13 Christmas gift ideas for a coworker who loves tech
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For a coworker who loves tech, the best Christmas gifts are desk-friendly upgrades they would not buy themselves, like a keyboard or headphones, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with a quiz of your office inside jokes.
13 Christmas gift ideas for a coworker who loves tech
A pixel game with an inside-jokes quiz Our product
oin turns a work friendship into a small 2D pixel game with your coworker as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your office inside jokes rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A mechanical keyboard
A Keychron in their preferred switch. Around $60-150.
A smartwatch
A Garmin or Fitbit. Around $100-300.
A Kindle
The Paperwhite lasts weeks per charge. Around $140-180.
Headphones
Sony or Bose noise-cancelling headphones. Around $100-350.
Pajamas
A cozy set, only for a close work friend. Around $25-60.
A board game
Codenames or Catan. Around $20-45.
A spa day
A voucher for a close coworker. Around $40-120.
A laptop stand
Foldable aluminium. Around $20-50.
A wireless charger
A 3-in-1 stand from Anker or Belkin. Around $30-80.
A cable organiser kit
Tidy desks make happy colleagues. Around $12-30.
A desk mat
A large felt or leather mat. Around $20-60.
A handwritten note
Say what you appreciate about working together. Costs nothing.
How to buy tech for a coworker
Tech lovers usually have strong preferences. Pick accessories rather than main devices, and keep the receipt in case something does not fit.
Order dates
Gadgets should be ordered in early December. Subscriptions, gift cards and a custom oin game can be sorted out up to the last working day.
What should I get a coworker who loves tech for Christmas?
A desk accessory like a keyboard or headphones. For a close work friend, add a custom pixel game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for a coworker that is not just another object?
A pixel game built from your office inside jokes, or a day at a tech fair.
Can I send a coworker a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Subscriptions and gift cards arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for a coworker?
oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a tech-loving coworker you are close to.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com