Gifts for Him
Give him a piece of tech he won’t ever forget
Where do you start looking for the right gift for him?
Men are both the easiest and the hardest to shop for when it comes to all things tech. There is an abundance of technological gizmos and gadgets to whet the appetite for any guy, especially when he feels he truly needs the product in question. Wants and needs are fluid terms in that regard, so the best way to start is to think it through a little.
For example, would you say the man you’re shopping for is more of a handyman, techno-geek, computer wizard, gamer extraordinaire or chef-in-training? Those are but a handful of ways you can look at it, but there are many more. The point is that once you can identify what kind of tech interests him, whether it’s in the moment or a lifelong passion, you have your first clue.
The next step is to hone in on a particular product category. Whether or not he’s dropped a hint or two, you can find something cool that he’s sure to enjoy. It could be a new phone to replace a dated model, a smart home device that he’ll enjoy setting up and using, or a new gadget he can play and tinker with.
When it’s time for a new phone or cool accessory
Not every man upgrades his phone on a set timeframe, so if you’ve noticed he’s using something that’s a little long in the tooth, he might appreciate an upgrade. The good news is that the latest smartphones and accessories are a great crop to choose from. If he’s an iOS or Android user, you have a path you can follow from there.
It’s largely personal preference between the two mobile platforms, so unless he’s openly talked about switching, maybe sticking to the one he’s familiar with would be the best option. If he’s an Android user, does he use Samsung, Google, LG or another brand? If he likes it, then an upgrade within that brand would probably go down as a perfect gift.
And don’t rule out accessories as good gifts. So many devices work with phones these days beyond cases and screen protectors. They range from wireless speakers, smart home devices, camera gear, headphones, drones, and many more. There are even smart kitchen devices that work with phones, so you could surprise him with something techy he wouldn’t have expected.
Choosing a good tablet or TV
It’s really a matter of a small screen vs. big screen. The tablet is more personal because of the size and cozier viewing space, whereas the TV will get him excited about whatever content he enjoys watching most.
Options abound in both cases, so you can treat them separately when you have a good sense of which way to go. The Apple iPad is the premier tablet, while others from the likes of Microsoft and Samsung are excellent in their own right. If you think a hybrid experience might be better, some tablets are designed for more “pro” uses, complete with detachable keyboards and stylus pens to get really creative.
TVs continue to get better and more competitive on price, offering some great deals. It’s now common to see TVs that have 4K resolution and HDR (high dynamic range) to improve picture quality, and they come in a wide variety of sizes. With the higher resolution, bigger is usually better, but you benefit from improved quality no matter how big the panel is.
If a new TV isn’t necessary, then maybe enhancing it another way is the best choice. Consider smart TV devices, like those from Amazon, Apple, JBL, Nvidia and others as a way to improve the TV’s interface and gain better access to premium apps and content. These devices support Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, DAZN and many more apps, putting movies, TV shows, sports and online video only a click or voice command away.
Seeking out a cool new gadget
There is so much to choose from when you broaden the scope of your search, since almost all tech can qualify as a “gadget” of some sort. It could be a smart lighting starter kit to give his man cave a different ambience. Maybe a set of multi-room speakers for him to play music wherever he likes. A coffee or espresso maker to quench his tastes for java? A camera lens or action cam to spur his adventurous spirit? An electric toothbrush or grooming gizmo to help him feel clean?
You get the idea. There is so much available today that you are likely to find at least a few products that would be contenders for an amazing gift. When you want to be a little unconventional and surprise him with something he didn’t even realize he wanted, you know you’ve scored serious points.
Giving the man on your gift-giving list a worthy and memorable gift can be a fun experience when you go in with an open mind. You are bound to find something cool and unique to him that he will appreciate every time he touches it.