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The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect Gifts for Dad

Use this helpful guide to find popular tech gift ideas for dads. From the latest smartphones to immersive wearables and high-quality audio devices, our list of top Christmas and holiday tech gifts for dads of all tastes and interests ensures you find the perfect way to express your appreciation and make his day truly special.
Daughter is sitting on father’s lap, playing on a cell phone.

When it comes to dads, they deserve the best. And what better way to show your appreciation than with a tech gift that's as unique and innovative as he is? Explore a wide range of holiday gift ideas for dads of all tastes and interests with this curated collection of our favorites.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max makes an exceptional tech gift for dads, combining power and advanced features that have been generating a lot of excitement. Right out of the box, this smartphone is equipped with a powerful processor, long-lasting battery, and a spacious display that brings everything to life. Plus, the on-board technology not only enhances the phone experience, it also simplifies everyday tasks. If you're looking to impress dad and you have a healthy budget, this makes a great gift!

Key Features Making It Ideal for Dads:

  • Massive display: This phone has the biggest screen of an iPhone 16 series device—a whopping 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display.
  • Powerful design: With an A18 Pro chip on board, this phone has the brains and brawn to help dad multitask seamlessly, freeing up the already-powerful 4,676 mAh battery to do its work.
  • Pro-camera system: Features an 48MP Fusion camera, 48MP Ultra Wide Telephoto lens and super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP). Dad will love the amazing Fusion camera, plus professional audio layering, flawless, intuitive photography, and cinematic video capabilities. It’s especially good if he’s a serious photographer, musician, influencer, or movie/video maker.
  • Camera Control button: iPhone 16 Pro Max has the all-new Camera Control button on board, letting dad effortlessly capture stunning photos, videos, and more in a simple slide of his finger.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Sure, iPhone 15 Pro Max is not the latest and greatest model like the previous device, but it’s still pretty impressive and it’s packed with all the things even the savviest of dads will need, making it a pretty good competitor to iPhone 16 Pro Max. Best of all, since it’s last year’s flagship phone, it’ll likely come at a massively reduced cost, making it a prime choice for dads, as well as gift givers who don’t want to dole out for the newest flagship device.

Key Features Making It Ideal for Dads:

  • Advanced camera system: While dad will have to do without the 48MP Macro Photography and 4K-120 fps video on the newer iPhone 16 Pro Max, he probably won’t even notice unless he’s really into photography. The camera still captures life's moments in stunning clarity.
  • Powerful performance: This phone handles multitasking effortlessly, ideal for dads who are always on-the-move. While the powerful A17 Pro chipset is not as fast or efficient as iPhone 16 Pro Max’s A18 Pro chip, it’s still a formidable powerhouse.
  • Elegant design: The Pro Max features a stunning 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display and a titanium design with textured matte-glass back—similar to the newest iPhone. The long-lasting 4,422 mAh battery is probably more-than enough to get most dads through their days and nights without interruption.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Series phones are equipped with the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, the “brains” that make advanced Galaxy AI possible. This means dad can easily switch between apps, enjoy his favorite shows, and dive into mobile gaming with optimal performance, even during intense use. Plus, with Galaxy AI on board, dad can do it all, including Circle to Search with Google, translate on-the-fly in up-to 13 foreign languages with Live Translate, let Note Assist summarize, format, and even translate notes, get Chat Assist with real-time tone suggestions, use Generative Edit for pro-style photos, get seven years of Security/OS updates, and more.

Key Phones that are Ideal for Dads:

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Offers huge 6.8-inch QHD + Flat display, an amazing five-camera setup (with a 200MP camera and Nightography Zoom!), a long-lasting 5,000 mAh battery, and the ever-popular embedded S Pen.
  • Samsung Galaxy S24+: While it doesn’t have an embedded S Pen, this phone has a lot of impressive features, like a 6.7-inch QHD + Flat display, a powerful 4,900 mAh battery, and a quad-camera setup.
  • Samsung Galaxy S24: For dads who like something a little more compact, this phone boasts a 6.2" FHD + Flat Screen, a quad-camera setup, a nice 4,000 mAh battery and more. The best part? While it doesn’t have an S Pen like the Ultra, or as powerful a camera or battery as the other two, this is the least expensive of the group.

Google Pixel 9 Pro

For those immersed in the Google-verse (e.g. Google Watch, Google Assistant, etc.) this is the ultimate companion. It not only offers seamless integration with Google services for a smooth experience, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is also a revolutionary phone built with the latest chipset, groundbreaking Gemini (the ultra-advanced built-in AI assistant), not to mention some pretty amazing new camera features and bells and whistles.

Key Features Making It Ideal for Dads:

  • Google Gemini baked-in: This is the first series designed for the Gemini era, which means Gemini is fully integrated into pretty much everything, all powered by the upgraded Google Tensor G4 chipset. Here are just a few examples of what dad can do: Use Gemini Live to chat back and forth with a virtual assistant in a surreal, lifelike way (comes with one year of Gemini Advanced included); Ask Gemini to summarize unopened emails in Gmail or Google Docs; While watching a YouTube cooking video, for example, he can ask Gemini to make a grocery list based on what’s in the video; and so much more.
  • Large screen, powerful battery: The 6.3-inch Super Actua OLED display is perfect for reading, browsing, or watching videos on the go, while the 4,700 mAh battery w/battery share (charges other devices wirelessly) powers it all.
  • High-quality camera with AI features: Boasts a 50MP Wide, 48MP Ultra Wide, 48MP Telephoto, and 42MP Selfie camera with AI features like Add Me, Pixel Studio, Panorama Video, Upscale Video (to 8K from 4K) and more.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G

For dads who love to connect, stay entertained, or work on-the-go, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G is a multipurpose tablet built for it all. It has an upgraded chipset and storage, a bright, engaging screen, compact design and robust features that make it a great gift idea.

Key Features Making It Ideal for Dads:

  • Compact and lightweight: At just 17.32 ounces, it’s easy to throw in a bag or carry, perfect for dads who travel a lot or who are constantly on-the-move.
  • Multi-tasking friendly: Features an 11-inch display, multi-active windows, quad speakers, generous storage, 5G connectivity, an 8MP Main Camera, and a 5MP Selfie Camera
  • Long battery life: The 7,040 mAh battery ensures he can stay entertained and productive without constant recharging. He’ll enjoy up-to 17.7 days of standby time.

iPad 10th Generation

iPad 10th Generation is a fantastic gift for Apple-loving dads who appreciate a blend of power and versatility. Whether for work, creativity, or entertainment, this iPad meets all his needs with its advanced features.

Key Features Making It Ideal for Dads:

  • Stunning retina display: The 10.9-inch screen offers incredible clarity for videos, photos, and documents.
  • Powerful A14 bionic chip: Delivers smooth performance for multitasking, gaming, and more.
  • Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Magic Keyboard Folio compatibility: Ideal for dads who like to sketch, take notes, or get creative.
  • Wide range of apps: From productivity tools to leisure apps, the App Store has something for every dad’s interest.

Meta Quest 3S: Next-Level Virtual- and Mixed-Reality Experience

The Meta Quest 3S delivers an unmatched virtual and mixed-reality experience that dads will love. He’ll transform his living space into an immersive world where gaming, exploring, and staying connected will become an instant reality. It’s lightweight and wireless, offering dad the freedom to move around comfortably and dive into new adventures without feeling restricted. It’s a perfect way for him to unwind and stay engaged! Choose 128GB or 256GB of storage for the right amount of space for games, apps and more.

Key Features Making It Ideal for Dads:

  • Immersive gaming experience: Brings his favorite games to life with stunning graphics and intuitive controls.
  • Health and fitness benefits: Helps him stay active and meet health and fitness goals from the comfort of home.
  • Educational experiences: He can explore educational content and interactive experiences, from virtual museums to skill-building workshops.
  • Travel: Virtual travel to new destinations is at his fingertips, allowing dad to explore places he may not be able to visit in person.

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

Give dad an innovative way to capture and share his latest adventures with wearable tech that integrates his phone's features into a stylish pair of shades.

Key Features Making It Ideal for Dads:

  • Upgraded camera and mic system: He can create effortless photos and videos, no matter where he roams.
  • Stunning sound on-the-go: Lets him listen to music, take a call, and more while enjoying rich voice and sound quality.
  • Hands free: These glasses let him do it all even with his hands full—while keeping his phone conveniently tucked in his pocket.

Fitness-friendly tech

From the new Apple Watch Series 10 and Google Pixel Watch 3, to the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and the oh-so-cool Samsung Galaxy Ring, these are more than just trendy devices. They're a step towards a smarter lifestyle for that special guy in your life! Ideal for the health-conscious (or determined) dad who loves staying connected, a smartwatch or fitness ring is a fun and thoughtful gift that blends technology seamlessly into his daily life.

Key Features Making This Ideal for Dads:

  • Health and fitness tracking: Encourages a healthier lifestyle with available features like fall and crash detection, precise health and exercise tracking, sleep apnea and sleep monitoring, and so much more—perfect for active dads, whether they’re serious athletes, weekend warriors, or somewhere in between.
  • Seamless connectivity: Features like long-lasting batteries, GPS, emergency SOS, international emergency calling and more, allows him to connect virtually anywhere, even when he’s on-the-road or off-the-grid.
  • Stylish designs: Offers a range of looks and fits to suit any dad's style.

The Gift of Great Sound

For dads who love music or just enjoy quality sound in everything they do, ear buds, headphones, and speakers are a great gift idea. Choose from wireless earbuds that are not only crafted to deliver an unparalleled listening experience, but also maximize hearing protection. You can also choose headphones with active noise cancellation and an array of intuitive listening modes. Speakers are great for dads who love to be the life of the party. Here are a few of our favorite audio devices.

Key Devices Ideal for Dads:

  • Apple AirPods 4 (w/Active Noise Cancellation): These are among the most advanced and comfy Apple headphones ever, featuring Active Noise Cancellation and an array of intuitive listening modes.
  • Apple AirPods Max w/USB-C: Deliver dad an immersive listening experience, stunningly detailed high-fidelity audio, on-head detection, convenient USB-C charging, and more.
  • Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Earbuds: He’ll love the world-class noise cancellation and stunning sound quality tailored just for him—all in a sleek little design. With features like Bose Immersive Audio, CustomTune technology, Google Fast Pair, Advanced Bluetooth 5.3, and Quiet Mode, he’ll enjoy up-to six hours of listening time (up-to four with Immersive Audio) and up-to 24 hours using the case, making these perfect to take along anywhere.
  • Harman Kardon ONYX Studio 9: This speaker provides superior sound performance, improved detail, a wide soundstage, and portability, thanks to the built-in battery and integrated handle. He can even pair two speakers or play music alongside other Harman Kardon devices.
  • JBL PartyBox Club 120:For dads who love to be the life of the party, this speaker not only fills the air with sound—it comes with its own lightshow, including strobe effects that sync to the beat.
  • JBL Clip 5: This cool Bluetooth speaker is big on sound but little enough for dad to bring along pretty much anywhere. He can clip it on to just about anything and enjoy nice, smooth sound—no matter where the day takes him.

Thoughtful accessories

A little easier on your budget yet perfect for keeping dad connected, accessories make a nice gift that can do everything from protecting their devices to helping them stay seamlessly connected 24/7. If dad has an iPhone 16 Pro Max, the rugged OtterBox Defender Pro XT in Black is one of our favorites. We also like the Belkin Qi2 15W 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad for compatible devices. Even if your dad’s device doesn’t work with these options, you have plenty of others to choose from below.

Key Accessories Ideal for Dads:

Whether your dad is a tech enthusiast or simply enjoys the practical aspects of technology, you can always find the perfect gift idea to show him how much he means to you. Celebrate your dad with a gift that's as unique and special as he is.

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