Top 12 Holiday Tech Gift Ideas for Your Dad

Tech gifts for your dad without the high price tag

It can be difficult to express your gratitude for your dad in words, but a gift can help express how you feel. Finding the ideal present can be tricky, especially for dads who appear to have it all, but Back Market has some great ideas. 

What is Back Market? Back Market is an e-commerce platform that deals with refurbished products from your favorite brands, like Apple, Samsung and Sony. We work with a team of professional refurbishers to give life to used electronics, offering them a second chance. We believe in producing high-quality products that are affordable to our customers. Not only are our products great value, but they also help to minimize the carbon footprint of electronic waste. In the past few years, we have helped prevent megatons of electronic waste from going to landfills. 

Save money, help the environment, and make your dad happy with a new gadget- what's not to love? Read on for our top tips for holiday gift ideas for dads!

1. An iPhone for the Cool Dad

If your father doesn't own an iPhone, then why not surprise him with one this holiday? They're the perfect gift idea for your dad.

Even if he's already got one, treat him to an upgrade. Every day smartphones are getting smarter, and their features are evolving. He can use his shiny new iPhone to surf the web with a super-fast processing speed, and take beautiful, high-quality photos and cinematic videos with the high-definition camera. 

One big advantage of the iPhone is the high storage space that'll allow him to save videos and photos from family get-togethers, as well as documents and games. He'll love the secure iOS operating system thanks to its ease of use and seamless multi-tasking functions. In addition, the iPhone has an elegant, stylish unique design and slim fit that makes it easier to carry around. At Back Market, you can get pick up an iPhone 14 that has been refurbished with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 1-year warranty, for as little as $683.99.

2. An iPad for the Tech Dad

An iPad is a great gift idea for your dad. It's a fun and effective tool to carry out work tasks, indulge your inner creativity, or just play a fun game. It's a lifesaver when working with apps too powerful for a phone, and it's more portable than a laptop, so you can get your work done anywhere, at any time. 

The cellular connectivity keeps you connected even without Wi-Fi, and it's super easy to access and manage files on the iPad, and iCloud. The Apple pen feature makes this the perfect gift for creative dads who like to draw, plus it allows you to sign documents, take notes, and convert handwritten notes to typed texts. When it comes to downtime, the widescreen  is perfect for watching sports or catching a movie. The iPad is the ultimate gift to express love and gratitude to a father. You don't have to break the bank to find an iPad for your beloved dad because Back Market has a catalog of iPads starting from as little as $89.00.

3. An Apple Watch for the Health-Conscious Dad

Does your dad have a tendency to misplace his phone and have a hard time finding it when he's in a rush to leave? The perfect gift idea for your dad;an Apple Watch, which makes finding his iPhone easier with its GPS tracking system. The Apple Watch has a wide array of functions, such as receiving notifications for phone calls and texts to your wrist and allowing you to respond to them with a simple tap.

The Apple Watch isn't just a timekeeper; it's also a fitness tracker that keeps a record of the steps taken each day, as well as the calories burnt. It's like a gym buddy on your wrist, which is perfect for helping your dad to keep track of his health. It allows you to play music while offline (perfect for long walks or hikes) and you can pay using Apple Pay if you forget your wallet. Some of the recent models also has a lifesaving feature that can send an SOS for emergency services like paramedics and police. A fabulous gift idea for dad and you can pick up an Apple Watch starting from $70.

4. AirPods for the Musical Dad

If you're always catching your old man desperately trying to untangle earplug wires, then it is time to get him some AirPods. These cordless earplugs are connected to your smartphone, tablet, or computer via Bluetooth. Powered by the Apple H1 headphone chip, they give you a fast and stable connection when switching between devices. Another cool feature is that they can sense when you put them on and pause when you remove them. 

AirPods are great for running, working out, or playing sports, as they don't fall off easily. They have a long battery life, give up to five hours listening time, and, with just a 15-minute charge, can go an extra three hours. At Back Market, we have 2nd generation AirPods starting from just $100, which is 22% less than buying them new.