While you might be looking to buy new smartphones or tablets for a friend or loved one this holiday season, you’ll also want to consider looking at accessories to go with them. Why? Accessories are what separates your device from every other handset or tablet out there. Accessories are what makes a device yours.
There is an insurmountable amount of accessories out there for all types of devices, which makes the buying process just a tad more difficult. What should you get? What is the right item to buy? Cases? Speakers? Headphones? Battery packs? And what in the world are Bluetooth accessories? We’re here to make that all clear for you.
Whether you need a case for your smartphone, speakers for playing music, headphones, or battery packs, there’s something here for you on this list. We’ve dug through the mire of bad accessories in order to bring you all of the best ones for your favorite devices. Be sure to check it out after the break!
Cases
Speck CandyShell Grip Case
The Speck CandyShell Grip case is the perfect cross between protection and style, available for all of your favorite smartphones. It’s Speck’s military grade case and has raised rubber edges, allowing the enclosure to take a beating without harming your smartphone. The case comes in eight different colors (varies by device), with White/Black and Black/Slate Grey being some of the most popular options.
It’s available for most popular Galaxy devices as late as the Galaxy S3. There are also CandyShell Grip versions for many HTC phones, Apple devices, LG handsets, Google smartphones, and much more. And if you end up liking the CandyShell Grip, there are even heftier versions available for an assortment of tablets.
Speck CandyShell Inked
The Speck CandyShell Inked is a military-grade case designed to take a beating all while look super stylish. Much like the CandyShell Grip, it has those raised edges so that the smartphone itself never actually hits the ground. What’s particularly interesting about this case is that it has a floral pattern on the back that comes in a couple of different colors. And don’t worry, with Speck’s special high-res coating, the pattern won’t fade away quickly either.
Speck’s CandyShell Inked case isn’t as widely available as the CandyShell Grip, but it’s still available for a lot of popular smartphones, including the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note 5.
Otterbox Defender
If you’re looking for a case that can take one heck of a beating, the Otterbox Defender might just be right up your alley. The Defender offers up to three layers of protection, adding resistance to things like dust getting in your phone, dropping the smartphone on cement, and even scratches on your screen. As a result, the Otterbox Defender can get a little pricey, but for a limited time only, Otterbox is offering 25% off certain cases and will package free express shipping with your order.
The Otterbox Defender series of cases is available for all of the most popular smartphones and brands, including Samsung, Apple, HTC, LG, OnePlus, Motorola, and more.
Spigen Neo Hybrid
Spigen’s Neo Hybrid enclosure is a dual-layer case for shock absorption and reinforced protection. That’s about all you get as far as protection goes, though. At the heart of this case is style, and as you can see from the image above, Spigen made no shortcuts. It’s a beautiful case that’ll bring a refreshing new look to many popular handsets, including the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy Note 5, One M9, iPhone 6, and more.
The case comes in all sorts of variations, letting you choose from metal, carbon, crystal, and other types.
Battery Packs
Ingress Power Cube
Cheero developed the 12,000mAh Ingress Power Cube (our review) portable battery in partnership with Niantic Labs. It has a quick charge 2.1A port and much slow 1.4A port, allowing you to charge two devices simultaneously. One of the highlights of the Ingress Power Cube is obviously it’s design. Users are able to switch from 6 different lighting patterns with just the press of a button. Not only that, but Cheero’s packaging for the Ingress Power Cube is out of this world as well. It’s truly something special, and most importantly, will keep all of your devices and gadgets charged on long trips or particularly heavy usage days.
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Tylt ENERGI 5K+
The Tylt ENERGI 5K+ battery pack might be the best portable charger you’ll ever lay hands on. It has a capacity of 5,200mAh (larger sizes available), and it actually comes with built-in cables, allowing you to leave your mess of wires at home. Not only are the built-in cables convienient, but the Tylt Energi has a slim enough profile to fit right into your pocket for easy travel. In fact, it’s so slim that you can even make a phone call while charging up your smartphone.
It has rapid charging, it’s slim, it’s portable, and it’s convenient. What’s not to love about the Tylt ENERGI 5K+?
Audio
Beats Solo2
The Beats Solo2 on-ear headphones are an improved version of the original model, bringing crisper sound to the table. The acoustics have been updated in a major way, which enhances the clarity of the sound delivered. If you listen to music on your smartphone or tablet often, you’ll notice that many built-in speakers can sound like a hollow tube. Having the Beats Solo2 eliminates that problem, immersing you in an “emotional sound experience,” as Amazon puts it.
UE Boom2
While we’re on the topic of audio, one diamond in the rough is the UE Boom2 wireless speakers. Once again, smartphones and tablets just don’t have good speakers, meaning they’re especially horrible at producing any sort of quality music at parties or other events. That’s where the UE Boom2 comes in. Just hook up your smartphone or tablet to it by way of Bluetooth, and you’ll get some insanely great quality with its 360-degree speakers.
Sound on the UE Boom2 is excellent, but this speaker was also designed to sustain any sort of travel. With waterproof (up to 30 minutes in 1 meter of water) and shockproof technology, the UE Boom2 is able to sustain drops and falls without being harmed.
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Bluetooth
Tile
Have you ever walked into a store, set your keys or tablet down, forgot about them, and left the store? You certainly don’t want that disaster to happen again! That’s where Tile comes in. Tile is a Bluetooth tracker that will notify you through sound when you get too far away from it or your smartphone gets too far away from you. Tile isn’t exclusive to gadgetry. On the contrary, it’s helpful for so much more, whether that be keys, luggage, purses, and more. Tile will also let you view its last known location on a map through its companion app.
It’s an all-around great accessory to have, as you’ll never lose something important close to you again!
Motorola Whisper
It goes without saying, smartphones are convenient for a lot of things, whether that be jotting down notes, shooting off a quick text, replying to an email, and so on. However, they’re not always the most convenient devices for taking a call while driving. That’s where Motorola’s Bluetooth Whisper headset comes in. It has some awesome technology built-in, such as wind cancellation and also bring some cutting-edge clarity in speaking and hearing. It has a 300ft range with almost any Bluetooth device, and has up to six hours of straight talk time, making the Motorola Whisper the perfect earpiece for on-the-go calling.
If you have any comments, concerns, suggestions for accessories, or want to notify us of any ongoing deals for any of these products, be sure to leave a comment below!
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