Gift Guide - best gifts for Tech lovers
We’re back again in time for Christmas to take the stress away from this year's gift-giving and answer the ultimate question - what's the best gifts for tech lovers this Christmas?
We’ve compiled our favourite gifts & gadgets across every price range and category so there’s something for everyone, whether you’re buying for music & movies lovers or gamers we’ve got you covered for the best tech gifts for Christmas!
As a final note before we get into it, please do check our website for up to date prices. There are some great deals to snatch up before the New Year for avid bargain hunters.
ARTICLE BREAKDOWN...
- GIFTS FOR MOVIE & TV LOVERS
- GIFTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURERS
- GIFTS FOR GAMERS
- GIFTS FOR FITNESS FANATICS
- BEST SOUNDBARS FOR ENTERTAINMENT ENTHUSIASTS
- GADGET STOCKING FILLERS
- BEST TURNTABLE GIFTS
BEST PRESENT FOR MOVIE & TV LOVERS (OR YOURSELF!)
SONY A80J OLED - Currently on offer between £1299-£2999
This one could be a little too big for your average gift but definitely worth a mention due to the great discount the Sony range is seeing over this festive period. The A80J was new to 2021 and features Sony’s cognitive intelligence processor and lots of amazing technology to really enhance the picture and sound. If you want to go all out this year, this would be our top pick.
What Hi-Fi ‘Brilliant Buy’ 5*
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✓ OLED perfection with deeper blacks and brighter brights
✓ One slate design & flush metal bezel ✓ Google TV interface SHOP A80J LATEST PRICES |
SONY X90J FULL ARRAY - Currently on offer between £879-£1699
For those looking for a top range Full-Array LED look no further, the X90J is an amazing gift for TV lovers this year and still comes with the same cognitive intelligence processor found in the more expensive OLED models. It would be a crime not to mention this TV due to the significant drop in price it’s seeing at the moment, so you really are getting a steal.
What Hi-Fi ‘The Sony X90J is simply the best, big, mid-range TV you can currently buy' 5*
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✓ Full-Array LED with extreme 4K contrast ✓ New Bravia XR cognitive processor ✓ Acoustic Multi-Audio - enhances any sound source into an immersive sound experience SHOP X90J LATEST PRICES |
TOP TECH GIFTS FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURERS
B&O BEOSOUND EXPLORE - Currently on offer at £159
This speaker is built with durability in mind, so it’s a great gift for those who don’t need to worry about outdoor accidents as the anodised aluminium speaker grille for scratch resistance and comes with a IP67 weather rating too.
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✓ 360 Degree Omnidirectional Sound ✓ 27 Hour Battery Life ✓ 1.8” full-range drivers tuned for outdoor spaces SHOP EXPLORE LATEST PRICES |
SONY SRS-XB33 - Currently on offer at £119
Looking to turn up the bass this holiday? Sony’s portable Bluetooth speaker is a great addition for both home and the mighty outdoors as it comes with an IP67 waterproof rating to keep you protected. Although very popular among adults, we can see this being a great speaker for kids too, as the durable design means you don’t need to worry about it being thrown around.
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✓ Bluetooth 5.0 for a connectivity range of 30m ✓ Colourful lighting that changes in time with the music ✓ 24-hour battery life and inbuilt phone charger SHOP SONY SRS-XB33 |
GREAT GIFTS FOR GAMERS OVER THE FESTIVE PERIOD
NINTENDO SWITCH FAMILY BUNDLE - Discounted price of £338
There’s nothing that can bring the family together more than Nintendo Switch (oh and maybe Monopoly). The bundle even comes with the nostalgic family favourite Mario Kart to ensure a lot of festive fun.
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✓ Bluetooth 5.0 for a connectivity range of 30m ✓ Colourful lighting that changes in time with the music ✓ 24-hour battery life and inbuilt phone charger SHOP NINTENDO SWITCH BUNDLE LATEST PRICES |
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BEST GIFT IDEAS FOR FITNESS FANATICS
BOWERS & WILKINS PI5 - Currently on offer at £169
These headphones are the perfect present for those promising a ‘New Year, new me’ this winter or even your everyday fitness fanatic. The PI5’s promote superb sound with advanced noise cancellation and a comfortable design. They’re IP54 rated so a great pick for getting sweaty at the gym or a morning run in the rain.
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✓ 16-bit CD-quality audio ✓ Active Noise Cancellation ✓ 24-hour total battery life for uninterrupted listening SHOP B&W PI5 LATEST PRICES |
BEST SOUNDBARS FOR ENTERTAINMENT ENTHUSIASTS & THIS YEAR'S CHRISTMAS MOVIES
SONOS BEAM (GEN 2) - £449 black, £399 white
Do you want to build a… great entertainment system this Christmas? The Beam Gen 2 is a great place to start and has been extremely popular since its release in October. It comes equipped with Dolby Atmos for a more 3D listening experience as well as a 40% faster processor that delivers advanced audio processing.
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✓ Enhanced sound, compact size ✓ Control via voice, Airplay 2 or Sonos S2 app ✓ Dolby Atmos enabled SHOP SONOS BEAM LATEST PRICES |
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What Hi-Fi’s winner of the best soundbar for the price 3 years in a row.
SONY HT-G700 SOUNDBAR - Currently on offer at £385
Enhance your listening experience with the HT-G700 to really add an extra level of immersion for this year's holiday films. S-Force Pro Front Surround provides cinematic surround sound for the whole family to enjoy!
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✓ Bluetooth 5.0 compatible ✓ eARC support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X ✓ Vertical Surround Engine for a 3D audio experience SHOP SONY HT-G700 LATEST PRICES |
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GREAT GADGET STOCKING FILLERS & BUDGET BUYS
FRESH 'N REBEL TWINS 2 TIP - Currently on offer at £49.99
A fresh combination of style and sound make the Twins 2 Tip a fantastic festive treat. Available in a multitude of different colours, the Twins 2 Tip are a fashionable, wireless solution to listen to your favourite music on the go.
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✓ IPX4 rated - Splash proof ✓ Built-in mic for phone calls & voice assistants ✓ USB-C & Wireless charging compatible SHOP TWINS 2 TIP LATEST PRICE |
JBL GO 3 - Currently on offer at £29.98
Small, yet sweet, the Go 3 still packs a punch for its small price tag. At just 8.8cm in height and 0.21kg in weight, the Go 3 won’t weigh down your stocking this year and is a perfect gift for those wanting a portable speaker for outdoors adventurers or even singing in the carols in the shower.
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✓ IP67 weather rating ✓ Bluetooth 5.1 for a fast and stable connection ✓ 5-hour battery life SHOP JBL GO 3 LATEST PRICES |
BEST TURNTABLES FOR UNDER THE TREE
SONY PS-LX310BT - Currently on offer at £194
This sleek, minimalist Bluetooth turntable is great for people who are new to vinyl or re-discovering an old love. It’s a great treat for under the tree and comes with plug and play functionality, so there’s no messing around on Christmas day.
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✓ Fully automatic Tonearm ✓ Preamp integrated ✓ Fully automatic Tonearm SHOP SONY PS-LX310BT LATEST PRICES |
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AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-LPW50PB - Currently on offer at £349
This fully manual, high-quality turntable is the ultimate update for vinyl lovers this Christmas. Featuring high-fidelity audio reproduction and a high-performance headshell and cartridge, this is a turntable lovers dream!
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✓ Fully manual, belt-drive with 33-1/3 and 45 RPM speeds ✓ Preamp integrated ✓ Carbon-fibre tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest SHOP AT-LPW50PB LATEST PRICES |
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Verdict & Offers
We hope we’ve covered every different type of gifts for tech lovers in this blog, so you’re not stuck for ideas this year. We know it’s always a panic this time of the year, so if you’re a last-minute buyer, no need to worry, as we offer free next working day delivery on all orders over £99.
Most of the items mentioned are at a really good price at the moment due to various sales, so you really do get great value for money this Christmas.
As ever, if we’ve left any questions unanswered, please get back in touch using the details below.
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