Best in Tech: Valentine’s Day Edition

Who says romance is dead? Yes, the pandemic had us either locked down together with our special someone or distanced and apart, but tech has never been more important in keeping us close to those who matter the most.

This Valentine's Day, why not pick out a cool gift for your tech-savvy sweetie from Lazada?  Chances are, you already have a wishlist, or perhaps a few items already in your cart, but it’s always good to scout for a few more steals that you may have missed before check out. So, to celebrate the love month, we list 14 cool items we absolutely love and wouldn’t mind receiving ourselves! 

1. 13-inch MacBook Pro: Apple M1 chip

All systems Pro! Superpowered by the new Apple M1 chip, experience speed and power beyond belief. With up to 2.8x CPU performance and 5x the graphics speed. It's Apple's most advanced Neural Engine for up to 11x faster machine learning. Bonus? Enjoy up to 20 hours of battery life, very impressive, and the longest of any Mac in the history of ever!

2. Nintendo Switch Lite

Your special someone a gamer on the go? The Nintendo Switch Lite is designed specifically for handheld play—so jumping into your favorite games is easy like 1, 2, 3, wherever you happen to be. We also love the array of colors it comes in: yellow, gray, turquoise, and coral.

3. Instax Instant Camera MINI 11 Jelly Kit

This too-cute kit comes with a Mini 11, Glossy Film 10s, Dust Bag, all in one Jelly Kit! If your Valentine loves to scrapbook and keep physical mementos, this is the perfect find to show them you care.

4. DJI OM 4 Foldable Stabilizer

Create magnetic moments you'll want to relive over and over again with smooth video! DJI OM 4 is a foldable stabilizer designed to complement all smartphones, allowing you to start recording the most important of life's moments right away. Magnetic, ultra-compact, and bursting with easy-to-use features, there's just so much we love about it!

5. Google Chromecast 4 with Google TV

Get ready to have even better movie nights at home by leveling up your home entertainment system with this gadget! This newest version of the Chromecast comes with Google TV and makes casting your favorite shows and movies so seamless from any phone. It works with most streaming apps (except Apple TV and Stadia) so you will never run out of things to watch with your special someone!

6. Logitech K480 Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard and Logitech MX Master 2S Multi Device Wireless Mouse

If your significant other has been working long hours at home and is a multitasker, this combo from Logitech would be a godsend to help them get more done in less time! Award-winning on most tech websites, these multi-device Logitech products help you go from one device to another (with up to three devices per item), regardless of what app is running on each. (Plus, we really love the MX series for its ability to boost productivity and make working from home feel like a breeze!)

7. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Arguably the best smartphone money can buy right now, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G wows with a huge screen, five cameras, and the best zoom on any readily available Android phone. If your honey is due for a phone upgrade and you're feeling extra, surprise them by pre-ordering this in the matte black finish Phantom Black for a classy, always cool finish.

8. Wacom CTL-4100 Intuos Graphics Drawing Tablet

Quarantine has led to some interesting hobbies, including drawing and other forms of art. If you want to surprise your artsy SO with a gift that will take their work to the next level up, consider this Wacom tablet to help them make cool digital art. This is the most basic model but one that will help them dip their toes in the new media, and see if digital arts is for them! The tablet comes with a pen and is compatible with majority of devices.

9. Nikon Z50 Dual Lens Kit (16-50mm + 50-250mm)

Tiny but fierce (and sturdy), the Nikon Z50 is one of the best mirrorless cameras on the market right now you may want to consider buying for both you and your partner. Whether its because you'd want to pick up photography as a hobby, start a YouTube channel, or just level up your Instagram game, this cam can do it all!

10. Bose Home Speaker 500

Make date nights at home even better with the widest sound of any smart speaker on the market with the Bose Home Speaker 500. Set the scene, fill any room with wall-to-wall stereo sound, and play your favorite tracks at the command of your voice—making even the most simple of life's moments like they're straight out of a movie.

11. YOGA C940-14IIL

We love a gadget that can just do more so this two-in-one is something we've been eyeing ever since it came out. If your special someone is looking for a bit more screen space than Dell's XPS 13 or the HP Spectre x360, this is definitely it. Plus, its crafted from premium aluminum and boasts thin bezels, has 10th Gen Intel Core processing, and delivers great entertainment features.

12. Garmin Forerunner 745 Smart Watch

Finally, a smartwatch that can keep up with runners and triathletes! This new year, help get your significant other in the best shape of their lives and beat yesterday, reaching new personal records. Bonus: its battery life lasts for 7 days, so it's ready to go any time they are. It's such a great watch, we almost wouldn't want to give it away.

13. Sony KD-65X9507H 4K Ultra HD Smart TV

Does bedroom need a TV upgrade? We can think of few that deliver better than this Sony 4K Ultra HD Smart TV. It features a full array LED and High Dynamic Range (HDR), is compatible with all Bluetooth devices, hands-free voice search, built-in Chromecast, HomeKit integration, and so much more!

14. Jabra Elite 85t True Wireless Earbuds

You could never go wrong with gifting your special someone (or yourself) wireless earphones! Jabra's flagship true wireless earphones make a compelling case for your upgrade. It features 11 levels of sound—from full ANC (Active Noise-Cancellation) to full HearThrough (transparency mode)—perfectly engineered for the way your ear perceives changes in volume, you’ll never miss a beat. It's perfect for any and every activity, and gives its wearer full control of how they hear the world.