Top 10 Tech Christmas Gift Ideas for Dads 2018

‘Tis the season for Christmas giving!  Perhaps you’re stumped on gift ideas for Dad.  Sports fan gear is always a hit, but Dad can only support so many team shirts and hats. 

Other favorite gift ideas for Dads are gadgets, gadgets, gadgets!  Technology is always changing and improving, so there’s no way he can possibly already have all the gadgets out there!

We’ve put together a fun list of gift ideas Dad is sure to love.  Whether he’s into gaming, making his home office more efficient, or other hobbies, we’ve got Dad covered.

10 Tech Christmas Gift Ideas

mixcder E7 Active Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones

We reviewed the mixcder E7 Active Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones earlier in the year.  They use a large 40mm driver for good sound quality and bass. 

With their built-in 400 mAH battery, these wireless headphones can last 18-20 hours on a single charge.  Yet, they do come with a 3.5mm cable so Dad can continue listening to music if the battery dies.

The mixcder E7 headphones are very comfortable, with earcups that provide a pillowy soft cushion on the ears.  Dad will be able to wear them for hours without fatigue. 

If he’s a gamer, he will also appreciate the ANC or Active Noice Canceling technology to help block out low-frequency noise around him.

Music sounds great with nice highs and lows.  The volume, skip, repeat, and pause controls are handy and easy to access.

Dad can take calls with built-in hands-free calling feature and walk up to 25-30 feet away from his phone while still being connected through its CSR 4.0 Bluetooth technology. 

The mixcder E7 headphones have a nice leather and metal look to them, even if they are not made of these materials. 

They feature 90-degree swiveling earcups for flat storage or comfortable neck wrap wear.  They also come with a sturdy hard case for protected travel.

The mixcder E7 headphones are available through mixcder for $59.99 plus shipping.

WD My Passport Wireless SSD

If Dad enjoys photography, the WD My Passport Wireless SSD will be right up his alley. 

My Passport Wireless SSD is a solid state portable drive that copies files from his cameras or drones with a one-touch copy button.  Files are copied either through the built-in SD 3.0 card reader or its integrated USB port.

My Passport Wireless SSD comes with a protective bumper to protect Dad’s contents from shock, vibrations, and drops, up to 3 feet, even if the drive is in operation. 

And transfer speeds are fast, up to 390 MB/S4 when using the USB 3.0 port to move files back and forth from PCs and Macs.

My Passport Wireless SSD creates its own 802.11ac/n Wi-Fi connection so it’s easy for Dad to access and view photos or stream 4K video directly to his phone or tablet, using the My Cloud app. 

Dad can use apps like FiLMiC Pro to capture and save footage directly to the drive.  Or he could also use LumaFusion to edit video on the drive from his phone.

But wait, there’s more!  My Passport Wireless SSD also acts as a built-in power bank to charge his smartphone, tablet, or action camera with its 6,700 mAh power bank. 

So when it’s not being used for transferring files, it can be handy as a phone charger.

My Passport Wireless SSD comes in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB sizes and is available from Amazon with prices starting at $192 with free shipping.

Autowit Tire Inflator

Azulle Access 3 Mini PC Stick

The Azulle Access3 mini PC Stick is pretty cool.  Can you believe there’s a PC in there?  Just plug it into any HDMI compatible display, like a monitor or TV, and they become a Windows desktop!  

The Access3 mini PC Stick is small enough to fit in Dad’s hand, but it can project on any size monitor…even up to 85+ inches.  Dad can plug in a wireless mouse and keyboard with its two 3.0 USB ports.  There’s even an Ethernet port, although WiFi is an option as well.

The Access3 mini PC Stick is perfect for browsing and watching movies from Netflix, queuing up Karaoke songs on YouTube, or taking it on the go so Dad can work on his own PC when traveling or even use at the office to keep his files separate.

The Lynk Multi-functional Remote Control is a handy way to control the mini PC from the couch.  It includes both a pointer mouse and mini keyboard.  

The Azulle Access3 PC is available from the Azulle website starting at $159 (dependent upon configuration) plus $7.50 shipping. 

The Lynk Multi-functional Remote Control is available through  Amazon website for $29.99 with free shipping right now.

AtGames Blast Video Console

Whether Dad is a heavy gamer or not, who can resist PAC-MAN or DIG DUG?  These nostalgic games and others can now be played on a mini AtGames Blast Video Console. 

The unit we tested also had GALAGA, GALAXIAN, MAPPY, SKY KID, THE TOWER OF DRUAGA, AND XEVIOUS games, but there are other mini consoles with numerous games to try.

When we say this is a mini console, we mean it!  The gamer controller is bigger than the console, which is an HDMI mini stick that plugs into an HDMI port on the TV.  

The AtGames Blast Video console uses 2.4GHz wireless technology so the Dad can use play PAC-MAN lying down comfortably from the couch. 

And no worries, these graphics aren’t the same boxy graphics from his childhood.  AtBlast games use up to 1080i HD output to make these classics games sound and look better than ever before.

Dad can enjoy his favorite childhood games with his kids with an extra Blast! controller (sold separately).  The second controller unlocks multiplayer games in supported titles.

Games can be saved easily and Dad can pick up just where he left off.  Now that’s an enhanced feature from yesteryear!

The Bandai Namco Flashback BLAST PAC-MAN is available through Google Express for $14.99 with free shipping (for a limited time).   

Other Blast! Family mini consoles sell from $19.99-$39.99 plus shipping.

Legion Y730 Gaming Laptop

For the more serious Dad gamer, the Legion Y730 15-inch Laptop screams luxury, style, and gaming finesse.  Dad will love this high-performance laptop incorporating Intel, NVIDIA, and GTX components to boost their gaming graphics and experience.  

Featuring Intel’s high-performance 8th Gen Intel® Core™ mobile processors and up to six cores and 12 threads for high-end gaming as well as content creation, the Legion Y730 is sure to take Dad to the next level of gaming…and it’s portable!

Presenting customizable RGB lighting effects with over 16 million possible combinations on the full-sized keyboard and laptop base, the Legion Y730 is sure to capture the attention from others when Dad uses it. 

He will appreciate the keyboard response time of under 1 millisecond as well as six custom macro “Y” keys.

Housed in a thin all-aluminum chassis, the Legion Y730 offers a near-edgeless visual experience, using full high-definition graphics rendered at 2 million pixels.

Options include up to 16 GB DDR4 2666MHz memory and PCIe NVMe SSD storage along with up to 2 TB of space – plenty for gaming or video editing.

The Legion Y730 weighs in at 4.8lbs. and utilizes a stay cool and quiet fan which doesn’t interfere with the sound quality of Dad’s games. 

Speaking of sound, Legion offers Sound Radar from Dolby; this newest technology gives Dad more control in first-person shooter games on the DirectX platform for an unsurpassed headphone experience. 

He will know the location of every sound he hears in the game to prepare for the enemy, offering the ultimate gaming experience.

Forget the desktop, this laptop has more processing power and graphic-generating savvy to take on the road, complete with 2 USB 3.1 Gen ports, HDMI 2.0 port, and a Kensington Lock slot for extra security.  It’s really a cool looking laptop with its backlit keyboard and color aura surrounding the chassis.

The Legion Y530 15-inch gaming laptop is available from the Lenovo website, starting from $849.99 and up. 

Lenovo is having a great sale right now.  The Legion series of gaming laptops usually start at $1,200.  Shipping is included.

Mobile Edge Gamer Backpacks

Whether dad has a rocking gamer laptop like the Legion Y730 or a regular laptop, the Mobile Edge Gamer Backpack is just what he needs for a sporty look either in the office or on the go. 

Designed by gamers, this award-winning backpack has three separate sections giving Dad easy access to his laptop, cables, mouse, keyboard, headphones, files, snacks, and more. 

There is also a separate poly-fleece lined tablet pocket as well as other high-capacity storage compartments and four outside zippered pockets to hold gaming accessories, water bottles, and office supplies.

This Gamer Backpack features an external USB 3.0 quick-charge compatible port and built-in charging cable. 

Dad can attach a battery pack inside the backpack so he can charge his phone and house it in a pocket on the outside of the backpack. 

Dad will appreciate the TSA checkpoint-friendly laptop compartment for airline travel – he just needs to unzip the compartment and lie it flat for entrance into the metal detector. 

No more unzipping a backpack, taking out the laptop, putting it in the security bin and replacing it afterward.

There is also a trolley strap for stacking the Mobile Edge Gamer Backpack on his roller carryon bag for the ultimate in convenience and less strain on his back.

The Mobile Edge Gamer backpack is rugged, comfortable, and reliable, backed by a lifetime warranty by Mobile Edge.

You can purchase the Mobile Edge Gamer backpack on the Mobile Edge website for $129.99 with free shipping.  Other gaming backpack options are available.

WeBoost Connect 4G Cellular Booster

Do you see Dad struggling to get a decent cell signal in your home?  The weBoost Connect 4G Cellular Booster can help. 

The weBoost 4G Connect is an indoor signal booster that improves voice and data signals inside the house, resulting in fewer dropped calls, better voice quality, and faster data uploads and downloads.

The weBoost 4G Connect can increase cell signals inside the home up to 32 times better and can enhance both 4G LTE and 3G signals for homes over 7,500 sq. ft., dependent upon the model you select. 

Best yet, it is compatible with all US cell networks, including T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, US Cellular, Straight Talk, and more.

The weBoost 4G Connect comes with everything needed to install the booster, including a powerful antenna to be placed towards the roofline, a booster inside the house to receive the signals from the antenna, the inside antenna which receives signals from the booster, and all the wiring needed to connect the outside antenna to the inside booster.

It should be noted that there are set-up and installation that needs to be done, which can take an hour or more to set-up.  WeBoost offers very helpful videos to make the process smoother. 

The amplification of the cellular signal inside the house is directly dependent upon how far away and how strong your nearest cell phone tower is.

The weBoost Connect 4G is a great solution to improve cellphone experience in the home, as the inability to send texts or receive calls is certainly a stress point in people’s lives. 

If Dad could benefit from a stronger signal during his commute, weBoost also makes a similar product for the car called weBoost Drive Sleek.

The weBoost Connect 4G Cellular Booster is available from the weBoost website, starting at $399.99 for the 1,500 sq. foot house, $549.99 for 5,000 sq. ft. house, and $899.99 for houses over 7,500 sq. ft.

ThinOptics Frontpage Brooklyn Reading Glasses

How’s Dad’s up close vision doing these days?  The new ThinOptics Frontpage Brooklyn Reading Glasses are the thinnest glasses we have ever seen. 

They are super thin and fold up into a small profile.  The Frontpage Brooklyn Reading Glasses come with a super thin sturdy 4mm case to keep them safe.

If Dad prefers a more oval look, the Frontpage Manhattan glasses are an option.  The Frontpage Collection reading glasses weigh in at a mere 9 grams. 

They are the lightest and slimmest reading glasses in the world.

If you’re all too familiar with Dad saying, “where are my reading glasses?,” the Frontpage metal case can actually be affixed nicely to an iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X.   

ThinOptics is working on a similar solution to attach the case to Samsung Galaxy phones.

We found the Frontpage Brooklyn Reading Glasses to be light as a feather, you’ll hardly notice you’re wearing them.  There’s no heaviness felt on the bridge of your nose or ears.

With its case’s ability to stick to a cellphone, they make a great solution to keep Dad’s extra eyes extra close!

The Frontpage Brooklyn Reading Glasses and Milano Case are available from the ThinOptics website for $49.88 with free shipping.

Ventev Wireless Qi Wireless chargepad +

There’s nothing like a wireless chargepad to ease the chore of plugging in a phone each day at one’s desk. 

Dad will appreciate the Ventev Wireless chargepad+, an attractive superfast charging pad designed to charge a phone in faster time and without the need to plug in a cable.

The Ventev Wireless chargepad+ works with the latest Qi compatible phones, like Apple 8 and later model phones, Note 8 and Galaxy 9 and later model phones, and other brands. 

The Ventev Wireless chargepad+ empowers Apple phones with 7.5 W and Samsung with 10W of charging power.

The Ventev Wireless chargepad+ features a distinctive cloth covering, a small tabletop circumference footprint, and an included 5 ft. A-C cable (for the charge between a power source and chargepad) for convenience. 

Dad will love how handy it is to place his phone on the chargepad+, with an audible confirmation, and not bother with plugging in a charging cord.

The Ventev Wireless chargpad+ can be purchased from Amazon for $39 + free shipping.

As most Dads love tech, it’s never hard coming up with gift ideas for him.   Whether he’s a gamer, the at-home car mechanic, or someone who appreciates the fine art of relaxing, there’s something here for every Dad.   

Need gift ideas for Moms and kids?  See our 2018 Christmas gift ideas guides for Moms and kids too!  

Merry Christmas from all of us at the Well Connected Mom!

*I was given these products and others for purposes of review for our gift ideas guides.  All opinions are our own.