Birthday gifts for a teenage boy who loves gadgets, $100 to $250
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
Sony
PULSE Elite Wireless Gaming Headset
$149.99 at Target
Named by The Strategist, 2025.
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
LEGO
Pokémon SMART Play: Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle
$120 at LEGO
Named by Good Housekeeping, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Kodak
Luma 150 Pocket Pico Projector (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Good Housekeeping, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Beats
Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Secure fit wireless earbuds built for workouts, suited to teens ages 13 to 17.
Seen at Amazon, 3 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
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
Amazon Echo
Show 8 (fourth-gen) (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 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
Amazon Kindle
Paperwhite (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Country Living, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Anker
Soundcore Liberty 5 Earbuds (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Noise cancelling wireless earbuds with strong bass, for a music loving kid ages 12 to 17.
Seen at Amazon, 3 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
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
Raycon
Impact Earbuds
$149.98 at Raycon
The rugged pair, built for a teen who wears earbuds through sport and weather and then drops them.
Seen at Raycon, 30 Aug 2026
Skullcandy
Crusher Evo Headphones
$209.99 at Skullcandy
A slider on the earcup adds physical bass you feel rather than hear, which is either the point or the problem.
Seen at Skullcandy, 30 Aug 2026
Raycon
Pro Earbuds
$149.98 at Raycon
The noise-cancelling model in Raycon's earbud range.
Seen at Raycon, 30 Aug 2026