Choosing the perfect confirmation or graduation gift can be tricky. You want to give away something that is not only “nice to have”, but something that the recipient will appreciate and use for many years to come. In an increasingly digital world, tech gifts can be absolutely perfect. There the options are almost endless, from nice headphones to advanced cameras.
Ten tips
We have collected ten gifts with slightly different price tags. They suit receivers with different interests, both music lovers who are often on the go, enthusiastic photographers and those who appreciate good sound at home. Here in our list you will find something for everyone.
Just make sure you don’t forget about your own finances. Presenting the gift should be a nice moment, not something that makes you worry about the household finances. Don’t forget that it can be a nice idea to get several pieces together and spend money on something really nice, rather than filling the gift table with less significant things.
About the products
The specific models listed below are based on our tests. But of course you can also use the list as inspiration for different product types and then buy something that fits your budget – or if the recipient has wanted a certain brand.
Fat noise everywhere
Sony’s new series of portable speakers convinces in the most important way.
Plays loud with a booming bass that guarantees a party atmosphere. Can be connected with many more speakers.
Unable to connect to Wi-Fi. No support for Dolby Atmos. Colored midrange.
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Party on the trip
The JBL Charge 5 plays loud and powerful and is the one you should take with you to the clearing party.
Strong sound, good battery life. Several can be linked together.
Slightly sharp treble, no sound settings in the app.
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Powerful bass and noise reduction at a low price
With the ULT series, Sony is targeting young people and hip-hop lovers in particular. And the ULT Wear headphones are the pure fountain of youth.
Massive bass, good with power and dynamics. My point for the target group! Clear midrange and balanced sound are surprising. High comfort, good noise reduction and long battery life.
Artificial bass sound during calls.
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Superb noise reduction and nice sound
Apple’s first headphones are insanely expensive, but fantastically good. On everything. Almost.
Perhaps the best noise reduction in the class. Big, full, dynamic, open and crystal clear sound image. Comfortable despite the weight. High build quality.
Neither splash nor waterproof. The half case. The price.
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Just missing one thing
It’s not just USB charging that’s new, AirPods Pro has gotten smarter too.
Smart listening function, well-functioning adaptive EQ and sound quality of the highest class. Finally USB-C.
Only lossless audio with Vision Pro 2024.
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The record collection’s best friend
The Pro-Ject Debut Pro celebrates the company’s 30th anniversary with style and finesse.
Dynamic and full sound with potent bass and an open soundstage. Solidly built and marginal speed deviation. Height adjustment of arm and damper feet, electronic speed changer and separate belt for 78 plates. A lot of players for the money.
Only available in black.
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Complete stereo at a low price
The Argon Audio Fenris A5 is slightly larger than its little brother. And also a little better. Add a TV, record player or mobile and you have everything you need.
The bass reproduction is really good. Nice and open midrange. HDMI input. Really doesn’t cost much.
Best with not too complicated music. In a large living room, more energy is needed. You can get better sound with the models in Argon Audio’s own Forte series.
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GoPro is still the favorite
The competition is getting tougher, but the GoPro Hero12 Black is holding out as the favorite among action cameras.
Great versatile action camera, with great image quality. A must have for action athletes and professional videographers.
No great progress from the predecessor. Average battery life.
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Small but excellent TV
Even if you want a “small” TV, you don’t have to compromise on picture quality. TCL’s 50-incher delivers a razor-sharp and high-contrast image.
The TCL 50MQLED80 offers a smooth, bright and high-contrast image with good color reproduction.
Although the black level is good, it doesn’t quite reach OLED class – neither does the viewing angle. Only two out of four HDMI inputs support the 2.1 standard.
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Nostalgia from Nikon
The retro design is more than a gimmick, it makes the camera better to use as well.
Very high image and video quality. Classic analogue ergonomics, fast autofocus and high frame rate. Seems solidly built.
Lacks image stabilizer. Moderate battery life, unusable aperture screen. The viewfinder could have been sharper.
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