Black Friday: Fri, Nov 27 · Cyber Monday: Mon, Nov 30
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Top Gifts
Black Friday weekend is the easiest time to get most of your holiday shopping done in one go. These are our favorite gifts from the site to check first, grouped so you can work through your list fast.
Deals change quickly, often several times a day, so we don't list sale prices here. Each button opens Amazon with today's price. The range on each card is roughly what the gift usually costs.
How to shop the sales
- Start with the big-ticket gifts. A sale on a $150 gift saves far more than one on a $15 gift.
- Know roughly what a gift usually costs before you buy, so you can tell a real markdown from a small one.
- Check who sells it. On Amazon, look for "Ships from Amazon" or the brand's own store to avoid knockoffs.
- Add gifts to your cart or list now, then check back on Friday and again on Cyber Monday.
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Big-ticket gifts to check first
The splurge gifts where a holiday sale makes the biggest difference.
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Kindle Paperwhite
A glare-free e-reader with weeks of battery, for the reader who has everything else.
- Best for
- Readers who travel or read in bed at night
- Skip if
- They love the feel of paper books
Typical price: $100+
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Apple AirPods 4
Apple's open-fit earbuds with easy iPhone pairing and a USB-C case.
- Best for
- iPhone users who want easy, comfortable earbuds
- Skip if
- They use Android, or want sealed-in noise blocking
Typical price: $100+
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Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Headphones
Top-rated noise canceling headphones for flights, commutes and focus time.
- Best for
- Frequent flyers and commuters who want quiet
- Skip if
- They want small earbuds or are on a budget
Typical price: $100+
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KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer
The stand mixer every baker wants. A gift that lasts for decades.
- Best for
- Serious bakers who make bread, cookies and cakes
- Skip if
- Counter space is tight, since it's big and heavy
Typical price: $100+
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Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker
Turns frozen bases into ice cream, sorbet or protein treats at the push of a button.
- Best for
- Ice cream lovers and anyone who wants high-protein treats
- Skip if
- They want ice cream right away, since bases freeze for a day first
Typical price: $100+
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Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee Machine
Coffee and espresso at the touch of a button, in a compact machine.
- Best for
- Coffee drinkers who want café drinks at the push of a button
- Skip if
- They don't want to buy Nespresso's Vertuo pods
Typical price: $100+
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Theragun Mini Massage Gun
A pocket-size massager that works out knots after workouts or long days at a desk.
- Best for
- Gym-goers and desk workers with tight muscles
- Skip if
- They want a full-size massage gun for deep work
Typical price: $100+
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Aura Carver Digital Photo Frame
Family can add photos from their phones, and they show up on the frame at home.
- Best for
- Grandparents and families who share lots of photos
- Skip if
- There's no Wi-Fi where it will go
Typical price: $100+
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Bose SoundLink Flex Speaker (2nd Gen)
A rugged, waterproof speaker with surprisingly full sound for its size.
- Best for
- Hikes, beach days and the bathroom shower
- Skip if
- They want big bass to fill a room
Typical price: $100+
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DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill Kit
A compact cordless drill with batteries, ready for shelves, furniture and fixes.
- Best for
- New homeowners and DIYers
- Skip if
- They already own drills from another brand, since batteries don't swap between brands
Typical price: $100+
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Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
An heirloom pot for braises, soups and bread that goes from stove to table.
- Best for
- Cooks who make soups, stews and bread, and want a pot for life
- Skip if
- They want something light or inexpensive
Typical price: $100+
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Solo Stove Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit
A low-smoke mini fire pit for the patio table, with a stand and carry bag.
- Best for
- Patio hangouts and making s'mores at home
- Skip if
- They have no outdoor space
Typical price: $100+
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Top toys and gifts for kids
The toys at the top of a lot of wish lists. Popular ones can run low in December, so it pays to shop early.
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LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box
484 bricks in 35 colors in a storage box. Endless building for ages 4 and up.
- Best for
- Kids who like building their own ideas, not following instructions
- Skip if
- There's a toddler at home who puts things in their mouth
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Magna-Tiles Classic 32-Piece Set
Colorful magnetic tiles that click together into towers, houses and anything they imagine.
- Best for
- Young builders, and as a first set that you can add to later
- Skip if
- They already have a big tile set, since 32 pieces goes fast
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Yoto Mini Audio Player
A screen-free speaker that plays stories, music and podcasts from cards kids pop in themselves.
- Best for
- Kids who love stories and songs without a screen
- Skip if
- You don't want to buy more story cards later
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch
The racing game the whole family can play together, for ages 6 and up.
- Best for
- Families and friends with a Nintendo Switch
- Skip if
- They don't have a Switch
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Super Mario Party Jamboree
Board-game-style party fun for up to four players on Nintendo Switch.
- Best for
- Switch owners who host family game nights
- Skip if
- They don't have a Nintendo Switch
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Hot Wheels Track Builder Unlimited Set
Track pieces, a launcher and a car for building wild stunts again and again.
- Best for
- Kids who love cars and building their own tracks
- Skip if
- Floor space is tight
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Razor A Kick Scooter
The classic foldable aluminum scooter for zipping around the neighborhood.
- Best for
- Kids ready to ride around the neighborhood
- Skip if
- They don't have a helmet yet, so add one
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Snap Circuits Jr. Electronics Kit
Snap-together parts build more than 100 working gadgets, from alarms to a flying saucer.
- Best for
- Curious kids who like to know how things work
- Skip if
- The child is too young to follow a diagram
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Botley 2.0 Coding Robot
A screen-free robot that teaches kids to code by programming its moves with a remote.
- Best for
- Young kids starting to learn coding, with no screen needed
- Skip if
- The child already codes on a computer
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera
Prints credit-card-size photos in seconds, with automatic exposure so shots come out right.
- Best for
- Teens and party-goers who love printed photos
- Skip if
- You'd rather not keep buying film, since each print costs money
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Art Easel
A two-sided wooden easel with a chalkboard, a dry-erase board and a paper roll.
- Best for
- Kids who love to paint and draw big
- Skip if
- Floor space at home is tight
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Bluey Talking Plush
A soft 13-inch Bluey that says nine phrases from the show.
- Best for
- Young Bluey fans
- Skip if
- They don't watch Bluey
Typical price: Under $25
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Gadgets and kitchen favorites
Smart gadgets and kitchen gear that get used every day, long after the holidays.
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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
A compact smart speaker for music, timers and questions answered by voice.
- Best for
- Music, timers and smart home control by voice
- Skip if
- They'd rather not have a voice assistant in the house
Typical price: $25 to $50
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Apple AirTag 4-Pack
Keeps keys, bags and luggage easy to find from an iPhone.
- Best for
- iPhone users who lose keys, bags or luggage
- Skip if
- They use Android
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station
Charges an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods at once from one compact stand.
- Best for
- iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods owners
- Skip if
- They don't use Apple devices
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse
A comfortable, quiet mouse with a fast scroll wheel that works across computers.
- Best for
- People who work at a computer all day
- Skip if
- They're left-handed, since it's shaped for the right hand
Typical price: $50 to $100
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JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth Speaker
A loud, waterproof speaker that goes from the pool to the backyard.
- Best for
- Pool days, beach trips and backyard music
- Skip if
- They want room-filling sound for a big party
Typical price: $100+
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Fitbit Inspire 3 Fitness Tracker
A slim tracker for steps, sleep and heart rate with a battery that lasts for days.
- Best for
- People who want simple step, sleep and heart tracking
- Skip if
- They want a smartwatch with apps
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Ember Smart Mug 2, 10 oz
A heated mug that keeps coffee at the perfect temperature, controlled by an app.
- Best for
- Slow sippers whose coffee always goes cold
- Skip if
- They drink big mugs, since this one holds 10 oz
Typical price: $50 to $100
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MEATER Plus Smart Meat Thermometer
A wire-free probe that sends the temperature to his phone, so the steak comes out right every time.
- Best for
- Grillers and smokers who like checking on the meat from their phone
- Skip if
- They'd rather have a simple thermometer with no app
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker
Pressure cooks, slow cooks, steams and makes rice, so weeknight dinners go fast.
- Best for
- Busy weeknight cooks who want dinner fast
- Skip if
- Counter and cupboard space is tight
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer
Crisps fries, wings and veggies with little oil, and the basket goes in the dishwasher.
- Best for
- Busy cooks who want crispy food without much oil
- Skip if
- Counter space is tight or they cook for a big family
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Hatch Baby Sound Machine and Night Light
A soothing sound machine and night light that new parents control from their phone.
- Best for
- New parents who want a sound machine and night light in one
- Skip if
- They already have a sound machine they like
Typical price: $50 to $100
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Furbo 360 Dog Camera
A pet camera that turns to follow the dog and tosses treats from a phone.
- Best for
- Dog owners who are away from home a lot
- Skip if
- Their dog is rarely home alone
Typical price: $100+
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Stocking stuffers under $25
Small gifts to stock up on while you're shopping anyway.
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Squishmallows 12-Inch Ilene the Unicorn
A super soft, squishy unicorn plush that's perfect for hugging and collecting.
- Best for
- Kids and teens who collect plush or want a cuddle buddy
- Skip if
- They want a toy that does something
Typical price: Under $25
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Exploding Kittens Card Game
A fast, silly card game that's easy to learn and loud to play.
- Best for
- Families and friends who like silly, fast card games
- Skip if
- They prefer longer strategy games
Typical price: Under $25
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UNO Card Game
The classic family card game for 2 to 10 players. Cheap, quick and always a hit.
- Best for
- Families and friends who want a quick game anyone can learn
- Skip if
- They already own a deck, as most families do
Typical price: Under $25
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JLab Go Air Pop Wireless Earbuds
Light, colorful wireless earbuds with a pocket-size charging case.
- Best for
- Kids, teens and the gym, at a low price
- Skip if
- They want noise canceling or top sound
Typical price: Under $25
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Govee Smart LED Strip Lights
Color-changing lights for a bedroom that sync to music and run from a phone app.
- Best for
- Teens and gamers who want colorful room lighting
- Skip if
- They rent and can't use the sticky backing on walls
Typical price: Under $25
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Dash Mini Waffle Maker
A tiny waffle iron that makes one crispy waffle in minutes, in fun colors.
- Best for
- Quick breakfasts and college dorms
- Skip if
- They're feeding a crowd, since it makes one small waffle at a time
Typical price: Under $25
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PAVOI 14K Gold Plated Huggie Earrings
Small hoop earrings that go with everything and look far pricier than they are.
- Best for
- Everyday earrings that go with everything
- Skip if
- They only wear solid gold
Typical price: Under $25
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Atomic Habits by James Clear
The best-selling guide to small habits that add up to big changes.
- Best for
- Anyone starting fresh, like a grad or a new year
- Skip if
- They've already read it
Typical price: Under $25
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Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25 Inch
A pre-seasoned skillet that sears steaks and lasts a lifetime.
- Best for
- Home cooks who want a great sear and a pan that lasts decades
- Skip if
- They want something light, or that goes in the dishwasher
Typical price: Under $25
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Carhartt Knit Cuffed Beanie
The classic warm work beanie. Fits almost everyone and lasts for years.
- Best for
- Anyone who works or plays outside in the cold
- Skip if
- They want a fashion-forward hat
Typical price: Under $25
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Scented Candle Gift Set, 4 Pack
Four soy wax candles in different scents, boxed and ready to give.
- Best for
- An easy, cozy gift for almost anyone
- Skip if
- Strong scents bother them or they have curious pets
Typical price: Under $25
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ThermoPro Instant Read Meat Thermometer
Reads in seconds, so steaks and chicken come out just right.
- Best for
- Any cook who wants meat done right, at a low price
- Skip if
- They want to watch the temperature with the lid closed
Typical price: Under $25
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