Christmas gifts for students

A cheap, useful gift for the friend who is always hunting for their keys.

A safe last-minute choice for an iPhone user whose wish list you do not know.

A low-fuss way into vinyl for someone who has started buying records.

An affordable pair for a student or teen who mostly wants long battery life.

A good-looking speaker for a music fan who cares how it looks on the shelf.

A solid first real running watch for someone who has been running with just a phone.

The simplest good e-reader for someone who reads mostly novels.

A compact reader for a student or commuter who wants something better than a phone for long reads.

Suits someone who forgets to charge things and wants headphones that last weeks.

A daily-use upgrade for someone who works at a computer all day.

Good for a friend who wants music at the cottage, beach or backyard.

An easy winter gift for someone who likes the brand but does not need another jacket.

A strong upgrade for a student or sketcher who already owns a recent iPad.

Suits a home musician, podcaster or careful listener who prefers wired sound.

A simple stocking gift for a partner who spends winter outside.

Handy for travel days, short hikes or walking around a city with a phone, keys and wallet.

A neat pick for someone who shoots travel photos, time-lapses or video calls on their phone.

A practical winter pick for a runner or skier.

A fun productivity gadget for a streamer, editor or shortcut enthusiast.

A clear upgrade for a gamer, podcaster or remote worker who is on calls all day.

A hands-on gift for a teen or adult who wants to learn coding, electronics or home-server projects.

Good for a teen or student who shoots everything on a phone but likes something to pin on a wall.

A popular, useful gift for a teen or student who carries a drink everywhere.

A well-made notebook for a coworker, boss or student who plans on paper.

A compact recovery tool for runners and gym-goers who already own a foam roller.

A good fit for someone planning a trip or a move who wants daily practice.

Helpful for someone trying to drink more water on hot days.

Works for a gym-goer or student who wants a large bottle that keeps drinks cold.

Works for a couple or friend who travels and would rather pick their own trip.

An affordable way to test whether someone will stick with an instrument.

Suits a gadget fan who wants fast wireless top-ups and a stand for watching video.

A practical pick for a student or traveller whose phone dies by mid-afternoon.

Suits a teacher, sibling or student who wants to start journaling or planning.

Everything needed for good coffee in a first flat or at work.

A practical housewarming gift for a small kitchen or new parents short on time.

A bright bag for a student starting a new term.

Suits the daily takeaway-coffee buyer who wants their drink to stay hot on the commute.

Works for school, commuting and day hikes, which makes it a safe graduation gift.

A clever party game for friends who liked Codenames.

An easy Secret Santa pick that works with non-gamers and teens.

Suits a teen or student who carries water to school, practice or the gym.

A fun gift for a teen or sibling who loves Japanese food and culture.

Suits a food lover far from home who misses a particular city's bagels or barbecue.

A last-minute wellness gift for a stressed coworker or friend.

A practical summer gift for someone who carries water everywhere.

A dependable school-bag upgrade for a teen.

Good for a teen or grad who wants physical photos from parties and trips.

A small add-on or stocking gift for anyone who already owns an Instax Mini.