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6 picks
#1Our top pick
Rakuten Kobo · Books & reading
A waterproof 6-inch e-reader with a glare-free screen and battery life measured in weeks. For anyone who reads novels and wants a new book on Boxing Day without a trip to the shop. No colour and no stylus.
US$159.99
at Rakuten Kobo
US price · Price seen October 4, 2026
#2Best on a budget
iFixit · Tech & gadgets
A pocket precision screwdriver kit with 32 bits for phones, controllers and laptops, and a lifetime guarantee. For the person who fixes the family's gadgets every Christmas. It will not handle furniture screws.
#3Worth the splurge
Bose · Music
Over-ear headphones with Bose's strongest noise cancelling and up to 30 hours of battery. The big gift for a commuter or someone flying home for the holidays. Expensive, and the immersive mode cuts battery life.
US$449
at Bose US
US price · Price seen September 16, 2026
#4Best last-minute
Apple · Tech & gadgets
A gift card for apps, music, iCloud storage or Apple hardware, delivered by email. The last-minute Christmas fix for an iPhone user whose list you do not know. It cannot be spent at other shops that sell Apple products.
US$50
at Apple US
US price · Price seen September 16, 2026
#5
Twenty-four tea bags behind illustrated doors, from black and green to herbal and rooibos. For a tea drinker who likes trying new blends through December. Give it before the first of the month, and note it is bags, not loose leaf.
#6
Marshall · Music
A compact Bluetooth speaker with amp-style looks, 360-degree sound and more than 32 hours of battery. For a music fan who wants it to look good on the shelf. Bass is limited by the small size.
US$179.99
at Marshall
US price · Price seen October 4, 2026
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