10 tech gift ideas for Christmas present inspiration

If you are stuck for Christmas presents this year, then those top technology choices could be the inspiration you need.

Whether you are buying for your grandchildren, an active friend or a pint-loving pal, we've got recommendations from our tech writers for great gifts, whatever your budget.

1. DJI Neo drone

The DJI Neo has been touted as finally bringing drones to the masses. 

The Neo is one of the most accessible entry point models we've see on the drone market, yet with a very reasonable price and a suite of handy features to boot.

It can take-off and land from the palm of your hand, has a return home and follow function and AI subject tracking. It can all be controlled from your mobile phone too.

Best for: The people in your life who love the outdoors, and budding photographers/videographers.

2. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Easily one of the more unique phones on the market, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with all the usual features you'd expect from a top-of-the-line phone, but with one huge bonus.

Fold out the phone and you're met with a seamless screen that's more tablet than mobile. For those who struggle with smaller screens, or just prefer the usability of a tablet-size screen, but still want the convenience of a phone size device, this is the ideal choice. 

It's on the expensive side, but it is a premium product, and whilst there are other foldable phones on the market, few are as thin, and none have as much screen space.

Best for: Those who need the portability of a phone but the accessibility of a tablet.

3. Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet

Speaking of tablets, Amazon's new 2024 Fire HD 8 comes in as our recommendation for those seeking an iPad on a budget. 

It's not as flashy, but depending on what you want it for, it may be just as good - capable of browsing the web, watching videos, and handling daily use with ease. 

It does lock you in to using Amazon's apps and browser, but it's also currently as low as £50.

Best for: The budget conscious gifter, and the tablet-needing giftee. 

4. Fitbit Inspire 3

The new Fitbit is the ultimate budget offering, featuring a whole host of health-tracking and monitoring features at a very reasonable price. 

Ideal as a gift for those wanting to monitor their health, their sleep, or their steps - it's also a great option to replace older devices that are getting a bit long in the tooth. 

It's small, light, colourful, easy-to-read, and provides all your health tracking needs for as low as £59.

Best for: The health-conscious or exercise fanatic in your life

5. Shark FlexStyle

This all-in-one solution comes highly recommended by long-time Saga Magazine writer Jayne Cherrington-Cook:

"I wouldn’t be without this," she says. "Yes, it’s pricey but it makes styling your hair at home so much easier. Perfect if you’ve not got the grip or energy for lengthy styling."

It's a hair dryer and air styler with pick and mix attachments, you may never need another hair styling tool again.

Best for: The appearance conscious in your life looking to make the styling process easier.

6. Apple Air Tag

It might seem unusual to give a tracking device for Christmas, but this is the perfect gift for a whole host of people.

Whether it's misplacing your keys, wallet, or handbag the AirTag lets iPhone and iPad users locate their lost items with ease.

These tags are used by travellers to keep tabs on their luggage, by those worried about misplacing their keys or as a discrete emergency location device for loved ones with memory loss or dementia.

Saga Magazine's senior digital editor Phillipa Cherryson has two AirTags.

She said: "I'm a keen walker and I live in fear of dropping my car keys up a mountain or in a forest. Having the AirTag on my keyring means I know I'll be able to find them again if the worst happens.

"My second tag is attached to my mum's handbag. She has Alzheimer's and can't use a mobile anymore, so the AirTag is great if we get separated. I've used it and found out her within minutes. They are fantastic little gadgets."

For Samsung users, consider the Samsung Smart Tag 2 (Samsung, RRP £34), and for everyone else, you can pick up a tracker from Tile, like the Tile Mate (Tile, RRP £24.99).

Best for: Anyone worried about losing their possessions or vulnerable loved ones.

7. Guinness Nitrosurge

 We all know that Guinness is a pint best enjoyed at your local or pub of choice, but what if you could simulate a bar-poured Guinness in your very own home?

The Guinness Nitrosurge does just that, and comes recommended by Saga staff. 

"It's a Great gift for Guinness drinkers, it gives you almost pub quality Guinness at home." 

Best for: The Guinness lover in your life, and those who can't get down the pub as often as they used to. 

8. MineLab X Terra Voyager

The king of unusual gifts this year, the Minelab Terra X Voyager is a great entry point into the world of metal detecting and Saga Magazine's technology expert Jonathan Margolis recommends it.

"The Minelab metal detector has been developed by an actual mining company in Australia and is well priced," he said.

It has a rugged and weatherproof design, comes with both speakers and headphones, and come with a suite of features for a price that won't break the bank. 

Best for: Aspiring detectorists

9. Tamagotchi

Who amongst us could have forseen the return of the Tamagotchi, the Japanese electronic pet of the 90s and early 2000s.

But here they are, back in all their glory, and looking to make their mark on a new generation. 

Margolis said: "If you thought Tamagotchi, those cutesy little Japanese electronic pets, disappeared after their 1990s heyday, beware: they are very much back, and it’s highly likely your grandchildre nare already obsessed – just as their parents once were."

They come in a variety of styles and types, but at around the £20 mark, they make for the perfect compact gift.

Best for: Kids, and the nostalgic millenial crowd.

10. Raxter mirror

If you're a frequent traveller then you know that hotel mirrors and the accompanying lighting rarely go well together.

Margolis recommends this mirror, saying: "Applying make-up in poor light, when your eyes aren’t what they used to be, is – I’m told – almost impossible. A rechargeable, lighted magnifying mirror is the answer (also useful for shaving)."

The Raxter mirror is portable, rechargeable, and with 33 dimmable LED lights - it's the ultimate travel companion.

It's also magnified, so great for anyone needing support with their vision or extra focus.

Best for: Frequent travellers for applying makeup or shaving.