Graduation gifts for a brother who loves gadgets
Garmin
Dash Cam Live
$399.99 at Garmin
A dash camera with its own mobile connection, so the car can be checked on while it is parked.
Seen at Garmin, 18 Sep 2026
Anker
MagGo Magnetic Charging Station (8-in-1) (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2024.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Logitech
POP Keys Mechanical Wireless Keyboard (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Kindle
Paperwhite 16GB (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
A glare free e-reader for a kid who reads often, suited to ages 12 to 17.
Seen at Amazon, 5 Sep 2026
Sony
PULSE Explore Wireless Gaming Earbuds (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Wireless gaming earbuds built for a game console, suited to teens ages 13 to 17.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Leica
D-Lux 8, Black
$1,915 at Leica Store Miami
The pocket Leica, with the red dot on the front and a proper zoom lens.
Seen at Leica Store Miami, 9 Sep 2026
Amazon
Echo Dot (fifth-gen) with Eero Mesh Wi-Fi router (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2023.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Bose
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2024.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Garmin
CIRQA Smart Band
$199.99 at Garmin
A slim band with no screen that tracks sleep, steps and heart rate and stays out of the way.
Seen at Garmin, 18 Sep 2026
Skullcandy
Hesh 540 ANC Headphones
$159.99 at Skullcandy
Over-ear noise cancelling at half the price of the famous pair, for a teen who takes headphones everywhere.
Seen at Skullcandy, 30 Aug 2026
Amazon Echo
Show 8 (fourth-gen) smart display (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Logitech
MX Master 4 mouse (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
JLab
Midnight Gaming Family Bundle
$269.97 at JLab
A wireless headset, mouse and mechanical keyboard in one box, which is an entire desk setup in a single gift.
Seen at JLab, 30 Aug 2026
Topo Designs
Global Briefcase
$149 at Topo Designs
Carries as a briefcase, a shoulder bag or a backpack, which covers the year somebody starts having meetings.
Seen at Topo Designs, 30 Aug 2026
Time Timer
Time Timer MOD, Home Edition
$24.95 at Time Timer
A silent disc that shows time draining away, which works far better than a phone timer for anyone working from home.
Seen at Time Timer, 30 Aug 2026
soundcore
soundcore Nebula Capsule 3 Projector
$529.99 at Anker
A 1080p projector the size of a drinks can with Google TV built in, which turns a bedroom wall into the screen.
Seen at Anker, 30 Aug 2026
Skullcandy
Crusher PLYR 720 Gaming Headphones
$269.99 at Skullcandy
A gaming headset with spatial audio and the Crusher bass slider, so explosions are felt through the earcups.
Seen at Skullcandy, 30 Aug 2026
Samsung
Galaxy Buds3 Pro (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Noise-cancelling earbuds built to pair closely with a Galaxy phone.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Kindle
Scribe 64GB with Premium Pen (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
An e-reader and notebook in one with a stylus pen, for older teens ages 14 to 17.
Seen at Amazon, 5 Sep 2026
Garmin
Dash Cam X310
$349.99 at Garmin
Records the road in sharp detail so a number plate is still readable when it matters.
Seen at Garmin, 18 Sep 2026
House of Marley
Positive Vibration Rebel ANC Headphones
$149.99 at House of Marley
Noise cancelling headphones built in wood and recycled fabric, which is a different look from every other pair.
Seen at House of Marley, 30 Aug 2026