15 Best Gifts Under $25 for Black Friday 2026
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A small budget is the hardest one to shop for. Go too practical and it feels like a chore; go too novelty and it ends up in a drawer. These picks sit in the middle: things people actually use, that feel a little nicer than the price suggests. Black Friday (27 November) and Cyber Monday (30 November) are when most of them drop to their lowest price of the year.
For the person who's always cold
Heated hand warmer, rechargeable. A pocket-sized power bank that doubles as a hand warmer. Useful on the commute, at football matches and at the Christmas market. Around $20. Check the price
Chunky knit socks, gift set. Three or four pairs in a box. Unexciting on paper, always used in practice. Around $15. Check the price
For the home
Scented candle gift set. Look for soy wax and a set of three small jars rather than one big one: more variety, easier to regift. Around $18. Check the price
LED star projector night light. Projects a slow-moving starry sky on the ceiling. Kids love it, and so do a surprising number of adults. Around $15. Check the price
Ceramic baking dish set. Two oven dishes in a nice colour. A gift that still gets used in five years. Around $25. Check the price
For the kitchen
Silicone utensil set. Spatulas and spoons that don't scratch pans. A good add-on for anyone who just moved. Around $13. Check the price
Electric milk frother. Turns any coffee into a café latte. Small, cheap and used every morning. Around $12. Check the price
For self-care
Korean skincare mini set. Serum and cream in travel sizes. Korean skincare is one of the big Black Friday categories this year, with steep discounts on brands like Medicube. Around $20. Check the price
Silk sleep mask. Simple, soft and better than the free airline version. Around $12. Check the price
For the tech lover
3-in-1 wireless charger. Charges a phone, earbuds and smartwatch at once. Clears up the nightstand. Around $20. Check the price
Bluetooth item tracker. Clip it to keys or a bag. A good gift for anyone who loses things often. Around $20 for one. Check the price
For games night
Family board game. Pick a fast, easy one (under 30 minutes) so it actually gets played over the holidays. Around $22. Check the price
Blind-box plush. You don't know which character you get, which is half the fun. Popular with teens and collectors. Around $10. Check the price
Quick tips for shopping under $25
- Bundle two small things instead of one mediocre one: socks and a candle beat a cheap gadget.
- Order early from AliExpress and Temu. Delivery can take 1 to 3 weeks, so order before 1 December for Christmas.
- Use the cart trick on Amazon. Add items on Black Friday even if you're unsure. If prices drop further on Cyber Monday you'll see it in your cart.
Looking for a bit more budget? See our gifts under $50.
Prices checked: 2026-10-30