Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Cool Gifts for Tech Lovers
Published: November 22, 2019 | Updated: February 11, 2020 | Posted by: Venus Zoleta | Gadget Protect
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.
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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 is an experienced personal finance writer with a background in digital marketing, public relations, and journalism. She’s into stock, VUL, and mutual fund investing. Follow Venus on LinkedIn.
