Top Christmas Gadgets 2018


Who doesn’t love a gadget at Christmas? Nowadays there’s a gadget for every type of person, from the outdoor adventurer to the fashionista. However, whether you’re doing the gifting or the receiving, you might be in need of some inspiration. So, Team GP has come up with the top Christmas gadgets for 2018 – and there’s something for everyone!

For the…

Music lover

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Bluetooth speakers come at every price point – but for those who really love their music, it pays to look towards the top end of the market. The KEF MUO Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (RRP £149.99) has significantly dropped in price in the last year, but it still packs the same punch. The MUO matches style with performance to leave any music lover completely immersed in the sounds.

Gamer

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Pretty much everyone who pulls on a virtual reality (VR) headset for the first time is blown away by what they see. The technology is revolutionising gaming by immersing gamers in the world created by the game’s developers. The Oculus Go (RRP £199.95) makes the world of VR available to gamers without the need for an additional console or device – the all-in-one headset is ready to go straight out of the box with over 1,000 games available to play via the Oculus app.

Outdoor adventurer

How about a gadget to keep all their other devices running while they’re on their adventures? The GP PowerBank Mobile Charger 3C15A 15600mAh (RRP £34.99) can be used for a wide range of USB-based devices including iPhone, iPad, Android, tablets, cameras and more. Dual USB ports means they can even charge their GoPro and their smartphone at the same time.

Keen photographer

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Camera equipment doesn’t often come cheap – so this gadget is reserved for someone special. If you’re not a photographer, the Zhiyun Crane 2 (RRP £619) won’t mean much to you – but if you are, you’ll know that this is (probably) the best camera stabiliser on the market. Complete with follow focus control and anti-shake tech, Zhiyun Crane 2 makes it possible to capture some seriously smooth on-the-move shots.

Sports lover

For those that like to hit the road running, no matter what the weather conditions or time of year, a head torch is an essential bit of kit. The GP Xplor PHR15 Head Torch Hands Free Task Rechargeable (RRP £34.99) is designed for even the most demanding conditions. This 300-lumen lamp has a beam distance of up to 157 metres, which makes putting one foot in front of the other a good deal easier. USB rechargeable, the lamp provides up to 69 hours of continuous illumination on a single charge – that’s about 17 marathons for your average runner…

Globetrotter

 Fingerprint Padlock - Smart Fingerprint Lock Waterproof

Everything is going ‘smart’ these days, so it was only a matter of time before someone invented a smart padlock. The Fingerprint Padlock by Mugba (currently reduced to £57.99) unlocks with a tap of your finger, while also allowing you to use your smartphone to unlock via the specially designed app. Some might think this is a tad excessive, but for those travellers whose worst fear is losing their possessions while away from home, this smart padlock offers top security using the latest technologies, as well as being quick and convenient.

Fashionista

 Selfie Light

Selfie lights are all the rage this Christmas, adding just the right amount of extra lighting needed to take the perfect selfie. This one from Prezzybox (RRP £14.99) features 12 small LED lights, illuminating the user’s best features and eliminating red eye, so they’ll want to take selfies all day long. You’ve been warned…

So, there you have it! We did say there was a gadget out there for everyone…

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