The Anti-Junk Drawer Guide: Tech Gifts Your Team Will Actually Use

Brett Brumm
Dec 9
2 min read

Updated: Dec 16

We all have that one drawer. You know the one—it’s a graveyard of tangled earbuds, 8GB USB drives, and branded stress balls from 2019. This year, don’t add to the clutter.

If you are looking to reward your team or impress a client, choose technology that solves real problems. We’ve curated a list of practical, high-impact tech gifts that will get used daily (instead of gathering dust).

For the Remote Worker: The Home Office Upgrade

Help your team look professional and work comfortably from home.

4K Webcam: Built-in laptop cameras rarely cut it. A high-quality external webcam (like the Logitech Brio) offers great low-light performance, making every video call look like a pro studio setup.
Monitor Light Bar: These sit atop the monitor to illuminate the desk without screen glare. Once you try a BenQ ScreenBar, you can’t go back.
Mechanical Wireless Keyboard: Typing all day takes a toll. A low-profile mechanical keyboard (we like the Logitech MX Mechanical) turns a daily chore into a comfortable experience.

For the Traveler: Peace on the Road

With some team members living out of suitcases, convenience is king.

All-in-One Power Bank: Skip the cable spaghetti. Look for power banks with built-in cables (like Anker’s laptop models). No more fumbling for cords in the airport lounge.
Noise-Canceling Earbuds: The AirPods Pro or Sony WF-1000XM5 are gifts of sanity. They turn chaotic coffee shops and loud flights into productive workspaces.
Collapsible Laptop Stand: Save their neck posture. The Roost Laptop Stand folds flat and weighs nothing, bringing ergonomics to the hotel room desk.

For the "Has Everything" Client

Premium Tech Organizer: A Bellroy Tech Kit keeps chargers and dongles sorted in style. It’s a luxury item that makes packing effortless.
Smart Notebook: The Rocketbook Fusion is perfect for the pen-and-paper lover who needs digital backup. Write, scan to the cloud, wipe clean, and repeat.

For the Whole Team

UV Phone Sanitizer: Phones are germ magnets. A PhoneSoap unit sanitizes devices while charging them. It’s practical, health-conscious, and universally useful.

The "Please Don't" List (Save Your Money)

Cheap Branded USB Drives: Cloud storage exists. Skip these.
Generic Bluetooth Speakers: Unless it’s high-end, they likely already have something better.
Fitness Trackers: These can feel judgmental ("Move more!").
Smart Home Gadgets: Too personal and compatibility is a nightmare.