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The Best Last-Minute Gifts on Amazon for Everyone on Your List
No surprise: the everything store has great gifts for everyone — and they all arrive before Christmas with Prime
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Gifting can be a stressful ordeal — especially if you’re running from store to store just a few days before Christmas. Luckily, there’s Amazon to lessen the stress. The everything store (unsurprisingly) offers some of the best gifts — either for loved ones or for yourself — and they ship almost as fast as Santa.
What Are the Best Gifts on Amazon?
The best gifts on Amazon range from apparel and accessories to the latest tech to home goods. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best gifts on Amazon that can be delivered by Christmas with Amazon Prime shipping. If you’re not a Prime member, try a free trial here to get these presents ASAP.
AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
The latest AirPods Pros — Apple’s higher-end, noise-cancelling earbuds — now live in our pockets alongside our phones and wallets. If you’re shopping for anyone that doesn’t have a pair, or needs an upgrade from an old version, it’s easily one of the best gifts on Amazon with high-quality audio, powerful noise-cancellation, and the easiest iPhone connectivity of any earbuds.
Buy Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) $199.99
Diptyque Baies Candle
Candles are always a safe, effective gift, but we recommend going luxurious for best effect. And there’s no candle brand more luxurious than Diptyque. The French brand’s candles smell incredible, burn longer than most, and feature the instantly-recognizable logo, making them one of our go-tos during the holidays (and you can pick up this one on Amazon).
Buy Diptyque Baies Candle (6.5 oz.) $70
JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth Speaker
This Flip 6 speaker from JBL strikes a balance between portability and sound quality (i.e. not too big but loud enough for a crowd), making it our favorite Bluetooth speaker to gift this year. It’s also extra durable and waterproof, ensuring longevity — even if your giftee is “accident-prone.”
Buy JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth Speaker $99.95
Singsation Karaoke Machine
Whether for holiday parties or livening up family get-togethers, this Singsation karaoke machine makes one of the best gifts on Amazon. It connects to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, letting you access any karaoke song on YouTube or a dedicated karaoke app of your choosing, and requires almost no setup.
Buy Singsation Karaoke Machine $149.99
Leatherman Sidekick Multitool
We’re always surprised by how many people own and use a multitool in their day-to-day activities. Whether it’s opening packages, fixing things here and there, or surviving on a rugged camping trip, just about everyone will find uses for a good multitool, making it a great gift idea. If you’re looking to pick up a multitool for a loved one, we suggest this compact yet versatile Leatherman Wingman.
Buy Leatherman Wingman Multitool $69.95
HemingWeigh 1-Inch Thick Yoga Mat
High-quality yoga mats are something most of us use regularly, but neglect to replace as often as we should. If you know someone who does yoga or works out with a mat often, chances are they’ll appreciate a new one. For any such people on your list, grab this one from HemingWeigh.
Buy HemingWeigh 1-Inch Yoga Mat $54.99
Seiko 5 Men’s Stainless Steel Watch
Yes, you can get a great watch on Amazon. And thanks to low prices, those watches also make excellent gifts. A case in point is this Seiko 5 (model SNXS73), which showcases a timeless look and an automatic movement (which you almost never see at under $200).
Buy Seiko Men’s SNXS73 Seiko 5 $103.98
All-new Kindle
If you’re shopping for a bookworm, this new Kindle is a no-brainer. If they haven’t tried an e-reader yet, they’ll surely start using one if gifted the Kindle. If they have an old e-reader, this is a clear upgrade with the lightest most compact build of any Kindle yet, plus the device’s signature glare-free, paper-like display.
Buy All-new Kindle (2022) $99.99
Toloco Massage Gun
If you’re wondering what to buy an athlete — whether casual or hardcore — a good massage gun is one of the best gifts on Amazon. This one from Toloco is one of our favorites with a huge assortment of heads and speeds to get those hard-to-relieve spots, and it’s very affordable with a sale price of just $100 right now.
Kasa Smart Light Bulbs
Smart lightbulbs can totally overhaul the feel of your loved one’s space, letting them change lighting color and dimness from their phone or voice assistant. Best of all, top-selling smart lightbulbs are now very affordable, such as this two-pack from Kasa that works with Alexa, Google Home, and the Kasa app on iOS and Android phones.
Buy Kasa Smart Light Bulbs (2-Pack) $16.99
Chess Armory Chess Set
Scores of us started playing online chess during lockdown (partially motivated by the Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit), but now that we’re all together in person again, it’s a good idea to get a physical chess set for any players in your life. We like this one from Chess Armory, which features a no-frills wooden construction and a foldable, portable design.
Buy Chess Armory Chess Set $28.99
Coway Airmega Air Purifier
Decor pieces like plants and throw blankets are good gifts, but a top-rated air purifier like this Coway Airmega can make a much bigger difference in your loved one’s home. By removing germs, bacteria, odor, and other toxins, the Airmega can keep occupants safer from illness while improving the overall “feel” of space as large as 930 square feet.
Buy Coway Airmega 250S $335.07
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)
The new Apple Watch SE, released in September, is the most affordable in the Apple Watch lineup, with this GPS-equipped 44-millimeter model on sale for $260. This takes it down into a reasonable gifting territory, but your recipient still gets all the fitness and connectivity bells and whistles that make the Apple Watch the world’s best-selling timepiece.
Buy Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 44mm] $259.00
Fluance RT85 Reference Vinyl Turntable
If you’re shopping for an audiophile, a premium turntable like this Fluance RT85 can elevate the heart of their sound system. Thanks to components like an acrylic platter, a 2M Blue elliptical cartridge, and a servo motor, the turntable produces steady, vibration-free audio — and it looks great too.
Buy Fluance RT85 Record Player $499.99
Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro Instant Camera
Instant cameras make fun gifts for photographers and non-photographers alike, but they’re also great for holiday get-togethers pictures (that won’t get lost in your phone’s camera roll). This Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro is one of our favorites, boasting modern, fast-printing technology in a throwback package.
Buy Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro $79.99
Marquis by Waterford Crystal Glasses
Nice crystal glassware is always a welcome bar upgrade — especially for the cocktail or liquor aficionados in your life. These highly-rated old fashioned glasses from Marquis by Waterford are some of the best that you can buy on Amazon, and they’re relatively affordable for crystal.
Buy Marquis by Waterford Crystal Glasses $54.91
Aesop Hand Wash
Aesop is the gold standard of soap with uniquely luxurious scents, but it’s not something most people would splurge on. This makes Aesop’s products prime for gifting. We suggest this Vetiver hand soap, which your giftee can use to zhuzh up their guest bath or kitchen.
Buy Aesop Reverence Hand Wash $40.00
Levi’s Jacket
This sherpa trucker jacket from Levi’s is one of those pieces that’s appreciated by fashion lovers and anyone who says they don’t care about clothes. It’s effortless, timeless, and, best of all for you the gifter, very affordable as far as outerwear goes.
Buy Levi’s Sherpa Trucker Jacket $75.60
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag
Patagonia’s Black Hole duffel bag is sometimes hard to find in stock, and for good reason. It’s ultra-rugged, water-resistant, and features backpack straps as well as drop handles and a shoulder sling. In short, anyone can use it — whether for camping, weekend road trips, or flights.
Buy Patagonia Black Hole Duffel $169.99
Yeti Rambler Tumbler
Yeti’s Rambler tumbler might be the best cup of all time. The 10-ounce vessel uses Yeti’s dual-wall insulation to keep both hot and cold beverages at the proper temperature for hours (literally). Plus, it features a rounded shape and a thin lip that works for wine as well as coffee, cocktails, and just about anything else. Needless to say, we’d be thrilled to get another one as a gift this year.
Buy YETI Rambler 10 oz Tumbler $25
UGG Women’s Coquette Slipper
Slippers are never a bad gift idea — especially during the chilly holiday season. We like these Coquette slippers from UGG, which deliver the brand’s signature, unrivaled coziness. We also like that the Coquettes have a rugged sole, letting you, say, walk the dog or take out the trash without ruining your slippers.
Vekkia Rechargeable Book Light
We’re big fans of the versatility offered by e-readers, but physical books will always have a spot on our bookshelf — and we’d wager that most book lovers on your shopping list are the same. This nifty clip-on book light from Vekkia makes reading physical books much easier in low light, whether your giftee is reading in bed next to a partner, on a camping trip, or on the patio at night.
Roku Streambar
This Roku Streambar combines the audio-upgrading power of a soundbar with the convenience of Roku’s streaming stick into one. We’ve been using a Streambar for over a year now, and have no complaints. If you’re shopping for, say, someone that just got their own apartment, this is one of the best gifts on Amazon.