Birthday gifts for a wife who loves gadgets over $250
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
Dyson
Purifier Cool TP07 Smart Air Purifier and Fan (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
A second Dyson product, an air purifier and fan instead of a vacuum.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Bang & Olufsen
Beosound Explore Waterproof Outdoor Speaker
$299 at Bang & Olufsen
Named by House Beautiful, 2026.
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
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
Q3 43
$7,950 at Leica
A 60-megapixel Leica with a built-in 43mm APO lens, for the person who notices every detail.
Seen at Leica, 8 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
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
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.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Microsoft
Surface Laptop (seventh-gen) (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2024.
Checked 5 Sep 2026