Thanksgiving has been and gone, and Black Friday is in the dust. That only means one thing: the holiday period is fully underway, and you’re likely wondering how to fill those stockings on the big day.
The good news is that even if you didn’t get fully involved with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you haven’t actually missed out. There are still heaps of opportunities to grab presents for the tech lovers in your life, and you’ll still find some amazing deals among the tech, too.
Stocking fillers
Start with the small stuff
These are the smaller tech bits perfect to fill up the early morning moments or maybe a Secret Santa at the office. You’re not spending a fortune, but they make a big splash, and, most importantly, are actually useful. With so much pointless tat “gifted” throughout the holidays, make sure your tech gifts are super handy.
And something everyone always needs? Portable power.
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- Brand
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Baseus
- Battery Capacity
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20,000mAh
- Ports
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1x 65W USB-C Port, 1x micro-USB Port, 2x 30W USB-A Ports
- Weight
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1.02lbs
- Dimensions
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6.06 x 2.55 x 1.06 inches
- Battery Technology
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Li-ion
If you like working in cafés and other picturesque locations, you know that plugs aren’t always available for your convenience. That’s why you should get the Baseus 65W USB-C Power Bank. This portable battery is light and easy to pocket, allowing you to have an extra full charge on your laptop without weighing you down. Furthermore, it has a few extra ports, allowing you to charge your other devices, like your smartphone or tablet. And to help you quickly check the remaining charge on your Baseus power bank, it comes with an LED display showing the remaining percentage. Once you’ve used up all the battery on the power bank, it takes a mere two hours to get it back to 100%, ensuring you’ll have enough extra power for the next work day. The Baseus 65W USB-C Power Bank is perfect for just about anyone who wants to work away from an outlet for a day or two.
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9/10
- Brand
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Ugreen
- Battery Capacity
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20000
- Ports
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USB-C x2, USB-A x1
- Weight
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14.8oz
The Ugreen 100W 20000mAh is the perfect on-the-go battery for those working on the go or needing to power up throughout a busy day. The 100W output can charge about any portable device, and the 20000mAh battery can charge an iPhone 15 Pro 4.5 times or a MacBook Air 15″ one full time (for reference).
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- Brand
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Anker
- Battery Capacity
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24,000mAh
- Ports
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2x USB-C Ports, 1x USB-A Port
- Weight
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1.39lbs
- Dimensions
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6.13 x 2.15 x 1.95 inches
- Battery Technology
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Li-Po
While not the lightest power bank in its range capacity, the Anker 737 Power Bank is one of the smallest. This makes it easy to store and transport while still providing ample charge with its 24,000mAh capacity. Furthermore, the power bank has an astounding 140-watt output, allowing you to recharge devices much more quickly than 30-watt and 65-watt power banks. You could even use this power bank to charge your laptop faster than its charging brick, provided it supports the maximum 140-watt output. And with its three ports (two USB-C and a single USB-A port), you can quickly recharge multiple devices. If you’re one to work on the go, even while in transit, then the Anker 737 Power Bank is the portable laptop battery for you.
My other go-to stocking filler tech gift is earbuds. You can always upgrade your earbuds, and who doesn’t love making their music sound better?
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- Battery Life
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Up to 48 hours
- Charging Case Included?
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Yes
- Microphones
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3 on each earbud
- Brand
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Soundcore
- IP Rating
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IP55
- Driver Size
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9.2 mm
The Soundcore Liberty 5 wireless earbuds blend 9.2 mm wool-paper drivers, immersive Dolby Audio, and Adaptive ANC 3.0 (twice the voice-noise reduction of its predecessor) for a refined audio experience. With 12 h playback (48 h with case), IP55 water resistance, and dual-device multipoint, they’re travel-ready.
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- Battery Life
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6 hours/bud, 20 hours with case (ANC On)
- Charging Case Included?
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Yes
- Supported codecs
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24bit/96kHz Samsung Seamless Codec
- Bluetooth
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Bluetooth 5.4
- IP Rating
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IP57
- Solo bud mode?
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Yes
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are the latest flagship earbuds from the company, boasting advanced AI features such as interpreter mode and voice detection. They promise superior audio quality with 10.5mm dynamic drivers and 6.1mm planar drivers.
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- Battery Life
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Up to 8 hours of listening time
- Weight
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5.6 ounces
- Colors
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White
- Noise Cancellation
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Active Noise Cancellation
Apple AirPods Pro (3rd generation) refine wireless audio with powerful active noise cancellation, Adaptive Transparency, and rich, immersive sound. A redesigned fit improves comfort and stability, while spatial audio, crisp call quality, and seamless Apple integration make them ideal everyday earbuds with long battery life and convenient USB-C charging support.
Under-the-tree
Keep this tech wrapped up until the big day
Now, those were the bits to get you going, but these are some of the bigger gifts that you’ll want to stick under the tree until the big day—and are sure to start catching the eye.
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Windows
- CPU
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AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 CPU
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
- RAM
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32GB LPDDR5X
- Storage
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1TB SSD
- Battery
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72 Whr
The Razer Blade 14 pairs AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 365 with 32GB of ultra-fast 8000 MHz LPDDR5X RAM, a 1TB SSD, and Nvidia’s RTX 5070 GPU for exceptional portable performance. Its 14-inch 2.8K 120 Hz OLED display, premium aluminium build, and 1.63 kg weight make it a powerful yet highly portable workstation-gaming hybrid.
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Bose
- Display
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LCD
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4.31 x 6.68 x 8.01 inches
- Weight
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4.65lbs
- Clock
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Yes
- Integrations
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Alexa, Google Assistant
If sound quality is your top priority when looking for a smart speaker with Alexa built-in, take a look at the Bose Home Speaker 500. The company is well-known for delivering top-quality audio, and the Home Speaker 500 brings Alexa into the mix. You can accomplish almost everything possible with an Echo device, including playing music, controlling smart home devices, and interacting with skills. You even get a choice between a black or silver version to match your home decor. The Home Speaker 500 isn’t cheap, but it lives up to its price tag. It can fill up any room with crystal clear highs and rich, thumping bass that will make you love listening to music again. Add in touch and app controls, as well as an innovative design with an LED display and outstanding voice pickup, and you’ve got one of the best, if not the best, Alexa speakers on the market.
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Valve
- Screen
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7-inch touchscreen (1280 x 800, 16:10)
- Processing Power
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AMD RDNA 2 with 8 Compute Units, up to 1.6 GHz
- CPU
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AMD Zen 2: 2.43.5 GHz
- Battery
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40 Wh, 5-8 hours
- Connectivity
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5 mm audio
Steam Deck is a portable PC gaming handheld that runs your Steam library on the go, offering a 7″ touchscreen, high-performance AMD chipset, and built-in controls. It supports full PC games, customizable settings, and optional external display output — delivering console-like convenience with PC-level flexibility.
It’s all about a mixture of big and small
It’s hard to figure out exactly what every tech lover wants during the holiday period. People often want specific hardware, or the gift you choose isn’t quite right. But these will hit the spot for any tech lover, no matter the age!
Don’t forget you don’t have to endlessly trawl through online shopping pages to find gifts. That’s the old way of finding presents, tech, and basically anything else you need. These days, you’re much better off using ChatGPT for your holiday shopping—set it and forget, and come back to the presents you really want to buy.
