By Sherif | March 05, 2025
If I ever decide to let my bank account do the talking (not now), these are the gadgets I’d buy. Not the usual “tech influencer starter pack”—I’m looking at you, Apple fans—but gear that actually screams wealth, not just mainstream expensive.
Sure, a MacBook Pro, AirPods Max, and an Apple Watch Ultra are fine—if you want to look like every other finance bro at a WeWork. But this isn’t about fitting in. This is about standing out.
Let’s get into the list.
If you want a laptop that flexes harder than a MacBook, this is it. A 3D OLED display (without glasses), an NVIDIA RTX 4070, and the raw power to edit 8K videos, render 3D models, and casually train AI models—all in a single machine.
This isn’t some thin, lightweight, “take it to a coffee shop” laptop. This is the “drop it on a table and crack the wood” kind of power.
What you’ll actually use it for: Running too many Chrome tabs.
What you’ll tell people you use it for: Advanced 3D modeling and AI development.
Alternatives:
Leica is the “if you know, you know” brand. While everyone is out here with their Sony A7s and Canon R5s, you roll up with a Leica, and real photographers will immediately respect (or envy) you.
The SL2-S is handcrafted in Germany, has the most cinematic color science, and is heavier than it needs to be—because premium materials.
What you’ll actually use it for: Taking pictures of your overpriced coffee.
What you’ll tell people you use it for: Documentary filmmaking and fine art photography.
Alternatives:
A $1,500 tripod? Yes.
Because if you’re gonna flex, do it all the way. Made from space-grade carbon fiber, this thing is absurdly strong, ultra-light, and unnecessarily expensive. If people see you with this, they know you take “photography” (aka standing in front of a mirror with a camera) seriously.
What you’ll actually use it for: Holding your camera while you pretend to set up a shot.
What you’ll tell people you use it for: Wildlife and astrophotography.
Alternatives:
Owning a DJI Inspire 3 is like casually owning a sports car. That’s serious money. This thing costs more than a used car and is designed for professional cinematographers.
The best part? It is completely unnecessary for 99% of people, and it’s not even that practical—but that’s exactly the point.
What you’ll actually use it for: A few cool aerial shots of your backyard.
What you’ll tell people you use it for: Professional-level cinematography.
Alternatives:
AirPods Max are for people who don’t know any better. Focal Utopia? That’s real luxury.
These aren’t Bluetooth headphones—because real audiophiles don’t do wireless. These French-made, open-back headphones have a soundstage so wide it feels like the music is happening inside your skull.
What you’ll actually use them for: Listening to Spotify at 320kbps.
What you’ll tell people you use them for: High-fidelity audio experiences.
Alternatives:
Forget AirPods Pro. These custom-fit, German-engineered IEMs cost more than most people’s rent and sound like heaven itself.
What you’ll actually use them for: Taking Zoom calls.
What you’ll tell people you use them for: Hearing every detail in lossless audio.
Alternatives:
If you’re still using a cheap mechanical keyboard, do you even care about luxury? The Keycult No. 2/65 is hand-machined, ultra-limited, and makes the perfect “thock” sound when you type.
What you’ll actually use it for: Typing in your Wi-Fi password.
What you’ll tell people you use it for: “A superior typing experience.”
Alternatives:
The best flex tech isn’t just expensive—it’s exclusive. It’s about owning gear most people don’t even know exists.
So, if life ever grants me my wish for massive wealth and money, you won’t see me with a MacBook, an Apple Watch, or AirPods. You’ll see me casually setting up my Leica camera, typing on a Keycult keyboard, and listening to music through Focal Utopias.
Now, let’s hear it—what would your flex tech list look like?