Father’s Day this year is about a week away on June 19. If your dad (or if you are a dad yourself) is a geek or gadget lover, here are 7 tech gift ideas to consider.
Poco X4 Pro
From S$389, available at Lazada
You do not need to pay over S$1,000 to get a quality smartphone for your dad when you can get the Poco X4 Pro. Despite its affordable pricing, it offers much bang for its buck.
This 5G smartphone packs a Snapdragon 695 processor, a 6.67-inch FHD+ display (2,400 x 1,080 pixels) with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a 5,000mAh battery for long battery life. Furthermore, it comes with a rear triple-camera system comprising a 108-megapixel (MP) main wide-angle camera, a 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP macro camera.
Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE PRO 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe 15W
S$209, available at Lazada
If your dad is someone who is knee deep into Apple’s eco-system of iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods, the Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE PRO 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with MagSafe 15W will be ideal for him. It lets him charge all three devices at the same time.
This charging stand lets him charge his iPhone 12 or 13 using MagSafe, Apple Watch using the built-in charging puck and the AirPods using the wireless charging pad. Not to mention, the charging stand itself looks like a piece of art.
Razer Viper Ultimate Edition with Charging Dock
S$129, available on Lazada
If your dad is a gamer, this is the wireless gaming mouse you want to get for him. The Razer Viper Ultimate Edition features a 20,000-DPI optical sensor for super fast cursor movements, while its HyperSpeed wireless technology frees up cable but offers extremely low latency. Its ambidextrous design with programmable buttons on both sides means it works for both left- and right-handers.
Logitech G915 TKL White
S$259, available on Lazada
Whether your dad is a gamer or just need a superb keyboard, the Logitech G915 TKL White wireless keyboard will not disappoint. It is beautifully crafted with aircraft-grade aluminium alloy for rigidity and durability.
Furthermore, it can connect to multiple devices using either Bluetooth or Logitech LightSpeed wireless technology. And the keyboard is able to last for 40 hours on a single charge.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro
S$278, available on Lazada
Your dad needs some peace and quiet at times. So let him have that luxury with Jabra Elite 7 Pro true wireless earbuds. It features active noise cancellation (ANC) technology with a long battery life of up to 8 hours with ANC turned on.
In addition, it comes with Bluetooth Multipoint support, which means it can be paired up to 8 devices and connects to 2 devices at the same time. He can also wear it for walks or jobs, as the earbuds are rated at IP57 for dust and water resistance.
Huawei MateBook 14s
S$1,998, available on Lazada
A laptop is probably a prerequisite for both work and play these days. Why not get a portable lightweight one like the Huawei MateBook 14s for your dad?
It has a big 14.2-inch 2.5K touchscreen display in a 1.43kg-light aluminium alloy body. The display also offers up to 400 nits of brightness and able to exhibit over 1 billion colours. Moreover, it has a 60Wh high-capacity batter for up to 13 hours of continuous 1080p video playback.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 49”
S$3,399, available on Lazada
If you have the moolah to splurge for your dad, this is the ultimate monitor to get. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 ultra-wide monitor features a jaw-dropping 49-inch display with 32:9 screen ratio and 1000R curvature. This curvature matches the contours of the human eye for better and more realistic visuals.
It has a whopping resolution of 5,120 x 1,440 pixels powered by Samsung’s Quantum Mini-LED technology for super crystal clear images. Furthermore, this G-Sync compatible monitor has a refresh rate of up to 240Hz and a response time of 1ms.