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Read on and shop tons of unique gifts under $50, including a bunch of products we’ve tested and loved ourselves.
Generating the best affordable gift ideas is an art, much like gift-giving in general. And it’s an art that Mashable shopping experts take very seriously, which is why we’re bringing you these awesome gifts under $50.
To find the perfect gift, think about the “Christmas Party” episode of The Office where Michael insists on doing a Yankee Swap with everyone’s Secret Santa gifts: You don’t want to pull a Michael and go way over the agreed price limit, but you also don’t want to choose a gift that no one actually wants (like Phyllis’ oven mitt). You’ve got to ride that line: cool gift, appropriate cost.
Yes, some people possess an innate talent for finding gifts on a budget. No matter the occasion (anniversary, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day) or recipient (wife, boyfriend, teens, in-laws), they somehow nail it every time — winning the unofficial “best gift-giver” award among those who are lucky to know them.
Then there are the not-so-intuitive gift-givers who’ve maybe leaned on the same scented candle or gift basket a few too many times. If you can relate, that’s OK! Gift-giving is hard. So, take that Yankee candle out of your shopping cart and check out this gift guide. We’ve found the best gifts under $50 for him, for her, and for every hard-to-please person on your shopping list.
Maybe you’re searching for the perfect Christmas gifts under $50 to woo your Secret Santa. Maybe you need a surprise just-because gift for your sweetheart. Or maybe you’re determined to finally, after a lifetime of trying, find a birthday gift that Dad actually wants.
No matter the reason, read on for over 25 unique gift ideas that strike the perfect balance between a thoughtful gift and an inexpensive gift. All of these sub-$50 picks are ones that people will actually be happy to receive, including a bunch of products we’ve tested and loved ourselves.
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Prime Day may have been two weeks ago, but you can still grab second-gen AirPods Pro at their Prime Day price of $189 or the iPad Air for its Prime Day price of $499.99. Plus, check out more of the best Apple deals as of Oct. 31.
UPDATE: Oct. 31, 2023, 12:00 p.m. EDT We’ve updated this post with the best deals from across the Apple universe leading into Black Friday season. Here are our top picks:
Apple may have an iron grasp on the general population, but when it comes down to it, their products look good, work well, and stay cutting-edge — so of course, people love ’em. Whether you build your calendar around Apple events or you just want solid tech no matter the brand, Apple’s got you covered. Sure, they’re a little notorious for their high prices, but we’ve rounded up the best deals on iPads, AirPods, MacBooks, and more to help you save where you can. Check them out below.
Check out our full review of the M2 MacBook Air.
$899 is no longer a particularly uncommon price to see this M2 MacBook Air at, yet we’re no less excited when we see it return to this all-time low price. That’s because for under $1,000 you get impressive M2 power, a 13.6-inch display (trust us, you’ll notice the difference from a 13.3-inch display), and a keyboard that Mashable’s Alex Perry described as “kingly.” Whether you’re a student, looking for a work-from-home workhorse, or looking for an everyday laptop to replace your old, dusty MacBook, we’re willing to bet you’ll be more than happy with the M2 Air.
MacBook Air
15-inch MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,099 $1,299 at Amazon (save $200)
15-inch MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249 $1,499 at Amazon (save $250)
MacBook Pro
2022 MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,299 at Amazon (save $250)
Prime Day brought the ninth-generation iPad back down to its $249 low, and Amazon and Walmart have kept it there for two weeks after the sale’s conclusion. Though this isn’t the iPad for you if you’re planning on doing a bunch of gaming or art, for many people this budget-friendly tablet will be more than enough for note-taking and video streaming.
iPad (10th gen)
2022 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $399 $449 at Amazon (save $50)
iPad (9th gen)
2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $249 $329 at Walmart (save $80)
2021 iPad (WiFi, 256GB) — $399 $479 at Walmart (save $80)
iPad Air
iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $499.99 $599 at Amazon (save $99.01)
iPad Air (WiFi, 256GB) — $649.99 $749 at Amazon (save $99.01)
The iPhone 15 may be the shiniest new Apple toy, and while the deals on the phone certainly aren’t bad, they are contingent upon you having a decent trade-in. If you feel any doubt in your trade-in power, going for this Verizon deal on the 14 Plus requires none — only that you open a new line on select unlimited plans. Still some hoops, but far fewer to get an $800 phone basically for free.
iPhone 14 (128GB) at AT&T — $10.99/month for 36 months on select unlimited plans, then receive a $334.44 bill credit. $699 (save $159)
iPhone 14 Pro (128GB) at AT&T — $15/month for 36 months on select unlimited plans, then receive a $360 bill credit. $899 (save $360)
iPhone 14 Pro Max (128GB) at AT&T — $20/month for 36 months on select unlimited plans, then receive a $280 bill credit. $1,000 (save $280)
iPhone 15 (128GB) at AT&T — $99 with an eligible trade-in on select unlimited plans. (save up to $700)
iPhone 15 Plus (128GB) at AT&T — $229 with an eligible trade-in on select unlimited plans. $929.99 (save up to $700)
iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB) at AT&T — $199 with an eligible trade-in on select unlimited plans. $1,199 (save up to $1,000)
iPhone 13 (128GB) at Verizon — $0 on a new line and select 5G unlimited plans. $599 (save $599)
iPhone 14 (128GB) at Verizon — $0 with select 5G unlimited plans. $699 (save up to $699)
iPhone 14 Pro (128GB) at Verizon — $0 when you open a new line with select unlimited plans. $899.99 (save up to $899.99)
iPhone 15 (128GB) at Verizon — $0 with an eligible trade-in on a new line and select unlimited plans. $799 (save up to $799)
iPhone 15 Pro (128GB) at Verizon — $0 with an eligible trade-in on a new line and select unlimited plans. $999 (save up to $999)
iPhone 15 Pro Max (256GB) at Verizon — $199 with an eligible trade-in on a new line and select unlimited plans $1,199 (save up to $1,000)
The Apple Watch SE is a great option for those who don’t necessarily need all of the pricey bells and whistles that come with other Apple Watch models. You’ll get all the must-have features you need like health tracking, crash detection, Smart Stack, and emergency SOS options. Also, it’s $30 off at Best Buy, and we’ll never turn down a discount on the already-most-affordable Apple Watch.
Series 9
Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm, GPS) — $389.99 $399 at Amazon (save $9.01)
Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm, GPS) — $389.99 $399 at Walmart (save $9.01)
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS) — $419.99 $429 at Amazon (save $9.01)
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS) — $419.99 $429 at Walmart (save $9.01)
Series 8
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) — $319.97 $399 at Amazon (save $79.03)
Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) — $329.51 $429 at Amazon (save $99.41)
Ultra
Apple Watch Ultra (49mm, GPS + cellular) — $629 $799 at Best Buy (save $170)
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + cellular) — $774 $799 at Amazon (save $55)
More Apple Watch deals
Read our full review of the second-generation AirPods Pro.
The AirPods Pro are some of the best noise-canceling buds in the business, and Walmart’s randomly decided to bring them back to their Prime Day (and record-low) pricing this week. At the time of writing, these buds are sold out at Amazon. Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder wrote in his review that these AirPods are “the first pair of earbuds I’d actually consider taking on an airplane (instead of my much larger and clunkier over-ear headphones).”
Apple Magic Mouse — $69.99 $79 at Amazon (save $9.01)
Refurbished AirPods Max — $389.99 $499.99 at Best Buy (save $110)
AirPods Max — $479.99 $549 at Amazon (save $69.01)
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