Brand Store, all authorised Garmin retailers as well as online at Lazada.
Sony Xperia 5 II
Built for speed and made compact, the Sony Xperia 5 II is the practical, all-in-one gift to give someone who’s looking to level up his or her entertainment and creativity.
Borrowing technology from Sony’s Alpha professional cameras, the latest model also packs a multitude of functions to deliver the speed and accuracy needed to capture precious moments with razor-sharp focus and perfect exposure.
Sony Xperia 5 II retails for S$1,349 at Sony stores and online.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G
Drawing and sketching are great pastimes to destress and let the mind relax. Help unleash the inner Picasso in your giftee – be it young or old – with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G.
The device comes bundled with an improved S Pen, which now has reduced latency and ergonomic upgrades that promise to elevate the drawing experience.
There are also many popular creativity apps available on the device that will enable total creativity anytime, anywhere. Comes in two colours: Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze.
For the festive season, you’ll get to receive Galaxy Buds+ and Book Cover (total worth S$396) plus complimentary one-month Spotify Premium and four-month YouTube Premium subscriptions when you purchase the Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G (while stocks last).
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G retails from S$1,798 at all Samsung stores, authorised retailers as well as online at the official Samsung e-store and Lazada.
JBL Clip 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Love listening to music everywhere you go? Then you’d love to have this portable speaker by JBL which clips onto anything easily and conveniently with its built-in carabiner, so you won’t risk misplacing or losing your seaker ever again.
JBL Clip 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker retails for S$99 on BHG, but is currently on sale for S$59 at the time of writing.
Home & lifestyle
Floating flower pot
Want to help your gadget-obsessive giftee decorate his or her home? We think this cool decorative item would fit right in the tech-filled space. Featuring a magnetic system, the floating planter will certainly make a great ice breaker in any occasion.
The floating flower pot retails for S$98 on Lazada, but is currently on 33% off at the time of writing. The product does not come with any live plants or flowers.
ZenyumSonic Toothbrush
You didn’t think we’ll exclude personal care in this round-up, did you? Give the gift of good (oral) health with ZenyumSonic’s Toothbrush that now comes in a limited-edition colour for the holiday. Also available in black and white.
ZenyumSonic Toothbrush (Pink) retails for S$89.90 online.
Lexon Clock
An alarm clock that has to be turned to either faces (ON / OFF) to be activated or deactivated, this gizmo has already garnered several design prizes for its creative technology.
Thanks to its integrated touch control, you just have to touch it to trigger the light of its screen. Its silicone rubber finish and compact size make it easy to dress any bedside table as well – it’s the perfect quirky gift to surprise a tech lover.
Lexon Clock retails for S$68 on Maison Marcel.
Click and Grow The Smart Garden 9
Got a tech junkie who also has green fingers? Then, look no further than this innovative self-growing garden which comes with a complimentary set of plant capsules containing tomato, basil, and lettuce.
You’ll get to experience the benefits of having your own garden, no matter where you live, growing 100% organic herbs, fruits, salads, and flowers that are free from GMOs and pesticides.
The smart garden system incorporates automatic watering technology, pro-grow lights, plus a companion app to set the perfect environment for plants to grow. Simply choose from over 50 pre-seeded plant pods from Click and Grow’s selection, or you can even use your own seeds!
Click and Grow The Smart Garden 9 retails for approx. S$266.82 (US$199.95) online. You can also find it for S$279 on Synced.
Cuisinart Rechargeable Wine Opener
Days of wrestling with a bottle in the kitchen are over, now that you have Cuisinart’s rechargeable wine opener to the rescue.
Not only can it remove natural and synthetic corks at the touch of a button, this gizmo also comes with a handy foil cutter and charging dock. Oh, it even has something up its sleeve for the unfinished bottle – there’s a vacuum sealer (complete with a date indicator) to preserve the liquid magic too.
Cuisinart Rechargeable Wine Opener retails for S$70 on Selfridges.
Coravin Model Three Wine Preservation System
Whether your drink of choice is red or white, you’ll want a good bottle of vino to last as long as possible – with Coravin’s Model Three, you most definitely get what you ask for.
With this gadget, the wine flows through a pouring needle pressurised by medical-grade argon gas, which keeps the cork sealed, thus preventing oxidation and locking in the flavour for you to enjoy another day.
The new and improved SmartClamps architecture pops easily on and off the bottle, and there’s even a screw-cap function to protect your vino – sweet!
Coravin Model Three Wine Preservation System retails for S$310 on Selfridges.
LG PuriCare Mini Air Purifier
A mini portable, lightweight air purifier that can remove up to 99% of harmful particles as small as 0.3 microbes and clean 50% of the air inside a car in 10 minutes? All we can say is, LG’s PuriCare Mini Air Purifier is a gift that everyone will be happy to receive.
You may also want to check out the LG Red Fair special, which lets you receive up to S$250 grocery vouchers when you purchase two or more of the selected products from now until 4 January 2021. Visit here for more info.
LG PuriCare Mini Air Purifier retails for S$349 at selected authorised retailers as well as online at LG’s official e-store on Shopee.
Karcher VC 4s Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Vacuum cleaners are notorious for being bulky and heavy but not this one from Karcher which weighs in at only 1.25kg – that’s as light as a typical ultrabook!
With a dual-hold ergonomic design, 180-degree rotation feature, and up to 60 minutes of runtime in Eco mode, it’s a great gift to bestow on your tech-obsessed giftee.
Karcher VC 4s Cordless Vacuum Cleaner retails for S$498 at all major leading electronic stores.
Accessories
Woodcessories phone case for iPhone 12 series
If your giftee has already got his or her hands on the latest iPhone 12, don’t miss a beat – gift a practical yet good-looking phone case like this one from German company, Woodcessories.
The sturdy bumper case cover comes with a wood finishing made from sustainable walnut wood sourced from controlled forestry and recycled silicone made from TPU – there’s also a series featuring a cool stone effect (pictured). All Woodcessories phone cases are compatible with wireless chargers (Qi charging).
Woodcessories phone case for iPhone 12 series retails from S$85 at Ante stores and online.
Teslyar Phone Docking Station
Make organisation easy with this great-looking phone dock-slash-organiser that comes equipped with double charging stations.
The multi-functional organiser not only comes with plenty of compartments for your daily items, it’s also made of solid walnut wood that’s covered with non-toxic protective finishing and is also one of the easiest ones to assemble.
Teslyar Phone Docking Station retails for S$63.11 on Amazon.
Canon Selphy Square QX10 Mobile Printer
This is for the one who wants to turn memories into high-quality physical prints for keepsake. As small as a postcard and equipped with a built-in battery, the Canon Selphy Square QX10 promises high-quality prints of photos anytime, anywhere, printing out images that can either be shot on a smartphone or dedicated camera.
While most photo prints eventually start to fade due to a combination of exposure to heat, air, and humidity, photos printed on the QX10 can stay beautiful for up to 100 years when stored in an album. Comes in three colours: white, pink, and black.
Canon Selphy Square QX10 Mobile Printer retails for S$219 (device only) and S$255 (device with five sets of ink and photo paper) at all authorised retailers as well as online.
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