Cool Tech You'll Actually Want!

These are the holiday gifts and gadgets you'll actually want this year!
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🤑 Kwumsy K3 keyboard/display/dock - snazzy.fm/rh
🤑 RovyVon Aurora A8 flashlight - snazzy.fm/xd
🤑 Flipslide game - snazzy.fm/ZJ
🤑 ISDT 200X power station - snazzy.fm/pt
🤑 Questyle M15 DAC/amp - snazzy.fm/xO
🤑 711L mini wrench w/ bit handle - snazzy.fm/tL
🤑 711L mini wrench w/ Leatherman handle - snazzy.fm/MX
🤑 Moft MagSafe tripod stand - snazzy.fm/xG
Pinecil soldering iron (official site/price) - snazzy.fm/PX
🤑 Pinecil soldering iron (more $, but faster) - snazzy.fm/iT
Apple Time Capsule - look on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and more!
🤑 2TB SSD for Time Capsule - snazzy.fm/ix
🤑 Dreamfarm Garject (Prime shipped) - snazzy.fm/Rw
Dreamfarm Garject (direct, cheaper) - snazzy.fm/Ox
🤑 WERA Kraftform Turbo screwdriver - snazzy.fm/HT
🤑 WERA Kraftform Turbo screwdriver (with bits) - snazzy.fm/oS
Nomad Slim 35W/65W GaN chargers - snazzy.fm/SE
Playdate game console - snazzy.fm/aa
🤑 Pokit Pro multimeter/oscilloscope/logger - snazzy.fm/QF
🤑 Pokit Meter (cheaper, but similar features) - snazzy.fm/RU
🤑 Unicorn Magnum 9" pepper mill - snazzy.fm/yr
🤑 Unicorn Magnum 6" pepper mill - snazzy.fm/Qn
🤑 Unicorn Tablestick s/p mills - snazzy.fm/Pk
🤑 KNIPEX Cobra XS pliers - snazzy.fm/xz
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It's the holiday season yet again. All too many gift guides are filled to the brim with sponsored crap and/or product that everybody already knows about. In this video, we discuss nearly 20 products that are affordable, high quality, cool, and genuinely fun that you can ask Santa for (or get for others as Santa!). From portable game consoles, to DIY gear like soldering equipment and tools, to goofy accessories for your iPhone, Mac, and more, this video's got it all for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas, and more!
0:00 Actually good gifts!
0:16 A keyboard, screen, laptop dock, and more!
1:41 A tiny but mighty multifunction flashlight!
2:42 Bop-It! Well, kinda...
3:15 Roborock Dyad Pro (sponsored)
4:26 Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (sponsored)
6:06 The best, most CHUNGUS USB charger
7:25 Insanely small HiFi DAC/amp
8:12 Itty bitty wrench-y
8:55 The only tolerable MagSafe accessory
9:33 The definitive starter soldering iron
10:48 The only useful $30 Apple product
12:19 The only Mrs. Snazzy approved gadget
13:13 The most over-engineered screwdriver ever
14:08 A GaN travel charger without compromise
14:45 I wish I didn't LOVE this thing
16:53 A multimeter, oscilloscope, and logger-all-in-one!
18:33 AN ABSOLUTELY SPICY HOG!
19:30 Pliers for... ants?!
20:40 Buy all, some, or none of this-idc

[@voidmayonnaise]

I love the Playdate. It lets me crank it wherever I am!

[@snazzy]

Yea!!!...... no wait

[@Michael-Archonaeus]

But with a PSP you can play nut outside...

[@nakedcellist]

Great for on the toilet..

[@evindrews]

I love playing with toys in the bathroom

[@Blox117]

literally the worst one. you can buy a surface pro for 50 dollars and its a full computer

[@Juan-re6rt]

Great video! There are a lot of ideas here. As someone who has run a gift shop, I can tell you that the best gift a man can receive is either a good wallet or a good massage.

[@Elizaxxx1965]

Actually, that makes sense do you have any recommendations for a high quality wallet? I need to replace my BF wallet it's so old and torn..

[@Juan-re6rt]

Vionentus smart wallet PERIOD. about 90% of the wallets that claim to be genuine leather are made of bonded leather, they are the only brand I encountered that offer full grain leather for such a low $

[@Elizaxxx1965]

Found them! They also have a slot for AirTag and RFID blocking so cool. Which design do you think is better?

[@Juan-re6rt]

I own their VN100 for few months already, looks like new

[@Mellow_Wood_Hill]

A good massage of my wallet, I’m in.

[@DctrGizmo]

I honestly think having dual monitors is so worth it in terms of productivity. The keyboard/display combo seems like a cool idea but you might as well get another display for that price.

[@mckidney1]

Yep, but that is part of these guides - something not obvious.

[@snazzy]

I think at $250, if you don't already have a nice mechanical keyboard and you don't want to add a ton of space to your desk it makes sense. With its normal MSRP and/or if you've already got a good board, I agree.

[@Kelson01]

He's recommending great gadgets that are the type of "niche but great" things. I can tell he put a lot of effort into the selection, especially since there's such a wide range of options. People know a second monitor is an option, he would add no value by saying "get a second monitor". (and he wouldn't because he doesn't like them) There's someone out there that will benefit from being made aware of that device. No value would be added if he recommended another monitor.

[@SleepyPossums]

Desk space is the main limiting factor for me, so this is a really great alternative!

[@Fay7666]

It also looks like something that with a screen protector, could make sense for luggage / big backpacks. If you have some extra desk space while out and a 2-in-1, I can see myself using the laptop in tent mode as the side screen with info lookup and the KB screen in center for the word processor. Much nicer KB than any laptop, and less desk space than laptop + portable screen _+ keyboard._

[@kevin4914]

I always get so excited when you publish a new video because you bring a level of care and thoroughness to your content, not to mention wit and humor, that simply cannot be found in many other places (if any). You can always tell that you're genuinely not only interested but passionate and just geeky about the things you talk about and its truly refreshing.

[@jamesoloughlin]

Quinn you are a Master. Excellent gift guide. Can not say whether or not I’ll get these as “gifts” but I want 90% of the loot. That flashlight looks great.

[@snazzy]

If I could only have one thing, it'd be the flashlight. It's so great.

[@logicool2793]

"with out all the sponsored expensive crap" - go to minute 3...

[@carsonmmiller]

Wow this is a really wonderfully put together list! It’s a rare for me to find a Black Friday deal guide like this where it’s filled with a ton of items I’ve never heard of before and they’re all within a reasonable price range for what they are! Thanks Quinn for putting together such a great list that’s filled with actually interesting items🤓

[@snazzy]

Thanks for watching!

[@terencebaotran]

wow, Quinn, a gift guide with actual brilliant gift ideas and top notch comedic writing? Thank you for your work. You are alright in my book for an audiophile

[@punko9031]

Cheers to all other Germans watching this Channel, as there is apparently quite a few of us ✌️ And great video Quinn, I already planned on gifting two of the items on your list anyways but found a another good idea :)

[@snazzy]

Lots of Germans! In fact, my 5th largest demographic after USA, UK, Canada and India!

[@snazzy]

No, wait! Germany is now the 3rd largest!!!

[@maxfiebig7133]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@snazzy We Germans are quite concise consumers. We like things that are build the right way but we also want to know their weaknesses. It aligns well with your channel culture and I guess that’s why so many watch your channel. It’s one off the most balanced, honest and entertaining tech channel I know of. Keep up the good work Quinn and let us know if you need more German tool tips. For your Christmas check out the knipex mini wrench, same size but I prefer this type as it can double as full set of wrenches.

[@snjert8406]

​@@snazzyHoly crap! I didn't expect that haha (hello from Germany!!)

[@kornar]

​@@snazzyYou summoned us, by mentioning us. This is the way.

[@dmug]

Quin’s quest for clean floors is the stuff legends are made from.

[@OLBastholm]

He's so dedicated!

[@iVolkswagen]

Don’t be fooled, it’s just him parroting for sponsorship money.

[@snazzy]

@@iVolkswagenYou do not know me and my true affinity for vacuum cleaners. I’ve loved them since I was a kid lol

[@littlejack59]

$1200 is insanity tho

[@ichristianrodriguez]

@@snazzy and everyone here should watch John Wilson's show. Great episode on Vancum's in the most recent season.

[@supereldian]

19:45 ". . .or 28 millimeters, if you're scared of fractions and freedom" LMAO

[@snazzy]

🦅

[@KingLarbear]

Lol

[@Ryzza5]

Or 2.8cm lol

[@AndrewC89]

Really appreciate a product guide that isn’t sponsored and/or the same 10 lame items everyone else does. Thanks and happy thanksgiving!

[@snazzy]

And a happy thanksgiving to you!

[@KrishanBhattacharya]

I can personally testify to the excellence of the Aurora A8. I wish the design was less cylindrical, and I could wish for a different button setup, but it definitely packs a powerful punch light-wise. I have bought 2 of these and can highly recommend.

[@20BlueWolf]

I always enjoy your gift guide videos, legitimately well put together list of fun stuff. Bought flipside as a gift and am eyeing the flashlight for myself.

[@eenderr3436]

Your gift guide/cool gadget videos are honestly some of the best. All of the other ones are sponsored bs or just crappy tools they though together to make a video and get add revenue. Yours is stuff I actually kinda want to buy 😂 and I have! And I’ve always loved the products! Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@user-hl2sx3bq2o]

the variety and nicheness of these products is insane... and i'm sold on almost all of them. keep making these videos quinn!

[@CF542]

Your gift guides are hands down the best and I look forward to them every year. I have added half a dozen of these goodies to my Amazon list already.

[@klimentbassev8866]

Thank you for these great videos! Always so informative and staight to the point! Much love!❤

[@kryptomaniac4946]

This was genuinely useful! Please make more of these videos!

[@stormburn1]

The Playdate is such a nice console. I'm glad to see the joy is being shared!

[@johnnyhanna]

Wera makes amazing tools, so much engineering in such small packages. Also getting the 711 Ratchet and the Knipex for sure

[@Melchirobin]

Honestly amazing video absolutely very useful, love the work you and your team do.

[@KingLarbear]

It would be cool to watch these in a row from a certain year and see the changes in tech over time

[@Grixxis]

Greetings from Germany, had to listen to the WERA Kraftform TURBO several times. Jokes aside, i really like the list with quite some affordable options

[@snazzy]

Thanks so much for watching! Appreciate your support! Tschüss Tschüss.

[@ArgoFowl]

you already know this video is gonna be a banger before watching it

[@petercruz1993]

This list is so dope. Especially the torches and tools

[@desmond-hawkins]

I am _fascinated_ by the fact that Quinn is so obsessed with vacuum cleaners. Well I don't know if obsessed is the right word, maybe he's more of a vacuum afficionado, a connoisseur even. Not that there's anything wrong with that, many of them have tons of interesting tech. It's just kind of unusual, more quirky than weird. You do you!

[@snazzy]

I am certainly a weirdo. Extends to upright and canister vacs too. I have 4. And I want more. It’s a problem 😂

[@brandon_nope]

check out Vacuum Wars while you’re at it

[@kevin4914]

@@snazzy its why we love you Quinn!!😂🫶

[@stevey500]

Some of what sucks the most is the best of tech@@snazzy

[@lightguy250]

I always love your tech roundups because you actually show me something I've never seen before AND isn't just china shovelware.

[@DanEmmons]

Since the iPhone 15 Pro Max has USB-C, I’ve actually thought about connecting the Kwumsy Keyboard to it. I am mobile all the time as an Uber eats DoorDash GrubHub and Amazon Flex driver and sometimes sometimes it would just be really nice to have both extra screen space, and a keyboard to be able to communicate with customers on the road a lot easier than typing into the phone all day

[@ghost-user559]

Although you can also get an iPad 9 on sale now and a keyboard case for almost the same price all considered.

[@edcdad1124]

As a regular amazon driver idk how you do it with your own vehicle then again were I'm located at every town is super spaced out

[@troybryantIII]

"if your scared of fractions and freedom" 😂😂😂😂

[@Daphoid]

What a fun list, above and beyond the usual USB based / shovel ware accessories. Bought the game and the flashlight. Pondered a few others but they're already unavailable or pricier than I'd feel like an impulse buy. The Pinecil soldering kit is awesome, but we've got a very nice Hakken one so I figured that's probably fine. The Knipex looks nice as well (love their stuff) may go hunting for that. Thanks Quinn and team! Happy Holidays!

[@SamDalfuss69]

That little "Dankeschön" at the mention of Germans watching made go "aww" out loud lmao! As we say in Germany: GaLiGrü! :)

[@ianbowers8375]

This was one of the best tech gift lists Ive ever seen, I was genuinely interested in almost every item

[@samuelgabor]

What fantastic recommendations for Christmas! Thank you so much!

[@Haloruler64]

Can confirm, the RovyVon A8 is phenomenal. Have multiple of their flashlights.

[@EmeraldChickn]

Man this is such an awesome list of things I never knew existed in the niche ways that they do. I’ve ordered the Pinecil after procrastinating on fixing some stuff for a year or two, and I’m actually exited to work on those projects after it arrives. Thanks Quinn :)

[@maxillariadendrobulum4079]

I can vouch for the pinecil! It’s great! ❤

[@blabberingblab]

Always love the content, happy holidays to you and your family!

[@rufysufy]

Glad I watched this. That ravyvon torch looks amazing and Its small enough to put in the toolkit under my motorbike seat. Great if I ever need roadside repairs!

[@Dygear]

The fan on the ISDT 200X power station is EXCEPTIONALLY loud. Their fan curve also makes no sense what so ever, it seems to be just on or off. And when it's on, it's audible above everything else in the room. There was clearly no thought put into the sound of this thing. AVOID.

[@ciphore]

Thank you for hosting this amazing segment of As Seen On TV!

[@HJiangBang]

I have the smaller version of the Unicorn pepper grinder (I think it's big enough) and it is truly a huge addition if you're a home cook. Cannot recommend enough.

[@XenoX101]

It's not the size that counts it's how you use it!

[@MW-do5qo]

You might not be allowed to enter Germany again after using the ungodly unit "Pound-Feet" to describe a German screw driver 😉

[@snazzy]

Hahaha touche

[@adammarks4491]

It's actually insane how on point this video is, I literally want to buy most of these!

[@snazzy]

Thanks for watching! 🎉

[@peyton_uwu]

Wow, this is the first video I've ever watched that back-to-back recommends me products that Im interested in getting or at least think are cool. Great job dude!

[@antongrimm]

One of the best tech recommendation videos I´ve ever seen! Thank you, keep it up! ✌

[@snazzy]

Thanks, will do!

[@briansalcedo9295]

Just used your link to buy the RovyVon 4th Aurora A8 flashlight. Looking forward to using it in the future!

[@YesThisIsElie]

Forget ads, I hate how much this video series makes me want to buy everything in it. Love your work Quinn, keep it up 😉.

[@tumo07]

Even when i know almost all of these stuff i wouldn’t be able to buy in my country, i’m still love watching these videos to see neat tech that are underated

[@TadashiHD]

What I always like about your cool tech vids is that they are unique and not always tech.

[@hellojustin1988]

One of the one unique and useful lists I've seen out there. Nice work Quinn.

[@bits2646]

Always absolutely loved the Snazzy Xmas shopping list video :D Great !!

[@HikerFromVA]

Excellent list and thanks for this!

[@Tarun.s.b]

I love last years and I love this video. It made buy some of them last year and now I have a new set of things to buy :)

[@snazzy]

Cheers!

[@mjp5546]

Excellent list of cool stuff, thank you

[@JoshMurrah]

This was a really groovy list, and I put several of these on my wishlist, thanks!

[@eliiiiiijah]

The graject is really an amazing kitchen gadget. I've tried a lot of garlic presses, this is the best by far.

[@adrianfleming385]

I also got one of the K3 keyboards, there is a button on the left side of the hinge you depress to unlock the screen from its locked position.

[@1997mo1]

just ordered the Pinecil! its exactly hat I was serching for for a long time :)) thank you !

[@snazzy]

It's great, you're gonna love it.

[@lucasbim]

I have a S8 Pro Ultra and I love it, on a house with 2 cat's is great to keep everything neat and is a HUGE plus the smell of clean floors. Basic maintenance is easy, the app works really well. Can't complain. I've justified the price by thinking of how much it would cost to hire someone to do the job of cleaning the floors and it already paid it self.

[@snazzy]

It really does pay for itself sooner than most think it will. Thanks for watching :)

[@zachg9065]

Anyone have any details on that airport and what all I need to do that exact thing. I would so replace the HD with an SSD for that purpose

[@swiftrealm]

Pinecil is great. I have TS100 (the more expensive version of the iron the Pinecil is based on) and it's the best portable iron I've used.

[@desmond-hawkins]

I got a Pinecil for its compact size and fast heating, and hadn't realized you could actually update its firmware from a GitHub repo. So the first thing I did with my new soldering iron was to fetch the flashing tool with a git checkout… 🤯

[@afterfurtherreview]

This video is the standard for what every gift guide on KZbin should be

[@timmy334]

The Playdate screen is the same as the old B&W Macs from back in the day. I wish I actually had uses for these things. 🤪 They are so cool!

[@LordFardius]

I have a pinecil soldering iron and I can confirm that it is amazing, I would actually take it over literally any other soldering iron and its $26!! Its insane how fast it heats and the auto cooldown is super nice because I always forget to turn stuff off

[@NoahZimmerman]

Glad to see you enjoyed my recommendation! Definitely is a super useful "chungus" of a charger, and I think you convinced me I need to pick up another!

[@snazzy]

It's so good!

[@gaboro24]

I was also thinking of grabbing an old time capsule, but is it secure enough for my data? I mean its OS is outdated and did not receive any patches for ca. 10 years.. What is your opinion on that?

[@KingLarbear]

I bet someone hacked it and you probably could boot that on it

[@oraclegenesis1366]

Definitely getting the flashlight for my dad. He works in dark spaces often and outside, all those settings will do wonders for him

[@EarthwiseWaterFilters]

Finally a video that recommends some techs that I’ll actually buy. Thanks!

[@eduardonarvaez6205]

is there a way to know what is the max capacity HDD that the Apple Time Capsule will accept. Looking forward to get one for my apple devices back-ups, but I cannot find this info anywhere.

[@AshtonSnapp]

I already have a Playdate on order, and it will be arriving this Monday!

[@gastypm]

Can you add a bigger than 2tb SSD to the Time Capsule? I have mine still working with the original 2tb hard disk and would love to upgrade it.

[@zackzand3368]

I’m super super intrigued by the time capsule nas! Is there a way to connect to it and set it up through windows?

[@marvinjohn]

Such a cool list of cool stuff. I have your older similar video saved up and once I have enough disposable income, I plan to purchase at least a few of them. Please keep making these videos. ❤

[@snazzy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@blathablather]

Boost time, this will help with my Christmas shopping haha

[@San_fr_23]

i absolutely love these types of videos

[@cyberspacedweller637]

Love the idea of the keyboard being a dock. More mech keyboards should have that option.

[@mariusreiter9493]

Fun fact: Both the Wera screwdriver and the Knipex pliers are from my hometown Wuppertal, which is basically the capital of tool making in Germany. Greetings from a German viewer!

[@snazzy]

So cool! Thanks for watching, freund.

[@SeanMarsalis]

Would love to see your take on an EDC video or a “What’s in my travel bag” video. You’ve always had some of the most unique recommendations.

[@ivovass195]

Yes, super list. That keyboard+display (the adjustable angle is a must), the pen oscilloscope and smaller multimeter are my favourite. Just need another gig job to pay for all this cool gadgets

[@estusflask982]

You're the next Billy Mays

[@snazzy]

This is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me.

[@morells09]

Ahhh the door to door vacuum salesman has returned!

[@HeyKai]

silly question but where do you have those wallpapers from that are visible during the usb charger bit?

[@tommyamida5951]

wow i actually bought several of the iteams you showed great video!

[@ufukpolat4691]

First time seeing your video, really enjoyed the products, editing and sarcasm. Subbed!

[@dimepia123]

Happy thanksgiving my man... you always post great gadgets that i never even knew existed

[@snazzy]

And to you!! Thanks :)

[@lllifted]

compared to other KZbinrs doing the same black friday/christmas products video, yours actually has cool and interesting products! thanks!

[@SamRiesgo]

LOVED it!

[@blakecwilson]

Been waiting for this!

[@electrichimp]

Awesome tip on the time capsule, thank you! Any difference in what version of time capsule I should look for to so the same? :)

[@snazzy]

I would only get gen 4 or 5 if I were you. Gen 5 is a lot harder to take apart. So, gen 4 is best.

[@electrichimp]

Thank you!!!

[@milanjayatilaka]

Fantastic gift guide! I was wondering though where you got the case at 9:47 ? I have a pinecil and that case would make it so much easier to carry around

[@privacyvalued4134]

The tiny pliers are a good idea but they just aren't tiny enough nor thin enough. Also need to have needle nose, 45, 90, 135, and 180 degree angle versions of them. I'm thinking of tiny tools for technology repair kits (e.g. iFixIt) where torque is NOT a critical component but you might also want to grip flat to the surface (hence the 135 and 180 options). Currently, tweezers are about the only tool available in tech repair kits and those are useless for gripping. Being able to firmly grip tiny bits to hold onto them but not necessarily apply a bunch of torque is a major missing component of tech repair kits. Tiny tech bits require tiny, thin tools.

[@aboodedaboss]

omg i love these stuff please do more things

[@limbopferd]

Am German. You're welcome. And regarding pepper mills I absolutely adore my cheap hand cranked coffee grinder. I grind a ton of spices for Indian food, bbq rubs and whatever else and it is a beautiful black anodized beast. The handle makes it extra easy to crank too. No more cramps trying to grip that slippery wooden mill that costs double the price and mills a fifth in the same time. Geez, that was a lot of emotional outbreak for a spice grinder. I need to lay down for a while.

[@wooviee]

Amazing gift list as usual

[@chelseajordan5752]

That Dyad wet/dry vacuum sounds absolutely amazing. I am truly an adult. I've never gotten so excited about a cleaning device. lol

[@snazzy]

Cleaning tech is so much fun lol

[@TPD]

great video. happy holidays quinn

[@AndrewGiddingsWA]

Great use for an old Time Capsule. Thanks for the tip! Making it wireless will actually get my wife's MacBook connected to Time Machine. Be careful though. I'm new to Apple and didn't realize and AirPort and Time Capsule were different things. I bought an Airport Extreme, but it is a version that Apple doesn't support using a shared USB drive as a Time Machine drive on. So, now I have an outdated router and no Time Machine backup. :( I'm wondering if getting an old Mac Mini and dropping a new SSD drive into it would be a better option. Support on these AirPort and Time Capsules seems like it could go away any moment since they stopped making them about 5 years ago.

[@FeelsDonkMan]

apple time machine as a NAS has got me very interested, would it work for windows? As a discoverable storage device, not for time machine of course.

[@FeelsDonkMan]

@@phillipbanes5484 interesting thanks. too bad it still uses SMBv1 which is very insecure

[@CMDR_Big-M]

In the same vein as the Play Date: Miyoo Mini+ or Anbernic RG35XX. So many great retro games in your pocket.

[@snazzy]

We had an Anbernic handheld on the guide last year-they're definitely fun, but ever since buying a MiSTer, I'm an annoying zero-latency enthusiast for retro games haha

[@CMDR_Big-M]

@@snazzycan’t beat hardware emulation lol. The Analogue Pocket is another FPGA based console but in that sweet Gameboy form factor

[@TheEdge92]

Yeah, Knipex and Wera are both based in my home city Wuppertal. Wuppertal is actually - with Remscheid and Solingen as it's neighbours - a very important industry triangle. Many important automotive parts come from here too. Like the Veyron Engine for example. Bilstein(dampers like in the Dodge Ram TRX) ist actually also based right next to us in Ennepetal.