It's no secret that it can be tough to buy gifts for men.From the picky brother who needs nothing to the indecisive husband who can't tell you what he wants, buying a gift for them can be as frustrating as it can be time-consuming!Thankfully, we're here to help with this list of essential tech gift ideas for a lucky man in your life.So, to help you avoid going down the route of giving yet another gift voucher for an upcoming birthday, Christmas, or anniversary, here are five ideas of tech gifts that he'll appreciate, treasure, and be able to use for years to come: HeadphonesWhen it comes to losing yourself in music and blocking out the hustle and bustle of everyday life, nothing beats a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.Yes, there are plenty of makes and models to choose from, but, for us, the Bose® QuietComfort® QC35 II is the absolute best of the bunch.You've probably heard of Bose before, after all, they're world-famous for their obsession with sound quality, and we're happy to say that these headphones more than live up to this reputation.We love the fact that they're Bluetooth wireless, meaning there's no need to worry about annoying wires that become knotted or caught up as the man in your life goes about his daily routine.What's better, because they have a 20-hour battery life, they're just as good for long-haul flights as they are for an entire week's worth of walks in the park.
Smart watchWhen it comes to keeping track of his heart health, how many calories he has burned, and of course, telling the time, nothing beats the convenience of a smartwatch.Our personal favorite is the Apple Watch Series 3.Like most Apple products, the Watch Series 3 doesn't come cheap.
Thanks to the power of built-in GPS, he'll be able to accurately track his workouts from running and swimming to riding a bike, even if he's forgotten his phone at home.Even better?The Watch Series 3 will sync with his iPhone applications, for example, his calendar and email, which will provide him with seamless updates and notifications throughout the day.
DroneWe can't think of a cooler piece of tech than a drone, and we can’t think of a birthday or anniversary gift for men that we’d be happier to receive.Whether he's into action sports, creating memories, or exploring where you travel to or where you live, a drone makes capturing awesome aerial photography and cinematography super easy.Gone are the days of drones that are difficult to fly, or that only last a few minutes between charges.The Mavic Mini model from DJI, for example, not only uses an app to simplify the flying experience, but it is also capable of a more than respectable flight time of up to 30-minutes thanks to its ultralight design that weighs only 249g.It also comes paired with a dedicated remote controller to let you see through the eyes of the drone from up to 4 kilometers away, and it features preset motion controls that allow for so-called 'Dronie', 'Rocket', circle and helix shots at the press of a button.He'll be blown away by the quality of whatever he captures, too, thanks to the drone's 12-megapixel capability for aerial photos and 2.7K Quad HD videos, all of which it shoots from a 3-axis motorized gimbal for ultra-precise and stable shots.For the safety-conscious out there, the Mavic Mini can be equipped with a propeller guard to avoid any unfortunate mishaps (people/animals and propellers are never a good mix!
).Perhaps our favorite feature, though, is the drone's integrated access to SkyPixel, a social-media platform that will help him find the most scenic areas nearby to shoot.
Sega Mega Drive Mini ConsoleTransport a man in your life back to the '90s with this Sega Mega Drive mini console.If he's anything like us, he'll have spent his weekends and evenings button mashing to beat the boss level in his favorite game, and so this gift will be a real trip down memory lane.Unlike the original Mega Drive which used cartridges, this iteration comes with the game preloaded onto its hard drive.