Birthday gifts for a son who loves gadgets, $50 to $100
LEGO
SMART Play: Darth Vader's TIE Fighter
$69.99 at LEGO
Named by Good Housekeeping, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Ralph Lauren
Polo Polo Wool & Cashmere Classic Cable Gloves
$66 at Bloomingdale's
On Elle's editor gift guide for winter elle staff picks, 2025.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Anker
637 Magnetic Charging Station (MagGo) (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2022.
Checked 5 Sep 2026
Logitech
MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse
$89.99 at Logitech
A quiet wireless mouse for a mom who works at a desk all day.
Seen at Logitech, 18 Sep 2026
Google
Pixel Buds A-Series (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2023.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Kodak
Mini 2 Retro 4PASS Portable Photo Printer Bundle (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Philips
Hue smart bulb starter kit (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 5 Sep 2026
Bosch
100-Feet Laser Distance Measure (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by Popular Mechanics, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Garmin
Dash Cam Mini 3
$99.99 at Garmin
A dash camera the size of a car key that records the road and saves the clip on its own when something happens.
Seen at Garmin, 18 Sep 2026
JBL
Flip 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by Popular Mechanics, 2025.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Apple
AirTag - 4-Pack (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2025.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Logitech
G Pro X SE Wired Gaming Headset (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by TODAY, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Skullcandy
Hesh 360 Wireless Headphones
$79.99 at Skullcandy
Over-ear headphones that fold flat and run for days between charges, at a price where a lost pair is survivable.
Seen at Skullcandy, 30 Aug 2026
Ryobi
18V One Plus Performance Hand Vacuum Kit
$69 at Ryobi
Named by The Verge, 2024.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Penn
& Teller VR Magic Lab (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
A Penn & Teller magic activity kit with props and phone-based VR goggles, rated from age 8 by the manufacturer. Check phone compatibility for the VR lessons.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Amazon
Echo Show 8 (third-gen) (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2024.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Thule
Gauntlet laptop sleeve (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2022.
Checked 31 Aug 2026