Saleor Gift Guide 2025: Geek Edition
A curated list of gadgets and tools that spark joy in anyone who lives on coffee, dad jokes, and GitHub notifications.
We asked our team one simple question: "What's the best Christmas gift for a geek?"
The answer was clear. The best presents aren't decorativeโthey make life efficient, clearer, or just way more fun.
So here it is: the Saleor Gift Guide: Geek Edition. A curated list of gadgets and tools that spark joy in anyone who lives on coffee, dad jokes, and GitHub notifications.
๐พ For Gamers & Weekend Boss-Fight Warriors
by Magdalena, Customer Advocacy POSteam Gift Card
Price: $1โโพ๏ธ
Buy: store.steampowered.com
If you're a geek wanting to make a fellow geek happy, but you're not into buying novelty items that will be fun for 2 minutes and forgotten until the end of times, you can always go to Steam and buy a giftcard that can be used to get video games to cure the soul.
Why it's great:
- No more white-elephant gifts
- They can choose whatever they want
- Perfect for decompressing after a sprint
๐ For Tech Nerds Who Actually Read Documentation
by Adrian, Solution ArchitectRaspberry Pi 5
Price: $60โ$100
Buy: raspberrypi.com
You can't go wrong with RPI. For a true nerd, the possibilities are endless: home lab, automation, multimedia server, retro gaming, and more. If you feel intimidated, don't be. I am hopeless with electronics, but I get by thanks to YouTube and ChatGPT.
Why it's perfect:
- Endless tinkering possibilities
- Great for learning, prototyping, and home automation
- Affordable entry into hardware projects
- Supports a huge community and ecosystem
UGREEN Uno Charger 100W
Price: $69.99
Buy:
ugreen.com
This year, I discovered that chargers can spark joy. I bring you one that is both powerful (can power up to 4 devices, including MacBook Pro) and cute. Still rocking that power strip with four 1-port chargers? I guess it's time for an upgrade ๐
Why they'll love it:
- Fast, reliable, multi-device charging
- Compact "how is this so small?" GaN design
- Perfect for travel, hybrid work, or desk minimalism
- Makes any setup cleaner and more efficient
โ๏ธ For Handy Geeks & Tool Freaks
by Patryk, CTOPro Tech Toolkit
Price: ~$75
Buy: ifixit.com
I truly believe fixing things is better than buying new ones.
We're overloaded with new devices, and because everything is so accessible, we often give up on repairing what we already have.
This toolkit is the perfect antidote, and it's something every handy person should find under the Christmas tree.
Why they'll geek out:
- Designed for repairing electronics, gadgets, and small devices
- High-quality tools that actually last
- Encourages reuse instead of replace
- Perfect for tinkerers, DIYers, and "I can fix this" personalities
๐ฐ๏ธ For Futurists, Tinkerers & Early Adopters
by Jonatan, Frontend DevCreality K1 (or similar fast 3D printer)
Price: $350โ$500
Buy: creality.com
My Christmas list this year is full of very random ideas. From sawbench, cloth dryer to new graphic card. But definitely number one gift would be Creality K1 3D Printer!
Personally, I'd recommend the Creality K1 (or any modern, enclosed, fast-printing CoreXY machine). It's fast, beginner-friendly, and gives you that magical moment when you watch your first object appear layer by layer and think: Oh no. This is my entire personality now ๐
๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ For Creative Souls & Life-Long Learners
by Gabi, People, Culture & CommunicationPerlego Subscription
Price: $12โ$18/month
Buy: perlego.com
Wrapping up my master's thesis and starting a PhD journey, my biggest challenge is having access to good literature and fitting into library hours.
Perlego is the perfect gift - no rushing to the library before closing. Just open your laptop, lock in, and write. There's no better gift than that kind of comfort.
Why they'll geek out:
- Unlimited access to books, textbooks, and academic resources
- Perfect for students, researchers, and self-learners
- Works on every device - study anywhere
- Makes deep work sessions easier and more accessible
โ๏ธ๐ฒ For Outdoorsy Nerds & Coffee Addicts
by ลukasz, Principal DevAeroPress Go
Price: $40โ$60
Buy: aeropress.com
As someone who's outdoorsy and deeply coffee-motivated, I can confidently say this is one of the most accessible, foolproof brewing gadgets you can gift. The AeroPress Go is compact, durable, and makes a genuinely great cup anywhere - on a mountain trail, at a campsite, in a hotel room, or even in a coworking space ๐
If I can brew barista-level coffee in the woods before my brain fully loads, trust me: anyone can.
Why they'll geek out:
- Ultra-portable - perfect for hiking, travel, or desk minimalism
- Fast, clean, consistent brewing with almost no mess
- Works for both coffee nerds and caffeine-desperate beginners
- Lightweight + nearly indestructible = adventure-friendly
๐ฅ From Our Community
We asked and our community delivered. Here's what Tekatren (Djkรกลฅo), freelance Graphic & Motion Designer and web developer, recommends:
PICO-8
Price: $15
Buy: lexaloffle.com
A retro game dev toolkit/OS, very cute. It has a huge community of people building creative tools (even music editing software) and games. It's technically not a physical console, but you can install it on one (like the Powkiddy RGB10S). Perfect for anyone who loves coding, pixel art, chiptune music, or creative tinkering.
Why they'll geek out:
- A delightful way to learn or practice game dev
- Vibrant community full of tools, tutorials, and wild creativity
- Runs on PC, Mac, Raspberry Pi, or handheld retro devices
- Endless nostalgia and weekend-project potential
TRMNL X
Price: ~$199
Buy: usetrmnl.com
Crazy nerdy, fully customizable deskside e-ink screen for calendars, weather, alarm, and a variety of plugins. Open-source, beautifully minimal, and totally DIY-able โ the kind of thing that instantly levels up your desk aesthetic and your productivity.
Why they'll geek out:
- Clean, energy-efficient e-ink display
- Fully customizable with widgets and plugins
- Open-source and mod-friendly
- Desk setup flex level: max
That's a wrap! Happy gifting, and may your code be forever free of merge conflicts ๐ ๐ป
What's on your wishlist? Share your number one geeky gift with fellow developers, builders, and tinkerers in the Saleor Discord community. We'd love to hear what made your list.