Gift ideas that fathers will love

One weekend, while driving with an anonymous relative, I casually mentioned Father’s Day.

“Oh, honestly, I didn’t even realize Father’s Day was coming,” she said.

Yes, that sounds right.

Honestly, even male athletes tend to say “Hi, Mom” when being interviewed at a sporting event. However, just because Father’s Day resembles a wished-for version of Mother’s Day doesn’t mean people can’t give flowers to fathers, too.

Therefore, here is a list of recommendations of gadgets that you can give your dad for Father’s Day, birthday, Christmas or any other special occasion. Sure, you can give your dad a tie to celebrate his promotion. But he will probably be happier with these gift recommendations.

Sennheiser Accentum Plus

Like dad jokes, you don’t necessarily like your dad’s music. But you know he just loves it. When it comes to premium sound, few brands are as recognizable as Sennheiser, which dad will appreciate. One new option to consider is the Sennheiser Accentum Plus. These headphones offer wireless connectivity, active noise cancellation, built-in equalizer and signature Sennheiser sound quality, all wrapped up in a comfortable, lightweight design. Add to that a 50-hour battery life and a fast charging time that can get you five hours on a 10-minute charge, and you’ve got a great pair of headphones for plane flights or long journeys. As the final cherry on the cake, the price of the Sennheiser Accentum Plus has just dropped from its original price of $230.

Cost: $200

More details: Sennheiser Accentum Plus official website

Panasonic ARC5 electric shaver

Men and shaving usually go together like cookies and cream. And while nothing is as good – no pun intended – as a good old razor, many guys still prefer to use an electric razor for convenience and less razor burn. A standout razor in the electric razor segment is the Panasonic ARC5. As its name suggests, the Panasonic ARC5 uses a five-blade shaving system that provides one of the closest shaves you can get with an electric razor. This thing can even outperform some of its more expensive competitors. The Panasonic ARC5 is also versatile and works in both dry and wet modes, for those who like to use shaving cream. Cleaning is quite easy and the foil and blades can be replaced for even more mileage. Add to that the excellent battery life – this thing can last for many, many days before needing to be recharged – and the Panasonic ARC5 is one of the best electric shavers on the market. Otherwise, you can also consider its smaller brother, ARC3, as a more affordable option.

Cost: $160

More details: Panasonic ARC5 official website

Vitapod Go Pack

Everyone can benefit from good hydration, and dad is no exception. If you want to give your dad a more natural alternative to Gatorade with better ingredients and no artificial colors or flavors, one option is to give him a Vitapod Go starter pack. The set includes a Vitapod Go bottle, which is available in several colors. The set also includes 30 flavor capsules to choose from, such as strawberry-mango, apple-pear, blueberry-pomegranate and, if dad wants to relive his wild youth, cotton candy. To prepare the drink, simply open the lid, add tap water, insert the flavor capsule, close the cap, then shake and voila, instant flavored water enriched with vitamins and minerals. The cost translates to approximately $1.86 per serving in one pod. This cost can drop to around $1.50 with a subscription.

Cost: $81 for a bottle of Vitapod Go plus 30 packs of flavored capsules

More details: Vitapod official website

Ergonomic Flexispot C7 chair

Back to the topic of health, has daddy been complaining about back problems lately? In this case, it is worth considering an ergonomic chair. This chair features a curved backrest that can be adjusted to help your lower back stay in the correct, straight position to prevent slouching. In fact, almost every part can be adjusted, from the headrest to the armrest to the seat, to suit any position. This includes leaning back to rest, planting the foot forward, or even elevating both feet into a cross-legged squat position if the user prefers to sit that way. You also have the option of choosing traditional soft lining or a breathable mesh surface to keep you cool. Incidentally, Flexispot also makes a nice standing desk, which further helps alleviate poor posture.

Cost: Starts at $360

More details: Flexispot C7 official website

Gozney Dome

If money is no object, here’s the ultimate toy, er, cooking appliance, for pizza-loving dads everywhere. Get to know the Gozney Dome premium home pizza oven. Dads who love playing with fire and have commitment issues will appreciate the Gozney Dome’s ability to use gas or wood as a fire source. The fact that it uses fire rather than electricity also means it can reach the incredibly high temperatures – up to 950 F or 510 C – needed to make a true blue Neapolitan or New York pizza, which you can prepare in minutes or even in less than a minute. He’s also quite handsome and makes for a great conversation piece during backyard meals while putting a proud smile on dad’s face.

Cost: $1,999 for the dual-fuel version; $1,499 for the gas-only S1 version

More details: Gozney pizza oven official website

Ooni Karu 12

OK, so maybe the Dome of Gozny is a little too rich for your blood. Don’t worry, you can still satisfy your dad’s tastes in a backyard pizza oven with a cheaper alternative, the Ooni Karu 12. This pizza oven can also use gas, wood, or even charcoal to light the pies. There are no problems with the temperature, which can reach up to 300°C. This is certainly enough to achieve the characteristic leopard spots on the sparkling Neapolitan pizza. The Karu 12 can hold a 12-inch pizza, and its relatively smaller size also makes it easier to transport if you want to take it on a camping trip.

Cost: $299

More details: Ooni Karu 12 official website

Western Digital My Passport Ultra

If dad travels a lot for business or loves taking photos and videos while on vacation, there’s a good chance he’ll use an external drive. Western Digital’s My Passport Ultra has a metal construction for greater durability. Add to that its small form factor and you have an external hard drive that doesn’t take up much space on your desk and is also perfect for traveling. Transfer speeds are quite fast, reaching up to 5 Gbps. Data on the drive can be encrypted, and Western Digital currently offers a free two-year data recovery plan on its website. WD My Passport Ultra storage capacity starts at 1TB and goes up to 6TB, giving you plenty of extra space. For an alternative option, you can also check out the standard Western Digital My Passport drive.

Cost: $70 to $200

More details: Western Digital My Passport Ultra official website

Razer Wolverine V2 Pro and V2 Chroma

All work and no play makes daddy a dull boy, er, man. For dads who enjoy gaming, a good controller can make the hobby even more enjoyable. And if your dad is one of those old-fashioned guys who still prefers to play first-person shooters on a controller because he just can’t get used to the keyboard and mouse setup, then the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro may be what Dr. Ordered Mario to be. This enthusiast controller is packed with several “professional” gaming features, including a range of additional buttons that can be programmed and reassigned via the Razer Controller Setup app, giving you plenty of customization options. The D-pad, usually the weakness of many controllers, and the buttons also work well thanks to the use of Razer’s Mecha-Tactile inputs, making them suitable for classic games as well. And for shooters, Hair Trigger Mode allows you to shoot faster, while the Sensitivity Clutch button helps you slow down or speed up your aim for precise aiming. The controller comes in versions for PlayStation 5 (V2 Pro) and Xbox Series (V2 Chroma), both of which work on PC in wired and wireless mode. However, keep in mind that the PS5 version is much, much more expensive. Otherwise, if dad doesn’t mind playing on Xbox or PC with a more basic wired controller, you can pick up the cheaper Razer Wolverine V2 for just $70.

Cost: $250 (PS5), $128 (XBOX)

More details: Razer official website

EZQuest USB-C multimedia hub

Port space is at a premium on today’s laptops. There is competition between the traditional fat USB-A port and the USB-C port, so you usually end up with less of one of them. The focus on an even thinner laptop also means fewer ports and the removal of HDMI and Ethernet ports that were once standard. If you notice dad swapping out drives, accessories, and lots of adapters while using his laptop, it might be time to give the poor guy a media center. One option is the EZQuest 8-in-1 multimedia hub, which turns one USB-C port into several connectors. These include three USB-A and one USB-C ports, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet, one SD card port, and one MicroSD port. And if dad owns a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, you can choose the EZQuest Ultimate Media Hub Adapter, which offers 13 ports for the same price, including a VGA display port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Both also feature pass-through power for charging devices.