Let’s face it. Everyone is leaving purchases until the very last minute these days. Festivals and live music, clothes and shoes, new technology. In this economy, we’re down to the wire when it comes to our spending habits.
And so you haven’t got dad a Father’s Day gift yet, have you?
Not to worry. You’ve got just over a week until dad’s special day (September 1) rolls around. Which means you better be armed with a thoughtful gift lest watch the old man as he tries to hide his disappointment. Dad needs stuff. Here is some of that said stuff you should be considering this Father’s Day, with both new and old products curated by our team at the AU review.
1. Dreame L10s Pro Ultra Heat Robot Vacuum
Dad doesn’t want to do chores anymore. In fact, he’s never really wanted to. He’s heard of these robot vacuum things, but he doesn’t really bother with new technology anymore. Sound like your old man? You’re not alone. But he’ll stick out from the crowd once you grab with him this super high-end robot vacuum cleaner from Dreame, a brand that’s really making its mark in Australia.
With a mop that extends, an auto-empty station and advanced edge recognition, it’s one of the more feature-packed robot vacuums out there. So if dad really wants to stop paying for a cleaner and outsource life to this little guy, there’s few dad dad gifts as useful.
$1,999
jbhif.com.au
2. Roomba Combo Essential
Yes, another robot vacuum cleaner. But this one is a quarter of the price, positioned as a value option but one that’s perfectly fine for the job. If dads got a smaller house and doesn’t need the bells and whistles of a higher end model, this turbo charged beast is a great choice.
Not only does it look great, but the combo sees the popular Roomba i2 Series augmented with adding mopping capabilities, 18x more suction power, and smarter controls. It’s a refined version of an already very well-reviewed product; think of it as the director’s cut with much more bang for your buck.
$499
shopirobot.com
3. Google Pixel 9 Pro
We aren’t leaving technology yet, in fact we’re stepping things up with the AI-powered Google Pixel 9 Pro. The brand-new phone was just released in Australia, bringing a new iteration of what has truly been one of the best Android phones ever made. Google has always been great with software, but the hardware has finally caught up to with a beautiful phone that looks and feels super premium, takes incredible photos, and gives users more access to advanced AI features to make life a little bit easier (and more automated).
Tech keeps rolling on and Google seem to finally be ahead of the curb.
$1,699
google.com
4. iPhone 15 Pro
Dad more of an iOS fan? Well, there’s only really once choice then isn’t it. Get him the latest Apple phone. Sure, you could wait a few weeks for the iPhone 16 series to drop, but the 15 Pro is about to see a nice drop in price to make room for the next step.
This means you’ll get to upgrade dad. And the beauty of it is that the 15 Pro was so forward-thinking when it was released last year that it won’t feel dated at all. In fact, just tell dad it’s the latest model so he can brag to his mates. They don’t know the difference.
$1,587
apple.com
5. UE Everboom
When it comes to speakers, bigger is always better. Ultimate Ears speakers are still some of the most popular portable speakers in the world, and just about every share house has one between them. But dad deserves something bigger, better and newer than the UE Boom 3.
God bless simple naming conventions. The UE Everboom is an improvement in every single way, larger (but not too large), louder and better balanced with modern technology to ensure a smooth connection and much higher quality sound.
$349
jbhifi.com.au
6. Lavazza Deséa
There’s a few strong reasons why the Deséa is still one of Lavazza’s most popular coffee machines year after year. Not only will a well-chosen coffee machine end up saving money in the long-term, but this feature-rich device packs in more than enough punch to take care of dad each morning.
It’s not only the quietest machine in the range, but it also has a user-friendly touch interface and enough smarts to efficiently perform four coffee doses and five milk recipes with precision. Controlling the temperature and froth level take this coffee machine far beyond its reasonable price point, which is why it’s such a great value gift if you’re looking to get dad a new coffee machine (or replace the old one he never bothered to clean).
$349
lavazza.com.au
7. Sennheiser Momentum Sport
I’ve been using the Sennheiser Momentum Sport as my main pair of headphones both inside and outside the gym and they’ve replaced my Sony’s. They’re that good when it comes to well-balanced sound. While the buds may be on the small side, and so the touch controls are quite frustrating, you can’t deny the comfort and style here.
Sennheiser’s reputation for incredible sound is very much in-tact here, taken even further with a sturdy water and dust proof rating so dad can take these the gym, or on a run, and never have to worry.
$449
sennheiser
8. Beats Pill
When it comes to music, there’s nothing quite like the old-school. Beats was a pioneering speaker when it was first released many years ago, serving as the blueprint for just about every portable speaker that came after it. Design and multiple colour options was a big part of this, but also the sound was refined and expressive and it was so lightweight you’d have no issue carrying it around everywhere.
Miss it? Well, it’s back. And it’s got that added retro factor, redesigned with a lighter body and an all-day battery life of 24-hours. Yeah, this is one legend that isn’t about to be out classed.
If dad’s looking for a compact and super affordable speaker, this is your best choice come Father’s Day.
$249
jbhifi.com.au
9. A Binge Subscription
It’s not as lazy as it sounds. Get him a full-year of Binge and he’ll be cheering, opening him up to a platform that includes all HBO shows, including House of the Dragon, Succession and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
If dad still likes chewing through a good TV show to unwind after a hard day at work, this gift just may be the one thing that’s getting him through. Plus, you can just leech off his account.
$216 (per year)
binge.com.au
10. Under Armour’s Golf Collection
Oh we’re loving this one. Under Armour has long been a favourite brand for us at the AU, but none of us really play golf. Never mind, their golf collection has some seriously nice stuff and while most of its functional based on golfers, you’ve got some great aesthetics in there as well. The pants, for example, are very adaptable and could go with anything.
But if your dad is a golfer, then this is a no-brainer. Grab some of those Drive Pro Golf Shoes so he can strut on the course with style.
Price varies
underarmour.com.au
11. Mambo Men’s Short Sleeve Fishing Shirt
Can’t think of anything. Just buy him a shirt. It works every time (and it saves him having to keep doing the washing). In fact, get him two. Mambo is always a good bet because it marries a nice, dad-friendly aesthetic (especially for active dads) with a very reasonable price point.
At a time when clothes are shooting up in prices, it’s nice to know that there’s an Aussie brand that still values providing actual value. We’re loving the short sleeve fishing shirt for its hypnotic pattern, vibrant coral hue and comfortable cotton blend fabric.
$30
bigw.com.au
12. Endota Spa Products
Endota is one of the most popular spa brands in Australia for good reason. The range of skincare and wellness products they have takes in everything dad could possibly need for both his skin and wellbeing. Premium candles. Bread oil. Cleaning balm. Eye cream. Face cream. You name it, Endota has used high quality ingredients to craft it.
Skin care is always one of the most underrated things you can get dad. He’s probably at the age where he’s starting to see the value in it, but he needs that extra push. Give it to him and he’ll be thanking you for years to come. Or, you know, just book a him a spa treatment.
Varies
endotaspa.com.au
13.Pepper Cannon
Here’s your left-field option for this year. The Pepper Cannon by MANNKITCHEN has been steadily hyped this year, offering something completely different for the dad who likes to cook, and look supremely confident while doing so. This incredibly well-designed shaker has 10x the output of other grinders, basically shooting little black specs all over your food. Plus, you can even select the grind range so those peppercorns go exactly where you want them to go.
When it comes to cooking, seasoning makes all the difference and having something this detailed offers much more control in the kitchen without taking up too much time.
$199
amazon.com.au
