Gift guide · 2026

Gifts under $25 that we'd actually recommend

15 gifts, and every one is a top or budget pick from one of our buying guides, so you can read exactly why it made the cut. We built this list only from those picks: no paid placements and no products we haven't researched. Typical prices shown; check today's price before you buy.

Under $25 15 Under $50 37 Under $100 74

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Budget pick · Best makeup brushes that are affordable

BS-MALL 18-Piece Black Case Set

Typical price ~$9–$10

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Budget pick · Best budget planner

SUNEE Budget Planner

Typical price ~$10

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Budget pick · Best budget golf balls

Nitro Maximum Distance

Typical price ~$10–$11 a dozen

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Budget pick · Best cheap sunglasses

Joopin Oversized Square Polarized

Typical price ~$11–$12

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Budget pick · Best budget EDC knife

Gerber Paraframe Mini

Typical price ~$16

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Top pick · Best cheap sunglasses

SUNGAIT Ultra-Lightweight Rectangle (polarized)

Typical price ~$16–$17

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Budget pick · Best budget perfumes

Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla Fragrance Mist

Typical price ~$17

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Budget pick · Best cheap fountain pen

Forest Matte Black Fountain Pen

Typical price ~$18–$19

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Budget pick · Best budget electric toothbrush

Bitvae ADA Accepted Rechargeable

Typical price ~$19–$20

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Top pick · Best makeup brushes that are affordable

Real Techniques Everyday Essentials

Typical price ~$19–$20

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Budget pick · Best spinning reel under 100

Piscifun Flame Spinning Reel

Typical price ~$21–$22

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Budget pick · Best IEMs under 100

Truthear GATE

Typical price ~$20–$22

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Budget pick · Best affordable jewelry brands

PAVOI 14K Gold Plated 3mm Cubic Zirconia Tennis Bracelet

Typical price ~$21–$24

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Top pick · Best budget bluetooth speakers

Soundcore Select 4 Go

Typical price ~$23–$24

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Budget pick · Best budget ski goggles

findway OTG

Typical price ~$18–$25

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How this list is made: we only include products that already won a top-pick or budget-pick spot in one of our guides, and we leave out categories that make poor surprise gifts (pet food, tires and car parts, safety gear, appliances, finance apps and mattresses). Prices are typical ranges from our research and change often.