Struggling with inspiration for an upcoming birthday? Not sure what to gift the tech lover in your life? Picking out a present for someone who loves a gadget is no simple affair, especially if you’re not particularly caught up on the latest tech trends – do you know your Samsung headphones from your self-warming coffee cups? Rather than rushing out to your nearest tech shop and panic purchasing some sort of drone or just any old set of earphones, we’d suggest you read our handy guide of the best tech gifts that your giftee is guaranteed to adore.
Rather than just a new fragrance or a new polo shirt they’re almost certain to chuck in the back of the wardrobe and forget about, a tech gift can go a long way to improving their life; be that something to keep them entertained or a device to make their life significantly easier. With top-tier smartwatches, speakers, electric toothbrushes, BBQs, TVs and games consoles to help keep them on track, the world of technology gifting is rich with opportunity.
Below, we’ve picked out the absolute must-have gadgets from 2023 to help you figure out what you should be buying for the ultimate tech lover.
Best Tech Gifts At A Glance 2023…
- Best noise-cancelling true-wireless headphones: Apple AirPods Pro 2 £249 at johnlewis.com
- Best games console: Sony PlayStation 5, £475 at amazon.co.uk
- Best beard trimmer: Philips Series 9000, £109 at amazon.co.uk
- Best portable games console: Nintendo Switch, £259 at argos.co.uk
- Best electric toothbrush: Oral-B iO10,
£799£399 at amazon.co.uk - Best smart device: Echo Show 15, £269 at amazon.co.uk
- Best beer dispenser: Perfectdraft Pro beer dispenser, £369 at perfectdraft.com
- Best massage gun: Theragun Pro, £499 at therabody.com
- Best games console: Xbox Series S, £249 at amazon.co.uk
- Best 4K TV: Sony Bravia 4K TV,
£1,499£999 at currys.co.uk
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What does “gadget” mean?
“Dreams about the future are always filled with gadgets” according to someone who probably knows quite a bit about tech in general, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and to be honest, he’s spot on. Gadgets are what get us excited about the future and its possibilities, especially because there’s a gadget to improve almost every aspect of your life these days.
The official meaning is “a gadget is a mechanical device or any ingenious article”, but nowadays it basically means anything with a bit of tech in it to help you order your food shopping intuitively, shave your face without hassle, enjoy a cup of coffee at the optimum temperature, or use smart voice robots to turn your heating up at home. Now, that all sounds a bit 2001: A Space Odyssey, but truly, we’re in the golden era of gadgetry, and if you’re of a mind to enjoy some tech-y gear, then the below should tickle your fancy.
How to research gadgets?
Why, you simply have to read this article, of course. There is a slew of useful tools and gadgets below that we’ve selected, from coffee machines to beard trimmers. When it comes to researching what you want, you probably need to narrow down your field of searching so you’re not overwhelmed with gizmos and tech that won’t enrich your life (or only vaguely help you make a okay cup of coffee).
Once you know what you’re after, we’ve got a tonne of guides to help you figure out whether you need a fresh pair of noise-cancelling headphones, a quality 4K TV, or a smart wearable device on your wrist to help you workout. Looking for more gifts? We’ve got you covered. Check out our roundups of the best gifts for men, best gifts for women, best gifts for brothers and best gifts for sisters for advice on how to buy top presents for the whole family.
What are the best gifts in 2023?
Birthdays, anniversaries and general seasonal gifting opportunities can feel overwhelming if you’re stuck for something to get your giftee this year, but there’s no need to rush into buying something they are almost certainly going to return when you’re not looking. Our shopping editors are clued up on exactly what you need to buy for a loved one, family member or mate for all occasions, even if the below gadget options don’t quite scratch that itch.
We’ve got guides on the best gifts for men, best gifts for women, best unusual gifts, gifts for dads, and the best housewarming gifts you need in 2023.
Black Friday sales best tech gifts
If you’ve got gift-giving on your mind, you’ll probably be fully aware of the impending Black Friday sales that can significantly reduce the overall bill of your pre-Christmas shopping spree. The Black Friday sales are simply massive, with almost every retailer you could possibly think of dropping huge discounts on all the gear you and your loved ones are going to want this year, be that a new hamper, an advent calendar, or a new smart speaker. For those who are still completely ignorant of the power of Black Friday, allow us to guide you through what it is, when it is, and how to make the most of it.
What is Black Friday 2023?
If it’s somehow passed you by, Black Friday is the single biggest shopping event of the year. The entire internet will suddenly become awash with sales and deals throughout the month of November as we build up to the Christmas gift-giving season. When we say everything, we really do mean everything. Almost all major retailers take part and will offer at least some sort of price drop, be that a chunk of cash off a new smartphone with Samsung, or a 50 per cent discount on a new Simba mattress. You don’t really need anything to take part, simply head over to your favourite retailers website – or if you’re feeling brave, the actual, physical store – and start spending.
When is Black Friday 2023?
Sounds good, doesn’t it? The Black Friday sales are coming soon, so get your calendars ready to mark it down. Officially, the sale begins at one minute past midnight on the actual Black Friday, which this year falls on November 24th. However, retailers like to get ahead of the game with offers and deals landing well ahead of that day, sometimes arriving as early as the first week of November. We’ll explain the best ways to stay up to date with the various sales in the next section, but so long as you keep checking back throughout the month, you’ll likely see a few juicy offers worth investigating. The main sale then runs over the entire Black Friday weekend to finish on Cyber Monday, October 27.
Where can I find the best Black Friday deals 2023?
To make the most out of the sale you need to be prepared, and they don’t get more prepared than GQ’s shopping experts. We’ll be collating all the best offers and deals that we think you’ll genuinely care about and will be rounding them up in our dedicated guides to help you cut through the noise to find the absolute bangers your bank account can cope with.
Below, you’ll find a list of our roundups for you to check out, but we’d also recommend you sign up for our GQ Recommends newsletter, which will point you in the direction of all those offers and price drops. Elsewhere, you should sign up to any and all newsletters for brands you care about, be that John Lewis or Lelo sex toys. Signing up will notify you of the offers you really want to buy as soon as they go live, so you don’t have to waste any time hunting around.
Source: GQ
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