49 Tech Gifts to Power Up His Life in 2025

Wired headphones for nearly a grand? Trust us, these offer the audio quality that only a Berklee student would appreciate (so choose your giftee wisely).

Imagine if they took Tom Cruise from Cocktail and turned him into a countertop robot that can make practically any drink you want. That, my friend, is the power of Bartesian.

Everything's on your phone nowadays, including your precious photographs. And if having a camera roll filled with thousands of shots of literally the same picture, then the Camp Snap will make each picture more precious, no wireless data required.

There's something in the air, and it's not good. From pet dander to pollen to general air pollution, we're breathing in a lot of crap. Rabbit's A3 air purifier mounts to the wall (to save some precious square footage) so that every breath of air is fresh.

Sony's top-rated headphones got an upgrade, and they're somehow better than ever. These feature more microphones so that they have improved noise-cancelling capabilities than the last-gen models, plus generally better audio as well as a more comfortable design for hours of premium wearability.

If dad insists on wearing his Apple Watch every where he goes—including that fancy dinner—swap out that rubber strap for one of these nicer bands.

Crystal-clear images are just a, ahem, short throw away with this high-end projector that'll put a whole new meaning to at-home movie nights.

They're always staying hydrated but what are the chances they're keeping that water bottle clean? This Larq bottle kills bacteria inside so every sip is as hygienic as the last.

Vinyl isn't exactly portable, but if they just have to play that funky music, this convenient Bluetooth turntable lets them do just that, no matter their location.

Now's your time to make a 2025 sci-fi remake of Risky Business.

For the athlete in your life, these convenient compression boots will make sure they spend less time complaining about aches and more time taking care of them.

An overpriced way to increase productivity? You bet, but they'll surely appreciate it for how quickly they'll bang through work so they can spend even more time with you.

We're welcoming the return of film cameras, and this will make all of your dates feel like an '80s rom-com.

Don't worry, they won't be cancelling your noise out.

Turn those precious digital memories into ones you can hang on the fridge door.

Whether you're documenting your latest powder day, doing some underwater welding that's gonna crush the YouTube algo, or just, you know, jumping off a cliff, the GoPro is your best bet when it comes to adventure cameras. This accessory bundle has everything you'll need and more.

One GQ editor literally can't sleep without an eye mask, and after upgrading to this swanky model from Therabody, he's hooked for life. The gentle vibrations sound a little wacky, but once you try it, you'll understand.

If health is at the top of his mind, the newest Oura Ring 4 comes decked out with the latest sensors to help him get an accurate picture of his health.

If he's been closing his rings for a decade and counting, the newest Apple Watch Series 10 detects sleep apnea and monitors sleep and steps in equal measure.

Photography buffs and parents with boxes full of old film strips can take a trip down memory lane with Kodak's digital scanner that scans and display film on an LCD screen, even offering options to edit the brightness and saturation.

We love the Eight Sleep Pod 4 here at GQ, so we can wholeheartedly recommend you cop this pricey (yet totally worth it) mattress topper. It acts like a sleep tracker you don’t have to wear and ensures you sleep at the perfect temperature all night long.

Anyone with (or without) a green thumb will love this indoor herb grower. Whether you're looking to swap out those way-too-old dry spice shakers for your weeknight meals or you're just insistent on fresh mint to garnish your mai tais (we're not animals, after all), this'll be a surefire hit.

The red light therapy mask that our editors say is, “the most comfortable one to put on.” Add to that—it's a trending product that dozens of other shoppers are undoubtedly scooping up right now.

Anyone can appreciate a gift that will help them locate all their oft-misplaced belongings. The glasses dangling around their neck? Well, that's another case entirely.

For the right person, this is going to be the gift that makes all of their wildest Type-A dreams come true.

Know a vinyl collector without a proper turntable? The super-affordable Orbit Basic from U-Turn offers top-notch sound quality for just $250, and it's fully customizable—from the cartridge to the platter to the feet—because once you scratch that record itch, there's no going back.

When the sounds of the city are more annoying than soothing, this GQ-vetted white noise machine makes it easy to drift off to sleep nestled in a relaxing cave of white noise.

The new Meta Quest 3 is the ultimate trump card gift for any gamer on your list: the VR will be transportative in even the most familiar spaces, and its advanced comfort and passthrough features mean you can easily grab a quick bite without taking your headset.

It helps keep your carpal tunnel in check during tax season, Q4, and a gaming marathon thanks to a design that looks like a sports car. It also looks pretty inoffensive compared to its peers in the ergonomic mouse department, so you won't have to feel shame when you tote this into work.

They look like '80s-style folding wired headphones because the Koss Porta Pros arrived back when Duran Duran was topping the charts—but 40-plus years later, they'll still make Drake and Doja Cat sound amazing (and make you look good while they're doing it).

We use the word "sexy" sparingly when it comes to tech devices, but for Bose's shiny new Soundlink, the word feels appropriate. Set on its own silver mount, this speaker combines a smooth wireless design with an even smoother sound system that lets you transport crystal clear audio from room to room.

Sonos' sleekest and most powerful soundbar just dropped, with a slim design that belies all the sound drivers it's packing inside.

Puff, puff, pass on Pax's most compact vape to date.

This powerful, table-mounted sound system can set your living room to "home theater" mode, with two satellite rear speakers that detach from the main hub so you can set them up wherever you like to simulate that 360-degree sound. And with its discreet design, it won't kill the vibe even if it lives in a highly trafficked space 24/7.

Help the cold brew purist in your life save money year-round on [whispers] what's mostly a cup of ice with this dedicated coffee maker that specializes in chilled drinks, from nitro brews to cold espresso.

For the bookworm who doesn't yet know the power of carrying hundreds of books in their hands—and getting them free through the Libby app and a local library card.

Have a baker on your shopping list? Give them an extra-large food scale that lets home patissiers measure ingredients down to 0.1 grams, and hopefully make something for you in return.

Give him a buzz this year with this handy little device that gets top marks from Amazon reviewers.

Massage chairs never made it beyond the mall, and they've always been too gimmicky. But the Venom 2 massager takes everything we did like about massage chairs and puts it into a portable back wrap. This GQ Fitness Award winner is a dream tech gift for workout fanatics.

Recently named the best sunset alarm by GQ, this newly updated gadget gently wakes you up with light cues designed to mimic the rising sun, and lulls you to slumber every night with a suite of soothing sleep sounds.

For your neurotic dad who's always worried about unlocked doors, here's a beefy security security that will help him keep tabs on his home, Airbnb, or rental property. He'll get instant alerts whenever something trips the system, and you can even throw in professional monitoring for an additional $20/month.

"Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time," according to anyone who's spent hours exploring Hyrule or rescuing princesses from castles.

There's only one grooming gadget that GQ has described as "god-tier," and this is it.

This legendary product first dropped in 2016, and no brand has even come close to topping it. This miracle machine dries your hair in seconds, and once you use it, you'll never be able to use another hairdryer again.

This isn't just a touchscreen tablet—it's also an all-in-one smart speaker, video call interface, and smart home hub. We think the digital picture frame feature makes this an especially great gift for your parents.

The latest percussive massage gun from Therabody might be its best yet, offering more than just a way to beat your muscles into submission. The Sense also has a heart rate sensor, and when used in conjunction with the Therabody app, encourages you to partake in breath work to help you relax.