10 great holiday gifts MacBook users will love
Make MacBook users’ Christmas merry and bright
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‘Tis the season to accessorize. MacBook users know thatlaptop accessoriesare practically staples at this point. They’ve become an integral part of the MacBook life if you want to make the most out of theseApplelaptops.Hubsanddocking stations, for example, have become increasingly vital, with these portables only offering four Thunderbolt 3 ports (two with the newApple MacBook 13-inch M1.)
So, if you’re looking for practical gifts to gift the MacBook user in your life, this gift guide is your one-stop shop, complete with our handy price comparison tool. Whether you’ve got a writer in the family, a content creator burning the midnight oil, or the biggest Apple fan, they’ll love finding one of these MacBook accessories under the tree this holiday season.
1. Choetech 9 in 1 USB C Adapter Hub
MacBook users are scrambling to find the most reliable solution for the lack of port variety on MacBooks – content creators, especially – so, we’re sure they’ll appreciate finding thisUSB-C hub from Choetechstuffed in their stocking come Christmas morning.
Unlike other flimsy hubs you’ll find onAmazon, this one feels robust and well-built while keeping the price unbelievably cheap. More importantly, it has a selection of 9 ports that include three USB 3.0s, one4KHDMI, and an SD card reader. It also has a 100W USB-C capable of delivering power to16-inch MacBook Pros, freeing up the rest of their USB-C ports for all their other devices.
2. AirPods Pro
We lovewireless headphonesjust as much as hardcore music fans out there, but certain situations just call for a pair of subtle, super portable earbuds. Splurge on that perfect gift this holiday season with Apple’s premiumAirPods Pro.
These wireless earbuds tout impressive features for something small and svelte, including good noise cancellation, rich, detailed sound quality, up to 24 hours of battery life, and impressive IPX4 water resistance. And, that’s not to mention the fact that it can track its users’ hearing health. With these in their arsenal, your giftee will never have to lug those oversized headphones around ever again.
3. Magic Mouse 2
MacBook trackpads are some of the more responsive and smoothest trackpads on a laptop we’ve ever used, but there are certain tasks simply better – and less painfully – performed with the use of a mouse. The Magic Mouse 2 is worth considering if you want to give your loved one the gift of meticulous pointer movements and a pain-free wrist.
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Slim and great-looking, this mouse from Apple is one of the smoothest gliding mice out there. It also does away with buttons, opting for the beautiful multi-touch surface that functions as a trackpad when it comes to performing gestures like swiping and scrolling. In a way, this mouse is the best of both worlds.
4. Eggtronic Sirius 65W universal laptop charger
While Eggtronic works hard to develop and produce more sustainable tech accessories, it’s their attention to design and detail that makes this writer swear by their products. TheirSirius 65W universal laptop charger, for example, is tiny – smaller and thinner than the one from Apple – yet it’s just as capable, thanks to its combination of eco-friendly power architecture and GaN technology.
Delivering 65W of power, it charges a 13-inch MacBook Pro up to 80% in an hour and up to 100% in an hour and a half – that’s while the laptop is being used. It’s the perfect present forMacBook Airand 13-inch MacBook Pro users with a penchant for travel or a proclivity for working at cafes.
5. Rossie Home Media Bed Tray with Phone Holder
Who doesn’t want a relaxing day of work in bed, with a plate full of pastries and a sturdy tray to rest that MacBook on? With so many peopleworking from homethese days, a media bed tray is just the ticket to getting all your work done without having to get out of bed.
This particulartray from Rossiecomes with a slot for tablets and phones, which can be reclined at two angles. Better yet, it’s big enough to fit most 17-inch laptops. Post-work, it can easily be put away with its folding legs. And, because it comes in four different shades, you can find one that perfectly matches your giftee’s bedroom aesthetic.
6. Lacdo 360° Protective Laptop Sleeve Case
Every MacBook user should invest in a solid laptop sleeve or case, but more so if they take their laptop everywhere they go. If you’ve got a MacBook user in your family who cannot be separated from their laptop, a protective laptop sleeve with excellent padding and a sturdy handle can make for a great present under the tree.
Thisone from Lacdocomes with 360-degree impact protection because we all know how easy it is to bang those laptops on anything while on-the-go, as well as a spill-resistant exterior that projects the device from winter rain and snow. And, because we’ve already established that laptop accessories are a boon for laptop users, it’s got two pockets to fit all of them. That’s while keeping everything sleek and classy-looking.
7. LaCie Rugged USB-C External Hard Drive
Photographers and video editors need all the storage space they can get, what with all those massive files they handle on a daily basis. Of course, they probably already have a 40TBexternal driveat home for all their storage needs, but they can always use one for when they’re traveling or in the field.
For that, there’s always therugged external hard drive from Lacie, of which this writer has two. It’s drop, shock, dust, and rain resistant so it’ll survive the elements swimmingly while keeping those important media files safe. And, because it’s ahard drive, it’s fairly affordable for offering a hefty amount of space – an equivalent SSD would cost almost triple its price!
8. SideTrak 12.5-inch Slide Portable Monitor
These days, it’s multi-task or perish, so we all could use a large enoughmonitorto have enough desktop space to spread out. Unfortunately forlaptopusers, they don’t have much to work with. Luckily, the world ofportable monitorsis gatheringsteam, and more and better options are hitting the shelves.
For something that can be attached to the back of a laptop, we like the SideTrak Portable Monitor. The master multi-tasker in your life can stick this on the back of their laptop display via magnets, and slide it out to the side whenever they need a secondary display. Better yet, they can flip it for presentations and team meetings. Pretty nifty for something so simple.
9. Edifier R1280T Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Don’t get us wrong; MacBook Pro speakers are pretty impressive, especially for laptops. However, a pair of terrific sounding bookshelf speakers are even better, and just what a permanent home office setup calls for.
The R1280T from Edifier is a pretty solid set, and an amazing value considering its price. It delivers rich sound and a surprising amount of volume, not to mention, bass and treble controls. In fact, it’s more than good enough for a small entertainment setup. And, because it looks classy with that wood finish, it’ll fit just about anywhere. It’s perfect for just about any MacBook Pro user with a home office.
10. Eggtronic Laptop Power Bank
Finally, for the digital nomad in your life who can work just about anywhere – planes, trains, airports, even parks – consider alaptop power bank. The problem with most laptop power banks though is that they’re not always reliable, and those that are may not even meet TSA standards.
Enter theEggtronic Laptop Power Bank. This smart-looking option not only meets TSA standards so you can take it on the plane, but it’s also lighter and thinner than most of its rivals. Best of all, it works every time, giving a MacBook Pro 13-inch a full charge and a half – which is just enough time to squeeze in some work before the next available outlet. Your wandering loved one will feel like a child again opening this present on Christmas Day.
Michelle Rae Uy is the former Computing Reviews and Buying Guides Editor at TechRadar. She’s a Los Angeles-based tech, travel and lifestyle writer covering a wide range of topics, from computing to the latest in green commutes to the best hiking trails. She’s an ambivert who enjoys communing with nature and traveling for months at a time just as much as watching movies and playing sim games at home. That also means that she has a lot more avenues to explore in terms of understanding how tech can improve the different aspects of our lives.
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