Best Christmas Gifts 2024: 63 Ideas to Clear Your Holiday List

CNET’s James Bricknell swears by this handy clip-on strainer: “Many home cooks have tried to balance a pot lid so that it’s open just enough to pour water or oil through, but not enough to let the food fall out. Sometimes, it works; often, it doesn’t. This cool little gadget makes that entire process easier by clipping to the edge of your pot or pan and acting like a colander to strain off liquid without losing the most important part — your delicious food.”

Keep this one on the counter. Enjoy fluffy Belgian waffles with a crisp finish — every time — with the Ninja Waffle Maker Pro. The space-saving vertical design is engineered to heat evenly for consistent results, and it’s nonstick for easy cleanup. Plus, with five shade settings, everyone in the fam gets the waffle they want. Pass the syrup, please!

With the Renpho smart jump rope, your fitness friends and family can track all their jump roping, and it can also help them reach their fitness goals. Connect it to the app (iOS and Android) to track reps, calories burned and the duration of your workout. An LCD screen on the handle lets you read your skip time and total number of skips even when you aren’t using the app.

This wall-crawling gecko is a hit with both kids and adults. Use the remote from up to 25 feet away to make the delightfully creepy lizard scale walls and flat surfaces or do spin tricks. CNET’s Bridget Carey says it’s her favorite indoor toy for 2024, “both as a mom and as someone who delights in making my co-workers squirm.”

This silicone popcorn maker not only comes with handles (which means no more burning your fingers on a glass one), but it also comes in a wide variety of fun colors. It’s easy to use, and it’s collapsible for convenient storage.

An AirTag would make a great gift for any Apple fan in your life, especially those who tend to lose track of where they put things. These little item trackers can be slipped into luggage, backpacks and wallets or attached to keys, bikes and more. (Here are some other creative ways to use AirTags.)

When temperatures drop, this Bluetooth beanie hat will be a lifesaver for those you know who are always on their phone or listening to music. Whether they’re going for a run, commuting to work or on vacation in a cold climate, the hat will keep not only their head warm, but their hands, too. Plus, it’s unisex and comes in a variety of colors.

No one likes a warm beer or seltzer, right? BrüMate has a whole line of insulated koozies that are designed to keep your favorite beverages colder longer, so you don’t need to rush through drinking them or risk them getting warm. You can find ones that work for slim cans (like White Claw and Bud Light), bottles, mixed drinks, pint cans and more.

Still have that relative who hasn’t signed up for Netflix because they don’t have any way to watch it on their TV? Or maybe their smart TV interface is so bad that they want to throw their remote at it — we get it. Gift them this. The Roku Express 4K Plus made our pick for best streaming device overall, and for good reason. It has a large library of apps and a friendly interface that’s easy to navigate. In fact, your giftee can simply ask the remote to find the shows or movies they want.

Whether you know someone who just moved into a new home or have some friends who are always hosting parties, a charcuterie platter is a great gift. This one has slots for crackers and nuts and an area for the fruit and cheese. It also comes with four little stainless steel knives that hide away when they aren’t in use.

Gift the artist in your life a set of these premium colored pencils. Great for school, or just for doodling.

Who doesn’t need a durable travel mug that comes from a renowned brand in a wide array of fun colors and sizes? The 20-ounce Rambler mugs are vacuum insulated and double-walled and also have a MagSlider lid for when you want to take a sip of your hot (or cold) beverage. Plus, the Yeti Rambler also made our list of best travel coffee mugs, so that’s something to sip on.

This French press is not only eye-catching with its sleek glass carafe and polished stainless steel, but it’s also a CNET best French press pick. It earned that title for brewing strong, richly flavored coffee. Plus, it comes in an array of colors, from black to copper to gold.

This is a great game for all ages (even younger players). Each player’s monster (like Godzilla or King Kong) tries to gain control of Tokyo through dice rolling and a whole lot of high-jinks. It’s a high-paced hilarious game that’s fun for everyone. Plus, it made our pick for CNET’s best family game overall.

This one is for the cookie lovers. With this soft flannel blanket, they can envelope themselves in a gigantic chocolate chip cookie that looks good enough to eat. The only problem is it may make them crave cookies so perhaps include a mix when gifting. If they’re more a savory type of person, the blanket also comes as a pizza and tamale. And if the person tends to run cold in general, check out our picks for the best gifts for sleeping cozy.

For a one-of-a-kind gift, why not turn your favorite person or bestie into a Funko Pop figurine? It takes less than 5 minutes to do so and prices start at $30. Creating a Funko Pop character is so easy and fun that after you might want one, too.

There are two types of people in the world — those who can easily open a bottle of wine and those who have a bit more trouble. If your gift recipient falls into the latter category, this electric wine opener is for them. CNET’s Macy Meyer loves the Rabbit Electric Wine Opener because of how easy it is to use. “I mean, all you really do is fit the electric corkscrew onto the top of your wine bottle, hold down the lower button until it stops making a noise, then you simply hold down the upper button until it again stops making noise and voila!” Plus, one charge can open more than 30 bottles of wine. Speaking of which, you can always add some additional wine gifts to this present or enroll them in a wine club so they can get a lot of practice using their new Rabbit opener.

This nifty 3D printing pen is one of our favorite STEM toys for kids. The 3Doodler Start Plus pen lets kids ages 6 and up create anything they could possibly imagine out of plastic filaments. Not only is it totally fun to play with (adults will enjoy trying it out, too), but it also introduces young minds to the world of 3D printing.

Stanley Tumblers are all over the internet — and are a bit of a hit among teens, too — but does that mean they’re as legit and functional as they sound? We respond with a resounding yes. And the all-new Holiday Quencher just came out, available in fun Gilded Sugar, Pomegranate and Celadon colors.

Overall, Stanley tumblers are not only nice to look at, but do their job pretty darn well — and the built-in straw and handle are also nice touches. CNET’s Abrar Al-Heeti recently became a Stanley Tumbler convert, after not being sure if she should give in to all the hype. But once she did, it’s now become her go-to water bottle — and it’ll probably become your giftee’s as well. And if you’re in need of more teen gifts, we have plenty of ideas.

Solo Stove makes some of CNET’s favorite fire pits. This 5.1-inch tabletop model is perfect for making s’mores all year round. Like all Solo Stove models, it’s a smokeless firepit, so you can get that glow and ambiance you’d expect from a campfire without all your clothes smelling like smoke afterwards. It comes in a variety of colors, or you can opt to pay a little more for the bigger, 7-inch Mesa XL.

This tan leather wallet has a classic look and a minimalistic design with enough room for eight cards. It has three card slots as well as a large inner pocket. And because it’s so thin, it won’t bulge out of someone’s pocket. 

For your friend, family member or coworker who is into beer — and also DIY — this IPA beer brewing kit will be a hit. The hops are from the Yakima Valley in Washington and will produce spicy citrus flavors in the IPA. The kit includes things like a gallon-sized glass fermentor, malt extract, yeast and hops. And if your friend is not a DIY person, you can always check out our pick for the best beer subscription boxes.

The Oral-B Pro 1000 is our top pick for the best electric toothbrush of 2024. This rechargeable electric toothbrush is geared toward adults, but it’s a great way to get kids to brush their teeth better too. Available in multiple color options, it has three brushing modes (daily clean, whiten and sensitive) and a built-in two-minute timer to make sure you brush long enough, with the toothbrush pulsing every 30 seconds to remind you to switch brushing spots.

If your giftee is into smart technology – like they’re an avid Alexa or Google Home user — they’ll probably appreciate this Govee Floor Lamp. When CNET’s James Bricknell needed something other than a smart bulb in his living room, he picked this lamp and has been impressed. “What I enjoy about this lamp is its low profile: You can barely see it, just a small base and a thin line of metal. The focus is on the light rather than the structure,” he explains.

Air fryers are still one of the most popular kitchen appliances for the holiday season, and the best of the best is the Ninja 4-quart air fryer. It’s ranked as CNET’s best air fryer overall because it’s powerful, easy to operate and under $100. It also produced the best chicken wings, according to testing from CNET’s David Watsky. Whether your giftee wants to try out a batch or make something else, this Ninja model is the cooking companion they didn’t know they needed.  

You’ve probably heard that weighted blankets help promote relaxation and lessen anxiety — and they really work, which makes them a great gift. The Luna Luxe is our choice for the best overall weighted blanket. It’s made of 300-thread-count cotton and contains polyester, microfiber and microglass beads. CNET’s Taylor Leamey notes that “it’s super soft and heavy without feeling overwhelming.” She points out that while the beads move around and clump in some weighted blankets, that’s not a problem with this one. It comes in a several different weights, from 5 to 25 pounds.

It’s the worst when you settle in on a long flight to watch a movie, but then you can barely hear it over the engine noise and crying babies with the in-flight headphones. Enter the AirFly Pro Deluxe. With it, your giftee can use, and pair, their own Bluetooth headphones to watch the in-flight entertainment by simply connecting the AirFly device to the 3.5mm headphone jack in the armrest. Easy. This gift is especially great for the frequent fliers in your life. (If you want to splurge a bit, you can even get them some wireless headphones to go along with the AirFly.)

A CNET Editors’ Choice award winner, this budget smart thermostat — with Alexa voice integration — is the best in its price category. It features many of the tools pricier thermostats offer, from its easy set up to learning your habits. CNET’s Jon Reed says that one of his favorite features is that it offers helpful hints and reminders, as well as “Fun Facts” from the app’s Energy Dashboard.

If you have a giftee who likes instant photos — like the tweens in your life — they’ll snap up this camera. They can bring it along anywhere and capture all their fun moments with friends. The best part is, the prints are small enough to fit in places like their wallet, bag or notebook. And if you’re looking for more gifts for tweens, we’ve got you covered.

These weighted wrist and ankle bracelets are not only great when you’re going for a walk or run but also give you a light workout even when you’re doing housework.

While it may not be a traditional electronics gift, any electronics enthusiast would love to have one of these framed devices on their wall. Grid Studio takes apart old devices and frames them with the insides laid out for everyone to see. There are previous-gen iPhone models, Android phones and even some retro handheld gaming consoles. Prices start at $99.

If you’re trying to find a space-saving Keurig for someone on your gift list, the K-Mini is perfect — and also comes in a striking red color. Plus, it made our best Keurig coffee makers for 2024 round-up. 

With all the earbuds out there these days, how do you choose? Earfun is one of our go-to brands for value earbuds. CNET’s David Carnoy says they’re lightweight and comfortable to wear, which is important when you’re wearing them for hours on end. And the battery life is lasts up to 11 hours with noise canceling off and 7.5 hours with it on, according to Earfun.

This is a perfect tech-meets-gardener (or aspiring gardener) present because it allows your giftee to grow their own herbs, like fresh basil. CNET’s David Watsky says, “It couldn’t be simpler to operate, with self-contained seed pods, LED grow lights and a water tank that needs filling only every two or three weeks. A perfect starter herb indoor garden for someone with a not-so-green thumb.” And this is also one of CNET’s picks for best indoor smart gardens.

What do you get the serious home chef who likes to tinker in the kitchen any chance they get? Some extra bells and whistles, of course. The Ooni Koda pizza oven has a devoted following, and for good reason. It can reach up to 950 degrees, cook a 12-inch pizza in 60 seconds, and can even cook steaks, fish, vegetables — anything really. That alone makes it a culinary gadget to covet.

A great chair can really make a huge difference, especially if you sit at a desk for most of the day. Mavix makes a variety of chairs that can be partially customized to make them look and feel like your own. You can add massagers, change the wheel colors and more.

We all have that friend or family member who thinks they’re allergic to something but cannot figure out what. Well, now you can help them solve the mystery by getting them an Everlywell food sensitivity test. It’ll test up to 96 different foods — like seeds, spices and seafood — to show them how their body reacts to them. It’s fascinating — and could change their life.

If you think your giftee could use a weighted robe instead of a blanket — or perhaps both — this one by Hush is for them. Not only is it super soft and easy to clean, but the 3-pound weighted insert in the collar is removable. Insert or not, they will love this robe as much as we do.

Step up their VR experience by upgrading it with a Meta Quest 3, our top pick for the best VR headset of 2024. This headset allows for more-intuitive interactions, more-accurate precision, and realistic sensations, helping you immerse yourself better in the game or app. Plus, you can do more than just game on this set. You can also learn how to play the piano, attend workout classes in studios, and even attend your favorite band’s concert, all from the comfort of your home.

Everyone always appreciates a good picture frame. With this one, you can pre-load photos onto it for Mom or Grandma and set it to display one photo or go through a slideshow of favorites. Another perk is that the frame will auto-rotate pictures and display them in either landscape or portrait mode, and a sensor will automatically turn the frame off if you’re not in the room.

The Theragun Elite is our pick for the best massage gun overall because it’s powerful, comfortable and easy to use for a wide range of people. It comes with five attachments for targeting different areas, and you can customize the speed and strength to your liking or use preset treatments. 

A number of our CNET editors have tried out the Ember smart mug. It’s not cheap, but it’s a great way to keep the coffee or tea on your desk hot all day long.

If you know someone who could use some quality noise-cancelling headphones, these Edifier W820NB Plus headphones are a great buy. These budget-friendly headphones made our list of the top headphones of 2024, thanks to their impressive battery life and comfortable feel. Other features include an ambient mode that lets outside sound in and a low-latency gaming mode. You won’t find a carrying case or headphone jack with these headphones, but you’re getting a good value for the price.

If you know someone who likes the scented showers at spas, they’ll love these shower steamers, which takes aromatherapy to the next level. The Purple Set of steamers comes in a six-pack of scents, including mint, eucalyptus and lavender, and will transform their shower into a soothing, spa-like setting. A friend gave me a pack for my birthday and I quickly got hooked.     

If you’re shopping for a student or someone who’s always wanted a MacBook Air, this 13-inch model is a great Walmart-exclusive deal. No, it’s not the latest and greatest model, but for that price, you’re getting a solid laptop without breaking the bank. It comes with Apple’s M1 chip, an eight-core CPU and a seven-core GPU. It also has 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, decent battery life (up to 18 hours) and weighs just 2.8 pounds.

If there’s someone on your list who loves fizzy drinks, they’ll enjoy the convenience of making their own sparkling water at home — and it will save them money too. The SodaStream Terra is our overall top pick for the best soda maker in 2024. The CO2 canister is easy to load, and you can tailor the level of fizz precisely to your liking.

The Dash Mini has been making the rounds for a while now on TikTok, and it managed to secure a spot on our list of the best waffle makers of 2024. Our testers appreciated its ease of use, nonstick surface and the perfectly delectable size of the small waffles it churns out. A holiday-themed Dash Mini makes a great gift, whether you need something for your holiday office party or as a white elephant present.

If your teen or tween — or someone else on your gift list — has wanted some Apple AirPods, these are a very good option. They not only made our pick for best Apple AirPods, but CNET’s David Carnoy says they’re very similar to their Lightning predecessor and still provide excellent sound, as well as have great voice-calling and noise-canceling capabilities. He also says not to pay more than $190 for them, which is their frequent on-sale price.

If you’ve got any young kids on your holiday list, Magna-Tiles are a can’t-go-wrong gift. These versatile magnetic building blocks will keep kids busy for hours — and away from their screens. Kids can build everything from houses to castles to space ships, you name it — let their imaginations run wild. If they already own a set of these, no problem. More Magna-Tiles means they can build even bigger, cooler creations.

The Baseus Mini wireless portable charger is one of our favorite power banks on the market right now for iPhone users. It features a 5000mAh capacity, which is enough juice to give most phones one full recharge, and the 20W USB-C port will get you to around 50% in just 30 minutes. It’s also compatible with MagSafe iPhones (iPhone 12 or newer) and supports 7.5-watt fast wireless charging for some extra convenience. It comes in four colors — black, blue, purple and white — and it’s extremely portable at just 6.3 ounces and 0.55-inch thick.

Casetify offers a wide variety of cases for iPhones, Android phones, MacBooks, headphones and more. You can pick from one of many designs the company offers — or you can opt to customize a case of your own with a name, initials, favorite colors and so on. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, you just found it.

These West & Willow pet portraits are perfect for the dog (and animal) lovers in your life. I ordered one for a former boss – and she still talks about it being one of her favorite gifts ever. They’re also hand-illustrated — no filters or apps are used in the creative process — which makes them even more unique.

The whiskey lovers in your life will love this gift, which is both practical and personal. Not only will they get an engraved decanter but also a set of matching glasses. (And hopefully you’ll get an invite to join them in trying it out.)

With Mixbook, you can make a photo book, calendar, cards and more by simply uploading some of your favorite pictures. You can get as creative as you’d like or use Mixbook’s presets. CNET’s Shelby Brown used Mixbook to organize her wedding photos — and also made a photo book for her dad. “It was easy to add and edit photos, text, extra pages and embellishments to the template I chose,” she says. Mixbook also made CNET’s list for best photo books for 2024.

CNET’s David Watsky has tried all kinds of coffee subscriptions and he highly recommends the Atlas Coffee Club. Not only will your giftee get to taste coffee from around the globe, from Columbia to Tanzania, but each shipment also comes with tasting notes and a postcard of the destination. A three-month subscription starts at just $60, although it’s on sale now for $50, which is a great deal.

We all know someone who could benefit from a meal delivery service and now they can try one out with a Blue Apron gift card. CNET’s David Watsky tested 25 (yes, 25!) meal delivery services and Blue Apron received a CNET Editor’s choice award for best meal kit delivery service. “Blue Apron is an excellent meal kit delivery service that offers delicious oven-ready meals and easy-to-follow recipes at a decent price,” he says. Watsky also figured out that Blue Apron can save someone money — the cost came out to around the same (or less!) as buying the ingredients himself.

Blue Apron e-gift cards come in three amounts — $70, $140 and $280 — and then your giftee can choose the meal kit type that’s best for them from a variety of categories, including Wellness, Veggies, Chef Favorites, Family Friendly and Fast & Easy. (I’m hungry just thinking about it.)

An Airbnb gift card is the perfect present for the travelers in your life — or even that person or couple who keeps meaning to get away, but hasn’t (yet). Now they have a reason to! You can choose any amount from $25 to $2,000 and it’ll at least cover some of their trip, if not all (depending on where they decide to go).

If you know someone who can benefit from guided meditations — for anything from anxiety and stress to sleep and positive thinking — Calm can help. If your giftee is short on time, they can choose a short meditation (as short as three minutes). Or they can select one up to 25 minutes. For the insomniacs out there, they can listen to calming music tracks and sleep stories (some that are even read by celebrities) before bed. I like the well-being check-ins the most, as they help with accountability and are a great way to track how you’re feeling.

Chances are, you know someone who’s obsessed with hot sauce — the hotter, the better. With this subscription, they’ll get two new ones each month, as well as a creative newsletter, “Turn Up the Heat,” full of fun facts and serving suggestions. (For more on spicy sauces, you can check out CNET’s best BBQ sauces.)

Dollar Shave Club continues to be popular and for good reason — affordable products and happy customers. Although it started as a razor subscription service, it’s now so much more, providing clients with everything from men’s shaving and grooming products to skincare and oral care. The starter kit — which includes four, six-blade razors, a handle, a razor cover and shave butter — is only $5. Dollar Shave Club also made our pick for the best shave club for 2024, and one of our female editors said she’s used the razors, too.

This is literally the gift that keeps on giving since whomever you gift it to will surely benefit. A one-month subscription is $15 and the person will receive one book credit. Or, you can buy them a few months at once.

KiwiCo has specialized activity kits that are designed for children of various ages. You’ll want to pick the kit that’s closest to your child’s age to ensure they have the best experience with it. The company has arts, early learning, science, design, culture, tinkering and more involved in the crates, so they should absolutely keep the kids in your family having fun.