Christmas is around the corner and some of you may be participating in yearly Secret Santa events with your friends or family. If you’re considering getting a tech gift, perhaps this short Christmas Gift Guide can help you out!
Below S$50
Near Smart Light Strip
This is for the ones who care about how fancy or aesthetic their desk setup looks. Stick the Near Smart Light Strip to the back of the desk and working or gaming at night will be a whole different mood! Your friend will have up to 16 million colours to choose from and can set smart automations or even control it with Google Assistant or Alexa. He/she can even adjust the brightness of the light in increments of 100.
The Near Smart Light Strip retails for S$39.90.
MOFT X Tablet Stand
If your friend has an iPad, the MOFT X Tablet Stand will be the perfect companion for it. It is very slim and sticks to the back of the iPad, so it stays flushed without sticking out. He/she can setup the iPad in both landscape or portrait mode. Be it watching a YouTube video or reading a news article, the MOFT X makes it really convenient. There are multiple angles the MOFT X can be adjusted so there is bound to be an angle that fit their needs.
The MOFT X Tablet Stand retails for $42.90, but there seems to be promotion at Shopee for just S$24.90!
S$50 to S$149
Supersolid DT-001
If your friend is a gamer or someone who wants to get started with mechanical keyboards, the Supersolid DT-001 presents an attractive and affordable option. It has a clean and modern black on black design, and has pretty good build quality in a TKL layout. The keycaps used are of durable PBT doubleshot and they allow the RGB backlighting to shine through. There are three choices of Kailh box switches you can choose from. And if you’re friend wants to try other mechanical switches in the future, he/she can as the Supersolid DT-001 is hot-swappable so changing of switches is super easy.
The Supersolid DT-001 retails for S$129.
Creative Outlier Air V2
Creative’s best selling true wireless earbuds gets updated with a version 2 which is better than ever. Sound quality is improved to sound more refined, and now has touch controls for greater ease of use. The Creative Outlier Air V2 earbuds are also more comfortable thanks to the new rounder ear tips. If your friend is someone who is fitspo, the Creative Outlier Air V2 is rated at IPX5 water-resistance so he/she can push through their workouts without worry. The battery can last 12 hours a per charge so your friend can use it for long without charging.
The Creative Outlier Air V2 retails for S$129, but there is an ongoing promo now at S$99.
Moshi Lounge Q
This is for those who wants a wireless charger charges fast and also looks good. The Moshi Lounge Q is wireless charging stand that has an adjustable rail system such that the charging pad can be shifted up and down. This allows you to charge different phone sizes and you can even charge in landscape mode. So whether your friend has an iPhone 12 Mini or the chonky iPhone 12 Pro Max, they can be all be charged. The Moshi Lounge Q also has very good build quality and even has a 10-year warranty.
The Moshi Lounge Q retails for S$124.90.
S$150 to S$299
JBL Quantum Duo
This is for every gamer what wants his/her gaming rig to glow up. The JBL Quantum Duo comes with lighting effects of which choose from three effects from seven colours. With AUX, USB, and Bluetooth, you can use the speakers more than just for your PC. The JBL Quantum Duo also comes with a surround sound mode, which expands the soundstage to create an immersive sound whether you are gaming or simply watching a movie. As for sound, the 2.0 speaker packs plenty of bass so if your friend like bass, the speaker will be a great option.
The JBL Quantum Duo retails for S$269, but there is currently a promotion at Courts at S$199.
Logitech MX Master 3
The MX Master series is the the best mouse when it comes to productivity and there is nothing else that comes close. If your friend is still using the boring office mouse, perhaps it’s time to give him/her an upgrade with the Logitech MX Master 3. The MX Master 3 is designed ergonomically so it fits the hands comfortably. The new magnetic scroll wheel makes scrolling through long documents a breeze. The variety of buttons on the MX Master 3 can even be customised to suit each individuals unique workflow requirements. Oh if your friend is using a Mac, there’s even a Mac version made to suit the Apple aesthetic.
The Logitech MX Master 3 retails for S$169, but there is currently a promotion at the Mecha Store for S$152.
Creative SXFI Theater
This is for the friend who binges Netflix and movies every weekend. The Creative SXFI Theater features Creative’s award winning Super X-Fi technology which helps to create an immersive expansive soundstage. The Creative SXFI Theater comes with a 2.4GHz USB transmitter so that you can use the headphones wirelessly and enjoy low latency audio-video playback. The headphones can even last up to 30 hours of playback on a full charge. There is also a detachable microphone included in the package it can double as a headset for Zoom calls and even when gaming.
The Creative SXFI Theater retails at S$299, but there is currently a promotion now at S$249.
S$300 and above
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3
Wow you must be a great friend if you’re exploring this price point. But since you’re already here, the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 is a great speaker for your money. First, it is a pretty new product that launched mid-2020. Second, it looks absolutely futuristic and modern which will look great in any room. Third, the design has some practical improvements such as removing the bass reflex port so dust and other small things not get trapped in it accidentally. Lastly, your friend can enjoy 360º audio and enjoy ambient light effects at the same time.
The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 retails for S$399, but there is promotion now for S$319.
APOL Sphinx
With work-from-home still being a norm today, getting a chair which you can sit comfortably for hours is important. The APOL Sphinx is a great choice if you’re between 160cm to 180cm. The chair is design for individuals who have a smaller build so ladies looking for a comfortable chair, you finally got something catered for you! The Sphinx is only available in fabric upholstery which I personally prefer over PU leather as it is feels great on the skin. The seatbase features a flat design to provide more flexible sitting postures and has a soft-firm plushiness to it which is really comfy for long hours of sitting.
The APOL Sphinx chair retails at S$399.
Last quick tip
Some of the items listed above are already discounted. But if you’re not in a hurry, 12.12 is coming up so perhaps you might want to wait till then to purchase your Secret Santa gifts on Qoo10, Lazada, or Shopee. Hopefully, this Christmas Gift Guide gave your some inspiration and ideas!