Buying gifts for a teenager can be a bit of a minefield. What’s actually cool? What’s not? The changing trends at their age are never ending. To help you out, we’ve put together some of the freshest tech for the teen in your life. With one (or some) of these, they’ll definitely be telling their friends that your prezzie buying skills are ‘on point’…
From gaming to streaming – and creating TikTok-worthy content – this laptop is a total flex. The 16-inch OLED screen makes colours look seriously realistic. So, your favourite drama on Netflix looks even better than you remember. And with an Intel® Core™ i9 processor, plus a massive 1TB SSD, it’s built for speed and storage. No more ‘Mum, Dad! My laptop’s too slow!’ shouts from the top of the stairs.
Why it’s gift worthy: Dual vents stop it from overheating – keeping it cool, and stopping it getting hotter than the surface of the sun.
If your teen is always on the go, this slim and stylish laptop is a winner. It’s super light, so it won’t weigh down your backpack during a day at college. And the Snapdragon X1 chip is well, real snappy – keeping everything running smoothly, whether you’re streaming music, working on a project or hopping on a video call with mates. Plus, that Glacier Silver finish? I believe most teenagers would say it ‘slays’.
Why it’s gift worthy: They won’t be waiting days for a page to load. Wi-Fi 6E fires up websites and videos in no time.
Don’t want to shell out on an expensive DSLR for them just yet? Then definitely snap this one up. Like a Polaroid, it’ll print your pic onto a small bit of film in only five seconds. You can then pin them up around your room and add a bit of personality to your space. It’s way cooler than your run of the mill Insta photo. The group chat are gonna be well jell.
Why it’s gift worthy: Automatic exposure and flash mean less blurry shots and more gallery-worthy photos.
Most teenagers are obsessed with their phones and spend absolutely ages on them. So, you may as well get them a good one! It’s rocking a hefty 5000 mAh battery, letting you binge YouTube or play games for hours. Then, when it’s finally time for a charge, fast charging will top it up in only a few minutes (we know how impatient youngsters can be). And with the Moto G35’s incredible price, you won’t spend the entire Xmas budget all at once either.
Why it’s gift worthy: 128GB of storage gives them plenty of space for those all-important selfies.
Every teen needs a soundtrack (yes, even if it’s Taylor Swift). And the xboom delivers in spades. It’s small enough to toss in your bag, but powerful enough to fill any space with crisp, punchy sound. Whether you’re chilling in your bedroom, hanging out at the park or hosting a house party, this speaker really brings the vibes. Oh, and it’s been tuned up by the main man himself, Will.i.am - meaning your songs are in safe hands. Hopefully he’s still cool with the kids nowadays…
Why it’s gift worthy: With 20 hours of playtime, they can keep their playlists going all day and all night!
Need more advice?
Looking for more prezzies for everyone else in the family? We’ve got you covered. If they’re into their gaming, we’ve rounded up the best Christmas gifts for gamers. And when you need a seriously stunning present, we’ve also got the best beauty Christmas gifts you can buy right now.
