Christmas gifts for your partner

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

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

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.

Suits an Apple household that wants better sound in a kitchen, office or bedroom.

A big shared gift for a couple who travel often, or to kick off a planned trip.

Good for a data-minded athlete who already uses Garmin and wants better recovery numbers.

A good fit for a heavy reader who also reads comics or cookbooks, or likes to annotate.

A thoughtful gift for someone who complains of wrist strain at their desk.

A big-ticket gift for a commuter or frequent flyer who values quiet.

A gentler, easy-to-operate option for an older parent dealing with stiff muscles.

A do-everything layer for someone who hikes, skis or walks the dog year-round.

A safety upgrade for a road cyclist who rides on busy roads.

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

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

Suits a hiker or traveller who carries a camera but keeps leaving it in the bag.

Peace of mind for someone who goes to the backcountry, remote lakes or cottage roads without coverage.

A lasting upgrade for a photographer still using the strap that came in the box.

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

A comfortable layer for a partner who lives in hoodies at home.

Suits a partner who wants a warm layer under a winter coat.

Good for a couple who spend evenings on the couch and can never pick a movie.

A good pick for a partner who likes a calm, scented room at the end of the day.

Fits a partner who travels for work and wants a familiar scent in a hotel room.

A single-player adventure for a Switch 2 owner who already has Mario Kart.

An easy winter stocking gift for a partner who keeps losing toques.

Suits a partner who wants one light bag for commuting and travel.

Suits a partner who struggles with dark winter mornings.

The obvious pick for a family or friend group that just got a Switch 2.

Useful for the partner who plans the trips and carries everyone's passports.

An unusual science-meets-wellness gift for a data lover trying to build a meditation habit.

A tidy upgrade for a partner who is always digging for their boarding pass at the gate.

Suits a partner who journals or still takes notes by hand.

A pocket gift for a partner with a long commute or a stressful job.

Works for households where gamers and non-gamers want to play together over the holidays.

For an active person who wants a recovery tool that comes along on trips.

A small self-care gift for a partner who takes long baths.

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

A desk gift for a partner who writes every day and has most other things.

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

A daily December treat for a tea-drinking partner, and something to share in the evenings.

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

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

Gives a coffee-loving partner something new to try on a regular schedule.

Hands a keen baker a skill instead of another gadget.

Works as a two-person gift for a couple who like a quiet pot of tea together.

A versatile layer for someone who walks, hikes or works outside in the shoulder seasons.

A tea sampler with a Canadian theme (maple, Georgian Bay) for a partner who drinks tea daily.