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Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Cool Gifts for Tech Lovers

Gadgets are among the most sought-after and exciting holiday gifts. They make awesome Christmas gift ideas, but what makes tech shopping so challenging is finding the perfect present for tech lovers who either seem to have everything or are hard to please.

If you want to give thoughtful gifts this Christmas for your gadget-obsessed loved ones, here are some suggestions to add to your holiday gift shopping list (or wishlist, if you’re a tech fan yourself). This holiday gift guide includes the most popular gadgets today, as well as rare items that might please your tech lovers.

Gift Ideas for Tech Lovers: Under P2,000

Geekkery Charging Cable

Price: PHP 399 / PHP 449

Best Christmas gift for: Gadget geeks

Your tech-obsessed family and friends can finally say goodbye to worn-out charging cables if you get them these durable and fashionable cables wrapped in denim or leather. The Geekkery series of mobile accessories from Poundit include lightning cables, micro-USB cables, and type C cables that are compatible with the latest Apple, Android, or Windows devices.

Available at: Poundit

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Wireless Foldable Keyboard

Price: PHP 308 – PHP 1,780

Best Christmas gift for: Workaholics who are always on the go

Workaholics hate idle moments, like being stuck in a three-hour commute along EDSA without nothing to do. Help maximize productivity by gifting tech lovers with a wireless foldable keyboard that they can bring anywhere.

Foldable keyboards sold online nowadays are compact and lightweight design, so they can fit small bags. They also have a built-in trackpad and connect via Bluetooth to smartphones and tablets—perfect for working on the go.

Available at: Lazada, Shopee

Tech Gift Ideas Under P5,000

Google Chromecast 3

Price: PHP 1,934.99 – PHP 2,950

Best Christmas gift for: Streaming and gaming enthusiasts

Need a Christmas gift for someone who loves binge-watching or playing games on a smartphone? A streaming media player like the Google Chromecast (1) will enhance your loved one’s viewing or gaming experience. The Chromecast works with a wide range of smartphones, tablets, and laptops, which can be hooked with a TV’s HDMI port. Voila! Tech lovers can enjoy TV shows and movies from Netflix, iflix, and other streaming services, or play video games, on a larger screen.

Available at: Expansys, Lazada, Poundit, Shopee

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera

Price: PHP 3,599 – PHP 4,646

Best Christmas gift for: Kids, teens, and selfie-crazed adults

If you’re looking to buy something cute and fun for a techie this Christmas, you can’t go wrong with an Instax camera. The Mini 9 is one of the stand-out instant cameras today, with an array of pretty colors and an affordable price tag. It’s easy to set up and use, too, which is perfect for young users. Tech lovers and selfie addicts will have a blast snapping portraits using the selfie mirror near the lens.

Available at: Henry’s Cameras, Lazada, Poundit, Shopee

Tech Gift Ideas Under P15,000

Fitbit Charge 3 Fitness Tracker

Price: PHP 7,000 – PHP 11,190

Best Christmas gift for: Fitness buffs

Nothing says “I care for you” better than giving your loved ones something like a fitness tracker that will help them stay healthy and fit. Considered one of the best fitness trackers today, the Fitbit Charge 3 features 24/7 heart rate tracking, over 15 exercise modes, water-resistance up to 50 meters, and seven-day battery life. This wearable fitness tracking device certainly makes an awesome gift for tech lovers who are active and health-conscious.

Available at: Digital Walker stores, Lazada, Shopee

Nintendo Switch Lite

Price: PHP 11,995

Best Christmas gift for: Traveling gamers

For gamers who are always on the go, the Nintendo Switch Lite makes a perfect travel buddy. A smaller and lighter version of the popular Nintendo Switch, this handheld gaming console is portable enough for traveling. It sports a 5.5-inch touchscreen and supports local wireless or online play.

Available at: DataBlitz stores nationwide

Samsung Galaxy M30 Smartphone

Price: PHP 12,490

Best Christmas gift for: Streaming and gaming enthusiasts

Make your gadget geek happy this Christmas. Surprise him/her with a budget smartphone packed with high-end features such as full HD+ Super AMOLED display, powerful Exynos processor, and long-lasting, fast-charging 5,000mAh battery. All these and more you can find in Samsung Galaxy M30 with specs that satisfy hardcore mobile gamers and streaming fans.

Available at: Lazada, Samsung stores

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Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones

Price: PHP 12,299 – PHP 14,990

Best Christmas gift for Audiophiles

Perhaps it’s time to swap those bulky headphones with a messy wire for a new pair of wireless earbuds? Tech lovers and music-loving people will surely appreciate receiving true wireless headphones as a gift this Christmas. A great option when it comes to true wireless headphones is the Sony WF-1000xM3 that offers superior audio quality, advanced noise-canceling technology, and all-day battery life.

Available at: Poundit, Shopee, Sony Centres

Tech Gift Ideas Under P20,000

Samsung Gear 360 4K VR Camera

Price: PHP 5,495 – PHP 15,945

Best Christmas gift for: Photography enthusiasts and social media addicts

Your beloved shutterbug may already have every kind of camera possible in his arsenal. But what about a camera that can shoot 360-degree photos and videos? The Samsung Gear 360 allows recording panoramic 4K videos and broadcasting live, which can be easily shared with family and friends on social media. This cool VR camera suits those who love showing a real-time peek into their life through Facebook or Instagram Live.

Available at: Amazon, Lazada, Shopee

Bose Frames Rondo Audio Sunglasses

Price: PHP 9,694.99 – PHP 16,905

Best Christmas gift for: Stylish audiophiles

How cool is a pair of sunglasses that doubles as an audio device for a Christmas gift? Fashionable tech lovers will be amazed at the retro design of this wearable gadget and the high-quality sound coming from its speakers. The device is functional as well. It features 99% UVA/UVB protection and allows answering phone calls with a press of a button.

Available at: Expansys, Shopee

Tech Gift Ideas Over P20,000

Furbo Dog Camera

Price: PHP 10,995 – PHP 20,937

Best Christmas gift for: Dog lovers

Here’s the perfect gift for tech lovers who adore their furry friends so much: the Furbo dog camera, a smart, interactive camera that lets them check in on their pets remotely through a smartphone app. This device enables users to see, talk, and toss real treats to a dog while they’re away from home. A cool feature on the camera is the barking sensor that sends a notification on the phone when the dog barks, so the user can check if the pup is all right.

Available at: Lazada, Shopee

GoPro HERO8 Black Action Camera

 

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Price: PHP 20,689.99 – PHP 33,263

Best Christmas gift for: Outdoor adventure junkies and vloggers

Yes, a GoPro is expensive but it’s a gift you won’t regret giving someone who you want to enjoy his/her every adventure. The latest iteration of the world’s popular action camera—touted as the best GoPro to date—boasts a streamlined design, HyperSmooth 2.0 video stabilization, and TimeWarp 2.0 with automatic speed selection, among other cool features. The GoPro HERO8 captures 4K video at up to 60fps.

Available at: Expansys, Galleon, Lazada, Poundit, Shopee

Final Thoughts

Spotted the perfect Christmas gifts for the tech lovers in your life? We hope they’d like your holiday presents! Just make sure to buy genuine products at reasonable prices from legitimate stores.

Stay tuned for more editions of the Moneymax Holiday Gift Guide this 2019!

Source: (1) “Google Chromecast (2018) review” (Welch, 2018)

Venus Zoleta

Venus Zoleta is a personal finance writer who started investing and bought a home in her early 20s. This crazy cat mom works hard to feed her furbabies. She eats ramen like there’s no tomorrow. You can reach her on LinkedIn (bit.ly/2yFSlhE).