We sympathise with those who are wondering what to buy for their beloved this festive season. That time of year is once again upon us when we need to carefully pick and choose something special for the special ones in our lives. This gifting guide is carefully curated keeping in mind the varying needs of consumers of today. these gadgets are not only utilitarian but also have a lot of character.
Price - INR 59,999
Available on - in.nothing.tech and amazon.in
This one’s for those who do not wish to follow the crowd. If you are bored of the Apples and oranges in the market, it is time for you to get your hands on the Nothing Phone (2). The smartphone is a flagship device from London-based consumer tech manufacturer Nothing. Running on the still Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, the phone is a smooth operator that can multi-task without breaking a sweat. The glyphs at the back add a personality to the device and the user interface is just too fine. The Nothing Phone (2) is for those who want to chase uniqueness. The 50MP primary camera clicks good photos and records videos at 4K 60 FPS with in-built OIS.
Price - INR 26,999
Available on – oneplus.in and amazon.in
The mid-range segment for smartphones has been on fire this year and there is no denying it. There has been a barrage of new launches that have graced the consumer tech market and to be honest, the Nord CE 3 from One Plus has proved it mettle on numerous occasions. The Snapdragon 782G-powered 5G smartphone is a workhorse that can take on any task effortlessly. The 16GB LPDDR4X RAM and the UFS 3.1 storage definitely make it a delicious mid-range smartphone option.
Price - INR 64,900
Available on – dyson.in
If noise cancellation is something you desire, you need to give Dyson Zone headphones a shot. The headphones are noise-cancellation champions that allow you to isolate yourself from the cacophony and enjoy music to its fullest. And guess what? The headphones come along with an air purifier because of course they do. With commendable noise cancellation capabilities and a great sound output, the device easily makes it to this must-have list. This is event more impressive when you consider that this is Dyson’s debut in the audio wearable category.
Price - INR 63,990
Available on - ASUS Exclusive Stores, ASUS Eshop & Flipkart
For those looking to make their PC gaming more portable, the ASUS ROG Ally is the way to go. Powered by the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, it handles AAA titles with ease. Games work perfectly in 1080p offering great frames per second. The device has an FHD touchscreen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and AMD RDNA 3 GPU. Since it runs Windows 11, users can play any game that is Windows-compatible. The 16 GB RAM and 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD in a console form factor is a huge bonus.
Price - INR 89,900
Available on – apple.com/in
The world stood still when US-based tech giant Apple unveiled its Watch Ultra 2, the second iteration in this series. Apart from its masculine and bulky design, the smartwatch offers a plethora of features such as 3000 nits of brightness, a 49mm titanium case and 72 hours of run time in low power mode. The Double Tap Gesture is one feature that truly stands out and takes the smartwatch experience to the next level. The watch is also dive-proof with 100 meters of water resistance.
Price - INR 84,995 (Camera body)
Available on - nikon.co.in
The Nikon Zfc is a modern-day crop sensor mirrorless camera with an old soul. The camera packs a powerful punch with features such a 20.9 MP DX CMOS sensor, 4K video capabilities, Raw photos, a 360-degree articulated LCD screen, a 1/4000 maximum shutter speed, 51200 maximum ISO, a viewfinder and a magnesium alloy body. Apart from having most of the modern-day features that can be found in today's crop sensor mirrorless cameras, what appeals to the eye about the Zfc is the retro aesthetic, the analogue rotatable dials for ISO and shutter speed and leathery finish on the camera body that just makes it a great looking camera.