The Coolest Christmas Tech Gift Under $100 That Every Smartphone User Will Actually Use

Christmas shopping for a smartphone user should be easy. After all, there are thousands of accessories to choose from.

The problem is that they probably already have most of the obvious ones.

A phone case? Probably. A charging cable? Definitely. Wireless earbuds? Quite possibly.

So, if you're looking for a tech gift under $100 that's genuinely useful and different enough to get a reaction when they open it, it might be time to rethink what a pair of earbuds can actually be.

Earbuds That Live on Your iPhone

Most wireless earbuds haven't really changed the basic formula.

You have your phone in one pocket and a separate charging case containing your earbuds in another. And when you actually want to use them, there's always the possibility that the case is in a bag, sitting at home, or hiding somewhere you can't remember putting it.

Komutr tackles this issue head-on, because its ultra-slim 12mm charging case attaches magnetically to the back of a MagSafe-compatible iPhone, so your phone and earbuds effectively become one thing. Your earbuds go wherever your phone goes.

That's probably not how most people have ever thought about carrying earbuds before, which is exactly what makes Komutr such an interesting Christmas gift.

It Isn't Just a Clever Case

The unusual design isn't a gimmick. It solves a very ordinary problem: “Where did I put my earbuds?” However, while the magnetic design is the feature that immediately gets your attention, Komutr is still designed to work as a proper everyday pair of earbuds.

You get Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode, Apple Find My support, IP54 splash and dust resistance, and a case that can be recharged by USB-C or wirelessly. The case also doubles as a kickstand when it's attached to the phone.

And because the case simply attaches magnetically, it doesn't draw power from the iPhone itself.

An Easy Gift to Build Around

Komutr also fits naturally into a MagSafe setup.

There are compatible wireless chargers, portable chargers and foldable charging options in the Komutr store, so you can add another accessory if you want to turn it into a bigger Christmas gift.

And the concept isn't limited strictly to MagSafe iPhones. Magnetic rings can also provide the attachment point needed for compatible devices that don't already have one built in.

A Tech Gift They'll Actually Use

The best tech gifts aren't necessarily the ones with the longest specification sheets. They're the ones that quietly make everyday life easier.

Komutr earbuds are familiar enough to be immediately useful, but different enough that there's a good chance the person opening them this Christmas hasn't seen anything quite like them before!

And for a smartphone user who's constantly carrying both their phone and their earbuds anyway, attaching the two suddenly seems remarkably obvious.