Father’s Day: 10 gift ideas for your dad on this special day

June 18 happens to be Father’s Day, a day dedicated to the very first superheroes of our lives. While we’ve known them to work hard and give us the world, one hardly ever sees them ask for anything in return.

It naturally follows then, it may be difficult for one to decide what to do for their fathers or what to gift them, to show them their appreciation. If you’re confused too, worry not. Here’s a list of gadgets to gift your dad on Father’s Day.

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1. The dad who always loses things

If you happen to have a forgetful dad who often loses track of his phone, wallet and keys amongst other things, consider gifting them a smart tracker to make their lives a little easier. Check out the tag8 Dolphin Smart Tracker, compatible with both Android and iOS devices.

2. The workaholic dad

If your dad happens to be a person who is a workaholic and spends long hours on his desk, craning over a screen, get them a portable electronic massager, to help ease the strain on their bodies a little. Check out Croma CRAH0059, which can be used for one’s back, legs, neck, shoulders as well as wait, and can be used attached to a seat anywhere, whether in one’s homes, offices, or even car.

3. The health-conscious dad

For dads that like to keep a track of their vital parameters vis-à-vis health, whether through exercise or their diet, a fitness tracker makes for the perfect gift. These nifty little devices can do just about everything from tracking their heart rates, step counts, SPO2 levels, sleep cycles, calories burnt, and so on. Furthermore, they can also set alarms and reminders, display smartphone notifications and flash calls. If you’re confused about which one to buy, may we suggest you check out the Fitbit Inspire 2 Fitness Tracker?

4. The groovy dad

Who said all dads are boring? For those who like to crank up some tunes and groove to their beats with friends on a Friday night, consider gifting them a party speaker. Give the 100W JBL PartyBox Encore Essential a whirl. It features a 2.1 channel configuration, Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, LED lights which can be synced with the song’s beats, wireless party chain functionality, as well as a karaoke mode.

5. The clean freak dad

For the dads that can’t stand a single speck of dust or a drop of water spilt on the floor, let alone a messy house, consider buying them a robotic vacuum cleaner. In addition to saving one a whole lot of work, they are also extremely quiet and easy to operate. Check out the Eureka Forbes Robo eVac 15W vacuum cleaner with a 0.275 litre dust tank capacity, reusable dust bag, 600 pa suction power, and a runtime of up to 110 minutes. Furthermore, it also has an auto-dock and recharge feature, making it a truly fit-it-and-forget-it device.

6. The cinephile dad

For the dads that like to kick back and relax, binging on their favourite old Bollywood and Hollywood films, whether at home or on the go, a tablet makes for the perfect gift. A tablet offers easy portability and an immersive audio-visual experience on a relatively nominal amount. Check out the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Android tablet with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. The 10.5-inch screen coupled with quad speakers with support for Dolby Atmos, and the 7,040mAh battery with 15W fast charging, guarantee an uninterrupted and immersive viewing experience on a budget.

7. The coffee aficionado dad

There’s nothing which quite says dad like kicking back on a Sunday morning, reading the sports section while sipping on a hot cup of Joe. For dads that like their coffee just so, consider getting them the 800W Wonderchef Regalia Automatic Coffee Maker. With a metal porta filter and steam tube for froth, a 5-bar pump pressure, removable drip tray, the capability to make cappuccinos as well as espressos, this little coffee machine is your personal in-house Baristsa.

8. The gamer dad

Who says only kids play games? If your dad is one of those that likes to game, why not gift them a controller to join you for an intense Counter Strike session, or perhaps a FIFA match? Check out the Amkette Evo Gamepad Pro 4 Gaming Controller with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, up to 12 hours of playtime, 16 action buttons and two quick action buttons, as well as in-built smartphone holder.

9. The dad that likes to cook 

Is your father a budding chef, concocting new dishes in the kitchen every other day? Well, why not consider gifting them an air fryer this Father’s Day? This nifty little gadget can cook up an endless number of lip-smacking dishes in a matter of minutes, with little human input of any kind. If you’re wondering just which one to pick up, consider purchasing the new Philips Air Fryer HD9257.

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10. The dad that likes to look good

We’ve all seen our dads get ready for and turn up to work, pressed and dressed every morning. Well, how about adding to their look a little, and gifting them a grooming kit? Check out the Phillips Multigroom Series 7000 13-in-1- body grooming kit with various attachments.

While all kinds of dads mentioned may be very similar or different from one another, we’re sure we love them all the same.