Gadgets to gift your father

Finding the perfect gift for your father can be a delightful challenge, and while many opt for traditional gifts such as wallets and watches, gadgets should also be considered as a fantastic gift option that combines practicality, functionality, and excitement. Even if your father isn't the biggest tech enthusiast out there, a simple gift like a smartwatch or a power bank can go a long way in helping him with his everyday tasks while also ensuring a level of comfort that he would surely appreciate. As such, if you're looking for some last-minute gift ideas for this year's Father's Day, here are some gadgets to consider. Please keep in mind that availability and pricing will vary across stores.

Smartwatch

Most smartwatches come equipped with fitness-tracking features such as a step counter, heart rate monitor, and sleep tracking. These handy features can help your father stay aware of his physical activity levels while also improving his sleep patterns during the busier days of work. If your father is especially active, being able to monitor his health during morning jogs or walking around the house will be beneficial to him. Additionally, a smartwatch is a great tool for keeping track of notifications to and from work and can help him answer messages or emails straight from his wrist. 

A popular choice for smartwatches is the Amazfit brand, which can range in price according to the model. Amazfit Bip U, with a 1.43-inch screen, costs around BDT 4,000 to 4,400. Amazfit GTS 4, with a large 1.65-inch AMOLED screen, will range from BDT 8,500 to 9,400.

Power bank

For a busy father, having a phone with sufficient charge is of utmost importance, especially when on long meetings or during road trips. A power bank offers portable and on-demand power for all of his devices, such as smartphones, tablets, or headphones. It ensures that he never runs out of battery when he's away from a power source. As power banks are compact, easy-to-carry devices, your father shouldn't have any hassle keeping one around at all times as well.

Walton's P22W01 power bank costs BDT 1,750 and has a 10,000 mAh capacity with 22.5 W of fast charging. Some other options for power banks are 10,000 mAh Joyroom JR-QP190 (price: BDT 1,850), 20,000 mAh Remax RPP-521 (price: BDT 1,900), and 20,000 mAh Basesus Adaman (price: around BDT 2,400). 

E-book reader

E-book readers provide access to an extensive library of digital books, magazines, newspapers, and other reading materials. This device will allow your father to explore a wide range of genres and authors conveniently, without the need for physical books or trips to the bookstore or library. Additionally, many e-book readers come with accessibility features that cater to different reading needs, with adjustable font styles, text-to-speech functionality, and support for screen readers - something fathers with reading difficulties or visual impairments will greatly appreciate. 

An affordable choice for an e-book reader would be the popular Amazon Kindle, especially the Paperwhite 10th Gen model which costs around BDT 12,500 to 14,000 for the 8 GB version and around BDT 18,500 for the 32 GB version. For a more premium version, you could also opt for Kindle Oasis, which costs around BDT 34,000 to 36,000.

Wireless earbuds

Wireless earbuds eliminate the hassle of tangled cables and provide freedom of movement. Your father can enjoy his favourite music, podcasts, or audio content without being tethered to a device - anytime and anywhere. Whether he is working or travelling, putting on a pair of earbuds will not only provide the comfort of music but also enable him to answer calls hands-free. 

While prices of wireless earbuds can greatly vary depending on what kind of quality and brand you're going for, some of the affordable ones would be Havit HV-TW925 (price: around BDT 1,150 to 1,260), Yison Celebrat W16 (price: around BDT 1,300 to 1,450), and Lenovo HT05 (price: around BDT 1,090 to 1,300). For more expensive brand options, there's Apple AirPods 3rd Gen, which is around BDT 23,900 and Beats Powerbeats Pro, which usually starts from BDT 18,000.

Tablets

While generally more expensive than high-quality earbuds or smartwatches, tablets can also be a great tech gift to any father. They provide a portable and convenient platform for a working father to manage tasks, create and edit documents, and stay organised with calendars, reminders, and to-do lists. Since tablets offer a larger screen compared to smartphones, your father should appreciate the ease and comfort of more accessible communication and content sharing.

There are some great options for budget tablets around the BDT 20,000 price tag, including Huawei MatePad T 10s (around BDT 17,000), Walpad 8G - 4GB + 64 GB version (price: BDT 17,550), and Realme Pad Mini (price: BDT 19,500). Apple iPad 9th Gen - 64 GB version (price: BDT 44,900) and Xiaomi Pad 5 (price: around BDT 34,000) are options if you can spare the premium expense.