Christmas gifts can be hard to choose, and finding the perfect present takes time and careful consideration. However, if you're looking for Christmas gift ideas for family, friends or colleagues, you've come to the right place for our 2024 definitive Christmas gift guide.
We’re compiling all our top Christmas gift guides on this page, with fresh recommendations rolling out daily. Think of it as your own personal gift guide advent calendar – though, sadly, without the chocolate (we sincerely apologise for that).
At T3, we’re dedicated to uncovering beautiful products that make life easier, more productive, or just a lot more fun. No matter who you're shopping for this Christmas, we've got a range of ideas for every budget, so keep scrolling to discover the perfect gift.
The best Christmas gifts for coffee addicts
For the coffee lover in your life, there's no better gift than a gadget that helps fuel their caffeine passion. Whether it's a high-end espresso machine, a sleek grinder or a reliable milk frother, the right tool can elevate their coffee experience in the best way possible.
We've rounded up some of the best options currently on the market, but click on the link below to check out the full list.
Unbeatable Christmas coffee gifts that'll make any barista jealous
If you know someone who really wants to take the home barista hobby to the next level, La Pavoni’s semi-pro espresso machine is just the ticket. Super-compact and equipped with a powerful Inox boiler, it offers up the precision required to extract perfect espresso while stylishly looking the part. Just imagine it on your kitchen countertop – breathtaking!
£1,199/$1,799, lapavoni.com
Ninja’s fingers are in a whole host of pies, but this is the company’s first coffee machine – and in true Ninja style, it’s absolutely ludicrous. Whether you’re looking for espresso, Americano, cold brew, bean-to-cup fresh ground filter coffee, or just some nice frothy milk, it can pull it off. Something of a revelation, at a great price.
£550/$499, ninjakitchen.co.uk
Half conical burr grinder, half glorious kitchen counter art installation, the Opus instantly classes up one’s coffee making process. Whether your giftee is a fan of cold brew, deep espresso, or anything in between, this can turn beans to perfect grounds using 6-blade 40mm burrs backed by 6 Newton metres of torque and spinning at 350 RPM.
£175/$195, fellowproducts.com
The best Christmas gifts for retro lovers
Today’s top picks are perfect for those with nostalgic hearts – people who cherish the charm of a bygone era. We’ve handpicked our favourite products that beautifully blend retro style with modern technology, offering all the classic vibes with improved performance and convenience.
We've included some of our favourites below, or take a look at the link to be transported to another time.
T3's retro-inspired Christmas gifts: perfect for those who cherish the past
Looking like a shrunk-down head unit of a classic Marshall tube amp, the Middleton carries all the charm of the company’s 60-year history into a portable speaker that yearns to be turned up to 11. Two tweeters, two woofers and twin radiators combine to make more than your average Bluetooth banger – this is certainly made to sound heavy, whatever volume it’s at.
£270/$299, marshall.com
If anyone tells you this isn’t retro, they’ve clearly not been paying attention: the modern flip phone only exists because of what went before, and there’s nothing more ’90s than theatrically snapping your handset shut at the end of a call. Flashy it may be but this is Razr in both name and spirit, and it might even make you feel young again. It also happens to be a superb phone.
£800/$999, motorola.co.uk
An instant camera which doesn’t leave everything to chance, Leica’s hybrid design mixes basic digital photography with an internal printer that spits out pin-up memories which can be previewed on your phone before you commit them to paper. Simple to operate for that perfect retro feel, but decidedly skilled underneath, it’s what point-and-shoot is all about.
£360/$299, leica-camera.com
The best gifts for hi-tech foodies
Our next guide is tailor-made for those who take pride in their culinary adventures. Discover an array of gifts from renowned kitchen brands like Smeg and Le Creuset, as well as exciting new names that have recently made their mark.
Keep scrolling to see our top picks or click the link below to find the perfect gift to delight and inspire any aspiring chef.
Struggling with gift ideas? These are the best Christmas presents for tech-savvy foodies
The quest for culinary perfection means watching the numbers. Cosori’s new dishwasher-safe wireless meat thermometer is both affordable and accurate, perfect for exacting carnivores. Jam it in a joint and, whether you’re smoking, grilling, or sticking it in your oven, it’ll feed back live readings of its internal and external temperature.
£100/$70, cosori.com
There is no cookware more iconic and beloved than Le Creuset, and the classic Casserole is probably the most recognisable of its line. Built of lightly enamelled cast iron for a combo of great heat retention and easy cleaning, it’s perfect for the hob, the oven or the table. It looks pretty good on display, too?
From £209/$250, lecreuset.co.uk
Yes, people get attached to their kettles, but no gift recipient is going to be disappointed with the pinpoint industrial design of Dualit’s Classic Kettle. They’ll be extra pleased when they go to make a cuppa: it boils quickly and quietly, the non-drip spout prevents spillage, and you can even replace the element. Give the gift of a lifetime of tea.
£150/$200, dualit.com
The best Christmas gifts for audiophiles
Today’s tech guide is tailored for the music lovers. Whether they’re enjoying their favourite tracks or crafting their own beats, investing in high-quality audio gear is the perfect way to enhance their setup or kickstart their musical journey.
Surprise them with a pick from this selection of cutting-edge gadgets – chances are, they don’t already have it!
Christmas gifts for music lovers: 5 stylish presents they'll love this year
Activo is a new name in the portable music space, but it’s not exactly starting from scratch. A sister brand of market leader Astell&Kern, Activo is designed to offer premium products, while A&K looks after the luxury end. The P1 doesn’t miss the mark. It’s impeccably constructed, features a transparent and expansive soundstage, and it won’t break the bank.
£399/$429, activostyle.com
When WiiM drops a consumer pairing like this it’s vital we stop and listen. Both present ample streaming options, with the Amp Pro (£399) adding Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 to a hot amp with a superb 32-bit/384kHz DAC suitable for passive speakers and the Ultra (£349) keeping the DAC but omitting the amp in favour of a 3.5inch touchscreen.
From £349/$329, wiimhome.com
Bigger sound from smaller speakers, thanks to Q Acoustics’ brand new C3 cones and a host of design ideas drawn from the company’s Concept series.
A mechanically isolated and sealed high frequency driver ensures the thickness of the main woofers never takes over, and braced cabinetry minimises reverberation.
£399/$499, qacoustics.co.uk
The best Christmas gifts for travellers
If you know someone with a passion for travel, these essential travel gadgets are the perfect gift. From trackers and kit bags to headphones and massage guns, we've rounded up everything your loved one needs to stay fully prepared for their adventures.
The ultimate Christmas gadget gifts for travellers – if you can track them down
Spending all day on one’s feet touring the galleries of Paris or the industrial districts of Slough makes travel punishing on the body. There’s no need to give up all your bag space for a massager when Therabody’s most compact muscle-thumper takes up so little space and, crucially for fliers, weight. It’s blessed relief in a tiny package: your weary body parts will thank you for bringing it.
£175/$199, therabody.com
What better gift could there be than warmth and comfort? Artilect’s outdoors-ready hoodie, packed with thermoregulated down and wool, has it in abundance. There’s enough stretch and adjustability to fit any frame, and targeted moisture management ensures things won’t get swampy or smelly.
£340/$400, artilect.studio
ANC has turned flights from a 16-hour jail sentence into something we look forward to – but only when it’s in a wearable form that’ll definitely last that long. Enter Cambridge Audio’s killer cans, some of the most comfortable headphones we’ve ever worn, coupled with a super-long battery and brilliant noise-cancelling.
£229/$180, cambridgeaudio.com
The best Christmas Tech gifts
You’ve likely been wondering where our essential tech gift guide is – we are a tech magazine after all. Well, the wait is over, and we’ve now compiled a list of the top tech gadgets of the year, featuring a mix of well-known favourites and exciting new finds.
A controller is a controller, usually, but Microsoft’s high-end joypad has the air of something special about it. Highly customisable, with a premium finish which doesn’t forget about being comfortable in the hands, this is the kind of thing we’d love to unwrap on Christmas morning. The extra edge it offers in games is just gravy.
£160/$180, xbox.com
The latest Quest might be a downgrade from the full-bore third edition, but it’s a major upgrade in terms of price. Resolution be damned, anyway. The AR passthrough is fully decent, Meta’s library is second to none, and this is a fantastic jumping off point for serious VR experiences. The Vision Pro might mark itself a work tool, but this is full-on fun.
From £290/$300, meta.com
There are more famous competitors, but this might just be the most technically advanced watch out there, and particularly suitable if you’re buying for someone with a love for training. It endures a full six days with its screen always on, and 16 if you’re frugal with battery use, employs a supreme sensor array, and it’s packed with multisport smarts.
£690/$799, garmin.com
The best Christmas gifts for the hard to please
Shopping for someone who's hard to shop for can seem like an intimidating challenge, and it's even worse at Christmas. To lend a helping hand, we've put together our top choices for the hard to please, and there are some pretty impressive products amongst the list. You won't even have to include the receipt this time!
6 unbeatable Christmas gifts for the hard to please
If you can’t be with the one you love, make sure they know you care. A pair of Bond Touch bracelets (or, alternatively, the company’s nifty pendants) will allow you to communicate with touch whenever you feel the need – and the accompanying app lets you explain exactly what that touch meant. Frivolous, maybe, but fun for long-distance relationships.
£67/$69, bond-touch.com
Detectoring could unearth an ancient hoard that you then have to hand in to a museum. It could also find you a bottle cap. Whatever: it’s a fine way for anyone to while away time somewhere picturesque. Who wouldn’t want to hunt for treasure with this compact, light detecting kit? It even comes with a collapsible shovel.
£120/$160, minelab.com
We’ll admit that this might not go down well with those that don’t have an awful lot upstairs, but for everyone else Shark’s next-gen angleable hairdryer will be a thrill. It can hit 100mph airflow in just a second, which is a lightly mad statistic, and it carefully regulates its temperature to protect your follicles while preventing frizz.
£200/$200, sharkclean.co.uk
The best Christmas gifts for hi-def heroes
This gift guide is for those who appreciate exceptional screen quality – whether for filmmaking, streaming or simply enjoying stunning visuals. If you know someone who can’t stop talking about high-definition brilliance, these are the suggestions to go by.
Shopping for someone with high standards? Here are 8 perfect gifts for any hi-def hero
Crying out for 4K but feel like you don’t have the budget for it? You’re wrong: Amazon’s QLED is bright, bold, it supports all major HDR formats, and it’s affordable enough that it might even make its way into a teenager’s bedroom. It even supports features like VRR and ALLM, meaning it’s a very competent option for gaming.
From £380/$420, amazon.co.uk
We’re not sure why it’s so hard to find cameras that film 8K when phones can do the trick. Or, at least, do a trick. Google’s AI-addled handset includes Video Boost, which does some interpolation magic to upscale your shots to full 8K when you desire it. The results are pure wizardry – and the phone itself isn’t half bad either.
£999/$949, store.google.com
If you want to film 4K we’ll admit you’re not short of options – you could likely whip out your phone right now. But if someone in your life wants to take 4K video that actually looks great, they’ll need a great camera. Sony’s full-frame compact meets the mark with ease, and its E-mount lenses open up a whole world of possibilities.
From £1,999/$2,200, sony.co.uk
The best Christmas gifts for kids (of all ages)
We hope you've already crossed off your kids' gift list, but just in case you haven't, here are our top picks. If you want to be the coolest parent this year, choose one of these gifts and you'll never hear the end of it. Just be careful what you wish for!
T3's Christmas gifts for kids (of all ages)
It’s not the alarm sounds that interest us here, despite cutely borrowing from several of Nintendo’s top Switch titles. It’s actually the smarts: the Alarmo watches you as you wake, soundtracking your stretches and rolls with amusing sound effects, and automatically switching itself off once it senses that you’ve made it out of bed. How cool.
£90/$100, store.nintendo.co.uk
Intricate and clever, this Lego Ideas success is a joy to build, and packed with hidden features that you’d only know about if you were the one to assemble the ABS. We’re impressed with the design, and how well it replicates the angular feel of the classic film – though slightly less impressed with the lack of an Oogie Boogie minifig.
£170/$200, lego.com
Remember Tickle Me Elmo? This is that, sort of, made for today’s Stitch-obsessed youth and elder Disney fanatics alike. You already know the deal, we’re sure. Give the little alien fella a shake, and he’ll absolutely lose his mind, squirming all over the shop and laughing his chops off. And unlike the classic Elmo, this is soft and cuddly. Lovely.
£25/$30, justplayproducts.com
The best Christmas gifts for the opulent
Make a lasting impression this festive season with our opulent gift guide, featuring an exquisite selection of luxurious items. Don't hold back – embrace the finest and celebrate in style.
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Apple’s headset is settling nicely into its niche, and also offers the most potential of any VR / AR platform out there. It might be extravagantly pricey, but it does immersive video and AR productivity work like no other. Shell out, and you’re literally buying someone a glimpse into the future.
From £3,499/$3,499, apple.com
Ear buds are everywhere, but quite why nobody’s thought to turn them into high-end jewellery until now is beyond us. Created to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Japan’s largest jeweller and, at the same time, calling back to Tasaki’s pearl farming roots, there’s nothing like these anywhere else.
Around £2,000/$2,190, tasaki.co.uk
Centre channel lacking that certain something? Not with this 43-driver line array, the most sumptuous and over-the-top design possible to amplify those key sounds. It’s been engineered to match the McIntosh XRT2.1K floorstanders, so your lucky giftee will only need to shell out an extra £160,000 to complete the set.
£39,995/$40,000, mcintoshlabs.com
The best stocking fodder Christmas gifts
Lastly, we present our ultimate guide: stocking fodder. Whether tucked into a stocking or given on their own, these smaller gifts are perfect for complementing a larger present or handling those last-minute surprises with ease.
Give the main presents competition with T3's ultimate stocking fodder picks
Warm head, warm brains. That’s not a saying, but it probably should be. Ariat’s super-soft, stretchy, warm acrylic beanie doesn’t squeeze the head, but it’ll see someone through the cold weather and look fabulous while doing it. Large enough to pull down over the neck, washable without losing its form, it’s a classic.
£20/$20, ariat.com
We still can’t quite get over the fact that full-on ANC cans can be stocking-filler priced, but Groov-E isn’t going light on the value and we’re not about to argue. Packing a bassy soundstage, 25 hours of playback on a charge, and even a folding design that makes them perfect for sitting in a bag, they’re ready for just about anything.
£35/$35, groov-e.co.uk
Booze hounds can keep a nip of something strong on their hip with Yeti’s stealthy stainless steel flask. It’s a very modern update of the traditional hip flask form, with Yeti’s DuraCoat colours able to stand up to years of adventure, a funnel included for easy filling, and a dishwasher-safe construction to make it easy to clean.
£50/$55, uk.yeti.com
Some more standout gift ideas...
This is Apple's entry-level slate, offering a large 10.9-inch display that's great for watching your favourite film or catching up on emails. It's a perfect family tablet, with plenty of power and for a great price. As iPads go, it's also one of the more affordable models, making an ideal gift for a loved one.
This charging stand is the perfect gadget to help to keep your tech charging in check. It's also a great gift for Apple fans, and for the price, your bank won't hate you for it either.
Sound is delivered via four active drivers and a pair of passive low-end radiators, meaning this is the perfect gadget for providing stellar sound quality.
The Carl Friedrik Day-to-Day backpack is one of the best backpacks you can buy today, making it a great gift for a loved one. It's made from premium quality leather, and comes with multiple internal and external pockets for plenty of storage.
Whether you like it or not, the Dyson Airwrap will always be a staple for festive gift giving. 2024 has seen some gorgeous colourways released, including the stunning Strawberry Bronze and Blush Pink. Check out our full review for more on why it is (and always will be) the perfect gift.
The YETI Rambler comes with the YETI MagSlider Lid, the only drink lid that uses the power of magnets to keep your water, beer or favourite drink on lock. With a huge array of colours and sizes available, it's a must-have for anyone who likes a drink on-the-go.
Tom Ford's affection for London inspired this scent, and it encapsulates warmth, elegance and sensuality all in one. Featuring strong notes of tonka bean, vanilla, cocoa, dry fruit and sweet wood sap, it's a gorgeous scent for a loved one this festive season.
If your loved one is looking to take up the electric guitar for the first time, this Squier Stratocaster bundle is just the trick. It comes complete with a Fender practise amp, stand, strap, lead and picks, plus the guide itself. You can also get it in other colours and guitar styles, including a bass option.
This electric milk frother looks the part and easily whips up perfectly frothy milk for coffees and hot chocolates. Stylish and easy to use, the Lavazza A Modo Mio MilkUp Frother is strong, durable and works with both hot and cold milk for unlimited drink options.
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Sky Stream is the perfect gift to keep the whole family entertained across the festive period and beyond. It's the new, easy way to get Sky, with the best entertainment streamed straight to any TV over Wi-Fi, without a dish, so there is no installation required. Simply plug the device into any TV to enjoy world-class film, must-watch TV and thrilling sport, including access to over 150 channels and 100,000 hours of content.
A Disney+ gift subscription is an easy way to give one year of Disney+ to someone special. When you purchase the gift subscription for £79.90, you’ll be paying for their first year of Disney+, with full access to hundreds of Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars blockbusters, as well as National Geographic documentaries. Gift subscriptions can only be redeemed by new Disney+ subscribers.
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The best Christmas gift ideas by category
We're not done yet... Here, we've rounded up the best Christmas gifts for little kids and big kids alike. There are lego sets, Star Wars toys, home and kitchen items, Christmas presents for sports fans and lots more.
