Experts Pick November’s Best Tech Gifts and Gadgets

WHO:

PCMag - PCMag’s product experts selected 12 tech gifts across categories, drawing on their testing of hundreds of products each year.

PCMag - The editors’ selections include products from Dell, Apple, Google, Vizio, Anker, Oura, Viture, Onyx Boox, Birdfy, DwarfLab, and Razer.

WHAT:

PCMag - PCMag named the Dell XPS 13 its Laptop Gift of the Year and called it a top Windows laptop gift. It has a 13-inch touchscreen, a thin and light chassis, and a price under $800; PCMag gave it an Editors’ Choice award.

PCMag - The Apple Mac mini M6 was named Desktop Gift of the Year. PCMag said it costs less than $1,000, has Apple’s most powerful chip to date, and received an Editors’ Choice award. The article said a memory shortage had driven up its price compared with the previous model.

PCMag - The Google Pixel 11 was named Phone Gift of the Year. It has a rear triple-camera system with a main sensor 50% larger than before, AI features called Magic Capture and Magic Cue, and 19 hours of battery life.

PCMag - The Vizio VQM-series Mini-LED Quantum TV was named TV Gift of the Year. The 55-inch model costs under $280 and the 85-inch model under $800; the TV supports Apple AirPlay and Google Cast and is an Editors’ Choice.

PCMag - PCMag selected Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds, Apple Watch Series 12, Oura Ring 5, Viture Beast smart glasses, Onyx Boox Go 6 (Gen 2), Birdfy Feeder Rookie, DwarfLab Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope, and Razer Reclusa X Mini 65% as gifts in their respective categories.

WHERE:

PCMag - The Viture Beast connects to compatible phones, tablets, or computers through DisplayPort-over-USB-C and projects a private virtual screen. It supports ultrawide 32:9 video with compatible devices.

PCMag - The DwarfLab Dwarf 3 is designed for portable use and weighs 2.9 pounds; a tripod is not included.

WHEN:

TechRadar - TechRadar’s article covers gadgets tested for November 2026.

PCMag - The Apple Watch Series 12 has a stated battery life of 54 hours; the Oura Ring 5 lasts more than 10 days per charge.

WHY:

PCMag - PCMag said it considered affordability when selecting gifts and chose items it deemed particularly gift-worthy, rather than necessarily the year’s top products.

HOW:

PCMag - The Onyx Boox Go 6 (Gen 2) runs a version of Android, supports varied book and document formats, and has a microSD slot for expandable storage.

PCMag - The Birdfy Feeder Rookie sends video and photos to a smartphone app when birds visit; it records 30-fps video. PCMag recommended purchasing it with a bundled lifetime subscription.

PCMag - The Razer Reclusa X Mini 65% has hot-swappable support for three- and five-pin key switches.

PCMag - GeekWire’s article lists popular technology stories read during the week it identifies as “the week of Oct. 25, 2026.”

(UPDATED November 1, 2026 16:57 UTC)

PCMag selected twelve affordable tech gifts, including standout gadgets tested across numerous categories. Dell’s XPS 13 earned Laptop Gift of the Year, costing under eight hundred dollars. Apple, Google and Vizio also won honors, alongside earbuds, wearables and smart glasses.