Socks? Ties? Come on, you can do better than that. When it comes to the tech-savvy man in your life, there are plenty of gadgets and gizmos that will surely brighten his day.
And yes, before you mention that all the items listed below could just as easily be gifted to anyone, you are correct. But you're the ones searching "gifts for men" on the interwebs, so here we are, feeding the SEO monster. (Here's a roundup of gifts for women, if you're looking, but the same disclaimer applies.)
AAXA P7 Mini HD Projector
The AAXA P7 Mini HD Projector, which fits comfortably in your palm, is easily the smallest projector with native 1080p resolution that PC Labs has tested, beating out AAXA's own M6 by more than 2 inches in width and depth. This Editors' Choice option is good for business presentations on the road, and it does a decent job at showing video and photos, as well as playing music.
Amazon Fire TV Cube
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
Anker PowerCore II 20000
The Anker PowerCore II 20000 is a reasonably sized battery with lots of power for charging two mobile devices at once. This pocket powerhouse also has fast-charging capabilities, so it won't take long to get back up to full charge.
Philips Saeco GranBaristo Avanti
August Doorbell Cam Pro
The August Doorbell Cam Pro delivers sharp, colorful HD video and offers motion detection with Hindsight recording so you won't miss a thing. This Editors' Choice video doorbell will allow him to lock and unlock the front door with an app.
BioLite FirePit
The Biolite FirePit is a portable firepit that uses Bluetooth connectivity, air jets, and a mobile app to control flame height and radiant heat. This device makes the perfect gift for the outdoorsman on your list, and also brings the outdoors into the 21st century like no other gift can.
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
The wireless Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 offer terrific audio performance, hands-free voice assistant access, and the best active noise cancellation you can buy. Buy this Editors' Choice to enjoy excellent microphone clarity and powerful bass depth all with a comfortable fit.
Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB Split Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
DJI Mavic 2 Pro Drone
The DJI Mavic 2 Pro is the best small drone on the market, with superior image and video quality, obstacle avoidance, and excellent battery life. This Editors' Choice drone offers 4K video, 20MP Raw and JPG still imaging, all within a foldable design.
DJI RoboMaster S1
The DJI RoboMaster S1 is a fast, fun robot that's a blast to use as a remote-controlled vehicle. This Editors' Choice robot is also terrific as an educational tool for learning programming since it supports both Python and Scratch.
Ecobee Smart Thermostat With Voice Control
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat With Voice Control is loaded with features including Alexa support, a touch display, Wi-Fi, and a remote room sensor. This smart thermostat also supports third-party integration, allowing it to work with other smart home devices.
Apple Watch Series 5
With the Apple Watch Series 5, it's the little things that make a big difference, like the always-on display, which lets you look at the screen without raising your wrist. The rest of the experience remains the same as the Series 4, but these changes are enough to keep Apple at the head of the pack, and earn the Series 5 our Editors' Choice for smartwatches.
Google Home Max
The Google Home Max is the first smart speaker we've seen with serious audio performance. While its primarily purpose is to allow easy interaction with Google Assistant, the Home Max also works as a mono speaker, a stereo pair, or part of a whole home audio system.
GoPro Hero8 Black
The GoPro Hero8 Black is the company's best action camera to date, offering class-leading stabilization and video quality in a rugged, waterproof body. The Hero8 offers 4K video at up to 60fps with an improved user interface over previous models.
HiFiman Ananda Headphones
The HiFiMan Ananda headphones deliver stunning audio performance, providing a superb sense of space and detail. Enjoy the accurate bass and lovely detail throughout frequency range that this Editors' Choice offers, while also staying comfortable over long listening sessions.
iPhone 11 Pro
Apple's newest line of phones includes the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Each comes with their own unique features, including an all-new camera setup, color options, and a more powerful processor. Which model is right for you, though?
Shure SE215 Wireless
Logitech G Pro X Gaming Headset
The Logitech G Pro X wired gaming headset combines a sturdy, comfortable design with a USB sound card loaded with customizable headphone and microphone settings. Enjoy strong audio performance with crisp highs if you purchase this Editors' Choice headset.
Logitech Harmony Elite
The Logitech Harmony Elite is the most advanced universal remote you can buy without a custom installation, and comes with a hub that can control most of your smart home devices. For features and polish, the Harmony Elite is Logitech's flagship remote, and our Editors' Choice.
The bulk of the price is in the powerful touch-screen remote, so you can save some money by just getting the Harmony Hub on its own, or the Harmony Hub with a button-only remote in the less expensive Harmony Companion bundle.
Nintendo Switch Lite
The Nintendo Switch has done so well that Nintendo is now releasing a smaller, handheld-only version called the Nintendo Switch Lite. This new system is $100 cheaper than the original model and still plays all the same games. While it won't connect to the TV, the Switch Lite does provide a lightweight alternative for traveling.
Nvidia Shield TV (2019)
While its price and features will likely only appeal to certain gaming enthusiasts, the Nvidia Shield TV is impressive. At $149.99, it's still one of the more expensive media streamers out there, but excellent media features and surprisingly responsive GeForce Now game streaming make it a very appealing item for PC gamers looking to enjoy some TV time.
Olympus Tough TG-6
Apple AirPods Pro
Raspberry Pi 4
The Raspberry Pi 4 is an excellent tiny desktop computer for tinkerers and programming enthusiasts. With configurable memory amounts, gigabit Ethernet, and dual-display output, this system on a chip can be used to make a retro video game console and so much more.
Samsung Portable SSD T5
Samsung's Portable SSD T5 drive has a speedy USB-C interface, plenty of reliable storage, and it takes up about as much room in your pocket as a short stack of credit cards. This Editors' Choice item comes with 2TB of space, and is one of the best SSDs you can get.
Sega Genesis Mini
The Sega Genesis Mini is a faithfully reproduced miniature game system packed with 42 classic titles. This retro console includes favorites from the Castlevania, Contra, Mega Man, Shinobi, Sonic the Hedgehog, Street Fighter, and Virtua Fighter series. More obscure titles include Earthworm Jim, Ecco the Dolphin, Toejam and Earl, and more.
Sonos Beam Soundbar
TappLock one+
The Tapplock one+ is a durable smart padlock you can open with an app, your fingerprint, or a custom Morse code. This Editors' Choice security device includes multiple guest access options and comes with good battery life.
TP Link Kasa Smart Wi Fi Power Strip
Gift Guides
For more cost-conscious options, check out our list of best tech gifts under $50 and gifts under $20. Our friends at Mashable also put together a list of their favorite gifts for men.