The 46 Best Tech Gifts for Father’s Day, According to Our Tech Writer
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Dads love a good gadget. Whether it’s a new piece of stereo equipment, a power tool to add to his ensemble, or a better way to take pictures on the fly, he’ll enjoy having something new to tinker with. With Father’s Day right around the corner — it’s Sunday, June 15 — now’s a great time to get him something he’ll love. I’ve rounded up some of the best tech I’ve tested, including one of my favorite e-readers, a gaming console he can fit in his pocket, and a robot vacuum to 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 other Father’s Day gift guides.
Gifts under $25
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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Battery Daddy
A caddy to keep them all tidy (and it comes with a battery tester!).
For the dad who’s always prepared
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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.
Gifts under $50
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 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.
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 finished Bad Blood overnight
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“Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism,” by Sarah Wynn-Williams
He won’t be able to put down this memoir from an ex–Facebook employee.
For the dad who just got a new iPhone
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The case Strategist writers and editors swear by.
For the dad who misses his iPod
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A case that’ll turn his Apple Watch into a tiny version of his favorite gadget from years past.
For the dad who reads only on his phone
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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.
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 husband with all the smart home gear
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Smart lightbulbs that’ll work with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. And because they’re compatible with the OpenThread protocol, they’ll work without needing a pricey hub to connect to.
For the dad with too much screen time
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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 his backpack. It even comes with a stand to hold up a smartphone or tablet.
For the dad who fixes everything himself
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This kit has everything he’ll need to replace the screen or battery on his old (or broken) phone. He can also use these high-quality tools to replace batteries on old gadgets and kids’ toys or for any household purpose that involves small screws.
For the dad who works from his iPad
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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.
For the dad whose battery is always below 20 percent
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I never leave the house without this portable charger. It supports MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging and has a built-in USB-C cable and kickstand for watching movies.
For the dad who likes to set the vibe wherever he goes
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Our favorite cheap Bluetooth speaker boasts 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 his wireless earbuds right to the in-flight entertainment system.
For the dad who travels with all his gadgets
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Aer Cable Kit 3
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 whose nightstand is surrounded by cables …
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He can make it a bit more presentable with this tasteful, vibrant power strip.
… and covered in gadgets
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A wireless charger that can handle his iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all at once. And it folds into a tiny, tidy package, making it perfect for travel, too.
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.
Gifts under $200
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 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.
For the dad who’s catching up on Andor
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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.
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 who carries his laptop everywhere
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I’ve made this waterproof laptop backpack my go-to. I like its unique look, fun colors, and the expandable top that lets you stuff more things into it than most backpacks allow.
For the dad with an impressive media collection
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He can store enough movies or TV shows to cover all his travel time for the year, plus have room to spare for any photos he snaps on vacation.
For the dad who likes to ease into his morning routine
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Hatch Restore 3
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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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’s ready to ditch his smartphone
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Light Phone III
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.
For the dad who always wins at Mario Kart
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Everyone’s been waiting for Nintendo’s latest console to arrive, and it’s here just in time for Father’s Day. The Switch 2 has a larger screen and faster performance than its predecessor, plus better controllers.
For the bookworm dad
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Kobo Libra Colour
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 note taker. And because it’s a Kobo, he can get free books through the Libby app if 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 jogs before work
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Apple’s newest Beats earbuds have great noise cancellation, the same convenient pairing as the company’s AirPods line, and built-in heart-rate tracking.
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 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.
For the dad who’s the family photographer
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With these smart glasses on, he can snap photos of the kids (and grandkids) without having to pull out his phone. It also has built-in audio, so he can tell Meta’s AI assistant to play his favorite tunes without reaching for his phone as well.
For the dad with a Twitch following
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Twitch streamer Hunter Donaldson recommends this audio interface, which has eight programmable buttons and a colorful design that’ll look great on his desk. It’s sort of like a sound-focused version of the Elgato Stream Deck.
For the dad who surfs the web from the couch
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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.
For the dad who’s passionate about clean floors
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Roborock Saros 10
A top-notch robot vacuum will do all the dirty work for him.
For the dad who’s a seasoned stoner
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For the dad who watches all his movies at home
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Strategist senior writer Michael Zhao says this is the only TV he’ll buy thanks to its excellent picture quality and durability.
For the dad with an extensive music collection
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These headphones have excellent sound quality, as you would expect from JBL, and come with a neat little dongle that will let him connect to any digital or analog source or even to in-flight entertainment.
For the dad with too many photo albums
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Aura’s latest digital picture frame will give him a place to showcase them all without having to print anything.
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