Father's Day gifts for a dad who wants nothing: 16 tech ideas he'll actually use

Finding gifts for a dad who wants nothing can be surprisingly difficult.

If he already buys the things he needs, says he doesn't want any more stuff or is simply hard to shop for, another novelty mug or gadget destined for a drawer probably isn't the answer.

For Father's Day, I've focused on useful tech that earns its place: things that solve an everyday annoyance, upgrade something Dad already uses or make one of his hobbies a little better.

That could be anything from a compact charger or tracker to better headphones, coffee gear or fitness tech.

I've also kept the list practical rather than filling it with products just because they look giftable.

As much as possible, the recommendations are gear TechRadar has tested or recommended, along with options that are on sale, so offer particularly good value right now.

The picks cover a mix of budgets and interests, including a few easy last-minute options, so there should be something here whether Dad needs a small upgrade or you want to buy him a more substantial gift.

If you want some extra inspiration, Amazon's bestsellers are an easy place to see what other shoppers are buying, while its electronics bestsellers are particularly handy for inexpensive USB cables, chargers, power banks and other tech essentials.

If you've left it too late for delivery, our last-minute Father's Day gift ideas cover gift cards and other no-delivery options you can buy right away.

Quick gift ideas for the dad who wants nothing Best everyday gift: Iniu P50 45W 10,000mAh power bank – AU$29.99 Best affordable gift: Iniu 2m USB-C cable – AU$11.39 Best practical upgrade: 70mai A510 dash cam – AU$179.98 Best last-minute gift: Anker Nano Charger 70W – AU$49.98 Best for coffee lovers: De'Longhi Dedica Arte Espresso Machine – AU$196.95 Best splurge: Ninja Swirl by Creami – AU$354.99 Useful tech he'll actually use every day The safest gifts for a dad who says he wants nothing are often the ones that make everyday life a little easier.

I've focused on practical tech he'll reach for every day rather than something that's only useful once or twice a year.

P50 45W 10,000 mAh power bank: was $44.99 now $29.99 A power bank is one of those practical gifts dad might not think to buy for himself, but can quickly become something he uses all the time.

This compact 10,000mAh Iniu model can fast charge a phone on the go, and our review explains why it earned a place in our everyday carry .

Want something slimmer? Iniu also has a screen-free version that's just 1.8cm thick .