Holiday Gift Guide 2020: TechRadar's picks for last-minute gifts
We're now spotlighting last-minute gifts to get people
The sales are soon expiring and the shipping times are winding down, and with that, TechRadar's annual Holiday Gift Guide is coming to its inevitable close.
The good news is that, among our top tech picks for 2020, there are still a few that can make it in time to you or your loved ones in time for Christmas Day – or maybe you're here eager to spend that gift card money on something you didn't get during the holidays.
This is where our Holiday Gift Guide gets a second wind and how our advice lives on through 2021.
Apple MacBook Air M1: $999.99 at Best Buy
Apple's MacBook Air got a major reboot under the hood using its own ARM chip, the M1. This makes it faster than the Intel chips that Apple has left behind in the new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini, and it has more battery life to boot.
Dell XPS 15 2020: $999.99 at Dell.com
If Windows is more your thing, we suggest the Dell XPS 15. It pretty much every box when it comes to what we want from a laptop. It's fast performance and slick design is also found in a 13-inch version if a 15-inch laptop is too much screen for you.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090: where to find it in stock
Good luck finding the Nvidia 3090 in stock. Every time there's a restock of this GPU, it sells out instantly, and for good reason. It's the top performer for creatives and all 8K resolution needs. The RTX 3080 and 3070, also hard to find, offer great performance for less.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus: $399 with trade-in at Samsung.com
This is the best flagship smartphone based on power and value in our best phones list. The 6.7-inch 120Hz screen is immersive, the cameras offer a 3x zoom range, and the battery life with get you through the day and thensome.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: $999 at B&H Photo
Step up to Samsung's absolute best and you've got the Note 20 Ultra. It has a hand-stretching 6.9-inch 120Hz screen, 5x optical camera zoom range and the almighty S Pen stylus.
iPhone 12 Pro or 12 Pro Max: $55 / month at Amazon
Apple's iPhone 12 Pro series give us the most powerful iPhones yet in two sizes with 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays. They don't have the 120Hz screens many Android manufacturers are touting but the three rear cameras blow away the competition.
PlayStation 5: where to find it in stock
The hardest-to-find in stock gift this year in Sony's PS5. It's the Tickle Me Elmo of 2020, but a video game console that should last you the next seven or so years. This SSD-equipped console is the best way to play Spider-Man: Miles Morales and the Demon's Souls remake.
Xbox Series X: where to find it in stock
Microsoft's Xbox Series X restocks are rare, but it's possible to find it in stock every now and again. The main selling point for us has been Xbox Game Pass, which is quickly becoming the Netflix of console games.
Oculus Quest 2: $299 at Oculus.com
Finding Oculus Quest 2 in stock can be difficult right now, and that's probably because VR headsets have been everyone's No. 1 escape plan during the pandemic. While we love the Valve Index, too, the price here is better for getting into VR for most consumers.
Oculus Quest 2: $299 at Oculus.com
Finding Oculus Quest 2 in stock can be difficult right now, and that's probably because VR headsets have been everyone's No. 1 escape plan during the pandemic. While we love the Valve Index, too, the price here is better for getting into VR for most consumers.
U by Moen Smart Pulldown Faucet with Voice Control
Your swanky kitchen just got a big tech upgrade thanks to a faucet that combines voice controls and motion sense. You're able to tell Alexa or Amazon to set the water to a certain temperature and see the temperature on the faucet neck – perfect for your new favorite past time of washing your hands.
PNY 256GB SDXC Flash Memory Card: $92 $39.99 at Amazon
Save 57% on this memory card built for your DSLR or video camera, with a maximum 95MB/s read speed and support for both HD and 4K UHD video. Get ready to store dozens of hours of video or tons of high-resolution photos before your PNY card fills up.
PNY 512GB PRO 10 U3 V30 microSDXC Flash Memory Card: $99.99 $89.99 on Amazon
Save 10% on this microSD card built for everything from cameras to computers to consoles. It has up to 100MB/s read and 90MB/s write speeds for 4K photos and an included SD adapter.
OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock: $399 $249 at OWC
This versatile 14-port dock can do it all: daisy-chain 4K monitors, power a 5K monitor, support Gbps ethernet, read your SD and microSD cards, and connect to your headphones and speakers. Mac or Windows desktop owners should absolutely have this on their desks.
Razor EcoSmart SUP Electric Scooter: $499 $449 at Walmart
Hit the road with this motorized scooter, which can hit 15mph and has enough battery for about 60 minutes or 12 miles per charge. Its wide standing base is comfortable to stand on with both feet as you glide across the pavement, with the weight shifted towards the rear so you're unlikely to tip forward.
Everyday Backpack Zip: $189 at Peak Design
Shipping in 15 and 20 liter sizes, this rugged waterproof backpack is designed to protect your most important electronics in any environment, from laptops to cameras to drones. It's a great fit for nature photographers and tech-savvy, long-distance hikers.
Peak Design Travel Tripod: $349.99 at Peak Design
Weighing just 3.44 lbs, and measuring just over a foot tall (15.4”) when collapsed but five feet at full height, this travel tripod is perfect for slipping into a backpack without taking up too much room. It ships with a weatherproof carrying case, and is made of durable aluminum, though you can also purchase a carbon fiber tripod for $599.
Oral-B iO Series 9 Electric Toothbrush: $299.99 $249.99 at Best Buy
Give your teeth a five-star dental treatment twice a day and save $50 on this premium rechargeable toothbrush. It has seven modes - Daily clean, Gum care, Sensitive, Whitening, Tongue Cleaning, Intense, or Super sensitive - and it sends real-time data to your phone via Bluetooth to tell you if your brush strokes are missing important parts of your mouth.
59S UV Light Sanitizer Box: $199.99 $169.99 at Amazon
Don't worry anymore about wiping down your stuff every time you get home. With 24 high energy UV LEDs and 9.5 x 7.7 x 5.9 inches of space, you'll have plenty of room for cleaning all of your devices at once in just a few minutes, with an alleged 99.9% sterilization rate.
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Kettlebell: $199.99 $179.99 at Walmart
Ready to bring gym weights home for your at-home strength training? This Bowflex set lets you switch weight settings to 8, 12, 20, 25, 35 and 40 lbs, while only taking up the space of one kettlebell. Save $20 with this last-minute deal.
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells: $549 $349 at Bowflex
Buy a pair of multi-weight dumbbells that range from 5-52.5 lbs, letting you slowly build up your muscles and core strength over time without having to risk going to a gym. You'll rarely find Bowflex dumbbells at such a low price, this the best time to buy.
Revolution Cooking R180 2-Slice Stainless Steel Smart Toaster: $299 at Amazon
Yes, this toaster does have a touchscreen. No more one-knob-fits-all toasters: this device lets you adjust the heating based on whether you're toasting bread, bagels, muffins or something else. Tap the perfect toast settings in moments and get that perfect golden brown result.
JOBY GorillaPod 5K Professional Tripod Stand and Ballhead: $110 $92.68 at Amazon
Most tripods assume you'll be setting up for photos on flat earth. This flexible tripod has bendable legs that can wrap around objects, so you can fix your camera to virtually anything at any angle or height. This model is rated to handle 5KG of weight, but you can save some money with the weaker models if you're using a lightweight camera.
JOBY GorillaPod Mobile Vlogging Kit: $220 $164.95 at Amazon
This unwieldy device is perfect for filming with your smartphone on the go if you need professional production value. It includes a bendable tripod, Wavo Mobile microphone, Beamo Mini-LED for better lighting, and a Bluetooth controller.
32.0GB OWC Memory Upgrade Kit: $199.90 $129.88 at OWC
Anyone with a 5K iMac, Mac Mini or compatible PC can replace their complementary memory with this OWC memory chip. You can choose anywhere between a lightweight 8GB or absurd 128GB.
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