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2024 Holiday Tech Gift Guide for Teens & Tweens

by Amber Mac on December 3, 2024

The holiday season is here, so it’s the perfect time to learn about the hottest picks for teens and tweens. There are so many cool and innovative gift ideas for kids in 2024, but here are 4 of my top picks.

For the Creative Kid: Cricut Joy Xtra

Cricut is the leading brand of smart-cutting machines for all DIY skill levels. The Cricut Joy Xtra is the latest compact cutting machine designed specifically for beginners. With Cricut’s easy-to-use software (Design Space), kids can create personalized and customizable projects and holiday gifts. For example, this holiday season, my son and I can create personalized tree decorations, customized greeting cards, one-of-a-kind stockings for the whole family, and lots more.

For the Tech-Savvy Teen: TP-LINK Archer BE550

TP-Link’s Archer BE550 is one of the fastest routers available, which your teen will love – especially if they spend time streaming and gaming. It features Wi-Fi 7, which is 4.8x faster than Wi-Fi 6. That means you can connect up to 200 devices at home without worrying about buffering, lagging, or congestion. In other words, this is a gift that the entire family can use.

For the On-the-Go Student or Professional: ASUS Zenbook S16

Asus has a new powerful and lightweight laptop that makes school work and entertainment time accessible wherever you are during the holiday season and beyond: the ASUS Zenbook S16. I love that this laptop has 20 hours of battery life, which is great for students and working professionals. Plus, the ASUS Zenbook S16 is made with a new high-tech material called ceraluminum that’s scratch-resistant. For our family, this ultraportable laptop means my son can bounce between his homework and his favourite games while traveling out to the East Coast for the holidays.

For the Music Lover: BOSE Open Tru wireless earbuds from Best Buy Canada

Best Buy Canada has something for everyone on your list, so check out their Holiday Gift Guide for some cool tech picks. My son is a huge music lover, so I’m gifting him these Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. They are comfortable for all-day use, sweat and water-resistant, and they have a built-in mic (plus an impressive 7.5 hours of playtime). Open-ear headphones are great because you’re aware of your surroundings while listening to your favourite tunes, so perfect for the school commute.

What do you think are some of the best gifts for teens and tweens this year? Let us know on Amber’s socials!