Dealmaster: Savings on practical Father’s Day tech gift ideas

With Father’s Day approaching, it’s time to think of the dads in our lives. Whether your dad is interested in home audio gear or needs a new set of wireless headphones to cancel out the world and relax this summer, we’ve curated a list of some terrific tech gifts that will delight the father figure in your life.

From practical purchases like Bluetooth trackers to help him locate his favorite belongings to Apple’s new, larger 15-inch MacBook Air, a smartwatch to help him stay in shape and keep track of important health metrics, smartphones to stay in touch, and everything else, we have a curated list of fun, practical, and useful gifts for dad. Just remember to shop early, as these deals can expire at any time, and with Father’s Day landing on Sunday, June 18, you’ll want ample time for shipping and gift wrapping.

Featured deals

For scale, here are the brick and cable next to the laptop.
Enlarge / For scale, here are the brick and cable next to the laptop.
Samuel Axon
  • 2023 Apple MacBook Air 15-inch with M2 processor for $1,250 (was $1,299) at Amazon
  • Google Pixel 7 Pro smartphone for $699 (was $899) at Amazon
  • Sonos Move portable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker for $300 (was $400) at Best Buy
  • Sonos Roam SL portable wireless Bluetooth speaker for $120 (was $160) at Best Buy
  • Sonos Roam Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless speaker for $134 (was $180) at Best Buy
  • Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar 51 mm smartwatch for $800 (was $1,000) at Best Buy
  • Garmin Fenix 7 47 mm smartwatch for $500 (was $700) at Best Buy
  • Lenovo X1 Carbon Gen 10 (14-inch Intel Core i5-1240P) for $1,367 with THINKDADGRAD2023 coupon (was $2,909) at Lenovo
  • Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 (16-inch Intel Core i7-13700HX, RTX 4060) for $1,450 (was $1,700) at Lenovo
  • Lenovo Yoga 7i (14-inch Intel Core i7-1355U) for $1,105 (was $1,350) at Lenovo
  • Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch with M2 for $1,049 (was $1,099) at Amazon

Personal care gift ideas

  • Braun hair clippers Series 7 7390 for $60 (was $70) at Amazon
  • Braun all-in-one-style kit Series 9 9440 for $100 (was $130) at Amazon
  • Braun wet/dry electric razor Series 9 Pro 9460cc for $270 (was $330) at Amazon
  • Braun wet/dry electric razor Series 9 Pro 9477cc for $295 (was $380) at Amazon
  • Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro for $259 (was $329) at Amazon | Hyperice
  • Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2 for $129 (was $199) at Amazon
  • Philips Norelco 9800 wet/dry shaver for $215 (was $260) at Amazon
  • Philips Norelco X5000 wet/dry shaver for $72 (was $90) at Amazon
  • Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9750 electric toothbrush for $300 (was $340) at Amazon
  • Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige electric toothbrush for $329 (was $380) at Amazon | $309 at Walmart

Tools

  • Gearwrench 114-piece SAE metric ratcheting tap and die set for $211 (was $236) at Amazon
  • Gearwrench 77-piece SAE metric ratcheting tap and die set for $110 (was $154) at Amazon
  • Dewalt 204-piece mechanics tools kit for $213 (was $392) at Amazon
  • Dewalt 192-piece mechanics tools set for $180 (was $442) at Amazon
  • KingTool 325-piece home repair tool kit for $90 (was $113) at Amazon
  • Swanlake 118-piece magnetic screwdriver set for $37 (was $46) at Amazon
  • Dekopro 228-piece socket wrench auto repair tool set for $68 (was $100) at Amazon
  • Dewalt 20V Max cordless drill set for $99 (was $179) at Amazon
  • Dewalt 20V Max XR high torque impact wrench for $245 (was $279) at Amazon
  • Dewalt 8V Max cordless screwdriver kit for $119 (was $139) at Amazon

Toys, EDC, and gear

AirTags are the best way to find your lost stuff if you're an iPhone user.
Enlarge / AirTags are the best way to find your lost stuff if you’re an iPhone user.
Samuel Axon
  • Apple AirTag 4-pack tracker for $90 (was $99) at Amazon
  • Pebblebee card and 2x clip trackers (Apple Find My compatible) for $80 (was $90) at Pebblebee
  • Chipolo POINT tracking bundle with card and 2x clip trackers (Apple Find my compatible) for $77 (was $91) at Chipolo
  • Sega Genesis 2 for $78 after Coupon (was $100) at Amazon
  • DJI Mini 3 drone for $469 (was $559) at Amazon | DJI with coupons
  • DJI Mini 3 drone with Remote Control with screen for $609 (was $699) at DJI and additional coupon
  • DJI Air 2S drone for $799 (was $999) at Amazon
  • OLIGHT S1R II 1000 lumen compact EDC flashlight for $59 (was $65) at Amazon
  • Lego The Mandalorian Series The Child for $72 (was $90) at Amazon
  • Lego Star Wars Death Star Trench Run Diorama for $60 (was $70) at Amazon
  • Lego Star Wars The Mandalorian Helmet for $56 (was $70) at Amazon
  • Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet Thanos Glove for $64 (was $80) at Amazon
  • Lego Technic Ferrari 488 GTE for $170 (was $200) at Amazon
  • Lego Technic Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 for $400 (was $450) at Amazon
  • Lego Icons Back to the Future Time Machine for $179 (was $200) at Amazon
  • Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 charging stand for $127 (was $150) at Amazon
  • ESR 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand for $56 after coupon (was $77) at Amazon
  • Mophie Snap+ 2-in-1 charging stand for $56 (was $80) at Amazon
  • pzoz Cable Clips for $10 (was $13) at Amazon
  • N NOROCME Cord Management Organizer Kit for $15 (was $20) at Amazon
  • Cable Management Box by Baskiss for $18 (was $26) at Amazon
  • MOSSY OAK 21-in-1 Stainless Steel Multi-tool for $22 (was $28) at Amazon
  • Gerber Gear Truss 17-in-1 Multi-tool for $44 (was $60) at Amazon
  • Chamberlain B4603T Smart myQ Belt Drive garage opener for $261 (was $290) at Amazon
  • Chamberlain C2405 Smart myQ Chain garage opener for $187 (was 200) at Amazon

Smartphones and tablets

The Pixel 7a, in real life, from Zing News.
Enlarge / The Pixel 7a, in real life, from Zing News.
  • Google Pixel 7 smartphone + $100 Amazon gift card for $599 (was $699) at Amazon
  • Google Pixel 6a smartphone for $299 (was $349) at Amazon
  • Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone for $1,000 (was $1,200) at Amazon
  • Samsung Galaxy S23 for $700 (was $800) at Amazon
  • Moto G Power for $140 (was $250) at Amazon
  • Apple iPad Air 5th Gen with M1 for $500 (was $599) at Amazon
  • Apple iPad 9th Gen for $270 (was $329) at Amazon
  • Apple iPad 10th Gen for $400 (was $449) at Amazon
  • Apple iPad Pro 11-inch with M2 for $768 (was $799) at Amazon

Dyson vacuums and fans

Dyson V15 Detect Absolute.
Enlarge / Dyson V15 Detect Absolute.
Chuong Nguyen
  • Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum for $636 (was $750) at Best Buy | $635 at Amazon
  • Dyson Outsize Total Clean cordless vacuum for $650 (was $900) at Best Buy
  • Dyson Purifier Cool Autoreact TP7A fan for $400 (was $550) at Best Buy
  • Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal cordless vacuum for $430 (was $550) at Best Buy

Robot vacuums and home lighting

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop.
Enlarge / Roborock S8 Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop.
Chuong Nguyen
  • Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni robot vacuum and mop combo with self-emptying dock for $1,000 (was $1,549) at Amazon
  • Roborock S8+ robot vacuum and mop combo with self-emptying dock for $800 after coupon (was $1,000) at Amazon
  • iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum with self-emptying dock for $599 (was $800) at Amazon
  • Govee floor lamp for $100 (was $150) at Amazon
  • Govee smart lightbulbs (2-pack) for $16 after coupon (was $23) at Amazon
  • Govee outdoor string light for $40 after coupon (was $55) at Amazon
  • Govee outdoor ground light for $45 after coupon (was $60) at Amazon
  • Philips Hue white and color A19 (2-pack) bulbs for $84 (was $100) at Amazon

Coffee makers and kitchen tech

The Vitamix 5200 is widely considered the best blender on the market.
Enlarge / The Vitamix 5200 is widely considered the best blender on the market.
  • Anova Sous-Vide Prevision Cooker Pro for $199 (was $399) at Amazon
  • FoodSaver vacuum sealer for $83 (was $115) at Amazon
  • FoodSaver Compact vacuum sealer for $85 (was $95) at Amazon
  • Zwilling handheld vacuum sealer for $63 (was $90) at Amazon
  • Meater Plus wireless meat thermometer for $80 (was $100) at Amazon
  • Breville Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Bean Grinder for $200 (was $350) at Amazon
  • Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System for coffee and tea for $170 (was $200) at Amazon
  • Ninja CFN601 Espresso & Coffee Barista System for $200 (was $250) at Amazon
  • Vitamix A2300 Ascent Series smart blender for $500 (was $550) at Amazon
  • Wolf Gourmet Pro blender for $400 (was $550) at Amazon
  • Ninja blender for $187 (was $250) at Amazon
  • Ninja TWISTi Blender DUO for $110 (was $140) at Amazon

Audio and headphones

Sonos Beam soundbar.
Enlarge / Sonos Beam soundbar.
  • Sonos Beam Gen 2 for $399 (was $499) at Best Buy
  • Sonos Sub Gen 3 for $639 (was $799) at Best Buy
  • Sonos Arc Soundbar for $719 (was $900) at Best Buy
  • Sonos Ray Soundbar for $223 (was $280) at Best Buy
  • Sonos One SL wireless smart speaker for $159 (was $200) at Best Buy
  • Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds for $200 (was $230) at Best Buy
  • Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen earbuds for $200 (was $250) at Best Buy
  • Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II for $249 (was $299) at Best Buy
  • Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX wireless earbuds for $361 (was $400) at Amazon
  • Apple AirPods Max for $480 (was $549) at Amazon

Smartwatches and wearables

  • Garmin Venu Sq 33 mm smartwatch for $120 (was $200) at Best Buy
  • Garmin Forerunner 245 42 mm smartwatch for $200 (was $270) at Best Buy
  • Garmin Venu 2S 40 mm smartwatch for $300 (was $350) at Best Buy
  • Garmin Venu 2 Plus 43 mm smartwatch for $400 (was $450) at Best Buy
  • Garmin Forerunner 45 42 mm smartwatch for $130 (was $170) at Best Buy
  • Garmin Forerunner 245 42 mm smartwatch for $250 (was $320) at Best Buy
  • Garmin Fenix 7s 42 mm smartwatch for $500 (was $700) at Best Buy
  • Garmin Epix Gen 2 47 mm smartwatch for $800 (was $1,000) at Best Buy
  • Garmin Instinct 45 mm smartwatch for $250 (was $350) at Best Buy
  • Garmin Forerunner 255 46 mm smartwatch for $338 (was $350) at Best Buy
  • Garmin Quatix 7 47 mm smartwatch for $500 (was $700) at Best Buy
  • Garmin Vivoactive 4s 40 mm smartwatch for $200 (was $350) at Best Buy
  • Oura Ring Gen 3 Horizon in Stealth for $409 (was $449) at Best Buy

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