20 Best Travel Gadgets for 2020

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20 Best travel gadgets for travellers in 2020. {Tech} for Travel. https:techfortravel.co.uk
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It’s that time of year again and my list of the 20 Best Travel Gadgets for 2020. This year, as travellers, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to connected, smart, well-designed devices and items of luggage.

Superfast 5G networks make the most of our connected devices. Smartwatches are beginning to replace the smartphone and the race for the ultimate foldable device is on! Our luggage can send a text message if it gets lost and headphones can recommend a place to eat when visiting a new city.


Connectivity | Smart Money | Travel Assistant App | Carry-On | Flagship Smartphone | Laptop | Headphones | Power | Travel Guide App | Wearable | Budget Smartphone | Bluetooth Speaker | Backpack | Travel Planning App | Luggage Tracker | Tablet | Tech Storage | Earbuds | Check-In | Travel Navigation App

Skyroam Solis X Smartspot

4g smartspot Best travel gadget. {Tech} for Travel. https://techfortravel.wpengine.com
| Why it Makes the List |

Skyroam has evolved global connectivity from getting travellers online with a basic hub to its new all-in-one Smartspot.

Specs include 4G connectivity in over 130 countries, support for to up to 10 devices simultaneously, an 8MP remote camera and a power pack.

Buy Now – $179/£199

K Ring for Contactless Payments

wearable payment ring for travel. {Tech} for Travel. https://techfortravel.wpengine.com
| Why it Makes the List |

Whether your daily commute is in a big city or you are visiting a new one for the first time, K Ring makes urban transit systems a breeze to use.

Preload the ring before you head out and then just tap anywhere with the Contactless payment logo on display.

Buy Now – $129/£99

App in the Air

Best Travel Gadgets 2020 App in the Air logo. {Tech} for Travel. https://techfortravel.wpengine.com
| Why it Makes the List |

Every frequent traveller needs that one great personal assistant app that helps organise all those bookings. In 2020 I am confident App in the Air will be the new tool of choice!

The free version is great for most and I dare you not to become addicted to the flight history visualization tool.

Download for Free

G-RO The Six

carry-on luggage for travel in 2020. {Tech} for Travel. https://techfortravel.wpengine.com
| Why it Makes the List |

G-RO first broke the carry-on form with its oversized wheels and has now gone one better with The Six.

With improved ergonomics, The Six is a spinner case with 38L of storage and is designed to be effortlessly pushed.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

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| Why it Makes the Best Travel Gadgets 2020 List |

The must-have flagship smartphone for any traveller this year has to be the 5G version of the popular Galaxy S10.

It has a perfect 6.7″ screen size, six cameras, an Octa-Core processor and lighting-fast 5G connectivity.

Buy Now – $1,299/£949

Lenovo YOGA S940

Lenovo Ultra Slim laptop for travel. {Tech} for Travel. https://techfortravel.wpengine.com
| Why it Makes the List |

The YOGA S940 has a perfect combination of specs for any traveller needing a full laptop experience when on the move.

Ultra-Slim design, a large 14″ display, extra ports for connectivity and enhanced security features to keep you & your data safe.

Buy Now – from £1,299

Bose 700 Headphones

Noise cancelling headphones. {Tech} for Travel. https://techfortravel.wpengine.com
| Why it Makes the List |

After losing it last year, Bose has regained the crown for best headphones in 2020 for travellers the world over.

The new 700 headphones boast market-leading Noise cancelling technology with 11 different settings and an updated design.

Buy Now – $399/£299

Zendure SuperMini

Zendure SuperMini Best Travel Gadgets 2020. {Tech} for Travel. https://techfortravel.wpengine.com
| Why it Makes the List |

Keeping devices powered when on the move is always a difficult choice. Big battery pack for more power or a smaller unit for just a quick boost?

The 10,000mAh SuperMini is the small form factor with the big power you need and able to charge most smartphones to 50% in 30 minutes.

Buy Now – $39/£30

CultureMee App

CultureMee travel app. {Tech} for Travel. https://techfortravel.wpengine.com
| Why it Makes the List |

Avoid the normal tourist pitfalls or the usual conversations at the same place when on business, and really get to know your travel spot.

CultureMee educates you on local cultures, helps with the need to know information and even tracks your travels.

Use for Free at culturemee.com

Apple Watch Series 5 Cellular

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| Why it Makes the List |

For the second year running Apple tops our list of the best wearable for travelling.

Despite little change to the appearance and lack of Android support, the Series 5 is now always-on and has International Emergency Calling.

Buy Now – from $499/£499

Motorola One Action

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If you don’t want to spend big on a smartphone but still need a great video camera, the budget-savvy One Action is what you need.

The 117º action camera lets you record video in landscape whilst holding the phone upright. It’s a game-changer!

Buy Now – $249/£199

Urbanista Brisbane Speaker

Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker. {Tech} for Travel. https://techfortravel.wpengine.com
| Why it Makes the List |

If loud & proud is how you like your music then the Urbanista Brisbane Bluetooth Speaker is for you.

Read our hands-on review of why this portable speaker is a must-have for summer 2020 and suits most budgets.

Buy Now – $99/£99

Korin Design ClickPack X

Secure, stylish backpack for city travel. {Tech} for Travel. https://techfortravel.wpengine.com
| Why it Makes the List |

Security meets style with the new ClickPack X Backpack from Korin Design.

With no accessible opening when being worn other safety features include Cut & waterproof fabric, an RFID blocking pocket and retractable locking system.

Buy Now – $109/£83

Google Flights

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| Why it Makes the List |

Although Flights has now been incorporated into google.com/travel, it’s still a must-have in its own right.

Save, or dock it, to your smartphone desktop and be sure to always check flights against it before booking. Low-cost carriers are not included.

Visit google.com/flights

GEGO Luggage Tracker

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| Why it Makes the List |

Smart, or connected, devices are not just for use in the home. GEGO can track your checked luggage worldwide.

GEGO has the 1st year of use included, so there are no roaming or hidden fees and you shouldn’t lose your luggage again!

Buy Now – $140/£106

Apple iPad Pro 11″

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| Why it Makes the Best Travel Gadgets 2020 List |

Apple updated the smaller Pro during October 2019 to what is now the best Tablet offering on the market.

There’s a new 11″ display, support for Apple Pencil 2 and USB-C connectivity.

Buy Now – from $799/£769

Knomo Knomad Tech Organiser

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| Why it Makes the List |

Travelling ‘light’ is an art form, but doing so with technology can be difficult.

Knomo created the Knomad to keep all of your valuable travel gadgets and accessories safe, secure and in one easy to carry place.

Buy Now – $82/£63

Sony WF-1000XM3 Earbuds

Best earbuds for travel 2020. {Tech} for Travel. https://techfortravel.wpengine.com
| Why it Makes the List |

There has never been a better time to invest in earbuds for those who find headphones to large.

WF-1000XM3 earbuds include Noise cancellation and up to 18 hours of playback making them an easy addition to the Best Travel Gadgets for 2020.

Buy Now – $235/£179

Samsonite Lite-Box Alu Spinner

Aluminium suitcase. {Tech} for Travel. https://techfortravel.wpengine.com
| Why it Makes the List |

Summer vacations often mean checked luggage, and if you’ve ever wanted an aluminium case you would have to pay a premium

Samsonite has addressed this with the reasonably priced Lite-Box Alu range. It comes in 3 sizes and made from anodized aluminium.

Buy Now – from $550/£540

Waze Navigation App

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| Why it Makes the Best Travel Gadgets 2020 List |

Waze, now owned by Google, has become one of the most powerful smartphone navigation apps available.

Get step by step directions with live traffic reports, nearby petrol stations and real-time arrival time.

From Free on Android | Apple

Tom Payne
Tom, Editor. An online publication providing news & reviews on apps, gadgets and luggage for the connected traveller.

25 COMMENTS

  1. I was actually eyeing the Skyroam however, I’m shocked to discover that there are a lot of other things worth buying thanks to your article.

  2. These will be helpful for me when I start traveling soon. However, I can recommend it to my friend because he is already started the journey. Thank you for sharing.

  3. Can you use the K Ring for international destinations? I am American with a US credit card but living in Japan. Is it all cool? And has there been any problems with the ring? I know I have to be careful with my debit or credit card and not let them near my phone or I will not have a card anymore.

    • I agree, just remember to download the content you need before leaving home, something I forgot to do this past weekend!

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