ARTICLE
The best gifts to buy for binge watchers
Published Mar 3, 2026 • Updated Aug 27, 2026 - 3 min read
For binge-watchers, the best gifts are practical upgrades that improve picture, sound and portability, from noise cancelling headphones and streaming devices to bigger TVs and smarter soundbars. The Good Guys rounds up the top tech picks for movie nights, travel viewing and everyday streaming.
Key takeaways from this article
Noise cancelling headphones help block distractions and keep dialogue clear.
Streaming devices can turn an older TV into a smarter, more flexible setup.
Tablets and data plans suit watching on the go without being tied to the lounge room.
Wireless headphones are a good pick for quiet viewing or portable listening.
Soundbars and bigger TVs deliver the biggest upgrade for a true home cinema feel.
Most of us have spent the last couple of years on the couch binge-watching TV, which means we’re all really good at it now and are ready to take our viewing game to the next level. For binge-watchers, the selection of potential tech gifts available has never been bigger, here are our top gifts for people who want to upgrade their movie nights!
Noise Cancelling Headphones
Never get interrupted again at a dramatic moment in a movie or TV show with a pair of noise cancelling headphones. Perfect for binge-watching on a plane, a train or in your room in the middle of the night, some favourite brands include Sony and Bose, known for their excellent noise cancellation technology and comfortable designs.
Shop Noise Cancelling Headphones
Streaming Devices
Got an old TV but not quite ready to upgrade? A streaming device can revolutionise the way you consume entertainment transforming your ordinary TV into a smart TV wonderland, granting you access to a world of content right at your fingertips. Whether you're looking for seamless integration and stunning visuals with Apple TV, the simplicity and affordability with Google Chromecast, the content-rich Amazon Fire TV, or the all-in-one entertainment solution of Fetch TV, there's a streaming device to suit every preference and budget.
Shop Streaming Devices
Telstra Data Plan
If you or your loved one is always going over their allotted mobile data plan, maybe the best gift is to up the data allowance. Telstra’s plans have generous data allowances and the best coverage in the country, so you can watch longer in more places. Plus, The Good Guys offer exclusive deals with Telstra plans, so you’ll get great reception, a bargain and a bonus gift!
Click here to view our Telstra Mobile and Broadband Plans
Tablets
To really take advantage of that new data plan, you'll need the right device, and you should look no further than a new tablet with data. Apple and Samsung are the top contenders in this category with a huge range that caters to everyone.
Shop Tablets
Wireless Headphones
Whether they want to enjoy the majesty of surround sound without placing speakers, they need to watch TV quietly so they don’t wake up others in the house, or their hearing just isn’t what it used to be, a pair of wireless headphones are the answer. If they need something for on-the-go or travel, Bose makes premium wireless earbuds.
Shop Wireless Headphones
Televisions
What is the ultimate binge-watching night without the perfect TV to go with it? If you're looking to upgrade, going bigger is definitely better and you can't go wrong with Samsung and LG TVs.
Shop Televisions
Soundbars
If you’re buying a surround sound system as a gift, you want something that’s versatile, uses the latest technology and can blend into any living room. Easy to use, Sonos and Samsung are the ultimate in home sound systems for your music, movies, TV & gaming to any and every room you choose.
Shop Soundbars
No matter what binge-worthy gifts you’re after for your loved ones (or even just yourself) this year, we have them at The Good Guys. Come in-store or visit us online today to get a great deal.
