Father’s Day gift guide: The best Beats headphones, Apple Watch, more

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got a whole bunch of tech-focused recommendations for gift ideas for the dad in your life. Whether you’re looking to take advantage of some killer deals on Apple’s versatile lineup of Beats headphones, add an Apple Watch to his arsenal, or upgrade his tech everyday carry, we have some ideas for you.

Powerbeats Pro 2

We have partnered with Best Buy to promote Beats headphones at up to $190 off.

I’m a huge fan of the Beats product lineup. Whereas Apple only makes AirPods in a couple of different shapes, Beats has a full spectrum of options.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 are my favorite option, packing an ultra-secure fit thanks to a clever earhook design. They also feature a built-in heart rate sensor, so you can track your data during workouts even if you don’t wear an Apple Watch.

Powerbeats Pro 2 also offer many of the same iOS integration features as AirPods, such as one touch pairing, Audio Sharing, Personalized Spatial Audio, and more.

Here’s what I wrote about Powerbeats Pro 2 in my full review last year:

Powerbeats Pro 2 are the perfect iteration of the product line. They maintain the fan-favorite design while simultaneously making key improvements to the form factor, like the slimmer earbuds and smaller charging case. Battery life is stellar and performance is excellent thanks to the H2 chip. The secure fit is still unmatched.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 release is the latest piece of evidence that Beats is firing on all cylinders right now. They represent the company’s most ambitious product yet, combining a significant form factor revamp and first-of-its-kind heart rate monitoring technology.

You can buy Powerbeats Pro 2 from Best Buy today for $199.99 — that’s a $50 discount compared to their usual $249.99 price tag.

Beats Solo 4

If the dad in your life is in the market for over-ear headphones, Beats has you covered there too. I absolutely love the Beats Solo 4, which feature an on-ear fit and an ultra-light design. They way just 217 grams, compared to AirPods Max at 385 grams and Beats Studio Pro at 260 grams.

Here’s what I wrote about Beats Solo 4 in my full review:

The focus of Beats Solo 4 is taking a tried and true product and bringing it into the modern era. Beats could have discontinued Beats Solo 3 without a replacement and pushed customers toward the more expensive Beats Studio Pro instead. Alternatively, it could’ve released Beats Solo 4 at a higher price point.

The Beats Solo 4 are a welcome addition to the Beats and Apple family of headphones. While there’s more I wish Beats would’ve changed, the improvements they did make were much-needed. I also really don’t want to overlook just how key it is that the price remained unchanged at $199.99.

You can buy Beats Solo 4 from Best Buy today for $129.99 — that’s a $70 discount compared to their usual price of $199.99.

Apple Watch

I firmly believe an Apple Watch is one of the best gifts you can get someone, and Father’s Day this year is no different. Apple Watch is can serve as a so-called guardian angel of your health, ranging from fitness tracking to heart monitoring, Fall Detection, and much more. It can provide peace of mind for both you and your dad.

• 40mm Apple Watch SE 3: from $219 (Reg. $249)
• 44mm Apple Watch SE 3: from $249 (Reg. $279)
• 42mm Apple Watch Series 11: from $299 (Reg. $399)
• 46mm Apple Watch Series 11: from $329 (Reg. $429)
• Apple Watch Ultra 3: from $699(Reg. $799)

All of these Apple Watch models make great options for Father’s Day this year. You can learn more about each specific model below:

• Review: Apple Watch Ultra 3 delivers off-grid connectivity as Series 11 extends battery

AirTag 2

Apple announced AirTag 2 earlier this year, and it offers three key upgrades over its predecessor:

• Precision Finding now works up to 1.5x farther away than AirTag 1.
• Upgraded Bluetooth chip that expands the findable range.
• The speaker is up to 50% louder than the original.