Best Valentine’s Day tech gifts

Still looking for the perfect Valentine’s day gift? Consider a tech gift. Smartwatches, earbuds and other tech items can make thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts for your loved ones.

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Apple AirPods Pro 2, $240 (reduced from $249)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, $280

Aura Carver Luxe digital photo frame, $179

Most people associate Valentine’s Day with flowers, chocolate and jewelry — but tech gifts are a great alternative that the recipient will be able to enjoy all year. You can go the sentimental route with a smart frame loaded with pictures of you and your Valentine, or go less traditional and give them a new pair of AirPods.

Here are the best tech gifts from top brands like Apple, Samsung, Bose and more to gift for Valentine’s Day. You can even score deals on some of these items right now at Walmart, Amazon and Samsung.

The best earbuds to gift for Valentine’s Day

Check out these top-rated headphones and earbuds for a gift that is sure to impress any music enthusiast.

AirPods Pro 2

The latest Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds offer 30 hours of listening time with the included charging case. They have an upgraded wireless chip for improved audio functionality, a new low distortion driver for clearer audio and improved active noise cancelation. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 provide truly custom sound: You can use your iPhone’s camera to analyze your unique ear anatomy and find the perfect audio settings for you.

Apple AirPods Pro 2, $240 (reduced from $249)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Bose products are known for their excellent sound quality, and the new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are no exception. They claim to offer the world’s best active noise cancelation and have a new CustomTune technology that auto-adjusts music to your ears’ liking. They also have an “aware mode” that pauses noise cancelation for when you need to hear your surroundings.

If you disliked how bulky the original Bose QuietComfort Earbuds felt, there’s good news: The QuietComfort Earbuds II are one-third smaller than their predecessor. They’re water- and sweat-resistant, too, so you can wear them to the gym. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II offer six hours of battery life in a single charge and come with a charging case that holds three additional charges (24 hours of battery life in total).

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, $249 (reduced from $299)

Samsung Galaxy Buds2

Samsung’s highly coveted Galaxy Buds2 earbuds are an excellent gift for fitness enthusiasts or music lovers. Featuring active noise cancelation and ambient sound passthrough, the lightweight Galaxy Buds2 are built for users with an active lifestyle. 

Samsung Galaxy Buds2, $120 (reduced from $150)

Beats Solo3

The on-ear Beats Solo3 may be a good fit for music fans looking for a pair of bright-sounding headphones, especially those partial to rock, folk and country tunes. These headphones support spatial audio for a more immersive listening experience, soft ear foams for comfort, and up to 40 hours of battery life on a single charge. 

Beats Solo3, $131

Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Google Pixel Buds A-Series earbuds feature adaptive sound that changes volume in response to your surroundings. They’re water-resistant, too, so you can take them to the gym. The battery on the Google Pixel Buds A-Series lasts up to 5 hours of listening time per charge, for a total of 24 hours with the included charging case. Rated 4.5 stars on Amazon.

Google Pixel Buds A-Series, $95

Treblab X3 Pro earbuds 

These Treblab earbuds are a great gift for runners or avid gym-goers. They offer a secure fit with adjustable ear hooks and excellent sound quality for the price. The Treblab X3 Pro earbuds are also water-proof and sweat resistant.

“These Treblab X3-Pro earbuds have worked much better for me [than previous earbuds]. They stay on and in my ear, have great sound and way more volume than needed!” wrote a verified buyer on Amazon.

Treblab X3 Pro earbuds, $70 

JBL Tune 130NC noise-canceling wireless earbuds: $100

These JBL earbuds feature advanced noise-canceling technology for a solid price. You can connect the earbuds to the JBL app to activate noise-canceling or ambient-aware noise-canceling. They offer a 40-hour battery life without noise-canceling or 32 hours of battery life with noise-canceling engaged.

They are designed to offer JBL’s pure bass sound, though users can easily adjust the sound to fit their preferences in the app. The earbuds are also water-resistant and sweat-proof.

JBL Tune 130NC noise-canceling wireless earbuds, $100

Best smartwatches to gift for Valentine’s Day

A smartwatch can make a fun, unexpected Valentine’s Day gift. Two of the top brands, Apple and Samsung, also have brand-new smartwatches available now.

Apple Watch Ultra: $799

The Apple Watch Ultra is designed to be a more rugged and durable option for athletes and adventurers. It provides up to 36 hours of life on a single charge with standard use, or 60 hours of battery life with the soon-to-be-released battery optimization setting. It is made with a stronger titanium alloy material for improved impact resistance. It also offers a larger (49mm), brighter display and a second speaker for better sound and display visibility during outdoor use. Apple says it’s also optimized for diving and water sports.

The Apple Watch Ultra provides enhanced GPS functionality to trace your steps and improve navigation for outdoor expeditions. There is also an action button that can be used to more accurately track your workouts by marking segments of your workout.

Apple Watch Ultra, $780 (reduced from $799)

Apple Watch Series 8: $389 and up

Apple Watch Series 8, the latest addition to the Apple Watch lineup, features the new S8 chip for improved performance. It also includes an always-on display and new watch face options. The Apple Watch 8 will has a larger battery than previous models: Battery life can be extended to 36 hours when in low-power mode. The Apple Watch 8 features a durable design and is swim-proof, dust-proof and crack-resistant. 

The Apple Watch 8 has a number of health-tracking features, including an optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor for ECG, blood oxygen sensor and a new body temperature sensor.

The Apple Watch 8 is available in 41mm and 45mm sizing options. Shoppers can choose between stainless steel or aluminum casing and several different colors. 

Apple Watch 8 GPS (41mm), $389 (reduced from $399)

Apple Watch Series 8 GPS (45mm), $419 (regularly $429)

Apple Watch SE 2nd generation: $229 and up 

Apple Watch SE 2nd generation, the most affordable Apple Watch option, includes core Apple Watch features such as car crash detection, heart rate monitoring, fall detection and activity tracking. The updated watch can be paired with a parent’s iPhone, but still operate independently for calling and texting. It’s a smart choice for families that want to stay connected.

The new Apple Watch SE is 20% faster than the last generation. The display is 30% larger than the prior model as well. The back case design now features 100% recycled aluminum.

The Apple Watch SE starts at $229 for GPS and $279 for cellular (additional fees from your wireless carrier will apply). It’s available for purchase on Amazon now.

Apple Watch SE 2nd generation (40mm), $249

Apple Watch SE 2nd generation (44mm), $270 (reduced from $279)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is an upgrade from the popular Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. It features 10W smart-charging capabilities, a notable upgrade from the slower 5W charging offered by the prior model. It also offers an advanced workout algorithm and sleep tracking technology.

The Galaxy Watch 5 has an advanced bioactive sensor that collects more accurate data. This data can be managed and tracked in the Samsung Health app.

This is the first time that Samsung is offering its sapphire glass on its non-premium smartwatch options. (Sapphire glass isn’t actually glass. It is a ceramic that mimics the transparency of glass and offers more durability.)

Like prior Galaxy Watch models, the Galaxy Watch 5 is available in 40mm and 44mm display sizes. It is also available in five colors. 

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, $280

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro offers a bigger and stronger smartwatch option. The watch face and battery are larger in the Pro model. The Pro model features a titanium case and sapphire glass. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro also boasts improved navigation with track-back mode to help you navigate your way to back your starting point. 

The Watch 5 Pro is available in two colors. It comes in one size, 45mm. 

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, $450 

Streaming devices to gift for Valentine’s Day

A streaming stick is a great Valentine’s Day gift, especially if you and your partner love watching movies together.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

Streaming fans will enjoy seeing an Amazon Fire TV Stick in their stocking. The device is compatible with Alexa and lets you watch all your favorite streamers (Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, etc.) in 4K resolution.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, $35 (reduced from $50)

Roku Streaming Stick 4K

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K has a long-range wireless receiver and allows Bluetooth streaming, and it includes all the features of the Roku Express 4K+ in a smaller, easier-to-conceal device. Instead of connecting to a television via wires, it connects directly to an HDMI port. Note that the Roku Streaming Stick+ still needs to be connected to a power source — either via a TV USB input or a wall outlet.

Roku streaming stick 4K, $40 (reduced from $50)

Best gaming tech to gift for Valentine’s Day

If you’re dating a gamer, consider these popular gaming consoles and accessories

Nintendo Switch OLED 

The Nintendo Switch OLED has a larger, seven-inch OLED screen that offers vivid colors, deeper blacks and better contrast than previous Nintendo Switch models when used in hand-held mode. It also comes with a wider kickstand, a new dock style, twice the storage and improved speakers for an even better gaming experience.

Nintendo Switch OLED, $330 (reduced from $349)

Xbox Series X

The Xbox Series X console is the fastest and most powerful Xbox ever, with 12 teraflops of processing power. The gaming device is backward-compatible with thousands of games from all four generations of Xbox consoles. 

It used to be quite challenging to find the Xbox Series X, but right now we found the Xbox Series X in stock at Walmart.

Xbox Series X, $499

Sony Playstation 5 

If you’re hoping to buy someone in your life a Playstation 5 console, you’ll want to start looking now — they’re still in short supply. You can use the buttons below to check stock at all the major retailers.

Check stock for Playstation 5

Asus Republic of Gamers Falchion wireless mechanical gaming keyboard 

This wireless, gaming keyboard delivers an impressive battery life – Asus advises that it can last up to 450 hours. The keyboard features built-in RGB lighting and an interactive touch panel so that users can customize their controls and lighting for peak gaming performance.

Asus Republic of Gamers Falchion wireless mechanical gaming keyboard, $128 (reduced from $150)

Logitech A30 headset

The Logitech A30 gaming headset has a built-in mic as well as a detachable boom mic. The headset offers multi-device connectivity and custom audio mixing. It has a 27-hour battery life.

The headset is compatible with the Playstation 5, Xbox X and S and PCs.

Logitech A30 gaming headset, $230

27″ Asus TUF gaming monitor

If you’re dating a gamer, a new gaming PC monitor is a great gift. The Asus TUF gaming monitor is on sale right now at Walmart for over $100 off list price. It boasts a 1080p HD display, 1-millisecond response time and a 165 Hz refresh rate. The monitor provides high-quality visuals with enhanced details in dark areas of a game.

37″ Asus TUF gaming curved monitor, $190 (reduced from $299)

More top tech items to gift for Valentine’s Day

If you don’t want to gift earbuds or a smartwatch, consider these other great options, including some more affordable tech gifts.

Aura Carver Luxe digital photo frame

This sleek, freestanding smart picture frame displays photos from your iPhone or other smart device. It comes equipped with an ambient-light sensor that automatically adjusts display brightness, dynamic orientation that allows you to switch the frame from portrait to landscape mode and wireless connectivity to make uploading photos easier.

Aura Carver Luxe digital photo frame, $179

Apple AirTags

An Apple AirTag will help the recipient keep track of important items. It’s a great gift for anyone who loves to travel, as many people like to use AirTags to track their checked luggage. Stick one inside a suitcase, within a pocket or encased in a key chain. Then, use your MacBook, Apple Watch or other device to track the location. It’s also a fun stocking stuffer for pet owners as some people like attaching AirTags to their pet’s collars for tracking.

Apple AirTags (4 pack), $99

Ellie Rose crystal wireless charger

If your Valentine likes crystals, consider this beautiful crystal wireless charger. The charger comes in rose quartz, which is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and holographic quartz. The charger has fast-charging capabilities to provide a quick charge to your smartphone. It also acts as an elegant piece of decor.

Ellie Rose crystal wireless charger, $40

JBL Clip 4 mini Bluetooth speaker

The JBL Clip 4 is highly portable and small enough to take almost anywhere, plus it features a built-in clip so you can attach it to your bag, belt loop or even a tree branch. This budget-friendly speaker offers up to 10 hours of playtime on a single charge and is both waterproof and dust-proof.

The JBL Clip 4 comes in seven colors.

JBL Clip 4 mini Bluetooth speaker, $80

LG CineBeam portable full HD home theater projector 

The LG CineBeam (1080p) features 600 lumens of brightness, a high image-contrast ratio and up to 100 inches of video display. It’s portable and has 2.5 hours of battery life when not plugged in, so the LG CineBeam can double as an outdoor projector for the summer. It’s a fun item for movie nights as a couple or family.

LG CineBeam portable full HD home theater projector, $520 (reduced from $700)

Amazon Echo Studio speaker

Amazon’s premium Echo speaker, the Amazon Echo Studio, is also an excellent gift. The speaker supports spatial audio-processing technology and frequency range extensions to provide an enhanced sound quality.

Amazon Echo Studio, $200

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