Outdo Yourself With These Gifts For Dads And Grads From Abt

This year, for Father's Day and Graduation Day, get your hard-working loved ones gifts they'll actually use. Forget the tie and self-help book, the experts at Abt Electronics and Appliances, the largest independent single-store retailer in the country, know the way to every dad and grad's heart — and it's not a picture frame.

Below, Abt's specialists compiled a list of gifts that are sure to outshine your past presents and earn you some major brownie points.

Gifts for Grads

• Mophie Powerstation Charger $79 — A lot better than flowers.
• Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker $129 — Easily trumps a charm bracelet.
• Tumi Messenger Bag $195 — Way cooler than a kitschy mug.
• Oliver Peoples Sunglasses — Amanda Heart Charter $440 — Goodbye, scrapbook.

Gadgets for Dad

• Fitbit Flex $99 — Beats a singing bass any day.
• GoPro 4K Camera $499 — Definitely outdoes a personalized pen.
• Microsoft Surface Pro 3 $999 — "World's best dad" t-shirt doesn't even stand a chance.