50 Cool Tech Gadgets of 2024, Tested by Gear Editors

Vitamix excels at all things blender related. The latest in its lineup, the Ascent X5 features a touch interface with a more streamlined, minimalist look most love of the brand. With best in class blending featuring 10 varying blend modes, this thing can do it all. I personally love it and it makes mixing up a post-workout protein shake easy and convenient.

The editors and writers of Men’s Health have found the Voltrx to be a game changer for making gains since it was released in 2023. It makes the best protein shakes, not only mixing them evenly but offering roughly a month of battery on a single short charge. Now that’s tech at its best.

The Pace Pro GPS is the next evolution of Coros’ top-of-the-line running watches. With a best in-class processor, an AMOLED touchscreen, and up to 20 days of non-stop use it’s a lightweight, low-profile design you can run for weeks. While the GPS can take a hot second to locate, our creative director notes he gets much better accuracy in distance and pace and may switch over from his Garmin permanently.

The Studio Pros might be marketed as a premium choice for sit-down listening, but, like their predecessors, they provide an unmatched level of comfort and audio quality in the gym. A favorite of gym goers for many years due to their plush fit and premium audio quality, the Studio Pros have stepped in as the heir to the most comfortable workout headphones we’ve tested. While slightly pricey at $350 for a pair of gym headphones, their comfort and audio quality are unmatched.

SMRTFT proves adjustable dumbbells can be pretty smart. The company’s Nuobell is easily adjustable up to 80 pounds via an intuitive turn-and-click selector system and feels the closest to traditional dumbbells that we’ve tried. Their durability and top-tier construction are icings on the cake that still make these our best pick.

Whether you want to improve your home entertainment set-up or simply level up your home gym, these bad boys from KEF are the easiest way to do so—especially if you wall mount them. These wireless HiFi speakers can take your favorite music and turn it into an immersive sound experience that fills the entire room with its presence (It’s quite impressive in a garage gym). They quickly pair with your smartphone, which allows you to get after your workouts in no time. With the high-quality audio they produce, I never lack the motivation in between sets.

Take Hydrow’s award winning and aesthetically appealing rowers and then have it come with no-membership, and you have a great new rower. The Core Rower comes with 30 self-guided rows, allowing you to take classes on the device without locking into a membership (which can save you $44/month). Our fitness editors have loved Hydrow’s rowers for years now because of the realistic on-water experience and the electromagnetic resistance that simulates a real rowing experience.

Didn’t think you could fit a gym-quality cable machine in your living room? You can with Tonal, which also doubles as a gym DJ, delivering killer workout tunes while you do cable flies. Tonal’s unique brand of magnetic resistance doesn’t feel completely like a gym cable machine, but it’s close. The wall-mounted device adds several other features, simulating chain resistance or adding eccentric resistance to classic exercises. Add in easy music integration, and you have a stellar workout mirror.

For those seeking a more portable speaker option, this pick from Turtlebox is a solid (quite literally) option. It’s ruggedly handsome design, this bad boy is not only gymproof but certainly life-proof, with its IP67 rating, as well as impact-resistant and dustproof. While we cannot quite verify that it can handle parking a monster truck on top of it (Turtlebox did so with a 12,000-pound truck), it sure can handle being tossed around in a home gym.

Level up your golf game with this surprisingly simple range finder. It’s fast and easy to use, and built-in image stabilization coupled with up to 12x zoom helps you line up your next stroke with deadly accuracy. Makes for a great golf gift, too.

Shokz’ flagship wraparound earphones rely on bone-conduction technology for rich, immersive bass and crisp, crystal-clear highs—all 100% customizable through the companion mobile app. There’s no device out there that delivers better audio with as much bass while still hitting all the markers in terms of fit, spatial awareness (provided the volume isn’t too high), battery life, and overall build quality. They’re expensive, but if you’re after premium open-ear running headphones, these are the pair we recommend.

Apple continues to bring the awesome with its next-gen Apple Watch 10. The water-resistant smartwatch boasts a beautiful, always-on Retina display, ECG app, and more bleeding-edge features than almost any smartwatch we’ve ever tested. If you’re looking for a slimmer Apple Watch than the Ultra 2, then this is the one to go with.

Bose reinvented the personal audio game again. The unique “open ear” design of these earbuds allows you to immerse yourself in your favorite tunes, podcasts, or audiobooks while maintaining environmental awareness. Bonus: The 48-hour battery is perfect for travelers. These are some of our favorite new earbuds of 2024.

Purpose-built by runners for runners, the Forerunner 165 boasts a bright AMOLED display, 11-day battery life, and a long list of sports apps, training metrics, and recovery insights specifically for runners. While it’s not on the higher-end like the new Pace Pro, the Forerunner 165 is still one of the most trusty running watches.

Smart glasses have come a long way. The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Sunglasses sport the iconic Wayfarer style with enhanced tech like AI, a camera to capture photos and videos, and audio capabilities by way of open-air speakers. What’s more, the glasses come with a charging case and utilize voice commands (“Hey Meta”). That, and you get to choose from seven colors and get both blue light and sun protection thanks to high-functioning lenses. Plus, its 12-megapixel camera takes videos in 1080p up to 60 seconds long.

Now, this is a cool adventure gift. The Nanopresso Portable Espresso Maker brings you top-quality coffee wherever you go. Just bring your favorite coffee grounds, add hot water, and this little machine does the rest. As you pump, the pressure is made, and thus, so is your drink. And at smaller than the size of a thermos, you can fit this just about anywhere.

Hydration has evolved and so should you. This smart water bottle is our pick for the best overall because of its ability to feel like your own personal hydration alarm—it glows to remind you when to sip and thanks to its sensor that measures overall intake. It lines up with a useful app and the vacuum seal is legit. Even better, the leak-proof lid is as good as they come and the bottle can keep your water or other refreshment ice cold for a full 24 hours.

The AirFly allows your AirPods or headphones to be used to watch movies on your plane’s in-flight entertainment center. We like the Pro version of the AirFly, as it allows up to two people to connect to the same in-flight screen and watch at the same time. No more having to use the corded headphones that are passed out. Travel gadgets don’t come smarter than this.

This portable safe is made from strong aluminum alloy and comes with a biometric lock you pair to your finger print. It also can be unlocked via the Trova app, and the safe comes with location tracking in the event it gets misplaced.

While most of the best power banks we’ve tested this featured a dead-simple design, we were impressed by just how straightforward this model was to snap onto our iPhones and move on with our day. The battery is long and the stand is sturdy. What more could a guy ask for?

Dash cams are only as good as the footage they capture. Vantrue’s new N4 Pro records 4K video in the front and 1080p at the rear and in-cabin. Plus, the night vision is stunning, thanks to a Sony Starvis 2 IMX678 8M CMOS sensor.

If you’re looking for entertainment everyone can enjoy, this JBL Clip 4 Eco is a great portable speaker to carry along. The speaker itself is made from a majority of recycled materials, and on top is a carabiner clip to attach to your bag. You also get that trusted JBL speaker quality to pump out music.

Outfitted with a solar panel on the back so you can get continuous juice, this power bank will come in clutch for all types of devices when off the grid. It has four different charging cords, plus a wireless charging pad, so you can connect almost any phone or accessory for power. The rugged power bank also has a bright LED flashlight on front. Talk about the ultimate camping pal.

The Lifestraw Peak Series will eliminate approximately 99.999 percent of bacteria, parasites, microplastics, sand, and dirt. Gift this personal water filter for yourself, then buy a few more and pass them out to friends and family. Perfect for camping, traveling, or having in an emergency.

The latest release in Garmin’s inReach series, this portable Wi-Fi hot spot is the perfect addition to your next outdoor adventure. Text anyone, anytime, from pretty much anywhere in the world—even without cell service.

If, like us, you tend to go through a neverending cycle of letting your hot coffee get cold, reheating it in the microwave, then immediately forgetting about it and repeating the cycle over again, you need the battery-powered Ember Tumbler. This heated mug keeps your fav beverage at whatever temperature you like for up to three hours.

Charge everything, everywhere, all at once. This clever charging station from Belkin combines a MagSafe charger with a wireless charging base for 3-in-1 power top-ups of all your most essential devices.

The world’s best action camera keeps getting better. The latest-generation Hero boasts all the same great features as its predecessor, plus better battery life, new lens options, burst slo-mo mode, and Wi-Fi 6 support.

This super-compact SSD drive is smaller than a deck of cards and weighs next to nothing. It’s extremely rugged, with water-, dust-, and drop-resistance, making it perfect for digital nomads and anyone who works on the go.

By stimulating your vagus nerve just twice a day for two minutes, this compact gadget aims to calm your nerves, lower stress, and even help you sleep better naturally—all without drugs or supplements.

Give the gift of targeted relief with this powerful vibrating foam roller. Armed with three different intensity levels, the Vyper 3 accelerates recovery, meaning you’ll be back to your fitness routine faster and in better shape. The ergonomic design is easier on joints and your spine while the app can offer helpful coaching tips and guided sessions. Simply put, it’s the best foam roller you can buy.

These slick compression boots from Hyperice tout seven compression levels, for a personalized massage that encompasses the entire circumference of your legs. The app syncs up swimmingly and the ability of the gadget to hone in on and eliminate muscle soreness is next level. The best part? They’re wireless, which is not the case for a large portion of the products currently out there.

“Better recovery through technology.” That’s Hyperice’s mantra with the Venom 2—a compact recovery tool that attacks lower-back pain and soreness with a blend of adjustable heat and vibration.

Therabody outdid itself when it packed nearly all the features of its best massage guns into a more compact, go-anywhere, affordable design. We constantly find ourselves reaching for the Mini for gym sessions and really enjoy how easy it is to hold despite its unique shape. Compact recovery doesn’t come in a better package.

You’ve probably seen these markings on NBA players and other elite athletes and now you can get the same treatment at home. The cups use proprietary tech to relieve pain and eliminate sore areas. With three suction levels, three heat levels, and three vibration intensity levels, there’s a perfect treatment for all.

Adaptive lighting, smart alarms, and a solid library of white noise make this the one sleep gadget to rule them all. Plus, it looks damn handsome on your nightstand in any of the three available colors.

We sleep up to a third of our lives, so you need to make the most of all of those years. And even with diet and fitness in check, if your sleep isn’t, the results won’t be there. This smart mattress cover does it all by helping to regulate your body heat while tracking some great metrics: breath rate, heart rate variability, and heart rate. Our editors loves its ability to dial in their ideal sleep temperature.

The CarePod One 31S stands out thanks to its stainless steel parts that are tremendously easy to clean (and stay clean longer than most). Our tester fired it up and immediately found it useful for sleeping, specifically on cool mode. While slightly loud, our tester was impressed with the construction and cleanliness—they had no issues cleaning the entire reservoir and noted that there were no small crevices that were hard to get to. It’s a very low-maintenance (as far as humidifiers can go) option that we’ve found.

Slouching over at a desk all day is not great for any man’s health. A solid way that can help bad posture and muscle imbalances is by utilizing a standing desk while working. The Uplift V2 Standing Desk is one of the most customizable standing desks we’ve tested and it offers an outstanding experience. It’s easy to use and makes us want to stay on our feet longer.

A tech-driven electric toothbrush should do all the work for you. That’s precisely what this model does, with its automatic pressure sensor set up to protect gum lines. There are three different cleaning settings and the timer makes sure you go the distance. Smart as a whip, the toothbrush will even issue alerts if you overlook certain areas of your mouth.

The brand behind one of our all-time-favorite air conditioners makes a pretty sweet air purifier, too. With 3-in-1 True HEPA capability, it’ll scrub all the air in your house in no time. I personally love mine. I set it to Eco mode and it automatically adjusts the fan based on how much dust, pet hair, etc. I have floating around my apartment—basically, I set it and leave it. It’s whisper quite, too.

A vitals check in 90 seconds? That’s essentially what you get with this smart scale. The user will get a sharper image of their physical state, including metrics like cardiovascular health and muscle and weight imbalances. It’ll become part of his daily routine, setting him up with peace of mind and great stats on heart health and sweat glands. And the system is user-friendly, welcoming up to eight independent users at once.

You don’t have to shell out thousands of dollars for a toilet that speaks to you (although go for it, if that’s your thing). The essential benefits of a good bidet can come with a much friendlier price tag. The Tushy Classic 3.0 is easy to install, comes with a sharp-looking dial, and offers precise cleaning with a friendly nozzle when needed.

Alas, a mask with actual superpowers. Put this one on and let the red light take on aging lines, dark circles, uneven tones and more. Science-wise, the mask gets its powers from several kinds of light, ranging from near red and red to amber light and infrared. Perhaps most impressive is the fact that the treatment takes just three minutes. This kit also includes the Lightboost Eye Cream that helps maximize the effects of red light therapy.

Elevate your daily shave routine with this palm-friendly luxury razor from Panasonic. With five Japanese stainless-steel blades and an automatic beard sensor, it delivers a close, just-right shave with zero bumps or irritation. If you’re in need of a travel razor, this one is the most compact effective one we’ve used.

The Dome Shaver Pro is everything a shaved-headed man needs. That includes five double-track blade heads, a curved blade pad, a waterproof construction, and a USB-rechargeable battery. Translation: A close, clean, convenient head shave you can handle yourself.

This water purifier utilizes four stages for cleaner water: a sediment pre-filter, carbon pre-filter, reverse osmosis membrane, and finally a post-carbon filter. During the reverse osmosis phase, contaminants are tapped by a semi-permeable membrane, which only allows molecules of pure water to pass through. This phase can actually help dissolve salts and eliminate bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants (like microplastics and fluoride). Having used the filter for some time now, I can tell you the water just tastes fresher and pure, a crisp-like taste.

Oura’s smart rings get a lot of love these days and it’s no surprise at all. The brand is behind some of the most evolved fitness and wellness trackers on the market, all scrunched into a small and fashionable ring that can be easier to wear for some. Better still, the tech keeps evolving and the rings continue to get smarter. The latest sets you up with every analytic needed to put improve sleep, maintain health, and track the progress of your journey.

Our pick for best infrared sauna blanket, it allows you to sweat out the bad stuff and improve circulation. It can make skin glow and even helps burn calories, despite the fact that you’re simply laying down. MH editors have used this for years and can attest it’s the coziest one on the market, making it feel like we’ve got a sauna at home.

A filtered shower head is a major wellness tech upgrade that can really elevate your showering experience. That’s because it filters out chlorine, minerals, and hard water, leaving you feeling cleaner. Since using mine I definitely have noticed an improvement in my hair, as it seems less dry and brittle.