12 Gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves tech

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For a boyfriend who loves tech, the best gifts are things he will use daily: a mechanical keyboard, a smartwatch or headphones, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that carries a letter telling him what you appreciate about him.

12 Gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves tech

  1. A pixel game with an appreciation letter Our product

    oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, and one can be a letter of thanks, a 5-question quiz about your life together 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 with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →

  2. A mechanical keyboard

    A compact Keychron with tactile switches. Check his layout. Around $70-170.

  3. A smartwatch

    A Garmin or an Apple Watch SE. Around $200-450.

  4. A Kindle

    The Paperwhite lasts weeks on a charge. Around $140-200.

  5. Wireless headphones

    Sony WH-1000XM5 or Bose QuietComfort. Around $90-380.

  6. Jewellery he can wear daily

    A simple chain or ring from Mejuri or Pandora. Around $50-200.

  7. An AirTag

    For his keys or bag. Around $30-45.

  8. A desk setup upgrade

    A monitor light bar or a laptop stand. Around $30-120.

  9. A smart speaker

    A HomePod mini or Echo Dot. Around $40-100.

  10. A power bank

    A 20,000 mAh pack with fast charging. Around $25-60.

  11. A Raspberry Pi kit

    A starter kit for tinkering. Around $60-120.

  12. A cable and desk tidy

    Sort his cables and set up his desk together. It costs little.

Buying for a tech lover

Tech people often buy their own gadgets, so check what he is missing before you buy. A gift card or an accessory is safer than a new device.

If you are unsure, ask a friend or look at his wishlist.

If you left it late

Digital cards, subscriptions and a personalized game can be bought online the same day. An oin game is generated automatically and usually emailed within an hour of payment.

What should I get my boyfriend who loves tech?

A mechanical keyboard, a smartwatch or headphones. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with a letter of thanks.

What is a unique gift for my boyfriend that is not just another object?

A playable gift: a small game where he is the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end. It gives him a memory instead of another gadget.

Can I send my boyfriend a gift online at the last minute?

Yes. Digital cards and subscriptions arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.

What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my boyfriend?

oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your boyfriend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.

Create a game for your boyfriend

Email order support: oingift@gmail.com