Graduation gifts for a colleague, $100 to $250
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
Brooklinen
Super-Plush Turkish Cotton Bath Towels
$109 at Brooklinen
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Instant Pot
Vortex Plus 6QT ClearCook Air Fryer (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Kodak
PixPro Digital Camera (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Town and Country, 2026.
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
Timex
Expedition Sierra 40mm Fabric Strap Watch
$139 at Timex
An outdoor watch on a webbing strap, built to be worn walking rather than kept for good.
Seen at Timex, 18 Sep 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
Coleman
Snap ‘n Go collapsible hard cooler (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 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
Nespresso
Vertuo Pop+ Coffee Machine (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 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
Garmin
Dash Cam X110
$149.99 at Garmin
A dash camera with a screen, so the driver can see the footage without a phone or a laptop.
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
Our Place
Cookware Duo pot and pan set
$239.95 at Our Place
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Nutribullet
SmartSense Blender Combo (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 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
Keychron
Black Myth Wukong Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
$229.99 at Keychron
A 75 percent board in a Black Myth Wukong finish, which is a keyboard and a poster for the game at once.
Seen at Keychron, 30 Aug 2026
Apple
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Brooklinen
Luxury Sateen Sheet Set (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Town and Country, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 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
Keychron
Keychron K2 Ultra Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
$119.99 at Keychron
The compact wireless board most people land on first, with hot-swap switches so it can be changed rather than replaced.
Seen at Keychron, 30 Aug 2026
Bose
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2024.
Checked 31 Aug 2026