The 49 Best Tech Gifts for Father’s Day

Gifts under $25

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.

This compact key chain can charge basically any device he has. It comes with USB-C, USB-A, micro-USB, and Lightning adapters.

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.

A strap that’ll keep him from dropping it on his face.

This MagSafe-friendly grip will make it more comfortable to hold his phone while he does it.

A caddy to keep them all tidy (and it comes with a battery tester!).

Get him this tiny light — it’s product designer Kiran K. Malladi’s favorite gadget — and he’ll never have to rummage around in the dark again.

This credit-card-size Bluetooth tracker lasts for five months between charges. Available for Apple’s Find My or Google’s Find Hub.

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.)

This wireless battery also has a built-in kickstand for taking meetings and watching videos.

He won’t need to carry a USB-C cable with him since this portable charger has one built in. It also has an A/C plug that folds out so he can leave his power brick behind, too.

This pouch can be wrapped around a backpack or sling strap to keep his phone (or passport) within reach.

Although he probably 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.

This wireless controller feels like an old SNES controller, but it can pair with a console or computer to play games through emulators.

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.

A case that’ll turn his Apple Watch into a tiny version of his favorite gadget from years past.

Dyson’s version is a lot sleeker and more powerful than others we’ve tested.

This little square will block all his most distracting apps every time he taps his phone to it.

Get him a keyboard he can drop in his backpack. It even comes with a stand to hold up a smartphone or tablet.

It’s easier than a screwdriver and gentler than a drill.

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’s Sidecar feature.

Our favorite cheap Bluetooth speaker boasts excellent sound for its size and comes in fun colors.

No more cheap airline earbuds; this dongle lets him connect his wireless earbuds right to the in-flight entertainment system.

Get him a pouch with pockets galore to keep all his cables tidy; he’ll never have to worry about getting them tangled up.

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.

Our favorite streaming device works 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.

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.

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.

He can turn his iPhone into a psuedo-Switch that works with cloud-gaming services and local games like Stardew Valley or even Fortnite. And if he wants to pair it with his console, this version of the Backbone has Bluetooth built in.

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.

The price on this has doubled since last year. Get it now before the chip shortages get worse.

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.

These rechargeable lights can be staked in the ground or attached to a line to serve as string lights over a campsite.

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.

Tech writer Jordan McMahon’s favorite laptop backpack has 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.]

It’s like the modern-day equivalent of a karaoke machine, but it sounds a lot better.

The new, 40 percent thinner Oura Ring looks like something he might actually wear and uses stronger LED sensors that promise more accurate tracking.

“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.”

This minimalist phone doesn’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.]

Nintendo’s latest console to arrive has a larger screen and faster performance than its predecessor, plus better controllers.

This is one of my favorite e-readers thanks 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 the Libby app if he has a library card.

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.

A fancy way to digitize all his notes.

Once he hangs this digital frame on 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.

Apple’s latest iPad is 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 a nice keyboard to give him a productivity boost.

A top-notch robot vacuum will do all the dirty work for him.

There are slightly better-looking TVs out there, but he’ll get the best bang for your buck with this one.

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. They don’t sound very good on calls but are great for everything else.

Aura’s latest digital picture frame will give him a place to showcase them all without having to print anything.