Best Christmas gifts to buy this year

You know what the most iconic aspect of Christmas is after Santa Claus? It’s the Christmas gifts of course. Ask AI to make an image of a Christmas tree, and it will surely have some gifts placed underneath. That is how important Christmas gifts are to not just those expecting them, but to the merry festival itself.  

No wonder, you (an esteemed gift-giver, we presume) are now probably crumbling under the pressure of hunting down the perfect Christmas gift. It probably feels like nine reindeer standing on your head – one with a rather shiny red nose. But guess what, it doesn’t have to.  

If whoever you’re gifting has even the slightest interest in technology, we’ve got the perfect Christmas gifts lined up, just waiting to be wrapped and delivered. 

TWS earbuds/headphones

Probably the safest Christmas gift out there, audio products make for some great Christmas gifts for practically everyone, including some who already have a pair (there are always upgrades). Thanks to everyone enjoying some form of entertainment that relies on audio, a good pair of earbuds or headphones can lighten up someone’s music playlist or make a movie-watch go from decent to great.  

If whoever you’re gifting has an iPhone, or is generally invested in the Apple ecosystem, a pair of AirPods is the best bet. Meanwhile, Android phone users can enjoy from a selection of options from brands like Realme, OnePlus, or Samsung, among others. Not sure? You can always go with a pair of flagship headphones from Sony or Bose that work with either platform.  

Smartwatches

When the ‘new year, new me’ fitness trends swing back in action a few days after Christmas, you know who your friends and loved ones are going to thank? You, because that’s where their shiny new smartwatch came from. A smartwatch offers a lot of new features, from tracking your daily steps, to calories burnt and elevation gained.  

Go for a more premium model like the Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch lineup and smartwatches can also help users take calls and shoot pictures from their phones remotely. Perfect for that friend or family member who’s always quick to give you the “I was away from the phone” excuse.  

Instant cameras

Nothing quite captures moments like an instant camera. The joy of taking a picture and immortalising the memory in a physical form in the digital era has a charm of its own. Sure, its slower than a quick snap on your phone, but we can all agree that the sentimental value a printed photo hold is significantly more.  

Instant cameras like the Fujifilm InstaX Mini series makes for great Christmas gifts exactly for these reasons. Post your Christmas plans, the camera can also be used to capture moments from any year-end holidays too.  

Tablets

The number of reasons why a tablet makes for a great gift are more than we can count, but chief among them is versatility. The beauty of a tablet wrapped in a box, is that any member of a family can pick it up, and it would still make for a great gift. 

A source of entertainment for some, a tool to learn and pickup new hobbies for others, tablets are great for anyone, which makes them excellent Christmas gifts. You can again opt for one of the Apple iPads or one from a sea of Android tablets available today.  

Gaming accessories

As someone who games a lot (and I mean, a lot) but also has office to worry about, I know very well that the Christmas and New Year holidays are a great time to revisit titles I haven’t been able to visit much. If whoever you are getting a gift for is a gamer too, accessories are an all-time win.  

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You will however, need to do a bit of homework. Is the gamer into first-person shooters like Fortnite or Warzone? Then a good gaming keyboard or mouse is a bullseye gift. Does the person play FIFA or something similar? Get a controller like the Sony DualSense, which can work with both the Sony PS5 as well as gaming laptops and PCs. Or even better – get two for some multi-player action.  

Those were some of the best Christmas gift ideas for presents that you cannot go wrong with. Looking for something under a budget for a ‘Secret Santa’ party at the office? You can also check out our list of affordable gifts for more specific ideas.