AFFORDABLE VS LUXE stocking fillers
T3 UK|December 2023
These pocketable gadgets make perfect presents, regardless of your budget
AFFORDABLE VS LUXE stocking fillers

Smartwatches

CMF BY NOTHING WATCH PRO 

Considering how much tech has actually been packed into the Watch Pro (from Nothing spin-off CMF), it's incredible that the price has been kept this low: you've got GPS on board, IP68 water and dust resistance, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, step counting, and up to 13 days of battery life, all for not very much money at all. 

The smartwatch definitely looks the part as well, coming wrapped up in a compact and stylish square casing, and topped off with a 1.96-inch AMOLED display with always-on capabilities. You've got a choice of three colours to pick from as well: black, grey, or a bright orange if you're after something that really stands out on the wrist.

£69, intl.cmf.tech

APPLE WATCH ULTRA 2 

The second-gen Ultra version of Apple's smartwatch may not be a huge leap forward from the first-gen, but it remains Apple's best wearable - and has a price to match. The gorgeous screen can reach 3,000 nits of brightness, while the tough titanium frame helps the watch to hit military standards in terms of its resistance to wear and tear. 

The Ultra version of the Apple Watch is also the one to go for if you want more battery life (it actually goes for twice as long between charges compared to the standard model), waterproofing to lower depths, and a customisable action button. The Ultra 2 also has a siren to use in emergencies, that can be heard up to 180 metres away.

£799, apple.com

Earbuds

CMF BY NOTHING BUDS PRO

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