The 49 Best Tech Gifts for Father’s Day
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Dads who love tech (i.e., most dads) are easy to shop for because even if he prefers to buy all his own gadgets, he could always use more accessories to keep them organized or charged. I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite gadgets and accessories below alongside some of tech writer Jordan McMahon’s top picks, including a color-screenede-reader, agaming consolehe can fit in his pocket, and arobot vacuumto help him get his weekends back. And if the dad in your life would prefer something a bit less techy, check out one of our otherFather’s Day gift guides.
Update on June 11, 2026
We made sure all of these gifts are still available and will arrive by Father’s Day and removed any that won’t. A few are iffy, depending on your location, so we’ve made note of those below.
My favorite tech gifts for dads
Giftsunder$25
For the dad who keeps his devices in tip-top shape (or should)
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This kit fits in the palm of his hand (or pocket) easily, and holds all kinds of tools for degunking his phone, screens, keyboard, watch, and even jewelry.
For the dad who’s always prepared
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This compact key chain can charge basically any device he has. It comes with USB-C, USB-A, micro-USB, and Lightning adapters.
For the dad who’s tired of buying batteries
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These come with a four-way USB charging cord, so there’s no need for an additional charger. The AA version is $5 more. I’ve been using them in all my remotes.
For the dad who reads his Kindle (or Kobo) in bed
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A strap that’ll keep him from dropping it on his face.
For the dad who spends a lot of time on his phone
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This MagSafe-friendly grip will make it more comfortable to hold his phone while he does it.
For the dad with a battery drawer
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A caddy to keep them all tidy (and it comes with a battery tester!).
For the dad who needs a light
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Get him this tiny light — it’s product designer Kiran K. Malladi’sfavorite gadget— and he’ll never have to rummage around in the dark again.
Gifts under $50
For the dad who can never find his wallet
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This credit-card-size Bluetooth tracker lasts for five months between charges. Available for Apple’s Find My or Google’s Find Hub.
For the dad who wishes he had wireless CarPlay or Android Auto
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He can plug this device into his car’s USB port, pair it with his phone, and never have to deal with finicky cables again. (Note that his car must already have wired CarPlay for this to work.)
For the dad whose battery is always below 20 percent
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This wireless battery also has a built-in kickstand for taking meetings and watching videos.
For the dad who travels with too many cables
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He won’t need to carry a USB-C cable with him since thisportable chargerhas one built in. It also has an A/C plug that folds out so he can leave his power brick behind, too.
For the dad with overstuffed pockets
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This pouch can be wrapped around a backpack or sling strap to keep his phone (or passport) within reach.
For the dad who reads only on his phone
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Although heprobably shouldn’t, this case will make it easier to hold while he does. He can even set it up to have his phone automatically open his reading app of choice every time he attaches the phone to the case.
For the retro-gamer dad
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This wireless controller feels like an old SNES controller, but it can pair with a console or computer to play games through emulators.
Gifts under $100
For the dad on the go who’s all in on Apple
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This fold-up, fast-charging wireless pad can juice up his iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch at the same time from a single USB-C port.
For the dad who misses his iPod
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Tiny Pod
A case that’ll turn his Apple Watch into a tiny version of his favorite gadget from years past.
For the dad who’s always running hot
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Dyson’s version is a lot sleeker andmore powerful than others we’ve tested.
For the dad with too much screen time
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The Brick
This little square will block all his most distracting apps every time he taps his phone to it.
For the dad who writes on the go
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Get him a keyboard he can drop in hisbackpack. It even comes with a stand to hold up a smartphone or tablet.
For the dad who fixes everything himself
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It’s easier than a screwdriver and gentler than a drill.
For the dad who works from his iPad
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Twelve South HoverBar Duo
He’ll love this adjustable arm that can either attach to a base to be a stand-alone dock or clamp onto the edge of a desk to act like a monitor arm. It works great with an iPad and Apple’sSidecarfeature.
For the dad who likes to set the vibe wherever he goes
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Our favorite cheapBluetooth speakerboasts excellent sound for its size and comes in fun colors.
For the dad who likes to watch the in-flight movie
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No more cheap airline earbuds; this dongle lets him connect hiswireless earbudsright to the in-flight entertainment system.
For the dad who travels with all his gadgets
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Get him a pouch with pockets galore to keep all his cables tidy; he’ll never have to worry about getting them tangled up.
For the dad who doesn’t want to give up his old-school stereo
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WiiM Mini
With this tiny puck, he can turn his old stereo rig into a Sonos-like multiroom setup he can cast all his Spotify tunes to.
For the dad who’s catching up onAndor
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Our favoritestreaming deviceworks with every service imaginable, has an elegant interface to navigate them all, and will even let him control his smart home gear without having to reach for his phone.
Gifts under $200
For the dad who needs to hear it all
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Whether he’s a runner, cyclist, or eavesdropper, these open-ear wireless earbuds are designed to help dad stay aware of his surroundings while listening to his favorite music and podcasts. This latest version offers better bass and call quality than its predecessor.
For the dad who’s always checking the weather
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Tidbyt
This display can show the time, the weather, transit times, a stock ticker, the ski report, and much more. And if he’s so inclined, he can even write his own apps for it.
For the dad who doesn’t want a Switch 2
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He can turn his iPhone into a psuedo-Switch that works with cloud-gaming services and local games likeStardew Valleyor evenFortnite. And if he wants to pair it with his console, this version of the Backbone has Bluetooth built in.
For the dad who loves his home theater
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These LED strip lights attach to the back of a TV and can sync their colors to what’s on. This feature works with everything, but it’s especially great for action movies, video games, and animated films or shows.
For the dad with an impressive media collection
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The price on this has doubled since last year. Get it now before thechip shortages get worse.
For the dad who likes to ease into his morning routine
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He can choose from Hatch’s assortment of gentle but attention-grabbing alarm sounds, plus set the color of the alarm’s light to gently nudge him awake. It’s like a sunrise attuned specifically to his morning ritual.
For the dad who thrives out in the woods
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BioLite Site Lights (Overhead and Stakes)
These rechargeable lights can be staked in the ground or attached to a line to serve as string lights over a campsite.
Gifts over $200
For the dad who’d rather not call AAA
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A lunch-box-size battery and compressor that’s powerful enough to jumpstart a large diesel truck — and fill its oversize tires, too. I’ve unfortunately had to use it several times over the past few months, and it’s saved me hundreds in tow-truck fees.
For the dad who needs everything to have its place
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Tech writer Jordan McMahon’sfavorite laptop backpackhas a pocket for everything, and your dad will want to make use of all of them.
[Editor’s note: This might arrive after Father’s Day, depending on your location.]
For the dad who brings the party
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It’s like the modern-day equivalent of a karaoke machine, but it sounds a lot better.
For the dad who’s trying to get fit
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Oura Ring 5
The new, 40 percent thinner Oura Ring looks like something he might actually wear and uses stronger LED sensors that promise more accurate tracking.
For the dad who misses his Walkman but doesn’t want to give up Spotify
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“It has audiophile-level components and can’t receive texts or calls, and its small screen isn’t conducive for social-media usage or even replying to emails,”writes McMahon.“This thing is strictly about listening to music, and it’s my new favorite way to do so.”
For the dad who’s ready to ditch his smartphone
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Light Phone III
Thisminimalist phonedoesn’t do much more than handle texts and calls, play music and podcasts, and provide turn-by-turn directions. But that’s all he really needs.
[Editor’s note: This is currently only available for pre-order with estimated delivery in September.]
For the dad who always wins atMario Kart
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Nintendo’s latestconsoleto arrive has a larger screen and faster performance than its predecessor, plus better controllers.
For the bookworm dad
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This is one of myfavorite e-readersthanks to its color e-ink display, physical page-turn buttons, and stylus support for jotting notes in the margins of e-books. He can even color-code his highlights if he’s a big notetaker. And because it’s a Kobo, he can get free books through theLibby appif he has a library card.
For the dad who loves trying new games
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Playdate
He’ll love this pocketable console loaded with indie games for him to try. It even has a rotating crank that you use for some games, which can bring a fresh bit of whimsy to his gameplay.
For the dad who prefers pen and paper
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For the dad who’s the family planner
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Once he hangs thisdigital frameon the wall or sets it on his desk, he’ll never miss another appointment or soccer game. It doubles as a picture frame, so everyone can view the best family snapshots, too.
For the dad who surfs the web from the couch
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Apple iPad Pro - M5, 11-inch
Apple’s latestiPadis fast enough to handle heavy tasks like editing videos, but it’s also great for browsing the web and sketching thanks to its gorgeous display. And if you need some extra gift inspiration, you can pair this tablet with anice keyboardto give him a productivity boost.
For the dad who’s passionate about clean floors
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A top-notchrobot vacuumwill do all the dirty work for him.
For the dad who watches all his movies at home
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There are slightly better-looking TVs out there, but he’ll get thebest bang for your buckwith this one.
For the dad who’d rather listen than speak
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Everyone, including me, agrees that these earbuds sound amazing, and I love that the case can serve as a Bluetooth transmitter to connect them to airplane entertainment systems or other analog audio sources. I actually find them to be more comfortable than the redesigned AirPods Pro 3. Theydon’t sound very good on callsbut are great for everything else.
For the dad with too many photo albums
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Aura’s latestdigital picture framewill give him a place to showcase them all without having to print anything.
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