Best tech gifts for 2020: These top-rated electronics from Amazon Canada are perfect for Christmas
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Every year, a plethora of gift guides flood the internet. When it comes to electronics, you can head to Best Buy, trusty PC Mag, or even Harper’s Bazaar and Esquire.
The options are endless, from gadgets for under $20 to tech gifts for kids to the best devices for “digitally disinclined” parents.
When there are so many options to choose from, shopping can become overwhelming. Luckily, Amazon Canada’s curated Amazon’s Holiday Electronics Gift Guide is a great place to start.
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Divided into 12 categories including AmazonBasics like batteries, adapters, and chargers, the Holiday Electronics Gift Guide features the mega-retailer’s top picks for home offices, headphones and speakers, computers and monitors, and more.
To make things even easier, the online marketplace has also enabled Alexa devices to bring you up-to-the-minute deals. All you have to do is ask Alexa, “Alexa, what are my deals?” and download the Amazon App to ensure you never miss out on a price drop.
Prime members also get the extra bonus of free same-day delivery when shipping to Toronto, Vancouver, or Calgary, as well.
Ready to browse the best of the best in digital gadgets and gizmos? Check out our top picks from Amazon’s Holiday Electronics Gift Guide below.
Best Wireless Earbuds: Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Star rating: 4.1/5
Named “The World's Most Effective Noise Cancelling Earbuds,” the Bose QuietComfort model buds are covered with soft silicone for easy wear all day long. The earbuds are sweat and weather resistant, play for up to six hours on a single charge, have uncomplicated touch controls, and are compatible with any Qi-certified charging mat. For the music lover or gym rat in your family, they make the perfect gift.
SHOP IT: Amazon, $349
Best Headphones: Sony WH-CH510 Wireless On-Ear Headphones
Star rating: 4.3/5
Sleek, stylish and non-bulky for everyday wear, Sony’s WH-CH510 Wireless On-Ear Headphones deliver crisp, clear sound no matter what you’re listening to. They feature an extra-long battery life of up to 35 hours and offer hands-free calling thanks to the model’s built-in microphone.
SHOP IT: Amazon, $78 (originally $98)
Best Wireless Speaker: Bose Home Speaker 500 with Alexa Voice Control
Star rating: 4.5/5
Speaking of Alexa... the Bose Home Speaker 500 has Amazon’s voice control system built right in, making it even easier to play your favourite music with a simple command. The Bose 500 fills any room with powerful sound and eight microphones allow for superior voice pickup. It also features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Apple AirPlay 2 compatibility in addition to Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, as well as the Bose Music app.
SHOP IT: Amazon, $399
Best Laptop: ASUS ZenBook 13 Ultra-Slim Laptop
Star rating: 4.4/5
For the person who’s always running back and forth between home and the office, the featherweight ASUS ZenBook 13 Ultra-Slim Laptop is an ideal gift. With a 13.3 inch HD display, the latest tenth generation Intel Core Processor, Windows 10, and a built-in IR camera for facial recognition, it’s a tool that makes living an on-the-go lifestyle effortless.
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SHOP IT: Amazon, $1,226
Best Film Camera: Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera Bundle with Instax Mini Film
Star rating: 4.7/5
Available in an array of fun colours including Blush Pink, Charcoal Grey, Ice White, Sky Blue and Lilac Purple (pictured above), the Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera Bundle comes equipped with a new automatic exposure function, selfie mode, built-in close-up lens, and five packs of film. It’s compact and travel-ready for whomever you present it to at Christmastime.
SHOP IT: Amazon, $172
Best Photo Printer: Fujifilm Instax Mini Link Smartphone Printer
Star rating: 4.8/5
To go with the Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera Bundle, you might as well pick up the Fujifilm Instax Mini Link Smartphone Printer - an interactive wireless printer that prints photos instantly on Instax mini film from any smartphone or tablet. Using the Mini Link app, users can play with a variety of fun features including Sketch and Edit modes to create unique transparent overlays and custom frames for their prints. It’s also available in Ash White, Dark Denim and Dusty Pink (pictured above).
SHOP IT: Amazon, $120 (originally $130)
Best Photo Frame: Nixplay Smart Digital Picture Frame
Star rating: 4.8/5
Meet the prettiest digital picture frame to date from Nixplay. Using the Nixplay App, users are able to connect to Google Photos, Dropbox, Faceboook, and Instagram to ensure their frame is always up to date. Available in 9.7 to 15 inches, the frame’s motion sensor turns it on/off automatically and works with Amazon’s Alexa as well. Users are also able to send photos and photo playlists to their loved ones' frames and invite others to share pictures to theirs.
SHOP IT: Amazon, from $230
Best Point-and-Shoot Camera: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Digital Camera
Star rating: 4.5/5
For the camera lover, the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II has a smart, compact design and a beautiful a lens that captures impressive images, even in low light conditions. Its new DIGIC 7 Image Processor has improved auto focus tracking, superb image clarity, and offers high-speed continuous shooting up to 8 fps in RAW, JPEG, and RAW plus JPEG modes. Not to mention, its equipped with Full HD capability, built-in Wi-Fi, and in-camera RAW conversion to share inspiring photos and videos with ease.
SHOP IT: Amazon, $797
Best TV: Samsung The Frame 4K ULtra HD HDR Smart QLED TV
Star rating: 4.1/5
Whether you gift the new Samsung Frame HD Smart TV to yourself or someone special, it elevates any home or office space. The Frame transforms into a beautiful work of art when you’re not watching TV and has a built-in motion sensor so that whenever you walk into the room, the TV displays one of your favourite selections. Available in 32 to 75-inches with a black, white, beige, or walnut frame, you can buy individual pieces of art or subscribe to an ever-increasing library of work as well.
SHOP IT: Amazon, from $798
Best Turntable/Record Player: Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB-BK Direct-Drive Turntable
Star rating: 4.8/5
The Audio-Technica Direct-Drive Turntable has glowing reviews for its many features, including a balanced S-shaped tone arm with hydraulic lift control and a lockable rest. The Direct-Drive Turntable easily connects to a computer via the USB output and is compatible with Mac and PC, as well as Audacity software. It comes with a USB cable, RCA output cable, AC adapter, 45 RPM adapter, counterweight, felt mat, and removable hinged dust cover too.
SHOP IT: Amazon, $430
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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