TechRadar's High Roller Gift Guide: Your 'Big Present' wish list

We've curated a list of the best absolute technology to give the a glimpse of the most premium gadgets available in 2017. This is the big present you dream of getting every year, whether you can afford just one – what we call your 'Big Present' – or you can afford them all – if you're a 'High Roller.'

Here's the most premium technology of 2017, according to the editors at TechRadar.

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Boosted Board (2nd Generation) Dual+ Electric Skateboard

The best electric skateboard money can buy
Cruising around on an electric skateboard is already cool, but the quality behind a Boosted Board makes the experience even better, according to our testing. It's top speed of 22mph and 2,000 watts of power make it the most powerful electric skateboard we've ever tested. It has regenerative braking and can do a 25% grade hill climb, which is great for outdoors. Indoors, it's our favorite office gadget of 2017.

Samsung CHG90 QLED monitor

The widest ultra-wide monitor there is
Coming in at 49.5 inches, Samsung’s latest ultra-wide monitor is the widest there is. Making good use of that space, Samsung filled the screen with 3,840 x 1080 pixels with support for HDR color reproduction, making for a mind-blowing image. Ideal for both hardcore PC gamers and hardcore spreadsheet users alike, this screen is the equivalent of two Full HD monitors side-by-side, or three standard HD screens. Expect to get some serious mileage out of this pricey screen no matter how you use it.

DJI Mavic Pro Platinum

The best drone money can buy
The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is bar none the best drone. Out of all the consumer drones on the market, it has the longest battery life, flies fastest and includes a ton of autonomous modes to help turn novice pilots into seasoned aviators. If you’re looking for a drone to gift yourself or others, the DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is the best choice you can make this holiday season.

Vertagear Triigger 350 SE

Your PC gaming throne has arrived
Not content with a rig built to dominate the competition online, you need to be in the utmost comfort while owning face in the latest PC shooter game. The Vertagear Triigger 350 SE is set to deliver said comfy gaming time, with more than 350 meticulously assembled components. The mesh and calfskin leather back and seat combine with ergonomic elements, like adjustable arm rests and a multi-direction lumbar, within an aluminum frame to make for a lush PC gaming experience when it comes to personal comfort.

Evelo Quest One

The ultimate commuter bike is here
If you want to upgrade your commute across the train, bus and subway you might take into work now with something that won’t see you sweating upon entering the office, give this luxurious Evelo Quest One folding electric bike a look. Able to store easily in your apartment and then propel you from the train station to your office with its 250W motor, this ebike is definitely a gift for the city slicker that already has everything else.

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iRobot Roomba 980

Automated chores never sucked so good
For those that want to completely eradicate sweeping and vacuuming from their daily lives, this is the current leader from Roomba maker iRobot. This smart vacuum is able to connect to your Wi-Fi network and thus be controlled via an app, for a whopping two hours at a time. Plus, with the smarts to charge all by itself when it’s low on juice, all you need to do is tap a few buttons, and your floors will soon be clutter-free.

Razer Blade Pro

The most gorgeous gaming laptop ever devised
For the well-to-do’s that want a gaming laptop, one with any plastic bits just simply won’t do – that’s where Razer comes in. Measuring just 0.88 inches thick and housing a 17.3-inch display either in 1080p running at 120Hz or in 4K UHD with Nvidia G-Sync and touch controls, the all-aluminum Razer Blade Pro performs as well as it looks. The laptop’s ultra-low-profile mechanical key switches make for an unmatched typing experience on a gaming laptop, while the RGB lighting will make neighboring gamers jealous.

Moto Z2 Force

No hyperbole: a smartphone that can do just about everything
Moto’s 2017 flagship Android smartphone checks all the boxes: it’s powerful, slim and fully-featured. But that also describes many other devices. What truly sets the Moto Z2 Force apart is that it’s shatterproof – oh, and that it’s compatible with a fleet of rad MotoMods. These optional, but oh-so tempting mods can let your phone print Polaroids, chat with Alexa, project a movie on your wall, and so much more.

Nvidia GTX Titan Star Wars Edition

The Star Wars frenzy has truly hit a fever pitch and it has even invaded PC components. Not that we’re complaining, the Nvidia GTX Titan Star Wars Edition is one of the most badass graphics cards on the market in both performance and looks. Modeled after the (slightly accurate) opposing sides of the Jedi Order and Galactic Empire, you’ll be able to declare your allegiance to the Light or Darkside of the force in style with these GPUs.

Microsoft Surface Studio

The Surface Studio is one of the most impressive desktop computers you can buy and is especially perfect for artists. No other All-in-One PC converts this nearly into a giant digital drafting tablet. While there are bigger drawing tablet screens, nothing beats putting the Surface Pen directly to virtual ink all on the same display. The hardware inside is no slouch either and should fit the needs of video and photo editors equally as well.

Starkboard

While the majority of electric skateboards these days come with a remote-control throttle and brake, you can control the Starkboard (opens in new tab)by just leaning your weight. The result is a ride that feels more natural and as if you’re one with the electric skateboard. Mix in a few great design choices and safety features, and this is one of the best electric skateboards we’ve seen this year.

Cycleboard

We’ve seen electric scooters and electric skateboards, but an electric scooter-skateboard? As crazy as it sounds the Cycleboard is an amazing ride that mixes the ease of riding a scooter with the natural maneuverability of a skateboard. Users can shift their weight to steer while they using the handle bars to maintain their balance. Whether you want something cooler than a regular electric scooter or ease your way into skateboarding, the Cycleboard is perfect for everyone.

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

Dyson's fan for your lovely face
This isn’t your grandmother’s hair dryer. Designed to near perfection and engineered to dry hair without drying it out, the Dyson Supersonic is a sleek system that will blow any user away. You’ll spend $399.99 on Dyson’s invention, but whomever receives it will get the invaluable gift of coiffe-drying convenience.

Intel Core i9-7980XE

Chews through all computer tasks
With 18-cores and 36-threads, this processor has no equals. It is the most overpowered PC component in the history of computing. At $2,000 by for just this single computer component, the most luxurious PC builds can only start with this part. Cost aside, this incredible piece of silicon simply chews through tasks and easily slays even the most intense games.