Our picks at a glance
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Comparison table
| Feature | Under ₹4,000OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro | For readersAmazon Kindle (2024) | For fitness fansXiaomi Smart Band 9 | For the terraceJBL Flip 6 | For parentsAmazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) | Under ₹6,000CMF by Nothing Watch Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Typical price | ₹2,999–₹3,699 | ₹9,999–₹10,999 | ₹3,499–₹3,999 | ₹8,999–₹11,999 | ₹4,499–₹5,499 | ₹4,000–₹5,500 |
| Best for | Value ANC | Budget | Most people | Portable | Most homes | Budget buyers |
| Key feature | 49 dB ANC at a budget price | Light 6 inch Kindle with 300 ppi screen | AMOLED band with 21-day battery | Waterproof speaker with clear sound and 12 h battery | Compact Alexa speaker with better bass | Built-in GPS and AMOLED for little money |
| ANC | Yes (49 dB) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Battery | 12 h (44 h with case) | — | 21 days | 12 h | — | Up to 11 days |
| Latency mode | Yes | — | — | — | — | — |
| Screen | — | 6 inch 300 ppi | — | — | — | — |
| Waterproof | — | No | — | IP67 | — | — |
| Storage | — | 16 GB | — | — | — | — |
| Water resistance | — | — | 5 ATM | — | — | — |
| GPS | — | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| Power | — | — | — | 30 W | — | — |
| Assistant | — | — | — | — | Alexa | — |
| Speaker | — | — | — | — | 1.73 inch | — |
| Smart home hub | — | — | — | — | No | — |
| Display | — | — | — | — | — | 1.32-inch AMOLED |
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OnePlus · Wireless earbuds
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro
Real noise cancelling for the daily commute.
- Buy it if
- you want real noise cancellation for little money.
- Skip it if
- you use an iPhone.
Pros
- Strong ANC for the price
- Good battery
- Fast charging
Cons
- Average mic outdoors
- Plastic case
Key specifications
- ANC
- Yes (49 dB)
- Battery
- 12 h (44 h with case)
- Latency mode
- Yes
Amazon · E-readers
Amazon Kindle (2024)
A whole library that fits in a pocket.
- Buy it if
- you want a cheap, pocketable e-reader.
- Skip it if
- you read in the bath.
Pros
- Light
- Sharp
- Affordable
Cons
- Not waterproof
- No warm light
Key specifications
- Screen
- 6 inch 300 ppi
- Waterproof
- No
- Storage
- 16 GB
Xiaomi · Fitness bands
Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Three weeks of tracking per charge.
- Buy it if
- you want simple fitness tracking with little charging.
- Skip it if
- you need GPS.
Pros
- Long battery
- Bright screen
- Light
Cons
- No GPS
- Basic app
Key specifications
- Battery
- 21 days
- Water resistance
- 5 ATM
- GPS
- No
JBL · Bluetooth speakers
JBL Flip 6
Tough, waterproof sound.
- Buy it if
- you want a tough speaker for trips and terraces.
- Skip it if
- you want deep bass for parties.
Pros
- IP67
- Clear sound
- PartyBoost pairing
Cons
- No mic for calls
- No aux
Key specifications
- Battery
- 12 h
- Waterproof
- IP67
- Power
- 30 W
Amazon · Smart speakers
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
Hindi voice control for bhajans, news and reminders.
- Buy it if
- you want voice control for music, alarms and smart home.
- Skip it if
- you want rich music sound.
Pros
- Cheap
- Hindi support
- Great smart home
Cons
- Small sound
- Amazon ecosystem
Key specifications
- Assistant
- Alexa
- Speaker
- 1.73 inch
- Smart home hub
- No
CMF · Smartwatches
CMF by Nothing Watch Pro 2
A stylish watch with built-in GPS.
- Buy it if
- you want a stylish budget smartwatch with GPS.
- Skip it if
- you want a full app store.
Pros
- AMOLED screen
- Built-in GPS
- Interchangeable bezels
Cons
- Basic app
- Limited third-party apps
Key specifications
- Display
- 1.32-inch AMOLED
- GPS
- Yes
- Battery
- Up to 11 days
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How we picked
Every gift here is something we would buy for ourselves, with a clear reason the person will use it, and nothing that ends up in a cupboard.