The holidays are almost here but there’s still time to pick up a fun and thoughtful gift for the tech-oriented teens in your life. Staying ahead of the curve with new gadgets and hardware can be tough, but we’ve got you covered with a full selection of tech gifts for teens across a range of budgets.
Our recommendations include entertainment gear like the AirPods Pro and Fire TV Stick 4K, as well as mobile gifts like Tile Bluetooth trackers and portable battery packs. You’ll even find crafty items like a self-assembled remote-controlled airplane and a drawing tablet for burgeoning artists. Keep scrolling to see our full collection of the best tech gifts for teens.
The 24 best tech gifts for teens
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A portable record player
Victrola Re-Spin Sustainable Bluetooth Suitcase Record Player
This entry-level record player has a built-in speaker and is made from 25% recycled plastic. -
Great lighting for selfies and video calls
Joby Beamo Ring Light
This adjustable light can be attached to a phone, camera, or tripod with the included mounts. -
Wireless earbuds with noise cancellation
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) with USB-C
The latest AirPods Pro are our favorite earbuds for iPhone owners, but they also work with Android. -
An RC plane for crafty builders
PowerUp F22 Raptor RC Plane
This remote-controlled airplane is built with foam and carbon fiber and uses an app for steering. -
Perfect for retro photos
Lomography LomoChrome Metropolis Reloadable Film Camera
Modeled after an old disposable camera, the LomoChrome is reusable and stores 27 shots in a roll of film. -
A customizable mechanical keyboard
Varmilo VA87M Mechanical Keyboard
The VA87M offers a variety of colors and key switches to define the look and feel of your keyboard. -
Smart LED lighting for decorating
Govee LED Strip Light M1
This affordable lighting strip can sync with Alexa or Google Assistant for easy and custom control. -
Sustainable USB cables
Anker 541 Bio-Based Cable
These USB-C to Lightning cables are made from plant-based materials; different colors are available for iPhone or Android. -
A waterproof Bluetooth speaker
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3
This compact speaker offers 14 hours of battery life, multiple designs, and a 130-foot Bluetooth range. -
A drawing tablet for beginners
XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 Drawing Tablet
This starting tablet for digital arts can connect to PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, and Android devices. -
A podcast-quality microphone
Blue Yeti X USB Microphone
An excellent choice for gamers and content creators, the Yeti X offers great sound quality and features. -
Fitness tracking for health-focused teens
Fitbit Inspire 3
The Fitbit Inspire monitors key health data like heart rate and sleep quality, along with tracking exercises. -
A wireless charger and headphone stand
Satechi 2-in-1 Headphone Stand and Wireless Charger
Your teen can tidy up their desk or nightstand with this handy wireless charger and headphone stand combo. -
Turn your phone into a handheld console
Backbone One Controller
This controller connects to your phone’s charging port and turns it into a full-fledged gaming device. -
Portable charging with tons of fun designs
Casely Power Pod Wireless Battery
PowerPod works with any phone with wireless charging and iPhones can attach to it magnetically with MagSafe. -
A stylish laptop sleeve
Baggu Laptop Sleeve
Baggu makes laptop sleeves with a fun selection of prints, patterns, and designs. -
An Xbox controller with a custom design
Microsoft Custom Xbox Controller
Microsoft lets you dictate your own colors in its Xbox controller design lab. -
Guided meditation
Headspace Meditation App (Monthly Subscription)
Headspace helps beginners practice mindful meditation with a variety of courses. Students get a discount. -
A wireless gaming headset on a budget
Wyze Wireless Gaming Headset
This wireless headset works with PlayStation consoles and PCs via USB and supports Bluetooth for phones. -
Keep track of all your important items
Tile Mate
Tile’s Bluetooth trackers work with both iPhone and Android. Packs are available with different sizes. -
A compact Alexa-enabled speaker
Amazon Echo Pop
Amazon’s new entry-level Echo speaker is a perfect bedside companion and fully equipped with Alexa. -
Our top-rated e-reader
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
The Kindle Paperwhite is our favorite e-reader thanks to its speedy performance and waterproof design. -
Bring 4K streaming to your TV
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023)
This 4K streaming stick can help turn a boring bedroom TV or monitor into a smart TV with apps and Alexa. -
An affordable webcam with 1080p quality
Logitech C920x HD Pro
The latest version of this popular webcam is perfect for video calls and live streaming.
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