From low-cost to big tech: A gift guide to suit every type of budget

Irish Independent

11-05-2025

From gaming to fitness, for music lovers to avid photographers, find the perfect gift for the tech lover in your life.
If you know someone celebrating a birthday soon, or if there is an anniversary coming up, or maybe you've got someone in your family about to celebrate their communion or confirmation, there is the perfect tech gift just waiting to be picked up at Currys, so you can show off your impressive gift-picking skills!
However, we can all use a little guidance every now and then when it comes to getting something special for that special someone for that special occasion, so we've broken down this gift guide into three categories, depending on your budget.
And so we kick off with...
If you're looking for the perfect tech gift for €100 or less, Currys has some great options.
Especially if there happen to be any gamers in your life, starting with the very handy VENOM PlayStation 5 Twin Docking Station (pictured above, €18.99), which will charge up the players' PS5 controllers and give them somewhere neat and tidy to be housed while not in use.
Whether they're playing on a PC, or PlayStation, or even on their mobile phone, the STEELSERIES Arctis 7P+ Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset (pictured here, €99.99) works fantastically with them all, providing fantastic surround sound, paired with a noise-cancelling microphone.
If they are more PC gamers than console gamers, then you can't go wrong with the CORSAIR 4-in-1 Gaming Bundle - 2024 Edition (€89.99), which bundles together an impressive collection of gamer-friendly keyboard, headset, mouse, and gaming surface.
Meanwhile, the MOTOROLA Moto E14 (€79) is equipped with a great 13 MP main camera, 5 MP front camera, 6.56" screen, and a two-year guarantee, should you need it! Mid-budget
If you happen to have a bit more to spend on this particular gift, anywhere between €100 and €300, then Currys is stocked up with loads of inventive and impressive options.
Starting off with the FITBIT Versa 4 Smart Watch (pictured here, range starting at €169), which tracks your steps, calories, and sleep pattern, while monitoring your heart rate, blood oxygen, and stress levels. Plus, it comes with an impressive six-day battery life.
An alternative is the GARMIN vivoactive 5 Smart Watch (€229), which is equipped with an even-more-impressive eleven-day battery life, and it can sync up with your Spotify playlists, meaning you can leave the phone at home when you go for a run or workout.
For any and all music lovers, the BOSE SoundLink Flex - 2nd Gen - Portable Bluetooth Speaker (range starting at €149.99) comes a glorious range of colours, can be paired with up to two additional speakers, features a 12-hour battery life, and is waterproof, making it perfect for any pool parties (or, much more likely, getting caught in the rain during the Irish summer!).
Speaking of music lovers, the SONY WH-1000XM5 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones (€299) received some rare five-star reviews from major tech publications when they were launched, meaning you won't get a pair of headphones much better than these on the market right now!
On the hunt for a well-equipped phone that won't break the bank, then the SAMSUNG Galaxy A16 - 128 GB (range starting at €179) could be the one for you, thanks to the 50MP main camera, paired with additional 5MP and 2MP supporting main cameras, a 13 MP front camera, and a 6.7" full HD screen.
For those shopping with a bit of a heftier budget (€300 and above), once again, Currys has you covered, thanks to a wide variety of tech options to suit every kind of interest.
That includes the DJI Neo Fly More Combo with RC-N3 Remote Controller (pictured here, €359), which can take off and land on the palm of your hand. While flying for up to 18 minutes at a time, the camera can record in 4K Ultra HD, hit a top speed of 16 mph, and AI Subject Tracking can follow you along and match your pace as you bike or hike your way through the countryside!
If you want the biggest, loudest sounds in your ears while also feeling like you're wearing nothing at all on your head, then the BOSE QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones (range starting at €409) are the ones for you. With a 24-hour battery life and active noise-cancelling, this pair of headphones has everything you could possibly want.
Style matches substance with the SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch7 BT with Bixby (range starting €329). Thanks to its 40-hour battery life, GPS activation, body temperature monitor, and even a calorie tracker, there is a lot going on underneath the very cool-looking hood here.
There isn't a lot left to be said about the PlayStation 5 Disc Console Slim (€449) that hasn't been said already. If the gamer in your life doesn't have one, then gifting them with one will automatically make you the greatest and coolest person they've ever known. End of story.
If you know of any potential shutterbugs, then you can't go wrong with the CANON EOS 2000D DSLR (prices starting at €649), which is an incredibly entry-level camera thanks to how easy it is to use and master. With a 24.1 megapixels, a 3" LCD screen, built-in Wi-Fi, and a two-year guarantee, it is perfect for any budding photographers out there.
And last, but by no means least, we've got the LENOVO Yoga Slim 6 14" (prices starting at €999). With its speedy processor, hefty memory, luxe screen resolution, and up to 14 hours of battery life, this is a great all-rounder laptop to suit every need.
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