Tech Gift Guide: Shop best buys in laptops, gaming, smart devices and more
Every year, new tech tops the lists for many during the holiday gifting season.
"This time of year it's all about tech," ABC News consumer correspondent Becky Worley said, also noting that anything with a computer chip "has been harder to find."
With the supply chain strain, shoppers have had to think ahead when it comes to shopping for the hottest tech items.
"GMA" has rounded up some of the top tech picks for the 2021 holiday season, such as laptops, video games and smart home accessories. Scroll down to check out the list and come back for new additions.
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Laptops
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3"
The Apple M1 chip gives the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro speed and power beyond belief. With up to 2.8 times CPU performance. Up to five times the graphics speed. Our most advanced Neural Engine for up to 11 times faster machine learning. And up to 20 hours of battery life -- the longest of any Mac ever. It's Apple's most popular pro notebook, taken to a whole new level.
- $1899
- Walmart
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
Apple's thinnest and lightest notebook gets supercharged with the Apple M1 chip. Tackle your projects with the blazing-fast 8-core CPU. Take graphics-intensive apps and games to the next level with an up to 8-core GPU. And accelerate machine learning tasks with the 16-core Neural Engine. All with a silent, fanless design and the longest battery life ever -- up to 18 hours. MacBook Air. Still perfectly portable. Just a lot more powerful.
- $1199
- Walmart
HP Spectre x360 15.6"
HP's most powerful Spectre convertible yet looks stunning and runs smooth with a jaw-dropping high definition, near-borderless display and long battery life that takes you from day to night. Add in the security features you need for peace of mind and this stylish powerhouse has everything you need to power through.
- $1319.99
- Walmart
Acer – Chromebook Spin 713
Strength, durability and stylish good looks are provided through the aluminum chassis. The lightweight material means that it is less likely to be bent, warped or dented than other materials.
- $575
- Walmart
Acer Swift 3 Intel Evo Thin & Light Laptop
The lightweight and durable aluminum and magnesium-aluminum design makes the Swift 3 easy to transport anywhere. It weighs as little as 2.62 pounds and is only 0.63 inches thin providing an ideal balance between performance and design.
- $659.99
- $799.99
- Walmart
Gaming
Nintendo Switch - Neon Blue/Neon Red Joy-Con + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Download) + 3month Nintendo Switch Online membership
- $369.99
- $299.99
- Nintendo
Nintendo Switch Lite Console
Introducing Nintendo Switch Lite, a new version of the Nintendo Switch system that's optimized for personal, handheld play. Nintendo Switch Lite is a small and light Nintendo Switch system at a great price. With a built-in +Control Pad, and a sleek, unibody design, Nintendo Switch Lite is great for on-the-go gaming. Nintendo Switch Lite is compatible with popular games such as Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and more. If you're looking for a gaming system all your own, Nintendo Switch Lite is ready to hit the road whenever you are.
- $299
- Walmart
Sony PlayStation Plus 12 Month Subscription
With a PlayStation®Plus 12-month membership, you can play PS4 games online with your friends, get free games each month and store your game saves online.
- $59.99
- Walmart
Xbox Game Pass For PC, Microsoft, Windows 10
Play over 100 high-quality PC games on Windows 10 for one low monthly price with Xbox Game Pass for PC. Use the Xbox app on PC to download and play games the same day they release, like Halo Infinite, plus PC favorites including Age of Empires 4 (coming soon) and Microsoft Flight Simulator. Get exclusive member discounts and deals on select games and game add-ons in the XboxGame Pass for PC library. With a huge variety of PC games from every genre, and new titles added all the time, there's something for everyone.
- $24.29
- $29.99
- Walmart
Smart home
Google Nest Mini (2nd Generation)
Meet the second generation Nest Mini, the speaker you control with your voice. Just say "Hey Google" to play your favorite music. And ask your Google Assistant about the weather, news or almost anything.
- $24.98
- $49
- Walmart
Google Nest Audio
Meet Nest Audio. Hear music the way it should sound, with crisp vocals and powerful bass that fill the room. Just say "Hey Google" to play your favorite songs or get help from Google Assistant. Stream music, podcasts and audiobooks from services you use most. And create a home audio system with your other Nest smart speakers, just like that.
- $99.98
- Walmart
Apple HomePod Mini
Jam-packed with innovation, HomePod mini fills the entire room with rich 360-degree audio. Place multiple speakers around the house for a connected sound system. And with Siri, your favorite do-it-all intelligent assistant helps with everyday tasks and controls your smart home privately and securely.
- $99
- Walmart
Native Union Smart Hub Wall Charger
This three-port charger lets you power up multiple devices at once, and it comes with travel adapters so you can stay juiced up on the go.
- $59.99
- Nordstrom
Click & Grow Smart Garden 3 Self Watering Indoor Garden
No matter how little space you think you have, you have room to grow your own fresh herbs or vegetables in this self-watering indoor garden. The kit includes the planter base, which features a built-in water reservoir that holds a month's worth of water, an LED lamp arm to provide vital light and three basil starter pods, so you can get growing right away. The proprietary soil mix is inspired by NASA research and contains nutrients released in sync with the plant's life cycle, keeps soil pH balanced and employs tiny oxygen pockets to guarantee plants get ample breathing room and nutrients even when the soil is wet.
- $139.95
- Nordstrom
Sobro Smart Storage Coffee Table with Refrigerated Drawer
When looking for a functional and stylish coffee table to complete your entertainment setup, choose this modern piece. Two storage drawers keep you organized and a refrigerated drawer keeps beverages close at hand. Built-in Bluetooth speakers that can connect to your TV's audio system and power and USB outlets complete the chic command center.
- $1209
- $1799
- Macy's
Smart fitness
Fitbit Versa 2 Rose Elastomer Strap Touchscreen Smart Watch 39mm
The ideal assistant and coach, this streamlined rose-colored New Versa 2 from Fitbit with Amazon Alexa Built-in is equipped with nuanced technology that gives insight to your physical well-being while offering seamless connectivity and convenience.
- $179.95
- Macy's
Etekcity Smart Fitness Scale with Resistance Bands
With its precision sensors, comprehensive body measurements and smart functionality, this helps users set healthy goals and track progress over weeks, months and years.
- $24.99
- Macy's