Graduation season is in full swing, so now’s the time to pick out the best gifts for your recent grad to help them start post-grad life on the right foot. There’s a certain awkwardness in buying the right graduation gift—it’s a suggestion that now’s the time to enter actual adulthood. They’ve been living independently for some time now, but post-graduation is the big leagues. No more dorm-room appliances, no more secondhand coffee machines. This is the time to set up your graduate with some impressive gear.
Post-grad life calls for a host of upgrades, but the most immediate improvements can be made with updated tech. Whether they are in need of home appliances (like a smart TV) or personal devices (like a new iPad or workout headphones), there’s a variety of thoughtful gifts you can offer the new grad in your life. Sure, I appreciated a fresh set of bedsheets and fancy cheese knives. But honestly, the best post-grad purchase I made was a simple personal blender. So, for this graduation season, give the gift of thoughtful and practical technology. We’ve rounded up 10 of the best tech graduation gifts, including picks to upgrade your grad’s home, work environment, and health.
Apple iPad Pro
The 2024 edition of the iPad Pro stands out as the thinnest product Apple has released to date. With a beautiful OLED display and powerful M4 chip, the iPad Pro is the perfect gift for the new grad in your life.
Buy: $999
Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Send your grad into the world with a fantastic Bluetooth speaker. The SoundLink Flex speaker from Bose is powerful enough to handle any house parties but lightweight and portable enough to bring to the beach, park, or wherever adventure takes you.
Buy: $149
Samsung 43" Class Q60C QLED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
Samsung’s affordably priced smart TVs make for a great gift for new grads. Complete their living space with a crisp, powerful 4K TV, which also includes a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Buy: $480
iRobot Roomba
The Roomba automatic vacuum cleaner is a great option for new grads living in smaller spaces. It’s an immediate upgrade to help keep their home clean at a reasonable price and no hassle.
Buy: $180
Fitbit Charge 6
For the health-minded graduate, gift them a fitness tracker with the Fitbit Charge 6. It’ll measure steps taken, duration of exercise, calories burned, and more. The slim profile won’t feel bulky on the wrist, but the Charge 6 still packs a punch with impressive tracking details.
Buy: $160
Beats Studio Pro
While the aforementioned Bose SoundLink is great for a party, get your recent grad a set of Beats Studio Pro wireless headphones for private listening. These noise-canceling headphones are great for taking Zoom meetings on the go, watching movies at home, or taking to the gym.
Buy: $250
Nintendo Switch Lite
The Nintendo Switch Lite is one of the best gaming options with convenient portability and a vast library of excellent games to play. Plus, the reduced price tag makes it a great option for graduation-season gift-giving.
Buy: $200
Amazon Smart Plug
Give your recent graduates the gift of a smart home. The Smart Plug from Amazon turns all of their devices into smart tech. Simply plug your lights, chargers, and more into the plug, connect it to Alexa, and get full control of your energy efficiency.
Buy: $25
Ninja Blast 18 oz. Portable Blender
Our editors swear by the Ninja Blast Portable Blender. It’s a simple device that can make a world of difference for starting your day on the right foot. It’s easy to clean, convenient to use, and a great option for making smoothies on the go.
Buy: $54
Therabody Theragun Mini
For a post-workout recovery, there’s no better option than a Theragun massage tool. The Theragun Mini is portable and lightweight but will still offer much-needed relief. Ease the stress of post-graduation with the Therabody Theragun Mini.
Buy: $199
