As the holiday season fast approaches, you might feel overwhelmed when it comes to finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list. That’s why it’s important to set a budget and stick to it, especially if you’re searching for last-minute Christmas gifts. No matter who you’re shopping for this year, we’ve rounded up the best gifts under $50 that’ll make a good impression.
Our collection includes the perfect mix of one-of-a-kind picks and even some trending presents on Amazon with tons of glowing reviews, from a bestselling belt bag from Lululemon to an Alexa-compatible smart plug. You’ll find affordable ideas, including personalized gifts for your boyfriend, meaningful gifts for your best friend, sentimental gifts for your mom, cool gifts for your dad and so much more.
We’re confident that there’s something here they’ll love, even if they already have everything. And if you’re looking to spend even less, browse our guides for gifts under $30, gifts under $20 and gifts under $10 to find an inexpensive Christmas gift that’ll hit the mark just right.
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TECH GIFT UNDER $50
Portable Charger
$50 AT AMAZON$34 AT WALMARTCREDIT: ANKER
Over 80,000 Amazon reviewers rated this portable charger, which will power up their devices quickly. It can fit right into their pocket and will charge their phone in up to five times without being plugged in.
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Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag
$38 AT LULULEMONCREDIT: LULULEMON
It’s incredible that this bestselling bag is under $40! It’s made of water-resistant fabric and is designed for an active lifestyle, whether they wear it as a fanny pack or crossbody bag. It has an exterior pocket in addition to interior pockets, plus it’s available in 12 colors.
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UNIQUE GIFT UNDER $50
Moon Lamp
Now 32% Off
$15 AT AMAZONCREDIT: CPLA
Perfect for kids or adults, this LED moon lamp will create soft lighting in their bedroom for a relaxing vibe. It’s also remote-controlled and comes in three different sizes.
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Rechargeable Hand Warmer
Now 20% Off
$24 AT AMAZON$30 AT WALMARTCREDIT: ORASTONE
Originally developed for camping, this rechargeable hand warmer is extremely popular on Amazon. It has a charge time of three hours and will warm up in less than two minutes.
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GREAT WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT
Pizza Socks
Now 17% Off
$20 AT AMAZONCREDIT: PIZZA SOCKS BOX
Socks don’t have to be boring. This box comes with four fun pizza-themed socks, made of a soft cotton blend. “With its creative design, quality materials, and attention to detail, this sock set brings a smile to your face while keeping your feet cozy,” one Amazon reviewer wrote.
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Small Leather Wallet
This compact wallet is a popular Amazon pick for good reason. It’s made of genuine cowhide leather, features space for bills and 8 cards, and comes in more than 10 colors. Here’s one of the many positive reviews: “This is perfect for your small purse! Well made and nice styling. I was able to put an ID, several credit cards, hotel room key and cash in it and it didn’t bulge.”
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GIFT UNDER $50 FOR HER
Custom Name Earrings
$19 AT AMAZONCREDIT: CAITLYNMINIMALIST
Nameplate everything is in right now — not just necklaces! This dainty pair of sterling silver earrings can be customized and comes in silver, gold and rose gold finishes.
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Amazon Smart Plug
$25 AT AMAZON$13 AT DELL.COM$25 AT PETCOCREDIT: AMAZON
While this gift might seem, well, boring, hear us out — it’s actually really thoughtful. It connects right to Alexa to turn off lights and household appliances on a timed schedule or remotely, perfect for when they forget to unplug the coffee maker.
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Cold Beer Coat
$13 AT UNCOMMON GOODS$19 AT AMAZON$20 AT BELK.COMCREDIT: UNCOMMON GOODS
A great gift for a brew enthusiast, this cold beer coat is so cute, you might even want one for yourself. It’s made of cotton, aluminized paper and polyester, and can even be attached to a backpack or belt loop.
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Lighted Makeup Mirror
Now 50% Off
$20 AT AMAZON$32 AT WALMART$100 AT OVERSTOCKCREDIT: HUONUL
Her makeup will be flawless every time with this lighted mirror, which can magnify up to 10X so she won’t miss a single detail. Over 11,000 Amazon reviewers have tried it and most are saying it’s a “great mirror.”