Gifting Guide 2024: Best tech gifts to give this Christmas

With Christmas being just one week away, now is the perfect time to whip out your credit card and put your Amazon Prime membership to good use. If you’re thinking of going the tech route this year and gifting exciting gadgets to your friends and family, you’ve landed on the right page. We keep a close watch on all tech releases throughout the year, which means we have a bunch of gift suggestions across genres and price categories. Here is our list of the best tech gifts for Christmas 2024.

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iPhone 16 Pro

As far as tech gifts go, iPhones are always a safe choice. The new iPhone 16 Pro flaunts the latest A18 Pro chipset which is capable of running the Apple Intelligence suite of AI features. Its 6.3-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and can hit a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. The rear camera array of the smartphone comprises a 48MP primary shooter, a 12MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide lens. The iPhone 16 also rocks a new Camera Control button which acts as a shutter and controls integral functions of the camera setup.

Pros

• Apple Intelligence
• Camera Control button
• Powerful processor

Buy on Amazon for Rs 1,29,900

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung’s top-spec variant in its flagship Galaxy S series is known for being the best smartphone that Android has to offer. This year’s Galaxy S24 Ultra lives up to that reputation. We reviewed the smartphone soon after it was launched and were blown away by its raw performance. The S24 Ultra packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset under its hood. This chipset handles demanding tasks like gaming and video editing with ease. The smartphone also comes with an S Pen which is a great boost for productivity. Its rear camera panel features a 200MP primary shooter, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. The S24 Ultra is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery pack which can easily power it through an entire day.

Pros

• Exciting form factor
• Comes with an S Pen
• Performance champ

Buy on Amazon for Rs 1,21,999

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

If you’re thinking of gifting a loved one a foldable phone this Christmas, the new Pixel 9 Pro Fold would be a great choice. The smartphone’s inner LTPO OLED display spans 8 inches and has a peak brightness of 2,700 nits. The 120Hz, 6.3-inch OLED cover display also has a peak brightness of 2,700 nits. Google’s foldable smartphone packs the Tensor G4 chipset under its hood. Its rear camera panel houses a 48MP primary shooter, a 10.8MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 10.5MP ultrawide lens. Each of the two displays on the smartphone is equipped with a 10MP front-facing camera. For more details, read our Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review.

Pros

• Clean design
• Great hardware
• Cool AI features

Buy on Flipkart for Rs 1,72,999

Dyson OnTrac Headphones

After Dyson Zone garnered mixed reactions from the public and critics alike, Dyson went back to the drawing board to work on its second-generation headphones. The result is the Dyson OnTrac. Dyson’s approach to design is a breath of fresh air at a time when most audio tech products are obsessed with the minimal aesthetic. The massive earcups on the OnTrac have a CNC metal design and are completely detachable for customisation purposes. The 40mm dynamic drivers produce an exquisite soundstage that is very enjoyable to listen to. The mid and low frequencies are well represented in the mix along with a warm envelope of bass. The OnTrac is also capable of cancelling out 40dB of surrounding noise. It is certainly one of the best tech gifts you can give someone this Christmas. Read our Dyson OnTrac review to learn more about the headphones.

Pros

• Great design
• Customisable
• Amazing sound

Buy on Amazon for Rs 37,899

OnePlus Pad 2

The OnePlus Pad 2 is undoubtedly one of the best midrange Android tablets you can buy right now. It would make a great tech gift for someone who loves binging on Netflix and other OTT platforms. OnePlus Pad 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Its massive 12.1-inch IPS LCD panel has a 144Hz refresh rate and can reach a peak brightness of 900 nits. There are 6 speakers on the tablet. This speaker setup produces a rich audio output that is loud enough to fill the room. The rear panel of the tablet has a circular cutout for the 13MP camera. This cutout matches the design of the OnePlus 12 smartphone. Up front, an 8MP selfie camera is positioned in the horizontal bezel. Read our review of the OnePlus Pad 2 before making the purchase.

Pros

• Clean design
• Powerful processor
• OnePlus Stylo support

Buy on Amazon for Rs 37,999

Eureka Forbes Smart Clean With Auto Bin Vacuum Cleaner

This robot vacuum cleaner from Eureka Forbes can ease your workload with its versatile cleaning performance. The 5,000Pa HyperSuction motor in this vacuum cleaner is powerful enough to pick up any kind of accumulated dirt. Apart from dry vacuuming, the Smart Clean also offers wet mopping for marble and stone floors. There are 4 water levels on the device to adjust the intensity of the mopping. The robot can map up to 1,000 sq ft in just five minutes. It can remember different floor layouts and plan its passage accordingly. The device is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery. The docking station also acts as a charger for the cleaning robot. Read our review of the Eureka Forbes Smart Clean to learn more about the device.

Pros

• Powerful motor
• Easy to operate
• Can clean large areas

Buy on Amazon for Rs 34,999

ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5404CMA)

Asus’ new ExpertBook B5 has a hefty price tag, but it is one of the best tech gifts you can give someone this Christmas. The laptop is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor and packs a huge 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD and 16GB of DDR5 RAM. The 14.0-inch touchscreen WUXGA display has a 1,920 x 1,200p resolution and can reach a peak brightness of 300 nits. This touchscreen is compatible with a stylus (Asus Pen and other MPP 2.0 styluses). The laptop offers a whopping 18-hour battery life. It comes with a compact 65W charger inside the box. For more details, read our ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5404CMA) review.

Pros

• Excellent touchscreen display
• Stylus support
• Powerful processor

Buy on Amazon for Rs 1,95,990 on Asus eShop

Optoma AZH430UST Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector

A good laser projector can immediately elevate the TV viewing experience in your living room. If the projector is compact and portable, you can carry it anywhere you want and get an elite viewing experience on demand. The Optoma AZH430UST Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector does precisely that. One of the advantages of getting this projector is that it supports multiple mounting positions. You can place it on a tabletop or hang it from a ceiling and the projector will do its job without any hiccups. The device has 4 settings for geometrically correcting the display. It can project 100-inch images from a mere 30cm distance. The images have a 4,000 ANSI lumen brightness level. The 1080p FHD quality makes for crisp and detailed viewing. The projector also supports 3D images. Read our Optoma AZH430UST review to know more about the projector.

Pros

• Projects 100-inch images
• Vivid colours
• Easy to install

Buy on Optoma.co.in for Rs 2,25,000

Dreame D10 Plus Gen 2 Robot Vacuum Cleaner

The Dreame D10 Plus Gen 2 is another robot vacuum cleaner that would make a great tech gift this Christmas. Compared to its Dyson and Eureka Forbes counterparts, the Dreame D10 is more affordable without making any sacrifices on performance. Its suction power of 6,000Pa is enough to clean the minute dirt and grime particles occupying your carpeted or marble floors. The cleaning robot comes with a 150ml water tank for mopping purposes. There are 3 flow settings that dictate the mopping intensity. The device uses Pathfinder technology to avoid obstacles and thoroughly clean the room. Using the Dreamehome app, you can create floor plans for the robot cleaner and mark no-go zones that need to be avoided.

Pros

• Relatively affordable
• Powerful suction
• App support

Buy on Amazon for Rs 29,999 

Sony WF-C510 TWS

The ultra-compact Sony WF-C510 TWS would make a great affordable tech gift this Christmas. The charging case has a very compact form factor but still manages to store 11 hours worth of charge. The earbuds can also function for 11 hours on a single charge. What’s great about these earbuds is that they offer the full Sony experience at an affordable price. The delectable soundstage is ideal for a wide range of genres. The lush and vibrant sound produced by the WF-C510 makes it one of the best TWS in its category. If you’re thinking of buying this TWS, make sure you read our Sony WF-C510 review first.

Pros

• Compact design
• Good audio output
• Physical controls

Buy on Amazon for Rs 4,921

Acer Super Series 43-inch QLED TV

Ending this list is the Super Series 43-inch QLED TV from Acer. This Smart TV is powered by the Realtek 2875 chipset. It comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. It runs Google TV with Android 14 OS out of the box. The 43-inch Ultra QLED display has a 4K resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. Its frameless design gives it a unique look and makes the viewing experience all the more immersive. There are 3 HDMI and 2 USB ports on this TV. It also supports ALLM and VRR. The 80W HiFi-Pro speakers on this TV are powerful enough to fill the room with high-grade audio. Read our Acer Super Review TV review to find out more about the device.

Pros

• Amazing visuals
• Frameless design
• Powerful audio output

Buy on Amazon for Rs 28,999

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Final Thoughts

These are the best tech gifts you can give to your friends and family on Christmas 2024. If you want more smartphone options, check out our list of the top phones to come out this year. Done with Christmas shopping already? Let us know about your tech haul in the comments!