The Best Tech Gifts 2022
By Linus Tan
Updated July 2022
Gift-giving is an all year round affair. A tradition that belongs to all cultures of people as a symbol of kinship and friendship. Yet, though we may know our loved ones best, sometimes it gets a little difficult to figure out what gift to get. Here's our evergreen list of the best tech gadgets to inspire you with a gift idea for your loved one.
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FOR THE WFH PRO
M1+
Neo Smartpen
Brilliant ideas come easier with a pen and paper in hand. And when those thoughts can then be digitalised easily onto digital devices, brilliance will be an everyday occurrence.
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FOR THE MINIMALIST
Minimalist Slim Wallet
The Ridge
A functional and slim RFID blocking front pocket credit card holder made with durable military-grade materials that’ll last a lifetime.
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FOR THE RGB GUY
Lines Smarter Kit
Nanoleaf
These modular light bars are controlled via an app to display over 16 million colours. Design beautiful wall art and add a splash of colour with lights for the future.
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FOR THE SLEEP CONSCIOUS
Ring (3rd Gen)
Oura
One of the smartest and minimal health wearables that accurately tracks heart rate, sleep cycles, and activity, then provides insight and guidance based on what it tracks. It's a tiny device packed with advanced engineering.
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FOR THE MAGSAFE USERS
3-in-1 MagSafe Pro
Belkin
Equipped with the newest MagSafe technology for iPhone models to deliver seamless alignment and fast wireless charging every time for the easiest way to charge yet.
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FOR THE FORGETFUL ONES
AirTags
Apple
If they're always losing their stuff and getting anxious over looking for them, gift some relief with a helping hand like this Bluetooth tracker.
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FOR THE PLANT LOVERS
Smart Garden 3
Click & Grow
An innovative indoor garden that cares for itself with automatic watering, lighting and nutrients, and grows fresh, flavourful herbs, fruits and vegetables for you all year round.
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FOR THE CITY HIPSTER
Frames Alto
Bose
Sunglasses with built-in wireless headphones to stream music to your ears while you block out the bright sun rays.
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FOR THE PRO ATHLETE
PRO
Theragun
The deep muscle treatment pros trust to enhance muscle recovery, release stress and tension, and soothe discomfort with the smart percussive therapy device in a league of its own.
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FOR THE HOT DRINKER
Mug 2
Ember
A temperature control smart mug that lets you keep your hot drinks hot easily with an app. Beverage the way you like it.
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FOR THE CYCLIST
EVO21
LIVALL
An evolution in the smart helmet. Now designed to be brighter, lighter, and safer than any other helmet on the market. Keep your eyes on the road, instead of worrying what’s behind you
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FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Mini 2
DJI
Get shots or capture video from 4,000 meters in the air to complete every's photographer's dream.
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FOR THE KID
Fone R1
myFirst
The first round shape 4G LTE music smartwatch phone specially designed for next-gen kids that's a combination of phone, music player, camera, clock, GPS tracker, fitness tracker, and more.
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FOR THE APPLE LOVER
AirPods (3rd Gen)
Apple
The latest flagship wireless earbuds from Apple that features an all-new contoured design along with longer battery life, spatial audio and Adaptive EQ.
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FOR THE CALORIE CONSCIOUS
Aria Air
Fitbit
Get a more complete picture of your health with Fitbit Aria Air, an easy-to-use smart scale that displays your weight and syncs it to the Fitbit app where you can view BMI, track trends over time and more.
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FOR THE MEDITATOR
Brain Sensing Band
Muse
Muse makes meditation easy by giving you real-time feedback on your mind & body to help you recognise calm and stay in the zone.
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FOR THE MUSIC CONNOISSEUR
Lyric Speaker Canvas
COTODAMA
Feel the true power of music like art on a canvas and experience music in a whole new visual way with a speaker that displays lyrics in sync with music.
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FOR THE READER
Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon
The thinnest, lightest Kindle Paperwhite yet—with a flush-front design and 300 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper even in bright sunlight.
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FOR THE OFFICE PAL
MX Master 3
Logitech
Instant precision and infinite potential – designed for creatives and engineered for coders. If you can think it, you can master it.
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FOR THE BASS LOVERS
Elite 3
Jabra
Engineered for rich, full bass, powerful customisable sound, and 4 mics for clear calls on the go, these buds will set your sound free.
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FOR THE SHAVER
Heated Razor
GiletteLabs
The Heated Razor by GilletteLabs activates and delivers instant warmth in less than one second at the push of a button and provides a noticeably more comfortable shave.
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FOR THE TV LOVER
DreamView T1 TV
Govee
With the Govee DreamView T1 TV Backlight, your gaming world and movie nights will never be the same. Enhance your home entertainment with splashes of vibrant colours dancing around your TV, mimicking what's on-screen.
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FOR THE PIXEL ART LOVER
Ditto
Divoom
A retro Bluetooth speaker with a 3.55 inch led screen. The combination of lovely form and practicality, it's a compact mini speaker that fits perfectly into small spaces
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FOR THE HEAT INTOLERANT
Coolify2
TORRAS
The most technologically advanced wearable air conditioning unit. Using a Ku Peltier Radiator with 3D Airflow Design, Coolify lowers your body temperature in seconds to keep you cool.
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FOR THE LIGHT SLEEPER
Sleepbuds II
Bose
Designed for sleep, Sleepbuds may look like tiny headphones, but they don’t stream music or podcasts, instead they deliver relaxing and noise-masking sounds to help you fall asleep and stay asleep all night.
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FOR THE SMART HOME USER
Soundform Elite
Belkin
Combining extraordinary acoustic architecture with fast wireless charging and award-winning design to create a high-performing smart speaker for your home.
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FOR THE WFH
Max
EverDesk+
Singapore's #1 Adjustable Standing Desk. A healthier way to get to work that's also clutter-free. Get the desk that makes you excited for work.
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FOR THE BODY ACHES
Wave Duo
Theragun
Ergonomically contoured to the back, spine, and neck, this portable smart vibrating roller is a uniquely versatile rolling solution to release soreness, reduce tension, and improve movement.
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FOR THE CREATIVE
iPad Mini
Apple
Powerful and portable performance. Go from inspiration to creation , anytime, anywhere with the iPad mini.
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FOR THE DIY CRAFTER
Joy
Cricut
Step away from inspiration boards and turn intentions into action with a little help from Cricut Joy, your DIY best friend that creates custom cards, pro-looking labels, and personalised decals in a snap.
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FOR THE ADVENTURER
MAX
GoPro
With MAX you can shoot traditional Hero-style video and photos or capture immersive 360 footage. Vlog to the max with shotgun-mic performance and a front-facing screen
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FOR THE HOME COOK
Carbon Lite
Lavatools
A Bluetooth smart thermometer designed to help you monitor and know when your food is ready – even when you’re away from the kitchen.
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FOR THE METAVERSE
Quest 2
Oculus
The most advanced all-in-one VR system yet. Explore an expansive library of awe-inspiring games and immersive experiences.
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FOR THE ACTIVE BODY
Venu 2
Garmin
Designed to connect your mind and body. This GPS smartwatch has advanced health monitoring and fitness features to help you better understand what’s going on inside your body.
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FOR THE HOME OFFICE
Surpreme
ErgoTune
Engineered with the full-range of ergonomic support features that includes Lumbar Support, Hybrid Mesh, Recline Support, Arm Rest, and Head Rest for natural comfort.
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FOR THE RUNNER
Ring
Mu6
Powered by air conduction, Mu6 Ring leaves your ears open to ambient sounds while delivering premium audio. Hear music while in full awareness of surroundings to make runs, cycles and drives safe.
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FOR THE VLOGGER
Smooth 4
Zhiyun
Turn your mobile phone into a professional filmmaking camera, helping you create stable and smooth footage with just your phone.
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FOR THE STREAMER
C922 Pro HD Webcam
Logitech
Connect with superior clarity every time you go live on channels like Twitch and YouTube with Full 1080p at 30fps or hyperfast HD 720p at 60fps.
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FOR THE NETFLIXER
AURO
LUMOS
Bring the theatre back to your home with a real game-changing short throw and portable projector with trail-blazing performance.
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FOR THE SPINNER
Smart Exercise Bike
NEXGIM
Transforms boring at-home cycling sessions into fun & interactive virtual experiences with an exercise bike that tracks your cycles and provides professional guidance.
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FOR THE BEAT LOVER
Roam
Sonos
Take incredible sound anywhere with Roam, Enjoy music, voice control, and multi-room listening at home on WiFi, plus Bluetooth streaming, all day battery life, and waterproof durability on the go
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FOR THE ABSENT-MINDED
CARD
Chipolo
Perfect for finding your misplaced wallet in seconds. Ring it from the app or double click on Chipolo to find your phone.
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FOR THE CAMERAMAN
LUMIX DMC-LX10
Panasonic
Inside the super compact Panasonic LUMIX LX10 beats the heart of a photographic enthusiast.
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FOR THE YOGA ENTHUSIAST
mini
Theragun
Ultra-portable, on-the-go deep muscle treatment. With extended battery life and a build that defies convention, mini is the portable extension to your Theragun self care experience.
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FOR THE ON-THE-GO GAMER
Switch
Nintendo
The ever-classic gaming system that lets you play the games you want, wherever you are, however you like.
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FOR THE CLASSIC
Block
Native Union
Designed with Tom Dixon, this aluminium finished wireless charging station with valet tray turns power into a striking yet functional statement piece for your home.
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FOR ALL HEADS
Sleep Pillow
Casper
Breaking the gadget rule with a unique pillow-in-pillow design that’s built to satisfy all sleepers. Filled with nearly a billion microfibers, the pillow is adaptive and will respond to your movements throughout the night.
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FOR ACHES & PAINS
FlexBeam
Recharge Health
FlexBeam provides targeted red and near-infrared light proven to accelerate your body’s recovery and optimise health.
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ALSO FOR THE RUNER
Aeropex
AfterShokz
An open-ear design powered by bone conduction technology allows for total awareness of surroundings and bud-free, comfortable listening.
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FOR THE HEALTH CONSCIOUS
Sense
Fitbit
The advanced health smartwatch that helps you monitor your heart health, manage stress, track Sp02, use skin temperature to track potential signs of illness and more.
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FOR THE GAMER
TITAN Evo 2022 Series
Secretlab
Combines multiple proprietary technologies and design innovations for a new level of personalised support and performance. This is award-winning comfort.
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FOR THE KEYBOARD WARRIOR
K4
Keychron
A wireless mechanical keyboard with a number pad in a compact design that’s built for peak productivity and a great tactile typing experience.
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