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Tech Gifts for Him (2026): 10 Things I Actually Use
Tech gift ideas for him he probably hasn't heard of, from a basketball-hoop charger to a light bar that turns on when he sits down. All used daily.
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Here are tech gifts I’ve used throughout the year and that most people haven’t heard of. Some of these were sent to me for product photo work, but every opinion is my own, and I only included things still in my setup.
Most of these go on sale around Black Friday, so check prices before you buy.
Best for his desk
BenQ ScreenBar Pro
Bright enough to light my entire desk, adjustable color temperature, and it turns on automatically when I sit down. Perfect for the friend who always works in the dark.
Best power bank
Sharge 170W Power Bank
Transparent design, 170W max output and 24,000 mAh: about four MacBook Pro charges or five to six phone charges. The screen shows input, output, time to full and charge left.
Most fun
Kuxiu X85 Basketball 3-in-1 Charger
A 3-in-1 charger for iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch that doubles as a tiny basketball hoop. Comes with two mini basketballs. For the Apple fan who loves basketball.
Best for laptop users
Kuxiu X53 Laptop Stand Hub
An adjustable laptop stand that's also a dock: HDMI, two USB-A, two USB-C (one with power delivery), SD and microSD readers and a headphone jack. The rotating click is very satisfying.
Best for tinkerers
HOTO Precision Screwdriver Kit Pro
Tools that look like Apple made them. An electric precision screwdriver with a built-in ring light, tons of bits, and it charges by docking into the case.
Best for creators
Dockcase M.2 SSD Enclosure with Screen
An M.2 SSD enclosure with a screen that shows storage, temperature and transfer speed. No storage included, so add an SSD if it's in budget.
Best phone case
MagBak Cases & Wallets
Rugged, with a hidden kickstand, finger loop and telescoping magnets that stick to any magnetic surface. Swappable color parts so he can make it his own.
Best for the nightstand
Kuxiu Cosmic Beam Lamp
A minimal lamp with adjustable brightness and a detachable magnetic light. Comes in a nice box with a carry case.
Best headphone stand
BeaverPeak Wooden Headphone Stand
Canadian-made from oak and black steel. Heavy enough that it never tips, with cork feet. There's a matching pen stand too.
Best under $40
Macally Vertical Laptop Stand
A simple vertical laptop stand that's been in my setup for over three years. Two screws let you adjust it to any laptop, or a laptop and an iPad.
Questions people ask
What's a good tech gift for a man who has everything?
Something he wouldn't buy himself but would use every day, like a monitor light bar, a fun charger like the Kuxiu basketball stand, or a nice headphone stand.
What are good tech gifts under $50?
The Macally laptop stand, a HOTO screwdriver set on sale, or a Dockcase SSD enclosure. For someone you don't know well, a cheap Apple Watch band is a safe small gift.