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Top-Notch Tech Gifts for Under $250
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2023-11-16 01:15
Holiday shopping can be stressful, especially if you have a lot of people on your

Holiday shopping can be stressful, especially if you have a lot of people on your list and aren't a crypto millionaire with unlimited funds. You want to get gifts that are cool and meaningful, but don't want to have refinance your house to do it. That's where we come in. What follows are fifteen picks across multiple categories of tech that will wow the recipient while coming in at under $250.

For the fitness fanatic

Fitbit Charge 6

Full-featured fitness tracking for a reasonable price $159.95 at Amazon
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PCMag's Angela Moscaritolo says "The Fitbit Charge has long been among the most value-rich fitness trackers, and the sixth-generation model extends that legacy. It now offers 40 sport profiles (up from 20 last generation) and a new feature that lets you send your heart rate via Bluetooth to gym equipment."

For the audio enthusiast

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless Headphones

Great noise cancellation and superior sound in these AirPod competitors $198.80 at Amazon
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Sennheiser is one of the most respected names in audio, and their venture into the in-ear Bluetooth headphone market has resulted in a powerful pair of buds with deep bass response and some very cool extra features.

Sponsored by Ring

Ring Video Doorbell, 2nd Gen

Upgrade your home security with HD Video and Two-Way Talk $54.99
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Gift the perfect blend of security and convenience with a video doorbell that lets them see, hear, and talk to visitors from anywhere! HD Video, Two-Way Talk, and easy installation make it a thoughtful choice for enhancing home life. Whether welcoming guests or monitoring deliveries, this tech-savvy present guarantees they stay connected, making it a practical and thoughtful addition to their home.

For the workout warrior

Theragun Mini Massage Gun

Work out knots in sore muscles with this pocket-sized wonder $175.00 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $24.99 Shop Now

The modern world seems designed to give us muscle and joint pain. Here's a great deal on a peppy little hand massager that delivers three different speeds with three attachments: a "thumb" for lower back pain and pinpoint, a "smart ball" for larger areas and a "dampener" for even broader muscle groups.

For epic selfies

Snap Pixy Autonomous Flying Camera

Get a new angle on your photography with this self-directed drone $229.99 at Amazon
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Remember when everybody held their phones above their heads for the "Myspace angle?" Welcome to the next generation. The Pixy autonomous flying camera takes one of four preset flight paths to snap 12MP stills or 2.7K video.

For the tinkerer

Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo 3D Printer

Get into micromanufacturing with this simple to set up tool $246.00 at Amazon
$399.00 Save $153.00 Shop Now

3D printing can be tough to get into on a budget, but this easy-to-use fabricator is a perfect starting point. Simple assembly and a user-friendly UI with a model preview feature will have you up and making stuff in no time.

For the automation lover

Switchbot SmartSwitch Button Pusher

A robot that presses any button you want any time you want it to. $29.00 at Amazon
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We can't help it—we love stuff like this. Even the most well-connected smart home has a thing or two that isn't integrated into the network, and the Switchbot SmartSwitch solves that problem in the silliest way possible. It's a literal mechanical button-presser that you attach to a switch and command through Alexa or other smart assistants.

For the outdoorsy ones

Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp

Light up the night with multiple settings and ridiculous comfort $49.95 at Amazon
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The days are getting shorter and shorter, and if you find yourself outside after the sun goes down your phone's flashlight just won't cut it. This lightweight and ergonomic headlamp pumps out up to 400 lumens and has red night vision, brightness memory, and more.

For when a smartphone isn't enough

Amazon Fire Max 11

The most powerful tablet Amazon has ever produced $229.99 at Amazon
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It's wild how low Amazon has been able to keep the price of their Fire tablets, but the Max 11 is anything but budget in terms of performance. An eight-core processor and 14 hours of battery life make it a serious competitor, especially under $250.

For the artsy one

Polaroid Lab Everything Box Starter Kit

Transform your Instagram into retro photos you can hold in your hand $155.99 at Amazon
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Everything old is new again, but this Polaroid home photo lab is more than just a printer. It actually uses a three-lens system to grab your photos off of your phone's screen and uses dye sublimation to make them real.

For on-the-go audio

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3

Big volume and clear signal come from this mighty portable speaker $99.99 at Amazon
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There are a lot of portable speakers out there, but the Wonderboom 3 holds a special place in our heart for its super-high build quality and fun features like easy stereo synchronization and an IP67 water and dust resistance rating.

For the electronics enthusiast

Raspberry Pi 400 Computer Kit

Build your own computer from the ground up for gaming, media and more $99.99 at Microcenter
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Putting together a computer from component parts is a rite of passage for any geek, and one of the best ways to start is with a Raspberry Pi. These elegant and affordable Linux-based devices are used all over the world.

For the work from home crowd

Dell Pro Webcam

The best webcam we've tested at this price $120.99 at Amazon
$162.49 Save $41.50 Shop Now

The Dell Pro Webcam offers some of the best bang for your buck that you'll find in the webcam space. And with a 2K max resolution, it's also right in the "Goldilocks zone" in terms of image quality and price: nearly twice as sharp as a cheap 1080p webcam, but also not nearly as expensive as most 4K models available right now. Did we mention it also has a built-in microphone? You won't find a better mix of features for a lower price.

For anyone in a big house

Nest WiFi Router and 2 Points

Get 52% off of Google's mesh wireless network system $166.84 at Amazon
$349.00 Save $182.16 Shop Now

Mesh networking lets you balance your internet load across multiple access points for seamless, house-wide connectivity and speedy streaming. This is an incredible deal on Google's well-reviewed system.

For gamers on the go

Nintendo Switch Lite

All the best parts of the original Switch in a handheld-only format $199.00 at Amazon
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Despite the fact that it's a few years old at this point, the Nintendo Switch Lite is still hands down one of the best handheld gaming consoles you can get for under $200. The only difference between the Lite and the original Switch is that it doesn't have detachable joycon controllers or a dock, so you can't hook it up to your TV. Still, it's an absolutely excellent device for the price.