Here are 40 last-minute gifts you can still grab in time for the holidays

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Believe it or not, we’re now a week away from Christmas. Don’t panic if you’ve yet to start your holiday shopping, though! While it might be too late to order some of the gifts on your holiday wish list, plenty of other great presents will arrive in time.. if you know where to look.

After doing some digging at various retailers, we’ve found a bunch of gadgets and goods you’ll still be able to tuck under the tree if you order them soon enough. They encompass a wide range of categories, too, from noise-canceling earbuds and fitness trackers to smart lights, e-readers, and smart speakers. Best of all, a bunch of them are currently on sale, so you can save some money while you’re at it.

However, keep in mind that Amazon purchases are not likely to arrive on time unless you’ve signed up for a Prime membership. Don’t worry, though, because there are plenty of other retailers — including Best Buy, Target, and Walmart — that will ship your gift in time without requiring you to sign up for a premium subscription.

Headphones, earbuds, and speakers

Sony’s flagship WF-1000XM5 noise-canceling earbuds improve upon the previous model with richer sound quality, slightly more powerful ANC, and vastly improved comfort thanks to their reduced size and weight. Read our review.

If you prefer a pair of noise-canceling headphones, Sony’s WH-1000XM5 are available for about $298 ($101 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. The XM5 tune out noise remarkably well, deliver excellent sound, and are extremely comfortable to wear, which are just some of the reasons why they’re our favorite headphones on the market. Read our review.

Amazon’s colorful Echo Pop offers a unique semisphere form factor and can function as an Eero mesh Wi-Fi extender. Read our review.

If you want to gift a pair of AirPods to the Apple aficionado in your life, you still have time to do so. The second-gen AirPods Pro with USB-C will arrive before the holiday when you purchase them for $189.99 ($60 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. You can also buy the cheaper AirPods 4 for $119 ($10 off) at Amazon, or at Target and Best Buy for their full retail price of $129.99. The latter earbuds lack noise cancellation, onboard volume controls, and a built-in speaker on the case, but they still offer great voice call quality and good sound. Read our second-gen AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 reviews.

Sonos’ Era 100 smart speaker is a replacement for the older Sonos One, utilizing two tweeters (left and right) and one larger woofer. In addition to Wi-Fi, the Era 100 supports Bluetooth audio and line-in playback via an optional adapter. Read our review.

If you want to gift a portable speaker, the UE Miniroll is available for $49.99 ($30 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. Ultimate Ears’ puck-like Bluetooth speaker is small enough to fit in your pocket and features a built-in strap, allowing you to easily attach it to a set of handlebars, your bag, and other objects. The speaker also offers a robust IP67 rating against dust and water, making it a particularly great option for outdoorsy types.

Smart home tech

The Blink Video Doorbell will offer your loved ones peace of mind and arrive in time for Christmas if you pick it up at Amazon, Best Buy, or Target for $35.99 ($24 off). The 1080p video doorbell is our favorite budget-friendly option, one that nails the essentials with motion-activated recording, alerts, night vision, two-way audio, motion zones, and up to two years of battery life on a pair of AA lithium batteries.

This well-rounded plug is easy to control in the Kasa app, works all of the major smart home platforms, supports Matter, and offers additional features like energy monitoring. Read our guide to the best smart plugs.

It’s not too late to pick up a pair of Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Light Bulbs (L535E) for $17.99 ($12 off) at Amazon and B&H Photo. The color-charging, 1,100-lumen bulbs can display more than 16 million colors and don’t require a hub; they’re also compatible with Matter, so your giftee can connect them to any major smart home platform.

Amazon’s Echo Show 8 features spatial audio and room adaptation software for improved audio quality. It also displays a different homescreen on its 8-inch display based on whether you’re standing near it or farther away. Read our review.

Tablets and e-readers

Amazon’s latest Paperwhite features a larger seven-inch display and noticeably faster performance. It also boasts longer battery life than the previous model, retains IPX8 waterproofing, and includes a USB-C port.

The latest entry-level Kindle, which will arrive in time for Christmas, is available in its ad-supported base configuration at Amazon, Best Buy, or Target for $109.99. The new 6-inch model is faster than its predecessor and offers longer battery life, but it doesn’t feature a waterproof exterior like the Paperwhite. That being said, it does boast a sharp 300ppi display, USB-C support, and a pocketable design.
You can get the 2022 iPad with 64GB of storage and Wi-Fi in time for Christmas when you order it for $279 ($70 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The entry-level tablet sports a large 10.9-inch display and a USB-C port for fast charging. It’s also relatively snappy thanks to the addition of Apple’s A14 Bionic chip and Wi-Fi 6 support, making it a great tablet for streaming, video chatting, and other tablet needs. Read our review.

The Apple Pencil Pro offers a slate of new features, including Find My support so you can find the stylus when it gets lost. It also touts new creative capabilities, like squeeze gestures and a “Barrel Roll” gyroscope.

If you’re looking to gift a budget-friendly tablet, the latest Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy with ads and 32GB of storage starting at $54.99 ($45 off). It’s no iPad, but if you just need a cheap slate for playing games, reading, streaming, browsing the web, and other basic tasks, it does the job just fine.

Gaming gifts

The white Xbox Series X Digital Edition with 1TB of storage launched in October, but it’s already on sale and will arrive in time for Christmas when you buy it for around $398 ($52 off) at Best Buy or Walmart. The latest Series X is identical to the original model aside from the new look and expanded storage, with support for 4K gaming at up to 120Hz. Read our original Xbox Series X review.

Tears of the Kingdom is the latest installment in the Zelda franchise. The storyline and gameplay are similar to Breath of the Wild’s, but enough has changed to make Link’s return to Hyrule plenty special. Read our review.

The second-gen Backbone One allows your giftee to turn their iPhone or Android phone into something akin to the Nintendo Switch, and you can buy both the Lightning model and USB-C version in multiple button layouts for $99.99 ($30 off) at Amazon. The handy mobile controller offers an improved D-pad and face buttons over the first-gen model; it also sports a 3.5mm audio jack, a comfortable design, and magnetic adapters so you can use it while your phone stays in its case, provided it’s compatible.

Astro Bot is the kind of game you buy a PlayStation 5 for. The refreshing title features gorgeous environments and wildly inventive mechanics, many of which turn tried-and-true platforming mechanics on their head. It doesn’t hurt that Sony’s titular robot is as adorable as ever. Read our review.

Health and wellness tech

The Fitbit Charge 6 features a haptic side button, an improved heart rate algorithm, turn-by-turn navigation with Google Maps, and the ability to broadcast your heart rate on certain Bluetooth gym equipment. Read our review.

$349

The new Oura Ring 4 now has a new, more accurate Smart Sensing algorithm and recessed sensors for improved comfort. Read our review.

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly health and wellness gift, the Te-Rich Weighted Jump Rope is a good option that should arrive by Christmas when you order it for $20.99 at Amazon. The adjustable smart jump rope features a built-in LCD display with a timer and an accurate jump counter, and even provides a rough estimate of calories burned.
You can still order the Oura Ring Generation 4 in time for Christmas when you pick it up for $349 at Amazon and Best Buy. The smart ring makes for an excellent sleep and recovery tracker you can use to keep tabs on basic health metrics, including light exercise. It doesn’t offer as many advanced fitness tracking features as a smartwatch, but it’s a lot more stylish and discreet. Plus, it does offer some cool perks of its own, including a new Symptom Radar feature that sends notifications when it thinks you’re getting sick.

The Apple Watch Series 10 has a larger, wide-angle OLED display with up to 30 percent more screen area. It’s also thinner and lighter than its predecessors. Read our review.

TVs, streaming devices, and soundbars

The LG C4 is a 4K OLED TV that’s great for gaming, with a max 144Hz refresh rate and support for Nvidia G-Sync and AMD Freesync variable refresh rate tech. It has a brighter panel and overall better picture quality than its predecessor.

If you’re looking to gift a 4K streaming stick, the latest Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a good option that’s available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target for $59.99. Along with offering support for Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Atmos / Vision, and HDR10 Plus, the streaming device offers impressive integration with Amazon Alexa for hands-free control. It also displays artwork and widgets when idle, which is a cool trick that turns your TV into an Echo Show-like display.

The latest Sonos Beam fits into the middle of Sonos’ soundbar lineup. It supports Dolby Atmos through virtualized surround sound and offers eARC compatibility with newer TVs. Read our review.

Other great gadgets you can still gift

The latest Tile Pro is the company’s most capable Bluetooth tracker. It has a wider range than its predecessor at 500 feet and, unlike other Tiles, offers a user-replaceable battery. It’s also platform-agnostic, like the 2024 Tile Mate, and can send SOS alerts if you pay for the $14.99 monthly Life360 Gold subscription.

$299

Developed by both Ray-Ban and Meta, the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses can perform a range of tasks, including playing music and capturing photos and videos. Read our review.

Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 12 should ship in time for you to wrap it up under the tree if you order it at Best Buy or Target for $69.99 ($10 off). We consider it to be our best instant camera for most people and a good gift for budding photogs of all ages, namely because it’s incredibly easy to use, comes in all kinds of fun colors, and produces relatively true-to-life prints.
If you’re looking for something to gift a kid or a Star Wars fan, the Goliath Power Saber is on sale at Amazon for $35.63 ($15 off) when you clip the on-page coupon (it’s also available starting at $49 at Target and Walmart). The “power saber” isn’t an official Star Wars toy, sadly, but it’s a fun light-up blade that can automatically extend and retract; it will also collapse when you actually press it against something, making it a safe gift for kids.

Hoto’s electric screwdriver is perfect for making small- to medium-sized repairs around the house. In addition to a USB-C port, the screwdriver comes with a magnetic case and 25 steel bits.

A compact, flexible Qi2 charger for vent and dash mounting. Read our review.

The Glocusent Bookmark Style Reading Light is a great gift for bookworms that should arrive in time for Christmas when you buy it for $15.99 ($5 off) at Amazon. The clip-on USB light is a handy accessory for those who like to read at night, as it will illuminate pages with a soft, warm glow that’s not likely to disturb their sleep.
You can still gift Lego’s Plum Blossom set when you buy it at Amazon, Walmart, or Target for $23.95 (about $6 off). The set consists of 327 pieces, which come together to form an eye-catching floral display that looks great on a mantle or in a home office space.

Apple’s updated magnetic charging puck is available in two sizes, 1m and 2m, and supports 15W MagSafe / Qi2 charging as well as 25W charging on the iPhone 16 only.

The Ember Mug 2 is a temperature-controlled smart mug that keeps beverages hot. The accompanying iOS and Android apps allow you to dial in a specific temperature, from 120 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.