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Best Christmas Gifts: These 30+ Last-Minute Holiday Gifts Are Topping Everyone’s Wish Lists
From stocking stuffers to statement pieces, we've rounded up our favorite gifts to give this holiday season
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December 19, 2023
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You don’t need somebody’s wish list to find the best Christmas gift for them — you just need a little inspiration. Whether you’re looking for a stocking stuffer or shopping for a gift that’ll hardly fit underneath the Christmas tree, we’ve picked a few of our favorite things to gift for the holidays, no matter your budget.
Below you’ll find our editors’ picks for the best Christmas gifts to buy online this year, from stellar Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) to top-rated keyboard pianos, some of our favorite candles to burn at home to a music membership for the vinyl collector on your list. The holidays still might be days away, but you still have a little time left to get some shopping done. (Most of these picks include fast shipping in case you run out of time, though some may arrive after Christmas if you don’t hurry.)
Looking for more gift guides? We’ve also rounded up the best gifts for her, last-minute stocking stuffers, and the ultimate personalized gift ideas for anyone on your list.
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Apple AirPods Pro
There’s no shortage of excellent earbuds on the market, but if you really want to wow the person you’re buying for this year, get them Apple’s latest earbuds: the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen). The reason? They sound incredible in the gym with active noise cancellation and personalized spatial audio. They also boast a long-lasting battery life (30 hours with the charging case), a sweat-resistant design built for the gym, and multiple sizes of ear tips so they’ll always fit.
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Alesis Piano Keyboard
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New players and pros alike will love this Alesis digital piano keyboard for playing on the go. It features a portable design and 88 semi-weighted keys that feel like praciting on a traditional piano. It also includes a three-month premium subscription to Skoove so you can take virtual piano lessons and practice your technique.
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Marshall Acton III Speaker
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Third time’s a charm. Marshall’s latest Acton III speaker oozes retro style and pumps out immerse sound. Your giftee can pair it easily with their phone with Bluetooth, or plug in via the 3.5mm aux input. Its rock & roll look and timeless design makes for a classic gift that they’ll use all year long.
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Peloton Exercise Bike
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Whether it’s for the athlete in your life or you just want to treat yourself, Peloton’s best-selling indoor exercise bike makes it easier than ever to take a spin class without ever leaving the house. It includes a 22-inch touchscreen to view live and on-demand cardio workouts, a manual resistance control knob, plus a compact 4×2-foot frame. (Peloton’s all-access membership is sold separately, from $44/month.)
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Apple AirTags
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Great for the frequent flier, Apple’s convenient AirTags make for some of our favorite stocking stuffers. Travelers can easily slip one of these into their bag to track their luggage from afar –- or even just attach one to their keys.
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Victrola Bluetooth Record Player
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This retro-looking Victrola record player might look like it’s vintage, but it’s anything but: It can play records at three speeds, plus houses Bluetooth-compatible speakers that make it easy for your giftee to play music from their phone. Best of all, it’s easy on your wallet at under $60.
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
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Bose’s newest noise-cancelling cans take your tunes up a notch with immersive audio that puts you in the middle of your music. The Bluetooth headphones boast a 24-hour battery life, touch controls on the earcups, and built-in mics for clear calls.
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Apple Watch Series 9
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The sleek new Apple Watch Series 9 takes tracking your health and daily schedule to the next level. You can analyze everything from your sleep stages and blood oxygen levels, to tracking irregular heart rate rhythms. It’s also easy to control on the road, with built-in cellular and GPS that lets you answer texts or calls when you’re not near your phone. It even includes fall and crash detection to make it easier to call emergency services right from your wrist.
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Samsung The Frame TV (55-Inch)
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The coolest TV you can buy for a gift hardly looks like a TV at all. Samsung’s 55-inch QLED 4K Frame TV mimics the look of a piece of artwork thanks to the unit’s anti-reflection, matte-like display. In Art Mode, you can set the smart TV to your favorite image when it’s not in use, plus choose among a variety of different bezel designs to fit your home’s style.
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Dyson Airwrap
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The Dyson Airwrap is proving to be one of the hottest gifts this year — but without the extreme heat. Whether you’re aiming for mermaid waves or a salon-worthy blowout, the tool and its attachments make styling and drying your hair a breeze (without damaging your locks in the process).
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Nintendo Switch
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If you really want to treat the gamer on your list this year, gift them a Nintendo Switch. This Mario Kart bundle comes with a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game, plus three-month Nintendo Switch membership to get them started right out of the box. (Heads up: You’ll want to get one for yourself, too.)
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Beats Studio Buds Earbuds
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These Bluetooth earbuds deliver active noise-cancellation, as well as built-in mics for crystal-clear calls. Boasting a 24-hour runtime with their included charging case, the Beats Studio Buds also feature a sweat- and water-resistant design that makes them a solid fit for workouts and commutes alike.
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JBL Go2 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
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JBL’s pint-sized Bluetooth speaker makes for a stellar stocking stuffer. Like its name suggests, the Go2 is super portable, making it an essential for playing tunes on the go. It boasts a five-hour battery life, a waterproof exterior, plus a surprisingly big sound for its tiny frame.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Camera
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This Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 pack includes a camera, carrying case, and 20 sheets of instant film so you and your friends can capture holiday memories right out of the box. Whether you’re buying it for the budding photographer or for your friend who loves a group selfie, this pick never disappoints. It includes a selfie mode, plus prints out mini-sized photos that you can display around your house.
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Flikr Personal Fireplace
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One of the hottest home gifts to give this year: the Flikr personal fireplace. We received our own a few years back, and it’s become one of our favorite gifts ever since. All you need to light the burner is a small amount of Isopropyl alcohol and a match. The indoors-friendly, concrete design looks at home on any coffee table, plus won’t burn the surface thanks to its aluminum base.
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Google Nest WiFi Pro Mesh Router System
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For the tech-obsessed friend or family member that works from home, gift them this Google Nest Wifi mesh router system, which helps ensure they’ll have fast wireless around the house. It’s always a great gift for families who are all connected to WiFi at the same time, and it’s easy to set up a separate network so friends don’t have to ask about the WiFi password.
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MasterClass Subscription
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One of our favorite digital gifts you can give this year is a MasterClass subscription. The virtual platform offers over 180 online courses, from experts to celebs (think: “Samuel L. Jackson Teaches Acting” and “Tom Morello Teaches Electric Guitar.”) Annual memberships start at $120, and you can also sign up for classes from $10/month.
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Storyworth
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Everyone’s got a story worth sharing, whether you have a grandparent who immigrated from abroad, or a parent who spent their life traveling the world. Preserve those meaningful memories for life with a gorgeous keepsake book from Storyworth.
Think of it like an extended conversation you might have over holiday dinner — once a week, choose a question to inspire them to write, and at the end of a year, their stories are bound into a book that’s designed to last for generations to come. Who knows, you might discover some stories you never knew! Need another reason to start writing? From now until Jan. 1, you can $10 off your book purchase for Storyworth’s holiday sale.
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U-Turn Orbit Basic Turntable
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If the music lover in your life doesn’t have a turntable yet (or is due for an upgrade), consider U-Turn’s Orbit Basic a holiday homerun. It has everything they’ll need for spinning records at home, including both a version with or without a built-in preamp (which you’ll need to connect it to a speaker system and receiver). It comes with a Audio-Technica AT91B cartridge and spins at 33/45 RPM. Available in seven colors.
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The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album
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Featuring a mix of holiday favorites and original tracks like “Little Saint Nick” and Frosty the Snowman,” the Beach Boys’ classic holiday album makes for a great addition to any vinyl lover’s collection. You can also buy a limited-edition version of the album on translucent red vinyl on the Beach Boys’ website.
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Vinyl Me Please Subscription
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Give the vinyl collector on your list something to look forward to with a Vinyl Me Please subscription, a record-of-the-month club that ships exclusive LPs straight to their door. You can gift a three-month, six-month, or 12-month membership, and members can choose the genre they want from there, from classics to new releases alike.
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Tablo
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Want to give them the freedom of watching the TV you love anytime, without getting a satellite or bulky box? From live sports and local news to prime-time shows and free streaming series, Tablo’s indoor TV antenna (35-mile range) connects to their internet and Wi-Fi router to deliver live broadcast TV and a selection of free streaming TV channels to most screens in their home.
Watch, record, and replay the top network TV shows, subscription-free and contract-free. Unlike a regular TV, Tablo DVRs have multiple tuners which will give them the flexibility to watch something live while recording another program on a different channel, or watch two different live shows in separate rooms.
With Tablo, they’ll never miss a moment of the big game or their favorite show again.
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Sonos Move 2 Speaker
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The latest portable Move 2 speaker from Sonos delivers stellar audio wherever you go, and it makes an awesome gift for the person who’s always listening to a playlist at home. You can connect it with your existing Sonos speakers for full-home audio, or use it on its own outdoors with Bluetooth thanks to its built-in handle and water-resistant design.
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Theragun Pro Plus Massage Device
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Theragun’s new Pro Plus massage tool checks all the boxes for post-workout recovery. At first glance it’s a powerful percussive massage gun with five different vibration speeds and attachment heads. But take a closer look and it also offers built-in heat therapy with three temperature settings to help relieve tight spots and near infrared light therapy that claims to help boost circulation. It also offers guided haptic breathwork sessions for further relaxation. In short, it’s the ultimate all-in-one recovery tool for the athlete in your life.
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Our Place Always Pan 2.0
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This Always Pan from Our Place is the ultimate gift for budding chefs and seasoned home cooks alike. The 10-in-one non-stick pan can do just about everything, from searing to frying to baking and sauteeing. Whatever’s on the menu, the pan’s multiple uses means it’ll free up some space in your kitchen cabinets — but its Instagram-worthy style deserves a permanent space on top of the stove.
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Gozney Roccbox Pizza Oven
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Fire up your very own personal pies with Gozney’s Roccbox portable pizza oven. It includes a detachable propane gas burner, retractable legs, and a pizza peel to serve up restaurant-worthy slices right in your backyard.
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Stanley Quencher Tumbler
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The world’s most popular tumbler is a no-brainer for the cold brew lover on your list. The stainless steel Stanley Quencher Tumbler can keep 40-ounce drinks cold for hours thanks to its double-walled vacuum insulation. It comes with a straw, but you can also easily seal its cover when you’re on the move to avoid spilling your drink all over your car.
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Le Labo Santal 26 Concrete Candle
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For the person on your list who never leaves the house without putting on their favorite Le Labo fragrance, gift this beautiful concrete candle. We love the Santal 26 scent, but you can’t really go wrong with any of the brand’s options.
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Diptyque Baies Candle
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Diptyque’s Baies candle is a crowd-pleaser for good reason, filling the room with a subtle scent described as “blooming roses.” It’s the kind of candle that’ll have guests wanting to re-enter the room again and again. And once it burns out, you can reuse the vessel as a jewelry holder or small flower vase.
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Fellow Carter Slide Coffee Mug
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This travel-friendly mug from Fellow makes sipping your cup of Joe without spills easier than ever, thanks to the convenient lid that slides open and locks shut with just a finger. Bonus: It’ll keep your brew hot for up to six hours and can fit in your car’s cup holder.
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Bushmills 16 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey
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What do you gift the whiskey lover who’s got it all this year? A new bottle of something rare to sip, of course. If they’re a fan of Irish whiskey, go with Bushmills. Our current favorite: the Bushmills 16 Year, a delicious spirit aged in Oloroso Sherry and bourbon casks, then finished in port wine barrels. Bushmills has crafted stellar spirits for a long, long time — like 400 years long. In other words, this bottle won’t disappoint. Just don’t forget to pair it with a new set of glassware so you can enjoy some too. Pro tip: Try it neat.
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Ticketmaster Gift Card
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For the music fan who has it all, give them the ultimate gift this year with a pair of concert tickets. Ticketmaster makes it easy for them to choose the show they want to go to and when – you can buy Ticketmaster gift cards, starting at $25, that we think make for great stocking stuffers. Better yet, wrap it up with a vinyl LP from their favorite artist.
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