I test out nifty tech gadgets all year long. Here are my 10 favorite products that make perfect stocking stuffers for the upcoming holiday season.
Black Friday is just a few weeks away, but it’s never too early to start planning your holiday shopping. But with tons of tech gadgets on the market, it can be hard to sort through all the giftable items available. As a tech editor who works with tons of different products, from mobile and MagSafe accessories to battery-boosting options, to chargers, cases, and beyond, I know a thing or two about tech items that make the perfect stocking stuffers this season for anyone on your list.
That’s why I’ve rounded up several types of handy gadgets that are perfect for the holiday season and a great fit for inside a loved one’s stocking (or just under the tree). I tried to keep most of these picks under $100, but keep in mind that the “limit” for stocking stuffers is truly a personal decision. Here are my favorite tech stocking stuffers that are perfect for gifting this season.
Baseus Free2Pull Retractable USB-C Cable 60W or 100W
The best type of stocking stuffer gift is one that you actually can use, and not one that ends up sitting in a junk drawer, or worse, the trash. That’s what makes these retractable USB-C charging cords so great. They’re uber handy, they keep cords untangled and organized, and they are great for traveling or for storing in cars, purses, and more.
I tested the 60W and 100W versions in October, and was really impressed with how simple yet ingenious these things are. They retract similarly to a tape measure, and you can lock them at a desired length for a custom cord length every time. The reach up to 3.3 feet, though the 100W is also available in a longer length. Plus, they come in four fun colors, so you can buy a different color for the members of your family and never have to worry about your charging cord being stolen in your own house again.
Anker Nano Power Bank
As an editor who frequently tests MagSafe battery packs, wireless chargers, and other battery-boosting options, I firmly believe in always carrying some type of backup battery booster. There’s nothing worse than being without a functional phone than when you need it most, and as a chronically online Gen Zer, my iPhone 14 Pro is under 50% battery as early as midday.
Strapsicle Hand Straps for Kindle
If you know an avid reader or will be gifting a Kindle or Kobo to a loved one this holiday season, consider adding a set of Strapsicle hand straps. I purchased these in October after dropping my own Kindle Paperwhite on my face one too many times, and have never been more impressed with an e-reader accessory.
These straps simply pop over the corners of Kindle and other e-reader devices, are made of silicone, come in lots of fun colors, and bonus, only cost $21.
