Father’s Day gifts for every budget
You still have plenty of time to get your gifts ready for Father’s Day, but why procrastinate? There’s no reason to scramble at the last minute to pick up a gift for the paternal figure in your life. Get on it now!
There are plenty of great Father’s Day gift options, no matter your budget. We’ve assembled some great gift ideas at a variety of prices, including several that cost less than $100 and some for even less than $50 (our picks are listed from least to most expensive). Here are just three of them.
UNDER $50: ROKU EXPRESS 4K PLUS
With the most streaming app options and most user-friendly streaming platform interface, Roku is our favorite streaming system, and the Express 4K Plus streaming media player is arguably the best value streamer out there right now (yes, it supports 4K HDR streaming).
Also, thanks to the AirPlay update, this Roku device is one of the least expensive ways to connect your iPhone or other Apple device to your TV. Cheaper than the company’s Streaming Stick 4K Plus and other 4K HDR streaming devices, it’s our top pick for best streaming device overall.
UNDER $100: LOGITECH LIFT MOUSE
Logitech makes a lot of mice, and they’re all designed to be comfortable to use. But products in its Ergo Series line, which now includes the new Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse, are supposed to offer extra ergonomic advantages. In the case of the Lift, Logitech says its 57-degree vertical design “lifts your wrist into a more natural position” and “takes pressure off the wrist, while promoting a more natural forearm posture throughout the day.”
One of the key differences between this model and the company’s first vertical mouse, the MX Vertical (released in 2018 for $100), is that the Lift is more compact and designed for people with small to medium-size hands. Also, instead of using a rechargeable battery, it’s powered by a single AA battery that can last up to two years. It’s available in three colors as well as a left-handed version (available in graphite only).
UNDER $250:
THERAGUN MINI
First released in 2020, the 1.5-pound Theragun Mini massager is designed to be portable, easily fitting in a backpack or purse. While it doesn’t have quite the power of one of Theragun’s fullsize devices, it’s surprisingly powerful considering how small it is. We’ve tried larger massage guns in this price range, and it’s just as powerful but half the size. The rechargeable battery is rated to last 2.5 hours, and a neoprene protective case is included.
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