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The Best Touch Screen Gloves for Your Frozen Fingers

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In many parts of the country, winter temperatures have arrived—and fingers are definitely feeling it. They deserve some protection from the biting air. They also need to text. And check Google Maps. And snap photos of the snow. For all that, you need some touch-screen-friendly gloves. They manage to keep out the chill without depriving you of your phone.

Touch-screen gloves aren't hard to find, but finding the right pair can be tougher. If you're DIY-inclined, you can turn a pair of winter gloves you already love into a touch-screen pair with some metal thread and minimal sewing skills, by painting on some AnyGlove, or by sticking on GloveTacts.

But for far less effort and likely better results, we've got pairs we've picked out for men, women, and kids. They combat the cold and keep you in touch with friends, family, and the sports scores you need to check while you wait for the train.

For more for gift ideas for everyone on your holiday shopping list, check out our full holiday gift guide.

Ororo Heated Gloves for Men and Women

Sometimes you need some extra warmth. That's why the Ororo Heated Gloves for Men and Women have rechargeable batteries that can provide heat at three different temperatures for up to 8 hours. They have grippy palms and, of course, can be used with touchscreens.

Isotoner Women’s Antimicrobial Touchscreen Glove with Watch Vent

When you want use not only your phone but also your smartwatch with your gloves on, the Isotoner Women’s Antimicrobial Touchscreen Glove with Watch Vent lets you sneak a peek without rolling up your sleeves.

U|R Wellness Shima Knit Tech Gloves

Simple knit gloves are a winter staple, but they vary in quality. These U|R Wellness Shima Knit Tech Gloves are well-made, with a snug fit on the wrist that keeps warmth in and the touchscreen compatibility U|R is known for in the fingertips.

The North Face Men’s Apex+ Etip Glove

The North Face Men’s Apex+ Etip Glove has a soft-shell design and gives palms and fingers touch-screen capability. It comes in women's and kids' sizes as well.

Echo Cashmere Blend Touch Glove

Cashmere and wool combine to keep your fingers cozy with the Echo Cashmere Blend Touch Glove.

Fownes Metisse Ruched Leather Tech Gloves

The Fownes Metisse Ruched Leather Tech Gloves have a bit of extra style and a cozy faux-fur lining.

Echo Cloud Hybrid Gloves

The Echo Cloud Hybrid Gloves are made out of a mix of materials that all work to keep fingers swathed in warmth. They come in solid black as well as an attractive patchwork of colors.

Isotoner Men's Insulated Water Repellent Pieced Glove

Isotoner Men's Insulated Pieced Gloves

These Isotoner Men's Insulated Pieced Gloves are perfect for winter activities—say, shoveling snow, or playing in it. They're made to repel rain and snow and are lined with fleece.

Polo Ralph Lauren Cashmere-Lined Leather Gloves

These e-tip gloves are everything you'd expect from Ralph Lauren. They're made of soft leather with a comfy cashmere lining, and they also come in black.

Land's End Women's EZ Touch Screen Cashmere Lined Leather Gloves

The simple style of these Land's End Women's EZ Touch Screen Cashmere Lined Leather Gloves will go with any outerwear. They come in four sizes and six colors.

Isotoner Men's Recycled Microsuede Berber Gloves

The Isotoner Men's Recycled Microsuede Berber Gloves are fully lined with sherpa but they won't just keep your hands warm, they'll also keep them dry since they're waterproof.

U|R Recycled Fleece Tech Gloves

These U|R Recycled Fleece Tech Gloves are made of recycled fleece and feature grips so that your phone doesn't slip out of your hands while you're texting.

Isotoner Women's Chevron Spandex Gloves

Do you have the Goldilocks issue of gloves that are always a little too small or a little too big? These classic Isotoner Signature Women's Chevron Stretch Touchscreen Gloves are just right for you.

Black Diamond Heavyweight ScreenTap Gloves

The Black Diamond Heavyweight ScreenTap Gloves are made for runners and hikers. They have a grippy palm to keep your phone from slipping, and they regularly get great reviews.

Moshi Digits Winter Touchscreen Gloves

If you're a butterfingers, get these rubber fingers. The Moshi Digits Winter Touchscreen Gloves have a zigzag grip across the entire palm. They're made of microfleece and come in three sizes.

Verloop Pair and Spare Knit Touchscreen Gloves

If you misplace your gloves often or like to keep a pair or two stashed in convenient places, get the Verloop Pair and Spare Knit Touchscreen Gloves. It's a three pack of color-block gloves you can't miss. They also come in kids' sizes.

About Our Expert

Chandra Steele

Chandra Steele

Senior Features Writer

My Experience

My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license to write about absolutely anything if I can connect it to technology (I can). I’ve been at PCMag since 2011 and have covered the surveillance state, vaccination cards, ghost guns, voting, ISIS, art, fashion, film, design, gender bias, and more. You might have seen me on TV talking about these topics or heard me on your commute home on the radio or a podcast. Or maybe you’ve just seen my Bernie meme

I strive to explain topics that you might come across in the news but not fully understand, such as NFTs and meme stocks. I’ve had the pleasure of talking tech with Jeff Goldblum, Ang Lee, and other celebrities who have brought a different perspective to it. I put great care into writing gift guides and am always touched by the notes I get from people who’ve used them to choose presents that have been well-received. Though I love that I get to write about the tech industry every day, it’s touched by gender, racial, and socioeconomic inequality and I try to bring these topics to light. 

Outside of PCMag, I write fiction, poetry, humor, and essays on culture.

My Areas of Expertise

  • Making incomprehensible tech news easy to understand
  • Expanding the boundaries of topics covered in the industry
  • Figuring out tips and tricks in apps and on devices and letting you know about them
  • Putting together gift guides for everyone in your life 

The Technology I Use

All that gadgets is gold for me: my iPhone 11 Pro, my fifth-generation iPad that I use only for streaming videos and music, my iPad mini 4 that I like to take with me whenever I carry a bag that can fit it, and my MacBook Pro. Why are they all different shades of gold, though? What’s going on, Apple? 

None of them quite live up to my two past loves: my LG Lotus LX600 phone and my Sony Walkman NW-E005 MP3 player. 

I've never given up wired earbuds so I was ahead of all those trend pieces. I use a Mangotek Lightning-to-3.5mm headphone jack adapter to connect them to my phone. 

I have had so many ebook readers, but I prefer paper to them all. Still, my Kindle Paperwhite is perfect for traveling or when I’m too impatient to wait for a book to be released in paperback.

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