Raksha Bandhan 2023 is set to be celebrated across the nation on August 30. Interestingly, this year, due to the influence of Bhadra Kaal, siblings can tie rakhis on the following day, August 31, as well. Now, while the auspicious ceremony marks a bond of love, care, and protection among siblings, it is also a great time to celebrate your brother or sister with exciting gifts. Now, if your sibling is a gadget lover, here are 10 Rakhi gift ideas that you can explore.
Kindle (2022 Edition)
Price: Rs 9,999
The latest 2022 edition of Kindle still proves to be the best ebook reader out there. Sporting a 6-inch 300ppi high-resolution screen, the new Kindle still comes with the signature electronic-ink glare-free display which offers a similar experience to reading a regular book. You can of course change the font style and size to your liking. The new Kindle comes with 16GB of inbuilt storage and can last up to six weeks on a single charge. It comes in two colourways — Black and Denim.
Lenovo Tab M9
Price: Rs 9,999
Now, in case your younger sibling is an avid gamer, loves multimedia, or even needs help with his online studies, a pocket-friendly tablet could be the most ideal gift. The Lenovo Tab M9 sports a big 9-inch HD IPS display, complete with 400nits of peak brightness (ideal for outdoor usage) and anti-fingerprint coating. Powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and accompanied by 3GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt memory (expandable up to 128GB), the tablet can offer up to 13 hours of video playback thanks to its 5,100mAh battery. In terms of optics, it sports an 8-megapixel auto-focus rear camera as well as a 2-megapixel autofocus selfie snapper.
Amazfit GTS 3 Smartwach
Price: Rs 9,999
Is your sibling a fitness enthusiast? If so, the Amazfit GTS 3 could prove to be a worthy choice. Not only does it come with GPS tracking and over 150 inbuilt sports modes, it can also track your heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), sleep cycle, stress monitoring, and even female health cycle. With looks resembling an Apple Watch, the smartwatch comes in three colour options — Ivory White, Graphite Black, and Terra Rosa. The smartwatch supports Alexa for voice commands.
Procus One X VR Headset
Price: Rs 2,699
Virtual reality (VR) and the metaverse may soon take over tech-based entertainment and lifestyle offerings, so it might be a good idea to initiate your younger sibling in ways of the VR with this affordable headset. Mind you, these are optical VR glasses where you can fit your smartphone at the front, and experience immersive VR videos, games, and apps like never before. The headsets come with adjustable straps and inbuilt headphones but they don’t come with a controller. You may have to dish upwards of Rs 10,000 for worthy controller-bundled VR glasses. To simply enjoy VR multimedia content, the Procus One X is a gift worth considering.
Echo Dot (Fifth Generation)
Price: Rs 5,499
The 2023 edition of Amazon’s Echo Dot is more than just a speaker. Its inbuilt Alexa capabilities makes it a perfect hub for your smart home, allowing you to control any Wi-Fi-connected device (AC, fan, TV, etc) with simple voice commands. Alexa also understands Hindi now, making it even easier for more users to operate it freely. It comes with inbuilt motion sensor (for smart lamps) and temperature sensor (to check room temperature or control AC operation). Of course, as is the case with all Echo devices, the newest Dot also comes with great speakers with a thumpy bass and crystal clear trebles. It comes in three colour options — Black, Blue, and White.
Sony WF-C700N TWS Earbuds
Price: Rs 8,990
Does your sibling love listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks, on the go? The Sony WF-C700N true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds could be the perfect accessory for them. For starters, it offers active noise cancellation at an incredibly low price. Additionally, the earbuds come with IPX4 water resistance to survive sweat and rain. With up to 15 hours of total playback time with the charging case, the Sony earbuds can offer up to an hour of playtime with just 10 minutes of charging. Audiophiles would appreciate that the earbuds also support Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) for better audio on supporting devices and apps.
Sevenaire MagCharge D1800 3-In-1 Charger Dock
Price: Rs 3,870 (Can differ from one e-commerce platform to another, but will be in a similar range)
Is your sibling an Apple head? That is, does he own an iPhone, an Apple Watch and a pair of AirPods? If so, the Sevenaire MagCharge D1800 could be an ideal gift to sort out their wireless charging needs in a chic way. The D1800 allows users to charge up to three MagSafe devices at the same time. It looks great, comes in two colourways (Black and White), and is easy on the pockets as well. Oh, and it does look great on a work desk/study table.
Cynlink Star Projector Night Light
Price: Rs 1,499
Allow your younger brother or sister to lose themselves in a room full of magical stars. Just gift them this cool astronaut-shaped star projector, which comes with a remote control for easy operation. It can project elaborate starry night skies and also colourful nebulas, complete with five brightness levels. Of course, the little astronaut’s head can be moved around to find the right projection angle.
Amazon Basics USB-C 7-In-1 Hub
Price: Rs 1,699
We all know the importance of a well-equipped USB hub in this day and age when more and more laptops are ditching ports to support their thin-and-light form factors (we’re looking at you, MacBook Air). This Amazon Basics offering comes with a 4K HDMI output port, SD and TF card readers, two USB ports, one USB Type-C port, and even one PD port. Great for multitasking and really small in size, this USB hub is ultra-portable and easy to operate.
Western Digital Elements 1.5TB HDD
Price: Rs 5,399
As we move more and more towards the digital age, data storage has become more of a necessity than anything else. The WD Elements 1.5TB hard disk drive comes with both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility and comes in a solid case that’s capable enough to withstand basic bumps.