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Our 4 Best Tech Gifts For The Consummate Travelers In Your Life

Treat yourself (or that special jet-setting someone) to Samsung’s latest line of portable multitasking tech.

by Una LaMarche

For all those about to travel in 2023, Samsung has you covered. Their latest line of Galaxy products are sleek, chic, and lightweight, perfect for all of the busy jet-setters in your life. Whether you’re on land, by sea, or mid-flight to your next adventure, Samsung’s latest line of multitasking tech can help you stream all your favorite games, shows, and movies to make any destination feel like a homey retreat. To help readers who may be shopping for that special traveling someone, BDG Studios compiled a list of tech that will help them capture the moment they are in, staying in touch with the world even when they are unplugged.

For The Luxury Traveler Who Is All About Luxury Tech

Whether your giftee is planning a cross-continental hiking trip or a weeks-long stay in the Cayman Islands, Samsung’s slim, durable Galaxy Z Fold4 is the perfect device for the streamlined packer. A jaw-dropping 120Hz display means video chatting and gaming have never looked so good, and with Galaxy Z Fold4’s hands-free Flex Mode its never been easier to capture every moment everywhere you go. Whether your traveler is working remotely from a mountaintop or just keeping in touch with family and friends by the hotel pool, you’ll be able to rest assured they’ve got cutting-edge technology in a tablet-sized experience right at their fingertips, no matter where the journey takes them.

Best Tablet For All Your Personal Computing Needs

When traveling, one gift that will truly keep on giving is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. A super-slim lightweight tablet, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra combines the power of a PC with an ultra-large, high-definition screen for superb video chatting experience, making you want to keep up with friends and family. DeX Mode means you can take a closer look at things like videos, artwork, and documents on a larger display. The S Pen is included for drawing on artistic apps, writing notes, and editing photos to share with all your friends back home. And the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra also comes equipped with two rear cameras that can record super-clear vacation videos in 4K, or take epic selfies, auto-adjusting to keep subjects in frame.

Best Gadget For People Who Get Their Steps In

For the globetrotter in your life who actually keeps track of their trotting, the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 is the ultimate fitness accessory that will help you keep track all your fitness activities, whether you’re just exploring a new downtown or doing handstands swimming in a tropic oceanic locale. Easily connect with others you’re traveling with via the smartwatch’s phone connective functionality – talk, text, and email is made seamless and you can browse the web, follow maps, and stream video and music anywhere you go. Its super-advanced Body Composition Analysis, which uses BIA technology**, acts as your own private personal trainer by monitoring not only your steps but your body fat, skeletal muscle, basal metabolic rate, and more. And with Advanced Sleep Coaching***, you’ll be able to see if you actually do sleep better at your favorite luxury hotel.

For Those Who Love To Curate The Perfect Soundtrack For Each Adventure

If you are anything like us, you know that no trip is complete without its perfect accompanying soundtrack. Enter Samsung’s Galaxy Buds2 Pro, the sleek, compact, ultra-comfy earbuds that offer studio-quality, 24-bit hi-fi sound with tons of smart functions so that you can immerse yourself in your favorite tunes and find new ones anywhere you go. 360 audio follows the wearer’s head movements for a fully immersive aural experience and when paired with the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, creates the ultimate portable gaming setup. Never miss a word with Intelligent Conversation Mode, which automatically lowers the volume and puts the Galaxy Buds2 Pro in Ambient Mode so you’ll always be able to hear the people talking around you. And with SmartThings Find, you’ll never miss a beat as it shows the last known geo-location of each separate Bud, so you’ll be flying in rhythm for many more trips to come.

*Consistent with IPX8 rating, water resistant in up to 5 feet of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue/dry after wet. Not advised for beach or pool use. Not dust- or sand-resistant.

**The Samsung BIA is a body analyzer that uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to track body composition based on weight, body fat, body mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle, body water, and basal metabolic rate (BMR) measurements. It is not intended to specifically diagnose or treat a medical condition. Requires smartphone with Android 8.0 or later, 1.5GB or more RAM and Samsung Health app (free) version 6.22 or later.

***Requires smartphone with Android 8.0 or later, 1.5GB or more RAM and Samsung Health app (free) version 6.22 or later. Not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions. For sleep pattern results, user must wear watch while they sleep for at least 7 nights and complete a survey.