Birthday gifts for a male friend who loves gadgets over $250

Oura

Ring 5

$399 at Target

Named by The Strategist, 2026.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Sennheiser

MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

$399.95 at Sennheiser

Over-ear wireless headphones with noise cancellation and detailed everyday listening.

Seen at Sennheiser, 8 Sep 2026

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

Bang & Olufsen

Beosound Explore Waterproof Outdoor Speaker

$299 at Bang & Olufsen

Named by House Beautiful, 2026.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Google

Pixel Tablet (paid link)

Over $250 at Amazon

Named by The Verge, 2023.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Samsung

M8 Smart Monitor (paid link)

Over $250 at Amazon

Named by The Verge, 2022.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Philips

Hue Twilight sleep and wake-up light

$279.99 at Philips

Named by The Verge, 2024.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Amazon

Kindle Scribe (paid link)

Over $250 at Amazon

Named by The Verge, 2024.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

iRobot

Roomba Combo 2 Essential

$269 at Walmart

Named by The Verge, 2025.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Anker

Nano Power Bank

$5,000 at Anker

Named by Women's Health, 2023.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Apple

iPhone 17

$899 at Apple

Named by The Verge, 2026.

Checked 18 Sep 2026

Herman Miller

Aeron Chair

$2,150 at Herman Miller

The office chair for a mom who works from home and sits all day.

Seen at Herman Miller, 4 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

Traeger

Ironwood 650 Wi-Fi Pellet Grill

$1,299.99 at Traeger

A large WiFi pellet grill for a backyard cook who grills often.

Seen at Traeger, 5 Sep 2026

DJI

Mini 2 (paid link)

Over $250 at Amazon

Named by The Verge, 2026.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Bose

Lifestyle Ultra Speaker (paid link)

Over $250 at Amazon

Named by The Verge, 2026.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Ray-Ban

Meta Smart Glasses (paid link)

Over $250 at Amazon

Named by The Verge, 2024.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Le Creuset

Signature Round Dutch Oven (paid link)

Over $250 at Amazon

Named by The Verge, 2024.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Breville

Barista Express (paid link)

Over $250 at Amazon

Named by The Verge, 2023.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Fujifilm

X Half (paid link)

Over $250 at Amazon

Named by The Strategist, 2026.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Meta Quest

3 Headset (paid link)

Over $250 at Amazon

A Meta Quest 3 VR headset for ages 10 and up. Ages 10 to 12 require a parent-managed account; game suitability varies.

Listed age rating: 10+

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Microsoft

Surface Laptop (seventh-gen) (paid link)

Over $250 at Amazon

Named by The Verge, 2024.

Checked 5 Sep 2026

Sony

BRAVIA 8 II 65” Class QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV (paid link)

Over $250 at Amazon

Named by The Strategist, 2026.

Checked 31 Aug 2026

Garmin

Drive 8.8 Inch Car Navigator

$349.99 at Garmin

A big clear satnav screen on the windscreen, for a driver who would rather not use a phone at the wheel.

Seen at Garmin, 18 Sep 2026