Find the perfect gift for the person who only loves technical things, can be a challenge. Partly because the best tech gifts tend to be expensive. If you buy someone new technology for Christmas this year, it might become only a gift that will really excite them, but at the same time will make a huge hole in your budget.
Of course, there are exceptions to this. Lots of high quality technologies and gaming accessories amazingly affordable And practical. If you're looking for ideas on what to gift the tech geek in your life this year, we've rounded up 10 gifts we love and recommend buying in 2025 to help you get started.
1. Ecoflow Rapid Pro Power Bank
“I travel a lot for work and I usually carry a backpack full of gear with me wherever I go, so I need a great battery to keep everything running when I'm on the road. Last year it was the Ecoflow Rapid Pro power supply. Not only does it have enough juice to charge my laptop and Xbox Ally X at the same time, but the Pogo pins on the bottom fit into this cool little charging station—which unfortunately costs extra—making it easy to charge. has a convenient built-in USB-C cable, so I don't have to dig through my backpack just to dig out the inevitable tangled cable.” – Jackie Thomas
2. Analog 3D
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“This is the ultimate Nintendo 64. Pre-orders sold out almost instantly when it was first announced way back when, and the first restock has already come and gone. Maybe, just maybe, another one will appear and you can grab it. Whoever gets one of these will be as happy as the original baby Nintendo 64 from the home videos that pop up on social media this time of year.
It's not an emulator: it's a programmable gate array. What exactly does this mean? It's too hard to figure out right now, but it's essentially a Nintendo 64, not an emulation of it. This is truly futuristic technology that allows you to play N64 games on modern TVs in 4K resolution. If you manage to dial Analog3D this year you will be the Hero of the holiday. Four-player GoldenEye has never looked so good.” Seth Macy
3. Flash drive PNY Duo Link V3 (256 GB)
Flash drive PNY Duo Link V3 (256 GB)
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“Everyone needs a flash drive, and the PNY Duo Link is by far my favorite—and I've used hundreds of them. The one I carry with me has a capacity of 2TB, which is more than enough to transfer almost any data. It also has USB-A and USB-C connectors on both sides of the drive, which means I can connect it to whatever device I'm using at the moment. However, the best part is the rotating metal lid, which I always find myself. mess around.” – Jackie Thomas
4. Meta-quest 3
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“The Quest 3 continues Meta's tradition of offering an economical headset that doesn't require an expensive gaming PC, but can still benefit from one if you have one. This is a unique feature that sets it apart from almost every other VR headset other than its own predecessors. Quest 3 goes even further, giving us the ticket to mixed reality gaming with a full-color rendering that's clear enough to read things in the world around you, the lightest and most accurately tracked controllers available, and more. The sheer number of upgrades justifies the $200 price increase. For anyone willing to spend the money, Quest 3 sets a new standard for virtual reality and mixed reality gaming.” – Eric Song by using IGN review
5. CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller
CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller
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“Remember Guitar Hero and Rock Band? While neither franchise has seen anything new in years, games like Clone Hero and YARG are reviving the genre, especially on PC. Additionally, after purchasing Harmonix in 2021, Epic Games built a rock band-like Rhythm game into Fortnite that will allow you to use such a guitar controller to play. Even after that looking at this CRKD guitar controllerI still can't tear myself away.” – Jackie Thomas
6. Play pillow with mechanism
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“I reviewed almost all gaming laptops this has come to light over the past couple of years, and so when I say I spend a lot of time playing games on them, I'm not exaggerating. However, the only downside to portable PCs is that they are a bit heavier than something like the Nintendo Switch 2, which I usually manage by just stacking some pads and propping the device up that way. But Play pillow with mechanism takes this idea to the next level by attaching a metal handle to what is essentially a bean bag pillow. It definitely looks silly, but attaching it to a heavy laptop like the Lenovo Legion Go eases the strain on your wrists, especially during long gaming sessions. The company also sells attachments for a wide range of different devices, which you can swap out to suit your needs – so that's not it. only for your PDA.” – Jackie Thomas
7. Nintendo Switch 2
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“Nintendo Switch 2 has become one of the hottest gifts of 2025 so far. When Nintendo first released its successor, the Nintendo Switch, I was inclined to wait before making a purchase. That plan went out the window almost immediately after IGN gave Donkey Kong Bananza a perfect 10 out of 10. Now that I've taken the plunge, the Switch 2 is my favorite gaming console and I use it almost every day. If you are a fan of Nintendo games, this is That Nintendo Gift Worth Buying This Year” – Jacob Kienlan
8. Higround Basecamp Mechanical Gaming Keyboard 65%
Higround Basecamp Mechanical Gaming Keyboard 65%
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“I've used hundreds gaming keyboards in my life, and recently I fell in love with small 65% gaming keyboards. Yes, it makes some tasks more difficult, but the portability and small size is a worthy trade-off for me. There are many small keyboards like this out there, but the Higround Basecamp 65 is the perfect combination of aesthetics and incredible switches. I've been using this keyboard for about two years now, and while many of the keyboards I use have had some issues over that time (I write a lot), this one still works the same as the day I took it out of the box.” Jackie Thomas
9. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
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“I've owned a few Kindle e-readers over the years, but… Kindle Paperwhite my overall favorite. It has a slightly larger screen than the standard Kindle and amazing, adjustable backlighting. It completely changed the way I read and the addition of night mode allowed me hold I read all night if I want. If you're really looking good tablet for readingThis is the one I would recommend to anyone. Just make sure you get a good case to go with this” – J.Akob Kinlen
10. Premium noise canceling headphones Sony WH-1000XM5.
Premium Noise Canceling Headphones Sony WH-1000XM5
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“I used to be really cheap when it came to headphones, but then someone bought me this really nice pair for Christmas. It's hard to go back to average sound quality if you've experienced really good noise cancellation. Headphones Sony WH-1000XM5 they are as good as it gets and I use them for almost everything. They are especially good for gaming if you don't need external distractions. I've had these headphones for over a year now and I still recommend them to everyone I know. Although Sony has since released a new WH-1000XM6 headphones.” – Jacob Kienlan
