Father’s Day Gift Guide: 16 Great Gifts to Show Your Appreciation for Dad
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If you haven’t already started shopping for Father’s Day, now’s the time to get moving. To make shopping a little easier for you, we curated a list of over a dozen gift ideas that are perfect for showing dad your appreciation. From electronics, to multi-functional grills, tool sets, headphones, and gaming gear, you’re sure to find a great gift that he won’t forget. For more shopping suggestions check out our roundup of iPad deals for Father’s Day, speakers to upgrade dad’s sound system, cameras for any budget, and a list of movie-related gifts.
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Weber Genesis II S-335 Grill
Weber’s Genesis II S-335 lets you grill, sauté, simmer, and sear all at once. The three-burner, propane grill is equipped with a sear station, side burner, and warming rack. It features stainless a steel rod cooking grate for even heat distribution, and a stainless steel hood that helps retain heat, and side tables to hold your platters, seasonings, tools, and other cooking necessities. Want something more compact? Check out this griller/smoker from Char-Grill.
Braun Series 9 Electric Razor
With built-in responsive intelligence, the Braun Series 9 electric razor is designed to deliver a flawless shave. The waterproof, electric razor can be used on wet or dry skin, and comes equipped with an advanced processing chip that reads your beard to determine the right amount of power needed. There’s also a specialized head that adapts to your facial contours.
Nautilus Upright Bike Series
Who needs the gym? The Nautilus U618 Upright Bike is an easy-to-assemble bike, and features Bluetooth connectivity. It syncs with the Nautilus Trainer 2 App and other fitness tracking apps including Explore the World, MyFitnessPal, and UA Record. It also has 29 customizable workout programs; multi-position handlebars with integrated incline/resistance controls; and an adjustable Sight Line console with dual blue backlit screens. The bike weighs about 90 pounds, and supports up to 325 pounds.
The Mirror
The Mirror will transform your space into a personal training session. It’s a boxing ring, a yoga studio, and a cardio session all in one, with five to six-minute classes ranging from beginner to expert levels, across 50 different genres. The Mirror comes equipped with a quad core processor and a 40” full HD 1080p display with 178-degree wide viewing angle. It has a five megapixel front-facing camera, and Bluetooth technology so you can pair it with speakers, headphones, and more gadgets.
Bose 700 Noise Canceling Headphones
In the world of noise-canceling headphones, Bose is among the best. The Bose 700 noise canceling wireless headphones feature crisp sound, one-touch capabilities, 11 levels of active noise canceling channels, and up to 20 hours of battery life. The lightweight, stainless steel headband, and titled ear cups are designed so that the headphones fit comfortably, especially if you’re wearing them for several hours at a time. Included with each pair: USB charging cable, audio cable, and carrying case.
Sony A80J 55″ 4K Ultra HD Smart TV
If you’re going to splurge on electronics, the Sony A8OJ 55” 4K Ultra HD Smart TV has the necessary bells and whistles of a great tech gift. You can stream Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, YouTube, Apple TV and more apps on the TV, which features revolutionary processing technology and superior picture quality. It also has XR TRILUMINOS Pro to deliver top-of the line color precision; XR OLED Contrast technology that analyzes and enhances the picture in the same way the human eye focuses; and Acoustic Surface Audio+ for a truly immersive sound experience.
Garmin fēnix 6 – Pro Solar Edition
The fēnix 6 Pro Solar watch from Garmin does more than just keep track of time. This water-resistant smartwatch features daily workout suggestions, animated cardio, strength, yoga, and pilates workouts you can view on the watch screen. It also tracks your heart rate, respiratory rate, sleep patterns, and hydration rate. Listen to music, check emails, receive text messages, and more. The watch has a Power Glass solar charging lens and customizable power manager modes, and 1.3” display with a battery that lasts up to 14 days when indoors, or up to 16 days when solar charging in smartwatch mode. In GPS mode, the watch gets 36 hours indoors or 40 hours when solar charging.
Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Drill Combo Kit
Looking for a drill set for dad? This DEWALT 20V Max Cordless Drill Combo Kit works for almost any cutting, drilling or fastening applications. The set includes a 20V 1/2” compact drill/driver, 20V Max 1/4” impact driver with a 20V blower, featuring three different speeds. Also included in the set: a 20V Max XR oscillating tool, a grinder, circular saw, recipe saw, wet/dry vacuum, and Bluetooth speaker (in case you want to play music while you work).
Husky Mechanics 290-Piece Tool Set
For the dad who could use more tools, here’s a set that’s definitely worth the price. The Husky Mechanics tool set features 290 pieces including three ratchets, 174 sockets, 24 wrenches, 40-hex keys, 40-bits, four extensions, four adapters, and one magnetic bit driver. The tools are backed by a lifetime warranty, and forged from chromium-alloy steel for outstanding durability and strength.
Ember Smart Mug
This temperature-controlled Smart Mug from Ember allows you to set your preferred temperature through your smartphone. The hand-washable smart mug includes a charging coaster with an LED light, and a built-in battery to maintain your chosen drinking temperature for up to 90 minutes with the Ember Mug 10 oz mug, and up to 80 minutes with the Ember Mug 14 oz mug. The Ember Smart mug is available in black and white, and you can get it as a 12 oz. travel mug.
Home Team Baseball Game
With baseball season in full swing, this board game is perfect for Father’s Day. This handcrafted board game is designed for two teams of up to four players. To play, move the first batter to home plate and roll the dice. Locate the dice combination on one of the two outfield billboards and move your players accordingly — and don’t forget to keep score on the dry erase board.
Samsung HW-Q900T 7.12ch Soundbar
If you’re going to splurge on a soundbar, the Samsung HW-Q900T takes sound immersion to new levels. Specially designed by sound engineers, the Q900T analyzes your content to deliver optimized sound quality for gaming, music, movies, and more. And it has an array of great features: seven different channels (including a subwoofer channel, and dual up-firing channels), 3D True surround sound, Dolby ATMOS/DTS:X technology, and Q-symphony, a new feature that allows you to play the soundbar and Samsung QLED-TV speakers simultaneously. If you want a cheaper Samsung option, try the HW-A650 3.1ch Soundbar.
Nexigo 2K Zoomable Webcam
The Nexigo 2K Zoomable Webcam works for video chatting, live streaming, distance learning, gaming, and more. It’s remote controlled for your convenience , and powered by a 2K QHD 5-megapixel CMOS to deliver high quality video no matter the lighting. The webcam includes a noise-canceling mic, built-in zoom at 1080p resolution and 30fps, and it rotates 360-degrees.
Anker Nebula Solar Portable Projector
Anker’s Nebula Solar Portable 1080p Projector is a perfect little gift that can go just about anywhere. The 65W projector has Bluetooth, USB, and HDMI connection capabilities, with up to three hours of power on a single charge. You can choose from more than 5,000 apps with Android TV 9, including Hulu, and YouTube. The projector even allows you to mirror content from your smartphone or other devices.
Craftsman M105 140cc Gas Powered Push 3-in-1 Lawn Mower
Dad can keep his lawn intact with the Craftsman M105 140cc 21″ 3-in-1 push lawn mower that’s perfect for small, medium, or large yards. The mower is powered by a 140cc engine with a recoil start and auto choke; with side and rear discharge, as well as mulching capabilities. It features a 21″ cutting deck that allows you to mow wider areas of grass with fewer passes. There’s also a dual lever that can adjust the trimmings between six different heights, plus durable 7″ front wheels, and 8″ rear wheels made with zag treading to provide more traction when mowing your lawn.
IWR1 Imperatorworks Brand Gaming
An investment for the ultimate gaming dad. This Imperatorworks leather reclining chair features comfortable texture and superior quality with one-touch keys, massage functions, and it weighs about 400 pounds. It doesn’t come with gaming monitors, but you can install a single monitor (up to 49″ uldtrawide), or triple monitors (up to 32″).
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