OnePlus Explorer Backpack - Nelson H., Paid Media Strategist
The OnePlus Explorer Backpack is the perfect gift for city-dwellers, travelers, students – pretty much everyone. Nelson, our Paid Media Strategist, loves how spacious yet slim and minimal the backpack is. The Explorer Backpack features a magnetic buckle that easily opens and closes with a tug, and hidden pockets throughout for passports, phones, and other valuable belongings. This is a piece of gear that Nelson never leaves his house without.
$99.99 from OnePlus
Dope tech for everyone that’s under $500
iRobot Roomba i3 – Regina H., QA Test Engineer
Keep you or your loved one’s house clean this holiday with the iRobot Roomba i3 vacuum. Not everyone is a fan of tidying up their houses, especially when they’re hard at work like Regina, our QA Test Engineer. That’s where the Roomba comes in. With mobile and Alexa integration, Regina routinely schedules her Roomba to vacuum her floor an hour before she’s off work, so she can return to a dirt and dust-free home.
$399.99 from Amazon
OnePlus 7T – Weihua C., Principle Staff Engineer
For only $349, the OnePlus 7T is one of the best value smartphones this season. Weihua, our Principle Staff Engineer, recommends the device to all users – especially those who are looking to upgrade without paying a fortune. The OnePlus 7T comes with a smooth-scrolling 90 Hz Fluid Display, Warp Charge 30T and all the RAM for a stutter-free mobile experience. Weihua plans to buy one for a close family member.
$349.00 from OnePlus
Oculus Quest 2 – Kerry W., Brand Communications Associate
With the power of virtual reality, you won’t have to wait till New Years to leave 2020 behind. Recommended by Kerry, our Brand Communications Associate, the Oculus Quest 2 gives you a full-fledge virtual reality experience minus the dangling cords and cables. On his off time, Kerry often finds himself throwing on the Oculus Quest 2 and immersing in an intense session of Beat Saber.
$299.00 from Oculus
Give the best to the best for under $1000
OnePlus 8 Pro – Aruna B., Consumer Insights Lead
For under $800, the OnePlus 8 Pro has been touted as one of the best value flagships of 2020 by media. This holiday, Aruna, our Consumer Insights Lead, is looking forward to re-introducing the world of Android to her husband with the OnePlus 8 Pro. It packs a gorgeous 120 Hz Fluid Display, premium hardware design and the best camera setup from OnePlus yet. The new Ultramarine Blue finish is quite the looker as well.
$799.00 from OnePlus
Segway Ninebot ES4 Electric Scooter – Yu C., Field Test Engineer
Zoom pass your work meetings and then the streets with the Segway Ninebot ES4 Electric Scooter. With the pandemic clearing most of the roads, Yu, our Field Test Engineer, has been traveling with the Ninebot ES4. The electric scooter is portable, fast and has a secondary battery built onto the stem for all-day endurance. Yu recommends the Ninebot ES4 to anyone who wants to spice up their daily commutes.
$615.99 from Amazon
Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine – Katie C., PR Coordinator
The Breville Barista Pro Espresso Machine isn’t cheap, but it’ll surely make for the perfect holiday gift for family members and friends who can’t get enough caffeine. Katie, our PR Coordinator, gives this her stamp of approval as it can brew warm and flavorful coffee with a tap. The espresso machine blends a timeless design with modern technology like Breville’s ThermoJet heating system and Digital Temperature Control.
$699.95 from Amazon
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