20 Cool Gadgets Gifts for Men in 2020

Holidays are nearly upon us and considering the year we’ve had so far, people perhaps would cherish this opportunity to celebrate and forget about certain things. What’s a better way to celebrate than buying yourself or someone else a cool new gadget? Sure there are many but for someone who is into gadgets, a brand-new one is always a great thing.

Luckily, Black Friday, the very next day after Thanksgiving seems to be the best time for such things. So here are some of the cool gadgets for men you can buy in 2020.

Amazon Echo Dot with Clock

Amazon’s 4th gen Echo Dot features a new modern design that should fit most home aesthetics. While it does not have a screen it does have an LED clock that shows you the time. It can also show you alarms and timers.

Amazon promises crisp vocals and balanced bass for this smart speaker. You can touch the top of the speaker to snooze an alarm. Apart from these, you get the usual Alexa features with the Echo dot. Alexa can tell you jokes, answer questions, play news, music, tell you the weather, set alarms, control smart devices, etc.

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Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones

Beats Solo3 is a pair of high-performance wireless Bluetooth headphones. The wireless headphones come with the same chip found in Apple’s AirPods. The chip makes pairing with Apple devices a breeze.

You can also pair Beats Solo3 headphones with Android devices just as any other regular Bluetooth headphones. Beats promise 40 hours of battery life with noise cancellation turned off. With noise cancellation turned on, you should still easily get about 22 hours of listening time. If that’s not enough, the Fast Fuel technology gives you 3 hours of battery life with 5 minutes of charge.

New Apple iPad Air 10.9-inch

At any reasonable price point, the iPad offers the most premium experience while also offering a bang for buck deal. Also, an iPad is not only cool but one of the coolest tech gadget gifts for anyone, including men. The 10.9-inch iPad Air is perhaps the best tablet to buy right now, all things considered.

The iPad Air has a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color. The Apple A14 Bionic chip is undoubtedly the faster SoC you can get on any tablet and it also packs in a neural engine. The power button doubles as a Touch ID sensor and you get a 12MP camera on the back. The new iPad Air charges via a USB-C charging port and can last as long as 10 hours.

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Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset

Getting a VR headset for your favorite ones will be quote special if they love innovating things like VR and AR. The Oculus Quest 2 features a Single Fast-Switch LCD with a resolution of 1832×1920px per eye.

The Quest 2 is backward compatible which means you can still enjoy titles made for the original Oculus Quest. The Oculus requires your Facebook ID to work. That also makes it easy to meet up with your friends in VR. You also get the redesigned Oculus Touch controllers in the box.

Related: 7 Best VR Headsets to Experience Virtual Reality iPhone & Android

5G WiFi FPV Drone with 4K Camera

If you’re planning on a vacation this holiday season, the FPV Drone camera might come in handy for a fancy shot. A drone is again, is not only a cool tech gift but one of the coolest technology gifts for men. This drone can provide you real-time images through the app. The 4K camera has a 110° wide-angle lens that can be adjusted to 90°. A one-axis gimbal is also built-in for optical image stabilization.

The drone supports external memory cards to store video recordings. Other hardware features include foldable fuselage, powerful brushless motor. The drone also supports GPS intelligent return, one button return, follow me mode, interest point surrounds, altitude hold, ultrasonic altitude setting, optical flow positioning and orbit flight.

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PhoneSoap 3 UV Smartphone Sanitizer

We already know our smartphone’s screen potentially carry more germs than a toilet seat. In any case, it’s never a bad idea to properly sanitize your smartphone screen. PhoneSoap 3 is not only a UV smartphone sanitizer but also a portable battery pack. It supports wireless charging as well as charging via a USB-A or USB-C port.

Other than smartphones you can also sanitize pretty much anything else as long as it fits. The sanitizer is big enough for all smartphones as long as the screen size is not beyond 8 inches.

JBL Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker

The JBL Boombox was “made to be the most powerful, portable Bluetooth speaker” according to JBL. This is made possible by four active transducers and two JBL bass radiators. The speaker weighs 2.4 pounds and lasts for up to 24 hours. To power that kind of sound for that long, a massive 20,000 mAh battery is included.

It takes about 6.5 hours to charge from 0 to 100. The massive battery means this JBL speaker can also act as a battery pack for your other devices. You can simultaneously charge your smartphone while playing music. The speaker is IPX7 certified for water resistance.

Garmin Venu Sq GPS Smartwatch

If you’re in the market for a more affordable smartwatch that doesn’t look like trash, the Garmin Venu Sq is a good option. This watch can be a great tech gadget gift for men. The built-in GPS, and a 6-day battery life are the main selling points for this watch. It also features a heart rate monitor and an always-on display mode.

The Garmin Venu Sq can monitor everything from your energy levels to respiration, hydration, sleep, and even stress and menstrual cycle. There are 20 preloaded sports apps for walking, running, cycling, mindful breathing, etc.

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Avantree HT5009 Wireless TV Headphones

Most good quality wireless headphones cost quite a lot. What if you just want to watch TV without disturbing anyone else? That’s exactly what the Avantree HT5009 is perfect for. It has a 40 hour battery life which is more than enough even if you wanted to use them outside.

Although the headphone works wirelessly over Bluetooth it also supports digital optical, RCA, Aux. The wireless connection works within a 164 ft range too.

VAVA 2K Dual Dash Camera

The VAVA Cabin Car dash camera is an excellent accessory to have in your car. Accidents don’t come announced, and we’d hope you never have to use this cam. But if need be, a dashboard camera like this can really be the difference between getting and not getting your car insurance. The VAVA car dash camera features a 2K front camera capturing everything that happens in great detail.

There’s also a 1080p camera that records everything inside the car. This makes it a cool tech gadget gift to give to a family man. All video recordings happen at 30fps. A dedicated app makes it easier to view, record, download and share video clips online. The built-in GPS also records location and route data which might come in handy. The built-in 320 mAh battery keeps the camera on even after the car has been turned off.

Panasonic Arc5 Electric Razor

The Panasonic Arc5 electric razor features five ultra-sharp precision honed nanotech blades. The blades are inclined at an angle of 30°. With the help of the ultra-thin arc foil the Panasonic Arc5’s blades follow facial contours providing a quick, close and comfortable shave.

This electric razor can operate of in both wet and dry situations. There’s another reason for it being a 2-in-1 and that’s because it’s both a shaver and a trimmer. What makes it special is the presence of shaving sensors that monitor differences in hair density and automatically adjusts the cutting power to provide exceptional comfort. The battery is rechargeable and its status is shown via an LCD battery indicator.

Jackery Portable Power Station

We’re surrounded these days by gadgets most of which run on battery while some might need to be plugged in. And a lot of them are quite useful too. If you’re a traveler this can become a problem. The Portable Power Stations from Jackery provides a 240wH backup at 110V/200W as AC current.

The portable power station can also generate power from solar energy. It has been designed with special focus on charging laptops, mini-cooler, drone and other outdoor electronics. You get 2 USB-A ports, 1 AC outlet, and 1 DC car port. If you choose to buy this portable power station, you’ll also get an AC adapter along with the power station.

Gyroor All-Terrain Off-Road Hoverboard with Music Speakers

Gyroor Hoverboard Warrior is an all terrain off-road hoverboard with built-in speakers, designed for music. Gyroor hoverboard uses UL approved materials for its sturdy, durable construction.

The tires are 8.5 inch radius which is big enough for uneven terrain and a 700W motor powers this hoverboard. The overall build is UL2272 certified which means it has passed strict electrical and safety tests. It runs on battery power, of course, but the battery is rechargeable.

Anker Nebula Pint-Sized Wi-Fi Portable Projector

You can’t carry a big display everywhere but you can carry a little projector, and then all you need is a plain white surface. The Anker Nebula Wi-Fi portable projector runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. It can project up to 720p images and videos. The canvas size can be up to a 100-inches with a luminous flux of 200 lumens. The autofocus and keystoning technology make sure that you get a nice sharp image within a second.

Since the projector runs Android, you can install all your favorite streaming apps and download content as well. You can use the Nebula connect app on your phone to control media content on Netflix as well. Since you can run apps directly on the projector, Chromecast support is not included.

Echo Show 5 Smart Display with Alexa

Amazon Echo Show 5 is a small smart display from Amazon with a 5.5″ display. It’s best suited to replace your old, boring bedside alarm clock. But you can also place it in the kitchen and get step-by-step recipes to cook along with. Yes, it can do everything an Alexa powered smart speaker can do and more.

Keep in mind though that the speaker quality might not be as good as an Echo speaker, because this is not sold as a speaker but a display. The display can show you weather or traffic at a glance before you head out. You can also ask Alexa to show you movie trailers, stream entire movies, listen to music, etc.

SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD

If you’re in the market for an SSD, this SanDisk 1TB portable SSD should be on your radar. It offers read-write speeds up to 1050 MB/s and supports USB-C as well as USB 3.2 Gen 2. This is comparable to an internal NVMe SSD that is the best in class.

SanDisk SSD can survive drops from up to 2 meters and is rated IP55 for water and dust resistance. Even so, the built-in Carabiner loop can be used to securely hold the drive to your belt, backpack or something else.

Roku Streambar Streaming Media Player & Premium Audio

Streaming devices usually come in the form of a stick or a box. Roku stream bar is a Roku streaming device that comes inside a speaker. This stream bar can connect to your TV and make it a Roku powered smart TV. In addition, the 4 built-in internal speakers fill your room with clean audio. The Roku Streambar carries a Dolby certified audio output calibrated for full, rich sound.

There’s also a bit of software magic going on behind the scenes thanks to Roku OS, to improve the audio quality further. The sound isn’t the only impressive thing because it also lets you stream video content in 4K HDR.

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Yamaha Audio Sound Bar with Alexa Voice

In case you just wanted a smart soundbar but not all the video streaming, Yamaha Audio Sound Bar might be more your thing. It has Amazon Alexa built-in. That means you can do with this soundbar everything that you can with an Amazon Echo speaker.

In addition, you get a much superior quality and the speaker visually goes along with your TV much more nicely. The speaker can connect to your Wi-Fi and any Bluetooth device as well. It can be connected to your TV via HDMI or an optical connection. The Yamaha Audio sound bar features a wireless subwoofer for deep bass and flexible placement. It also supports DTS Virtual: X virtual 3D surround sound.

Related: 10 Best Soundbars for TV with WiFi and HDMI Connectivity.

Tile Pro Bluetooth Tracker, Keys Finder and Item Locator

Is your this year’s Christmas gifts list contains a keychain? You can replace the standard fancy keychain with the Tile Pro – a GPS-based key finder or locater in the shape of a key chain. This tech gadget for men resembles a tiny piece of tile, which could even make your life easier. The battery life of one is up to 1 year, and you can get one for just below $35.00.

You can use the Tile app to ring to your Tile Pro even within the 400 ft range. You can get Tile’s last location if the tile is out of your range. The tile also can use to find your Phone, just in case you misplace it.

Synology 2 Bay NAS DiskStation

Cloud storage services have really made life a lot easier by making a lot of your files if not all them available anywhere, across all your devices. But if you’re someone who deals with large files on a daily basis, all the uploading and downloading can be tedious. A good solution many professionals use is their own storage service, called a NAS DiskStation.

It’s essentially your own little server that’s inside your house and works locally. Synology 2 bay NAS DiskStation is a 24/7 file server for your household to store share and backup personal data. It weighs 1.2 kilograms. The DiskStation Manager (DSM) is award-winning and makes using it much easy. You can access and store files from any Windows, macOS, Linux, or Chrome OS device or even your Android and iOS smartphones and tablets.

Apart from these cool gadgets, we already have another list of a couple of holiday sales deals for you.

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Hope you found these gadgets really helpful to gift to your loved ones or to yourself. Stay tuned with us for more gadgets and gift ideas.