Spring holidays are fast approaching. Whether you’re jetting off abroad, embarking on a ‘staycation’, or enjoying some family time at home, gadgets are usually a necessity. ebuyer has all the tech you need to make your next holiday one to remember.
Here are our top 10 holiday tech essentials you need for your 2025 holidays…
The Best On-Ear Headphones for Kids
Long car journeys can be a daunting prospect for parents during school holidays. Having a few tricks up your sleeve is essential for your peace and sanity.
The JLab JBuddies Kids Wireless On-Ear Headphones are specifically designed for kids with increased durability and safe-volume controls developed through rigorous testing and built-in volume regulators to ensure kids never rock out past 85dB. The best part? An impressive 13-hour battery life!
At a budget-friendly £29.99, these headphones provide great quality sound, sure to entertain the kids for hours without breaking the bank.
The Best In-Ear Headphones for Kids
If earbuds are more your style, you can’t go wrong with the JLab Go Air Pop Wireless In-Ear Earbuds. Smaller than a credit card (weighing less than 36g), with 32+ hours of total play time, these powerful buds fit snug in your pocket and can be taken anywhere.
At just £24.99, these buds are the ultimate balance of quality and value for money.
The Best Portable Monitor
We understand that logging off is not always an option. If your work follows you on your holiday, maximise productivity and get your work done faster with a portable monitor.
The MSI Pro MPi61 E2U 15.6 Inch Full HD Portable Monitor balances performance – Full HD, 60Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time, HDMI / USB-C connectivity, and built-in speakers, with portability – 0.8kg weight, lengthened kickstand and ¼” tripod socket.
The Best Charging Adaptor
Compatible in 150 countries, the Veho TA-45 Multi Region Universal USB Charger Plug Adapter is the ideal travel companion for those venturing overseas for their Easter holidays.
Charge up to four devices at a time in a flash with 2 X USB-A, 2 X USB-C ports and up to 45W power output. Charge your devices safely with full peace of mind with built-in surge protection to prevent overcharging, overheating and short circuiting. With an ultra-compact, lightweight design and a carry case included, this really is built for travelers.
The Best Memory Card for Android Phones
Holidays are for making memories and storing them on your phone (usually never to look at again)! If you are anything like me, the camera is always out snapping landmarks, family group shots, sunsets and (I’m ashamed to admit it) my food.
The Kingston Canvas Select Plus 256GB microSD Memory Card maximises the speed and capacity of your Android device, allowing you to shoot and store all the high-resolution photos you want. Kingston Canvas cards are tested to be durable in the harshest environments and conditions, so you can take them anywhere with confidence that your photos, videos and files will be protected.
At just £15.99, this is a fantastic, budget-friendly way to protect your memories!
The Best Portable Hard Drive
If you are looking for a storage solution with more capacity, a portable hard drive could be a great option for you. The Seagate Expansion 1TB USB-A Portable External Hard Drive allows you to save and access your valuable files and photos from anywhere!
With 1TB of storage and read/write speeds of 120MBps, costing just £49.98, this external hard drive offers great value for money. Whether you are taking your work files away with you or you just need extra capacity to store your holiday pics, the Seagate Expansion external hard drive has you covered.
The Best Handheld Gaming Console
When it comes to gaming on the go, you can’t go wrong with a Nintendo Switch Lite. While holidays are predominantly about quality time, new experiences and adventure, they are also about some good quality chill time.
The Nintendo Switch Lite comes with a 7-hour maximum battery life, making it perfect for long journeys. With local multiplayer features, users can join in with friends or family playing on the original Nintendo Switch console with local multiplayer. You can sync up to 8 Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite consoles to play together.
The Best Laptop Bag
If you are taking ‘working remotely’ to a whole new level over the holidays, you need a practical, secure and comfortable way to transport your laptop and other work essentials.
Designed to fit laptops up to 15.6 inches, the Targus Intellect 15.6-inch backpack combines practicality, protection, and sleek design. Enjoy a water-repellent, padded notebook compartment, padded shoulder straps for comfortable all-day wear and front zipped pockets for easy access to essentials, complemented by a lightweight and durable design.
The Best Tablet for Kids
Tablets are a great travel accessory, allowing users to watch, play and surf on the go. Weighing just 344g with a 13-hour battery life and a price tag under £100, the Lenovo Tab M9 64GB WIFI Tablet is a great budget-friendly tablet option for kids.
With a HD display and Dolby Atmos speakers, users can watch movies with full immersion. The tablet’s powerful MTK G80 Core processor and 128GB of storage enable smooth gameplay and browsing.
The Best Portable Speaker
Take your favourite tunes everywhere you go! The JBL Flip Essential 2 Bluetooth Speaker provides pro sound with ultimate portability. With IPX7 waterproof design, you can take this speaker anywhere – Pool party? Perfect. Bash on the beach? Crack on.
With 10 hours of playtime and a price tag well under £100, portable speakers don’t get much better than this.
