While it might not be a massive event like Christmas or a loved one's birthday, Valentine's Day is another day to remember to cherish the ones we love most – and shower them in heartfelt gifts.
So, whether you're looking to spoil your partner, show appreciation for your husband or earn some brownie points with your new girlfriend, February 14 is the time to show off (or discover) your romantic side. It doesn't come naturally for everyone, though – and if you need help finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift idea, we’ve got you covered.
Of course, our gift ideas focus on tech, but that doesn't make them any less thoughtful. From budget-friendly earbuds and Lego flowers to a new ereader, there's a lovely gift for every partner in this guide.
And hey, Valentine's Day can be about love, not just lovers! Whether your Galentine's Day celebrations will be a two-day event this year, or you just want to show mum how much she means to you, Valentine's Day is a day for sharing the love. Our top Valentine's Day gift ideas below are sure to do just that.
Key retailers this Valentines Day
- Amazon | Fashion, technology, appliances and more
- Anker | Take care of all your charging needs this Valentines Day
- Bose | Premium headphones and audio tech – 10% off orders over AU$200
- Breville | Gift your loved one a premium appliance – BREVFUTURE10 for 10% off
- eBay | New and refurbished tech of all kinds
- JB Hi-Fi | All your tech, gaming and music needs
- Myer | Valentines Day gifts for him and her
- LoveHoney | Games, toys and bundles for couples
- Samsung | Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets, TVs and more
- Soundcore | Excellent audio tech and affordably-priced headphones
- Secretlab | The ultimate chair for gamers
- The Good Guys | Everything from headphones and BBQs to dryers
Gifts under AU$100
Lego Flowers
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Love the idea of giving your significant other a bunch of flowers for Valentine’s Day? Well, what about a bouquet that will never wilt? Lego actually has a Bouquet of Roses set, which is obviously perfect for Valentine's Day – though we recommend pairing it with a real bouquet – but there's a tonne of options when it comes to Lego flowers.
From pink flower bouquets to Chrysanthemum, orchids, cherry blossoms and tiny pot plants, there's everything you need to make a Lego lovers Valentine's Day special.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K can turn your old TV without any smarts into a hub for Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, YouTube and all the best streaming services. Even if your partner does have a smart TV, the interface and user experience of the Fire TV Stick is preferable over many TV operating systems. It works simply by plugging into your TV’s HDMI port, and all you need to do is connect it to Wi-Fi to get it up and running. Plus, if you're travelling it makes watching your favourite content easy when watching TVs away from home.
Read our full Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2023) review
Video Games
Whether you're looking for a Valentine's Day gift for him or her, if your partner is a gamer, grabbing them a new game is a sure-fire way to show your love for them. Of course, which game you buy will depend on your partner, what games they like and what they play on. However, here are a few recommendations for men and women. If none of the options below are for you, check out the best PS5 games, best Switch games, best Xbox games and best PC games.
- Astro Bot (PS5)
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus (Switch)
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch)
- Tekken 8 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, PS5)
Sony WF-C510 earbuds
While the Sony WH-1000XM5 and WH-1000XM4 headphones and earbuds steal the spotlight, these earbuds are our pick if you're looking for quality on a budget – and they make the perfect gift for any partner.
We love the JLAB Go Air Pop, and at just AU$49.95, they offer insane value. If you can stretch your budget up to AU$100 though, we think these Sony buds are unmatched. The best budget earbuds money can buy, in our 4.5-star Sony WF-C510 review, we said they offer punchy, high-quality audio, are light and comfortably anchor to your ears and their charging case is slender and easily-totable. For just AU$99.95, there's not much more you could want. Oh, and they come in an array of colours that are perfect for him or her.
Read our full Sony WF-C510 review
Smart Speaker
The best smart speakers offer the benefits of the best Bluetooth speakers, with added smart features that make them perfect for listening to music at home and a whole bunch more. Plus, you don't have to shell out AU$350 to buy the latest and greatest from Bose or Apple to get a good piece of tech.
You can spend a little more to get the display-boasting Amazon Echo Spot, or the Apple HomePod Mini if the person you're buying for is an Apple Music subscriber. However, if AU$100 is about what you want to spend, and you're looking for a quality speaker with some added smart features, the Amazon Echo Dot is what you're after. Working off a successful formula, the latest generation model adds temperature sensor, a tap function and improved sound, plus it comes in black, white or navy.
Read our full Amazon Echo Dot review
Gifts under AU$300
Apple TV 4K
If you're shopping for a movie and TV lover, the Apple TV 4K is the perfect gift, whether they use an iPhone or not. While there are a few integration benefits that Apple users will get – like quick log-ins via iPhone – the Apple TV 4K is far and away the best streaming device on the market.
Offering 4K streaming, the best user interface of any streaming device, seamless Siri integration for voice searches and a snappy, durable remote, the best streaming services have never looked so good – or been easier to watch – than with the Apple TV 4K. The only real drawback we have on it in our Apple TV 4K (2022) review is that it's pricey. While we think it's well worth it, Google's TV Streamer is Google's AU$159 competitor, and the Fire TV Cube and Fire TV Sticks 4K are both considerably cheaper and still excellent devices.
Read our full Apple TV 4K review
Air Fryer
Air fryers have been around for a while. Philips actually released the first air fryer back in 2010, but it wasn't until the COVID-19 pandemic that the compact cookers really took off – and they're still heavily sought after, making the perfect gift to any kitchen for Valentine's Day. What better way to finish off a romantic evening than with a glass of wine and crispy, fresh, home-made chips?
There's an abundance of options to choose from, and you can check out our full guide to the best air fryer for a deeper dive. However, we recommend grabbing the Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 with ClearCook, Ninja Foodi FlexBasket Dual Air Fryer and Instant Vortex Plus ClearCook Dual Air Fryer 8L. Or, if you're looking for a smaller machine, or if you're shopping for an individual, couple or small family of three, the Breville the Air Fryer Chef Plus.
Philips Hue Iris Special Edition
The Philips Hue Iris is a gorgeous new take on a table lamp with smart light capabilities. It can emit everything from bright white light to a soft yellow glow, or you can get a little more adventurous by creating a vibrant splash of colour in the room. It’s all controlled through the Philips Hue app, giving you a unique table lamp that you can use to set any mood at home.
Whether you’re planning a cosy night of Netflix or a romantic dinner for two, this lamp is a wonderful addition.
Breville The InFizz Fusion
This appliance is a little more outside the box compared to an air fryer or blender, but if your person loves soft drinks, carbonated cocktails or soda water, then there is no better Valentine's Day gift idea.
We don't hand out five-star reviews easily. Usually there's at least three drawbacks on an exceptional machine that means it falls to 4.5 stars, but the same cannot be said for our Breville the InFizz Fusion review. What differentiates the Infizz Fusion from similar products is that it carbonates any cold beverage. From water to flat sodas and wine to tea – if it's cold, the Infizz Fusion can carbonate it. Now go spice up date night with some fancy homemade cocktails this Valentine's Day.
eReader
An ereader is a book lover's dream. Even if it doesn't quite match the feeling of reading a physical book, the ease of use, cheaper book prices and portability makes it a must-have, and an excellent gift this Valentine's Day.
We think the Kobo Libra Colour is the best ereader on the market, but at this price, we recommend the Kobo Clara BW (though kobo Clara Colour is excellent if your beloved is often reading comics). The best budget ereader, we absolutely loved the Clara BW thanks to its waterproof, lightweight and compact design, and excellent 6-inch screen. However, if you'd rather stick to Kindle, we also love the AU$299 Kindle Paperwhite (2024) that offers a snappy 7-inch display, lightweight and waterproof build and improved performance over its predecessor.
Ninja Creami NC300
Many members of the Aussie TechRadar team applaud the Ninja Creami as one of the best appliances they have ever purchased, and while Valentine's Day might land towards the end of summer, it's still a stupendous gift idea for your loved one.
Don't worry, while it's a perfect gift for an ice-cream and smoothie bowl lover, the Ninja Creami isn't here to ruin your diet. In fact, the reason I love it is not because it makes double-chocolate caramel, pecan, cookie gelato, but also because of how well it makes tasty, healthy, macro-friendly ice creams that actually help to hit your fitness goals. If your loved one has a sweet tooth and fitness goals they're trying to nail, the Ninja Creami is the perfect Valentine's Day gift. You can also grab the Ninja Creami Deluxe (NC501), which offers the ability to mix the top and bottom of a tub separately so you can have two different flavours, as well as larger 709ml tubs.
Red our full Ninja Creami NC300 review
Gifts under AU$500
Smartwatch
At this price, while there's an abundance of smartwatches and fitness trackers that are outside your budget, there's also plenty that we can easily recommend. Whether your loved one just wants an intelligent timepiece to answer text messages on, want to take their fitness to the next level or you're a little worried about Grandma and want to ensure she'll be okay, a smartwatch is the answer.
For Apple users, at this price (and really any price unless you're opting for the Apple Watch Ultra 2) the Apple Watch SE is an easy recommendation. If you're shopping for an Android user, in this price range there's a heap of options, from the Garmin Instinct 2s and discounted Garmin Forerunner 255S, to the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 7 if you catch it on a deal.
Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds
The WF-1000XM5s are the latest top-tier earbuds from Sony, and they boast incredible sound quality. If your better half will appreciate crisp-sounding bass, they’ll be especially happy with these Sony earbuds. We should say that while the active noise cancellation is good, it can be beaten by the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, so take your pick depending on what they’ll like more – zealous, exciting music or blissful peace and quiet.
If you're shopping for a music lover who won’t settle for anything less than perfection, these are the buds you want. You getting excellent audio with enthusiastic bass, a comfortable and secure fit and very decent battery life.
Read our full Sony WF-1000XM5 review
Nintendo Switch
OK, we know a Nintendo Switch is a rather expensive Valentine’s Day gift, but hear us out. With the Nintendo Switch 2 officially coming, you'll likely start to see some good deals on the older model. And, unlike most V Day presents, this is one you can actually enjoy together.
One pair of controllers come included with the console, but there’s plenty of games where you’ll only need a single Joy-Con to play in multiplayer, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Whenever you or your partner want some time-out from each other, the two Joy-Cons can be attached to play in single-player handheld mode or on the TV – it’s a win-win.
Read our full Nintendo Switch review
Shark FlexStyle
We know you’ve heard of the Dyson Airwrap, but the Shark FlexStyle is a more affordable alternative that costs half as much. This hair styling tool dries your hair with ease, and like the Dyson it comes with a range of attachments to curl, straighten, volumise or smooth out your strands.
A diffuser is included too for those with curly hair. The paddle brush attachment is one of the best we’ve tested, and could replace the need for a hair straightener for some people – it’s a no-brainer for getting sleek locks with minimal effort.
