18 BEST tech gifts for any budget

Audio-Technica AT-LP60 USB Turntable 

Whether they’re a hardcore music-lover or a casual vinyl collector, you can’t go wrong by gifting this classic turntable. For under £100, it’s also a great stepping stone for any aspiring DJ.

Samsung T3 USB 3.1 500 GB External Solid State Drive 

This sleek, portable SSD has a USB Type-C port and is available with up to 2TB of storage. It also features a shock-resistant build, powerful encryption and password protection. In addition to connecting to PC and Mac devices, it can also connect to USB Type-C compatible smartphones and tablets. So you’ll never run out of storage again.

Flashforge 3D Printer 

Finding a 3D printer that won’t break the bank but still offers quality technology isn’t easy. Flashforge, however, is one company that has made its bones on inexpensive machines, and its latest desktop model is both inexpensive and the best-quality printer around for the money. For that creative someone, they’ll get a no-frills machine that’s intuitive to use and able to produce accurate, good-quality objects – even multiple builds at the same time.

Nintendo NES Classic Edition 

Old-school gamers can relive their 80s nostalgia with the NES Classic – a mini console that comes with 30 in-built games, including: Donkey Kong, Pac-Man and The Legend of Zelda.

Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet 

Not only has Amazon upgraded its Fire HD 8 with improved performance and more memory (16GB instead of 8GB), but it’s dropped its price as well. At just £105, it’s an absolute steal.