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Here are 43 last-minute gifts you can still get before the holidays

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Here are 43 last-minute gifts you can still get before the holidays

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There’s still time to pick up some cool gifts for everyone on your list ahead of this weekend.

Updated Dec 19, 2022, 7:12 PM UTC|

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You can still buy Apple’s second-gen AirPods Pro for one of their best prices to date.Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge

The holiday shopping window is closing fast, but there’s still time to pick up a few things that will arrive in time for your favorite nondenominational gift exchange. Whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers or still have a few names on your list you need to cross off, we’ve rounded up our favorite fire-and-forget gift ideas for all the procrastinators out there.

The collection we’ve put together here includes small-ish gifts that will travel well, like the Apple Watch Series 8, as well as presents that don’t even need to be gift-wrapped, such as a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. If you’re looking for more gift suggestions, our deals team has also put together a vast selection of thoughtful ideas for everyone on your holiday shopping list, from gamers and fitness enthusiasts to dedicated homebodies and that special paternal figure in your life.

The best last-minute tech gifts

Smart home

Google Nest Hub Max

$175$23024% off

The Nest Hub Max has a 10-inch screen and integrated camera for making video calls. It is Google’s largest and most complete Google Assistant smart display.

Wyze’s Color LED smart bulbs can turn on, off, and dim via Wi-Fi. They are compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistants and can reach a peak brightness of 1,100 lumens.

  • Amazon’s latest Echo Dot doesn’t look drastically different from older models but is the best version of the orb-shaped smart speaker thanks to better sound and responsiveness. The fifth-gen model is available at Amazon and Best Buy for $27.99. You’ll even get a bonus Sengled smart bulb if you order one from Amazon. Read our review.
  • Tile’s platform-agnostic Bluetooth trackers take many forms, but all of them can help you keep track of stuff you don’t want to misplace. The standard Tile Mate is perfect for your keys and is currently available for $17.99 on Amazon, while the $24.51 Tile Slim is designed to be tucked away in your wallet or behind a luggage tag.

The Echo Show 8 is the midsized smart display in Amazon’s current Echo lineup and can be used to display the weather, news, calendars, grocery lists, and more. You can also use it to control your smart home devices, stream videos, or listen to music. It even supports video calling via Zoom and Amazon’s Alexa calling service.

  • One of our favorite robot vacuums, iRobot’s Roomba i3 Plus EVO, is available for $399.99 ($150 off) at Best Buy. This is the best auto-emptying robot vacuum you can buy, one that comes with advanced mapping features as well as support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
  • Google’sNest Smart Thermostat is a good smart thermostat that’s compatible with Matter and is on sale for $89.99 instead of $129.99 at Best Buy.

Gaming

  • Our favorite controller for the Nintendo Switch isn’t Nintendo’s first-party Pro Controller but the 8BitDo Pro 2. You can currently find the Pro 2 at Amazon and Best Buy for $39.99 ($10 off). While the controller works perfectly well with the Switch, its Bluetooth connectivity also allows it to be used with Windows, macOS, and even mobile devices. Read our review.

8BitDo Pro 2

$40$5020% off

The 8BitDo Pro 2 offers many of the same features as the Nintendo Pro Controller but at a lower price point. It features extra triggers, hand grips, remappable buttons, and back paddles and can pair with Windows, macOS, and mobile devices via Bluetooth.

  • An Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is still one of the best gifts for Xbox and PC gamers since it provides unlimited access to a massive library of games in addition to deals on titles you want to keep. Right now, you can pick up a three-month subscription at Amazon for $38.24 instead of $44.99, or Best Buy and GameStop at its full price.
  • The Nintendo Switch OLED is still the best Nintendo handheld you can buy and is the only place to experience awesome titles like Splatoon 3, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Readily available for $349.99 at Best Buy, Target, and GameStop, the Switch OLED has a brighter and slightly larger screen than the standard Nintendo Switch, in addition to better speakers and an improved kickstand, allowing you to play games on the go or on your TV. Read our review.

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Logitech’s gaming-focused G333 are a wired pair of earbuds that come with a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter for use with Android phones or newer iPads that no longer have a headphone jack.

  • The most stylish shooter for the Nintendo Switch, Splatoon 3 is currently available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Nintendo for $59.99. Read our review.
  • A must-have title for the PlayStation 5, you can currently pick up God of War Ragnarök for $69.99 at GameStop, Best Buy, and Target. Read our review.
  • Elden Ring, an open-world souls-like and one of the best games of the year, is available for both PlayStation and Xbox consoles at Amazon for $49.99 ($10 off) and the full price at Best Buy. Read our review.
  • TMNT Shredder’s Revenge might be the best co-op experience of the year. The re-imagined arcade classic is currently available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation consoles, and Xbox systems at Amazon and Best Buy for $34.99.
  • Marvel’s Midnight Suns is the perfect game for anyone that’s wanted to star in their own superhero fan-fiction. You can currently find the turn-based strategy title for PC at Steam, Best Buy, and GameStop.

Headphones and earbuds

Apple’s latest AirPods Pro take after the last-gen model but include swipe controls and a new H2 chip that allows for improved noise cancellation. They also come with a water-resistant charging case that offers support for Apple’s robust Find My network.

Jabra Elite 3

$50$8038% off

Jabra’s Elite 3 earbuds have a refreshed design that’s more stylish than the company’s past earbuds. While they don’t have many frills or extra features, they fare well in the key areas of sound quality, comfort, and battery life.

  • If you’re looking to gift a pair of earbuds more rooted in the Apple ecosystem, the Beats Fit Pro are on sale for around $160 instead of $199.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The Fit Pro earbuds are currently one of our favorite pairs of workout earbuds thanks to their comfortable fit and integration with Apple devices. Read our review.

Sony WH-1000XM5

$348$39813% off

With a fresh design, improved comfort, refined sound, and even better active noise cancellation, Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones offer a compelling mix of features for their premium price.

Laptops

The redesigned MacBook Air is a thin, lightweight device powered by Apple’s latest chip. The M2 model also touts a 1080p webcam and a better display than its predecessor, while retaining features like long battery life and MagSafe charging.

$2000

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 is one of the best gaming laptops that you can currently purchase. It’s tough to beat the performance for the cost.

Tablets and e-readers

Amazon’s latest Kindle Paperwhite has a 6.8-inch E Ink display with adjustable color temperature for nighttime reading. It also boasts a faster processor, additional battery life, IPX8 waterproofing, and — finally — a USB-C port.

  • If you’re looking for something more budget-friendly, you can buy Amazon’s new Fire 7 tablet for $59.99 ($20 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. So long as you don’t mind its low-resolution display, it’s an otherwise decent entertainment device with good battery life. Read our review.

Smartwatches

The latest smartwatch from Apple features watchOS 9 along with crash detection and temperature sensors that enable menstrual cycle tracking — something you won’t find on any other model.

Google Pixel Watch

$299$35015% off

Google’s first in-house smartwatch has a beautiful domed display and native Fitbit integration for health tracking. It comes with six months of Fitbit Premium and three months of YouTube Music.

Streaming devices

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K supports all the major streaming services, as well as HDR10 Plus and Dolby Vision. It is also compatible with all three voice assistants: Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant.

Miscellaneous

Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 11 is the best instant camera for most people. While it lacks more advanced features, the simple instant camera takes good-quality shots quickly and easily and offers a built-in selfie mode.

  • You can buy the compact Theragun Mini for $149.99 instead of $199 at Best Buy. It’s small compared to other massage guns, but the three-speed device is still powerful enough to provide muscle relief while on the move.
  • Ember’s temperature-controlled smart mug, the Ember Mug 2, can keep your beverages warm all day when it’s resting on its plug-in coaster (or for up to an hour and a half via the mug’s built-in battery). Right now, the 10-ounce model is on sale for $89.99 instead of $129.95 at Best Buy.  

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