Diwali is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a tech upgrade this festive season, we’ve got you covered. So whether it’s a gift for a tech-obsessed loved one, or a treat for the inner geek in yourself, here are the 10 best tech gifts to spoil a gadget geek this Diwali.
Mi TV 5X 55-inch
₹45,999
The streaming revolution has meant that most of the movies and TV shows we watch these days are now online. Xiaomi’s 55-inch Mi TV 5X will make your favourite video content look incredible, with support for 4K streaming, Dolby Vision, and a bezel-less design. The Smart TV runs on Android TV software, with Xiaomi’s PatchWall interface that lets you access all your favourite streaming services, including Netflix, Prime Video, and Hotstar. The 55-inch Mi TV 5X can be bought from Xiaomi’s website, or retail stores, for ₹45,999.
Xbox Series S
₹34,990
For any gamers that are yet to make the jump to next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series S may be one of the best deals around. For a price of ₹34,990, the console makes for a relatively inexpensive entry to the next-generation of gaming. And with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, players can get access to over a 100 games for a monthly fee, with new ones added every month. The Xbox Series S is also backwards compatible with four generations of Xbox games, including the Xbox 360 and the original Xbox. And of course, you still get all the cool-next gen features like extremely fast loading times.
iPhone 12
₹49,999 (64GB)
The best Apple deal right now may just be last year’s iPhone. Hear us out — the iPhone 12 may have launched in 2020, but it still has an extremely powerful A14 Bionic chipset, and a very capable camera system that still takes some of the best photos and videos when compared to any phone out there. And now that the iPhone 13 has been released, you can get the iPhone 12 for an unbelievable price of ₹49,999 for the 64GB storage variant from Flipkart’s Diwali sale. A perfect gift for someone looking to switch to the iPhone, or upgrading from an old iPhone they’ve been using for a long time.
Galaxy Watch 4
₹23,999 (40mm)
From health tracking features to controlling music playback, a smartwatch can add a lot of utility to someone’s life. And one of the best smartwatches available currently is the Galaxy Watch 4, Samsung’s newest offering. The Galaxy Watch 4 was jointly designed by Samsung and Google, and comes with sensors to monitor blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen, and body composition. It runs the latest wear OS and has access to a number of apps from the Play Store, and offers 1.5GB RAM and 16GB storage. The watch is compatible with almost any Android smartphone, and is available starting from ₹23,999 from major offline and online retail stores.
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OnePlus Buds Pro
₹9,990
A great pair of wireless earbuds make a perfect Diwali present for your loved one, and the OnePlus Buds Pro definitely qualify. Powered by 11mm dynamic drivers, the TWS earbuds offer adaptive noise-cancelling, that can tune the ANC feature up to 40db. OnePlus claims up to 38 hours of battery life with the charging case, with 10 minutes of Warp Charge offering 10 hours of battery life. The earbuds also offer IP55 water resistance, along with a three-mic setup for calls. The OnePlus Buds Pro are priced at ₹9,990 in India, and can be purchased from Amazon, OnePlus.in, or retail stores.
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Realme Book Slim
₹44,999 (Core i3 + 256GB)
A good laptop has become a necessity in the age of lockdowns and WFH. If that old laptop just isn’t cutting it anymore, the Realme Book Slim is a good upgrade to a modern machine that won’t break the bank. Powered by up to an 11th-gen Intel Core i5 processor, and featuring a 14-inch 1440p display, coupled with 8GB RAM and up to 512GB SSD storage, the Realme Book Slim is undoubtedly a fast laptop. It’s thin and light design makes it easy to carry anywhere, and the higher-end model even includes a Thunderbolt 4 port, allowing for extremely high-speed data transfers and all kinds of connectivity options. The Realme Book Slim starts at ₹44,999 for the 256GB storage model.
Amazon Echo Show 10
₹19,999
The Amazon Echo Show 10 smart speaker and screen combo would increase the tech quotient of any home. The Echo Show 10 has a 10.1-inch 1280 x 800 display that turns automatically to face the user, while the smart speaker uses Amazon Alexa for smart capabilities. The Echo Show 10 supports streaming videos from services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, or even video calls. It can even act as a hub for a smart home, controlling lights, appliances, and cameras with voice commands. The Amazon Echo Show 10 is available for ₹19,999 from Amazon.
Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Air Purifier
₹39,900
In many parts of India, Diwali brings the unfortunate side effect of a dip in air quality. You can safeguard your health and help control ambient temperature with the Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Air Purifier. The device senses and reports 4 different pollutants - PM2.5, PM10, VOCs, NO2 - in real time, and it’s vacuum sealed filters capture 99.95% of ultrafine particles such as allergens and pollutants. The device can also heat up a room in winter, and release a cool stream of air in the summer. And it doesn’t hurt that the striking design makes it look like something out of a sci-fi film. The Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Air Purifier can be purchased for ₹39,900.
Keychron K2 V2
₹6,899 (White backlight)
For anyone who types a lot of words per day, switching to the mechanical keyboard is one of the easiest and best upgrades to quality of life. Mechanical keyboards use individual switches under each key, rather than the rubber membrane used by most other keyboards. These switches physically move with each keypress, offering a tactile feel and response, greatly improving the typing experience. The Keychron K2 V2 is a popular wireless mechanical keyboard, that starts from ₹6,899. It has a 240-hour battery life, and customisable switches according to the user’s preference. It can be purchased from keychron.in.
Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam
₹9,000
With work-from-home now a commonplace activity, Zoom meetings have become a norm. But most laptop webcams aren’t built for quality, making that important presentation look a little blurry. The Logitech C920 HD Pro webcam can help make meetings, presentations, and personal video calls look impressive with its full-HD video quality. It can automatically adjust your video to look brighter even in low-light, and dual mics capture stereo sound while tuning out background noise. The Logitech C920 HD Pro webcam can be purchased for around ₹9,000 from major e-commerce websites.
