19 Tech Gifts For Teenagers, Chosen by Actual Teens

Shopping for a teenager is never an easy undertaking. (We can just picture the forced smiles now. . .) Lucky for you, we've taken the guesswork out of getting them a gift they'll be sure to brag about on TikTok.

The first fully digital native generation is always way ahead of the curve when it comes to the latest, coolest gadgets, so to find out what teens are eyeing this year, we went straight to the source. Yep, we asked some real-life teenagers to weigh in on the best tech gifts you can buy.

According to Ella (age 13) and Winter (age 14), you'll win your teen over by skipping the practical tech gifts (like air purifiers and phone sanitizers) and instead going for a present that speaks to their particular passions. Does the teen in your life love music? Upgrade their headphones situation. Have a budding photographer on your hands? Try a wireless printer.

Whether the teen you're shopping for is interested in music, fashion, or beauty, we've found something they're sure to think is cool - and there's something here for every budget. Contrary to popular belief, tech gifts don't need to break the bank - we found affordable gifts under $50 and splurge-worthy must haves they'll swoon over. There's something for every picky teen. Shop our top gifting picks ahead.

The Best Tech Gifts For Teens

• Best subscription gift: Amazon Prime Student Membership at $7
• Best decorative gift: Photo Clip LED Fairy String Lights at $9
• Best phone case gift: Case-Mate Glossy Magnetic Lip Gloss Holder at $35
• Best gift for mood lighting: Tsrare Sunset Lamp at $20, originally $26
• Best portable charger gift: Miisso Ultra-Slim Power Bank at $27
• Best gift for beauty lovers: Bwllni Hollywood Makeup Mirrors With Lights at $30
• Best gift for morning routines: Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock at $36, originally $53
• Best gift for collectors: Retrolife 3-Speed Vinyl Record Player at $44, originally $60
• Best gift for budding content creators: Hiacinto Digital Point and Shoot Camera at $50, originally $63
• Best gift for skin-care and snack enthusiasts: Cooluli Mini Fridge at $56
• Best gift for staying organized: Apple AirTag 4 Pack at $75, originally $99
• Best gift for capturing memories: HP Sprocket Portable Instant Photo Printer at $90
• Best fitness tracker gift: Apple Watch SE at $175, originally $249
• Best gift for avid readers: Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition at $280
• Best gift for gaming on the go: Nintendo Switch OLED Model With White Joy-Con at $369, originally $400
• Best gift for music lovers: Marshall Stanmore III Bluetooth Speaker at $400
• Best gift for serious gamers: PlayStation 5 Console at $449, originally $550
• Best noise-canceling headphones gift: Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones at $499, originally $549
• Best gift for studying and playing: HP OmniBook 7 Flip 16" FHD 2-in-1 at $500, originally $1,000