It’s that time of year when college graduates make the leap from students to adults, so gift them with gear that’ll start the new chapter in their lives on the best possible foot.
Here, you’ll find our top picks for gifts for graduates that they’ll actually use:
Google Home and Home Mini, (Shop Now)
Get that job search started — and on time — with the helpful Google Assistant, which can quickly respond to: “Google, how long will it take to get to my job interview this morning?” and help your grad get their career going.
Fitbit Charge 2, (Shop Now)
Help your grad jumpstart a healthy fitness routine with a Fitbit Charge 2, which is equipped with the company’s PurePulse heart rate system, a tracking and connected GPS that’ll help to monitor their runs, and alerts of calls, texts, and calendar notification that’ll keep them connected.
Asus Zenbook Laptop, (Shop Now)
From work to home, a laptop is a key addition to any new grad’s gear collection. At , this Asus Zenbook features a 13.3-inch touchscreen monitor, up to 7 hours battery life, and an Intel Core i5 processor that’ll let them multitask on all of their new projects.
Apple iPad Mini, (Shop Now)
A portable, lightweight tablet, like this Apple 7.9″ iPad Mini, will give them a big powerhouse in a small package. With the A8 chip with second-generation 64-bit desktop-class architecture, the 0.65 pound device will be able to handle the most demanding of apps, including video editing software, right in the palm of their hand.
Fujifilm X-T20 Mirrorless Digital Camera, (Shop Now)
As one of the best mirrorless cameras for travel photography, the Fujifilm X-T20 brings 4K video shooting, as well as panoramic shooting in a 24.3-megapixel sensor. Its 3-inch tilting touchscreen LCD let’s you play back your captures, which will be cleaner and crisper thanks to its improved ISO sensitivity.
Nikon D3400 DX-Format DSLR Camera, (Shop Now)
As a single-lens reflex digital camera, the D3400 boasts an impressive 24.2-megapixel sensor, an improved battery life, and a boost in low-light performance. The camera has Snapbridge connectivity (via the app), as well as a native ISO range of 100-25,600. The D3400 also lets you capture full HD video (in 1080/60p), and with quiet autofocus, and a built-in microphone that can record all of their exciting moments.
Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, (Shop Now)
For the commute, or for any-time-of-day listening, a pair of wireless bluetooth headphones is key. This noise-cancelling pair from Bose comes with the signature comfort cushioning we’ve come to expect from the brand, but with a new addition. This pair also comes with built-in Google Assistant, so you can ask questions, play music, and receive text messages without once looking down at your phone.
Apple AirPods, (Shop Now)
No messy cord untangling with these Apple AirPods. These tiny but mighty headphones from Apple let you complete your suite of Apple gear, and will automatically turn on when the case is opened and connect to your devices. With more than 24-hour battery life thanks to the portable charging case, you can enjoy crisp audio for hours at a time.
Fender Acoustic Guitar, (Shop Now)
For the musical grad in your life, this solid mahogany Fender acoustic guitar will give you dynamic sound and a body that resonates naturally throughout their set.
GoPro HERO, (Shop Now)
For the adventurer, this GoPro HERO action video camera can handle all weather (yes, it’s waterproof) all in a low cost and powerful package. The 2-inch touchscreen video let’s you watch as you capture 1440p and 1080p video, as well as 10MP photos, that you can share instantly thanks to its Bluetooth function and offloading option.
DJI MAVIC Air Arctic White, With Accessory Bundle (Shop Now)
It can fit in your pocket then expand into a solid flying drone, making it DJI’s most ultra-compact drone yet. The unit includes a 3-axis gimbal, a 7-camera vision system, a 4k camera, as well as the company’s Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS) that ensures your investment stays safe, and crash-free, throughout its flight.
Pelican Backpack, (Shop Now)
A sturdy package in which your new grad can store all of their new valuables, this Pelican Backpack is water-resistant with an outer nylon shell that keeps all of your gear safe and dry. Perfect for a commute, the backpack can hold a laptop, camera, accessory equipment, up to a 20-liter capacity.
Tether Tools External Battery Pack, (Shop Now)
They’ll never be caught connection-less with this external battery pack from Tether Tools, which is loaded with a rechargeable lithium-power battery that holds enough battery life to power up up to 20 hours of an iPad Air 2 or 50 hours to an iPhone 6.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Camera, (Shop Now)
Give them a #throwback way for capturing their new memories in the form of the fan-favorite Fujifilm Instax Mini camera. Package the gift with an extra pack of Instax paper, and they’ll be able to snap their graduation party, and all other big moments they’re soon about to experience.
Canon IVY Mini Photo Printer, (Shop Now)
Make it easier than ever for your new grad to print out and share their exciting new Instagrams with a portable and lightweight mini photo printer, like this one from Canon. Printed on 2×3″ Zink mini photo paper, this inkless paper and printer use dye-based crystals within the paper to make the prints smudge-proof and water- and tear-resistant.
G-Technology External Hard Drive, (Shop Now)
Make sure their hard work and memories are protected and stored with an external hard drive. This drive from G-Technology can hold one terabyte of data at transfer speeds of 130MB/s, which means that they can plug-and-play and have their documents and photos transferred in no time.
Adorama Gift Card, Any Amount (Shop Now)
Let them decide! From cameras, video equipment, audio gear, home speakers, and more, they can choose from a suite of graduate-ready gifts.
