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If you wish to make an enormous splash with an expensive present, there are quite a few choices. Now we have a bunch of various CNET-approved present concepts, however in the event you’re in search of a house run, simply look beneath. We have reviewed each merchandise on this information and might vouch for them being unbelievable presents. The one draw back for this yr is that digital actuality has gotten dearer. The Meta Quest 2 is now $400, $100 up from its authentic worth — it is nonetheless a superb present, although not qualifies for this specific present information.
You have acquired plenty of choices on this worth vary, the place you will begin to see extra premium-grade merchandise. From massagers and headphones, to trainers and audio system, listed below are presents underneath $300 which are good for Mother, Dad and different family members for a special day.
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When it launched, Bose made some daring claims about its new SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker, notably its bass efficiency. Nevertheless it principally lives as much as the hype and arguably is the best-sounding wi-fi speaker for its compact measurement. Accessible in three colour choices — black, white smoke and stone blue (pictured) — it is geared up with Bose’s PositionIQ know-how to routinely detect the speaker’s orientation and ship optimized sound based mostly on whether or not upright, hanging or flat on its again. Learn our Bose SoundLink Flex evaluation.
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No earbuds are good, after all, and never all people will love the match of the Sony WF-1000XM4 buds or have the ability to afford their excessive worth. However in the event you’re in search of great-sounding earbuds with nice noise canceling, stable voice-calling capabilities and good battery life, these buds test all of the packing containers. Learn our Sony WF-1000XM4 evaluation.
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First launched in 2020, the 1.5-pound Theragun Mini massager is designed to be moveable, simply becoming in a backpack or purse. Whereas it would not have fairly the facility of certainly one of Theragun’s full-size units, it is surprisingly highly effective contemplating how small it’s. I’ve tried bigger therapeutic massage weapons on this worth vary, and it is simply as highly effective however half the scale. The rechargeable battery is rated to final two-and-a-half hours, and a neoprene protecting case is included.
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The FirePit Plus, made by Brooklyn-based BioLite, weighs underneath 20 kilos and is constructed for portability. Measuring 27 by 13 by 15.8 inches, it is comparatively lengthy and slim, making it actually good for patio use. Nevertheless, it holds somewhat extra wooden than you’d suppose, with room for as much as 4 cordwood logs. You’ll be able to both use it as a normal hearth pit or as a yard grill and it has been upgraded in 2021 with an enamel coating for simpler cleansing and a higher-capacity battery for its built-in fan.
The FirePit Plus has a few signature options, one being patented airflow know-how. A motorized fan drives air to the fireplace field. You can even management it utilizing an iOS or Android app on a telephone utilizing Bluetooth. A mesh physique enables you to see flames by way of the FirePit from any angle.
Within the new 2021 model, battery life has improved by about 20%, with as much as 30 hours on the low setting, 14 hours on medium and seven hours on excessive. The airflow know-how additionally helps create an virtually smoke-free hearth, making it appropriate as a patio heater. The FirePit Plus’ legs fold up whenever you wish to take the grill on the go, plus the pit comes with a helpful rain cowl. A detachable ash tray makes cleansing up simple.
All in all, it is a compelling little hearth pit for somebody who would not need (or cannot have) a everlasting pit all the time consuming up patio house.
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Altra sneakers are identified for his or her large toe packing containers, which makes them favorites for these with large toes (or individuals who identical to large toe packing containers). When you’re seeking to do some digital exercises together with your new Oculus Quest 2 — or IRL exercises — the corporate’s Solstice XT 2 shoe is a flexible cross-trainer that can be utilized for gymnasium periods or street working. This generally is a good birthday present in your gymnasium junkie boyfriend.
Altra says the “caged higher is firmer than the earlier mannequin, and the toe reinforcement promotes toe safety.” They’re additionally out there in white, in addition to in a ladies’s model.
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After practically three years, Apple has lastly given the Apple TV 4K an improve. The brand new Apple TV 4K prices $179 with 32GB storage or $199 with 64GB.
Together with an upgraded A12 Bionic processor, the largest improve is the all-new Siri distant management. Silver in colour as a substitute of the unique’s black, it contains a directional pad on the high (with gesture assist), a Siri toggle on the facet and an influence button for controlling your TV. The brand new d-pad addresses a variety of the complaints customers had with the unique distant, with its bigger touchpad and lack of directional cues.
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Here is the deal: It is practically not possible to get a PS5 or Xbox Collection X, even a yr after their launch. However the stepdown Xbox Collection S is in inventory at some retailers with comparative frequency. Sure, there are caveats: There is no optical disc drive, the decision is lower than true 4K and it solely has half the storage as its huge brother. Nevertheless it performs all the similar video games, together with Halo Infinite. It is a fantastic selection for lots of players.
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Scorching on the heels of the third-generation AirPods, Apple has one other new set of earbuds, this time from its subsidiary audio firm, Beats. Technically, the brand new Beats Match Professional ($200) aren’t AirPods, however they’re constructed on the identical tech platform because the AirPods Professional. In contrast to Beats’ earlier and cheaper Studio Buds, the Beats Match Professional embrace Apple’s H1 chip and have a lot of the AirPods Professional’s options, together with energetic noise canceling, spatial audio and Adaptive EQ. I might enterprise to name them the sports activities AirPods you have all the time needed. And for some individuals, they may simply be higher than the AirPods Professional.
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With the arrival of this yr’s Apple Watch fashions, we should always see some intriguing reductions on earlier Apple Watches, however the SE stays arguably one of the best worth in the case of Apple smartwatches. It begins round $280 for the 40mm mannequin with GPS and little greater than $300 for the bigger 44mm mannequin. You can even get it with LTE mobile service.
Whereas it would not have a number of the further well being options of the Apple Watch 7, it gives respectable efficiency for individuals who do not wish to spend that a lot on an Apple Watch.
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Accessible in white or black for $179, the Roam is at the moment Sonos’ smallest and most reasonably priced speaker (in the event you do not rely these $99 Sonos-compatible Ikea Symfonisk Wi-Fi bookshelf audio system). For its measurement, it sounds spectacular and is provided with each Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Even when Dad would not have a Sonos system already, it is a good starter speaker and he can use his personal cash so as to add extra Sonos gear sooner or later. Learn our Sonos Roam evaluation.
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When you’re in search of the best-sounding pair of audio glasses with one of the best general efficiency — that features name high quality and battery life — the Bose Frames Tempo are the one to get. It is ostensibly a sports activities mannequin designed for runners and bikers, and whereas it is somewhat cumbersome, it stays in your head securely.
The Tempo gives barely higher sound and battery life than the extra traditional-looking Tenor, which is an effective selection for a extra on a regular basis set of audio sun shades. The Tempo has higher specs all-around, with USB-C charging and bigger 22mm drivers. It additionally delivers as much as eight hours of battery life.
Their sound is unquestionably improved from the unique Frames. Bose says the Tempo performs “deeper and louder — loud sufficient for biking at 25 mph — whereas nonetheless in a position to hear site visitors and your coaching companions.” They’re sweat-, weather-, scratch- and shatter-resistant, in line with Bose and match underneath most protecting helmets. (I had no downside utilizing them with a few bike helmets.) Additionally they work nicely for making calls, due to a brand new dual-microphone system. Non-obligatory lenses can be found for $39 and you may order prescription lenses by way of Lensabl.
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Dads secretly need an electrical razor even when they’ve by no means used one. Whereas many fathers have been spending a variety of time at house nowadays letting their beards develop out, dad may take extra of an curiosity in shaving if he had a brand new gadget.
The Braun Collection 7 is not the top-of-the-line Braun (the $250 Collection 9 is). It may be used dry or moist — it is absolutely waterproof — and comes with beard trimmers, a cleansing dock and a carrying case. Battery life is rated at as much as 50 minutes on a full cost and a fast five-minute cost will get you adequate juice for a shave.
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With a full-fledged 4K HDR Roku streamer inbuilt and a single voice distant controlling all the pieces, this bar makes a considerate present and gives a easy all-in-one audio-video system. Setup is a breeze: Plug it right into a TV with a easy HDMI connection. Sound high quality is excellent for a single bar, and you may add Roku’s non-obligatory wi-fi subwoofer for extra punch. It additionally comes with the much-loved Roku distant management. (This mannequin is principally simply the Good Soundbar with an upgraded voice distant.)
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Ember makes 10-ounce ($100) and 14-ounce variations ($130) of its temperature-controlled sensible mug that retains your sizzling beverage of selection sizzling when you sip it over an extended ingesting session. Whereas it will not preserve your espresso or tea heat for hours, the thought is that you would be able to choose your excellent temp through the companion Ember app for iOS or Android and preserve your beverage at a excessive temp through the half-hour or so it takes to casually drink it.
I personally desire the bigger 14-ounce model, although it does value extra. A superb insulated mug with a high on it’s going to additionally preserve your beverage sizzling (and they’re cheaper), however this Ember mug means that you can drink a cup of joe such as you usually would and never sip it by way of a small gap within the high.
This bigger model is offered in black or white whereas the smaller 10-ounce mannequin is offered in a wide range of colour choices.
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Accessible in a number of colour choices, the most recent model of JBL’s Cost Bluetooth Speaker delivers improved sound with extra bass. It is greater than your common moveable Bluetooth speaker, nevertheless it’s acquired some good kick to it and like earlier Cost audio system, it has a USB out port that means that you can cost a tool like a smartphone. Battery life is rated at as much as 20 hours at average quantity ranges. It is absolutely waterproof and dust-proof.
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The Beats Studio Buds look loads just like the rumored stemless AirPods we have been ready for. Geared towards each iOS and Android customers, they’re lacking a couple of key options on the Apple facet of issues (there is no H1 or W1 chip), however they’re small, light-weight buds which are snug to put on and supply actually good sound. Whereas their noise canceling is not nearly as good because the AirPods Professional’s, they’ve a transparency mode and are respectable for making calls. Finally, their match and sound high quality are the strongest promoting factors — and so they’re about $50 cheaper than the AirPods Professional. Want full energetic noise cancellation? Take a look at the new $200 Beats Match Professional as a substitute. Learn our Beats Studio Buds evaluation.
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