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Shopping for a teenager can be hard—their tastes are hyper-specific and change daily. But the gifts below take aim at the moving target of teen trends, focusing on gear that’s useful, amusing, and/or even (gasp) educational. Plus, every item on the list is still on sale in the wake of Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
From retro-cool instant cameras to room-transforming LEDs and clever toys, here are 11 of the best tech gifts for teens in 2025.
Polaroid Now 3rd Generation
Maybe it’s teenage rebellion against our screen-scrolling lifestyle or a quest for authenticity, but more and more kids are getting into old fashioned cameras. The Polaroid Now 3rd Gen is a classic analog device that lets you watch your photos develop in real time, doesn’t have any megapixels, and ejects a keepable, framable, non-scrollable physical object.
Beats Solo 4 Earphones
For lots of kids, part of growing up is learning exactly how awesome music can be. If your giftee is making that transition, there’s no better gift than decent audio gear, like these Beats Solo 4 bluetooth headphones. They sound great, with spatial audio and head tracking, and they come in five colors, so they look great too. There’s a reason they have a 4.6 star rating on Amazon.
Flashforge 3D Printer
Being able to print 3D objects at home still seems like science fiction to me, but not only is it possible, it’s not even that expensive. The Flashforge 3D printer is only $239 for Cyber Week. If you have a teen with artistic, creative, or technical interests, this device is perfect.
JBL Clip 5
There’s a reason the JBL Clip 5 is such a massive hit with teenagers. This portable bluetooth speaker is available in nine different designs, it’s waterproof and practically indestructible, and you can clip it onto anything. Plus, it sounds great.
Boldever Mini Smart Projector
This mini projector connects to Netflix, YouTube, and other services to stream 4K video on any wall or ceiling, so it’s a must-have for a teenager who is sick of watching things on their phone. It can connect via bluetooth or Wi-Fi and it costs less than $100 during Cyber week.
Apple Airtags
Having a kid that’s into technology likely means a lot of expensive little gadgets—cameras, headphones, tablets, etc.—and they can all get lost. But not if you slap one of these Apple Airtags on ’em. This pack comes with four for $74.98, an investment that will pay for itself with the first misplaced tablet it finds.
Charmast Portable Charger
If your teenager is anything like mine, they have a million things to charge and no ability to keep track of the necessary cords, so if you give ’em one of these chargers/batteries, you’ll be saving your own precious USB-Cs. This portable charger and batteries has 6 outputs and 3 inputs, so you can charge 6 devices at the same time.
Galaxy Moon Lamp
Help them decorate their room with a galactically cool lunar lamp. Powered by cool-to-the-touch LED bulbs this lamp’s 16 colors swirl, fade, and smooth in a soothing way, and the hues can be adjusted according to their mood.
Kaiess Selfie Ring Light
Self-obsession is a hallmark of teenager-hood, so give the gift of flattering selfies with this ring light set. It’s basically everything you need for an ad hoc social media studio: a stand with a phone holder, ring light with adjustable brightness, and a trigger to turn on the recording. Kind of a steal at $25.64.
1000X Handheld Microscope
Technically, this device is aimed at younger kids, but I can’t think of anyone, of any age, who wouldn’t be into a 1000X magnification microscope that has its own 4K screen. It comes with prepared glass slides, but nothing is stopping you from magnifying whatever you’d like.
Ikarao Karaoke Machine
Karaoke machines have come along way. This Ikaro machine is a party in a compact box. It comes with two microphones, works with YouTube, (which basically gives you access to every karaoke recording ever), and even has a cool LED light show. Plus it doubles as a portable PA system.
What stores have the best sales for during Cyber Week?
Nowadays, both large retailers and small businesses compete for holiday shoppers, so you can expect practically every store to run sales through December. The “best” sales depend on your needs, but in general, the biggest discounts tend to come from larger retailers who can afford lower prices: think places like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Home Depot. You can find all the best sales from major retailers on our live blog.
Are Cyber Week deals worth it?
In short, yes. Cyber Week sales still offers discounts that can be rare throughout the rest of the year. If there’s something you want to buy, or you’re shopping for gifts, it’s a good time to look for discounts on what you need, especially tech sales, home improvement supplies, and fitness tech. Of course, if you need to save money, the best way to save is to not buy anything.
Are Cyber Week deals better than Black Friday?
Black Friday used to be bigger for major retailers and more expensive tech and appliances, while Cyber Monday was for cheaper tech and gave smaller businesses a chance to compete online. Nowadays, though, distinction is almost meaningless. Every major retailer will offer sales on both days and throughout the following week, and the smart move is to know what you want, use price trackers or refer to guides like our live blog that use price trackers for you, and don’t stress over finding the perfect timing.
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