Stay Gold! The Most Opulent Christmas 2022 Tech Gifts in Hong Kong

As Christmas creeps ever closer, The Beat Asia tech team is going for gold and gathering our recommendations for ostentatiously opulent gilded gifts.

Apple Watch Series 8 Gold Edition with Umber Leather Strap

From HK$5,899 | Buy from Apple HK

The Apple Watch Series 8 is a beautiful piece of wearable technology, and we think this material and colourway is the perfect Christmas gift. With its premium gold stainless steel case, sapphire crystal display, and umber leather strap — you can be sure that you'll keep it looking good long after the festive season has passed. It also has the latest fitness tracking technology, including a heart rate sensor with a built-in electrocardiogram (ECG), and a fall-detecting accelerometer. The Apple Watch Series 8 is a luxury smartwatch that offers all the features you need to stay connected and healthy.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Pink Gold

From HK$8,298 | Buy from Samsung HK

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is an ultra-portable, stylish device with a folding form factor and some of the best photo and video capabilities on the market. It has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED main screen with a 2640 x 1080 resolution. Dual 12MP rear cameras, 10MP in-display selfie camera, 8GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of internal storage. It also has fast wireless charging 2.0 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is a high-end flip phone with a sophisticated design and many features that make it a great choice for people who want to stay connected without sacrificing style.

Surface Laptop 4 Sandstone

HK$8,688 | Buy from Microsoft HK

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is a great choice for anyone looking for a well-made, powerful laptop that's sure to impress your co-workers. The build quality is excellent, with an aluminium body and stunning 13.5” PixelSense™ Display driven by Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics. The keyboard is responsive and super comfortable—it's one of the best keyboards on any laptop we've ever used. The software experience on this device is also top-notch. It runs Windows 11, which means it comes with all kinds of useful features, like Windows Hello (to log in using your face). The battery life is also pretty good (up to 11.5 hours, according to Microsoft). It's not as long as some of its competitors, but it should get you through most days without a charge.

Devialet Phantom II Opera de Paris Edition

HK$17,490 | Buy from Devialet Hong Kong

The Devialet Phantom II is a serious piece of audio equipment, and it shows. It's one of the best-sounding speakers we've heard in our testing, and it's also one of the most expensive in its category. While smaller than its now-iconic Phantom I sibling, this younger child loses nothing in dynamism and drive. Even when pushed to extreme volumes, the onboard DSP keeps the treble clean, mids crispy, and bass tight. The Opéra de Paris edition elevates the design and makes it look like something you'd find in an art museum, rather than your living room. If you're on the fence, we would wholeheartedly recommend a visit to your nearest Devialet showroom (IFC and Pacific Place) for an audition.