Luxury Father's Day Gifts for Your Geeky Dad

Father's Day doesn't get the pomp and circumstance of that other day. And that's fine. Dads don't need much. Just a little somethin'-somethin' to know that their work is appreciated. BUT if you really wanted to, he probably wouldn't mind if you splurged just a bit—like if it's on a grill that's in the five figures.

Think of all the things Dad did for you: Life lessons, guidance, and unconditional love. Maybe your dad would love an expensive drone that will show up all the other dads at the park. Or a super-slick TV that doesn't look like all the others. We've got you covered.

You can't buy love, but you can buy dad something he'd never buy for himself. If your wallet can't accommodate these prices, we have gifts he'll appreciate just as much for under $100.

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Vaonis Stellina Smart Telescope

Staring up at the stars is probably one of humanity's first pastimes. It's a little pricier with the Vaonis Stellina Smart Telescope, but it's worth it. It uses GPS to locate just what you want to look at and it takes photos you can share on social media.

Logitech Harmony Elite

The hub of the home is the kitchen but the hub of a smart home is the Logitech Harmony Elite. It unifies control of all IoT devices in one remote (just make sure dad doesn't lose it).

Samsung Serif TV

If dad loves a big bold TV, he might love you a little more if you buy him this one. The Samsung Serif is the most stylish TV around and smart, too. There's no need to clutter up its look with a streaming player. It also has features like screen mirroring and Bluetooth speakers.

Sony Portable Ultra Short Throw Projector

The Sony Portable Ultra Short Throw Projector can go with him everywhere, which is good because he can use it for a work presentation, to watch movies, or to show videos of the kids he's so proud of.

Kindle Oasis

The top-of-the-line Kindle Oasis is the thinnest and lightest Kindle made. It can go eight weeks without charging, and has 60 percent more LEDs than any other Kindle for even lighting. The Wi-Fi + 3G model means dad can download books on the go.

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit

Light up his life with multicolor control with the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit. From wherever he is, he can choose from 16 million colors and shades, set timers, and cook up enlightening IFTTT recipes.

Robomow RS622

Why mow the lawn when a robot can do it? Robomow RS622 can handle half an acre before it needs to be charged, which is possibly more than you can say for dad.

Traeger Timberline 1300 Pellet Grill

Getting a dad a grill for Father's Day might seem cliché, but consider that he'll be getting a gift he loves and you'll be getting free meals. Well, not exactly free if you foot the bill for the Timberline 1300 Pellet Grill, but it's an investment. It gives food a classic grilled taste because it uses wood but it makes use of the modern with the ability to control temperatures and set timers using the guidance of its app. It's our Editors' Choice for grills.

Native Union Dock for Apple Watch Marble Edition

The Apple Watch is designed to be sleek and solid. Get him a place to charge it that matches its style with the marble Native Union dock.

Jabra Elite 65t

AirPods aren't the best-looking wireless earbuds out there. These silvery Jabra Elite 65t earbuds are a good substitute. They also expand one-touch AI assistant duties, working with Siri, Amazon Alexa, and the Google Assistant.

Sonos Playbase

If he spent a lot on a TV, get him a quality soundbar to go with it. The Sonos Playbase works with the entire Sonos family and on its own provides full, bass-rich sound.

Blue Ella Headphones

Sometimes, all a dad wants to hear is peace and quiet. When he wants to listen to his vinyl collection, though, there's the retro beauty of Blue Ella headphones, a PCMag Editors' Choice. For more options, check out our roundup of The Best Wireless Headphones.

Devialet Gold Phantom Speaker

He might have put his concert days behind him, but he can still enjoy good music. You could pick up one of our best wireless or Bluetooth speakers. But Devialet's Gold Phantom speaker delivers the impact of a live rock concert with 4,500W of power and 108 dB. Get it for him and you'll be the golden child.

Jamstik+ Portable SmartGuitar

Maybe dad always wanted to be in a band, but never learned how to play guitar. The Jamstik+ Portable SmartGuitar and jamTutor will teach him through interactive, private video lessons, and games. And if he plays already, it's a super portable way to practice.

Pocket Radar Ball Coach

If he's your baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse, hockey, or cricket coach, thank him with the Pocket Radar Ball Coach. It measures from 25mph to 130mph and holds the most recent 25 recordings.

Plumen Vessel

Like all the other cool dads, he wants energy-efficient lighting. But he wants his to be…cooler. The Plumen Vessel is the most stylish spin on the smart bulb. The fixture features a Plumen bulb (which lasts 8,000 hours) surrounded by a mouth-blown glass shade.

Segway miniPRO

Dads are gonna dad. That means he's going to have no shame when he rides around the neighborhood on the Segway miniPRO. It's less obtrusive than its forefathers and goes 10mph at a 14-mile range on one charge.

DJI Inspire 2

The DJI Inspire 2 is the drone to end all drones. It's beautifully built, delivers 5.2K raw video capture, and has intelligent flight modes.

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