The 60 Best Gifts Under $50

These cozy gloves have a double-layer knit design that makes typing easier and insulates better than the competition.

This excellent speaker is compact and waterproof, at a great price. It doesn’t get as loud as more expensive options, though.

This comfortable and lightweight band works for daily or active wear.

AirTags leverage Apple’s huge network of devices to find lost goods, and they’re impressively accurate in pinpointing an item’s precise location.

About the size of a credit card, the TravelCard Plus is one of the smallest and lightest power banks available, equipped with a powerful USB-C PD port, built-in USB-C and lightning cables, and a 3,000 mAh rated capacity.]

The Pocket Tripod Pro is an origami-like cell phone mount that, when unfolded, fits into a wallet’s credit card slot.

This handsome knife strip is made of strong magnets encased in wood. It keeps knives in place, but it’s gentle on blades.

The Espro P3’s innovative filter consistently brews bright, grit-free coffee.

This mug offers superior heat retention, plus one-handed usability and a locking, leakproof lid, which makes it especially useful for carrying one’s mug in a bag or backpack.

This round model offers good value and produces thin, super-crispy waffles. But it has a flimsier build than more expensive options.

Its three sharp blades produce long noodles that hold their shape and don’t break apart.

This adaptable, multi-compartment bento box makes packing a lunch easy (and, weirdly, more fun). They are microwave- and dishwasher-safe and come in many adorable colors, but they are not for liquidy lunches.

The unglazed interior of this ceramic salt pig absorbs moisture, and the wide, curved opening provides easy access yet also protects salt from splashes and spills.

With perfectly executed flavors and an eye-popping array of shapes and textures, the Recchiuti Black Box is a tasty and beautiful splurge.

The lightweight, compact AeroPress is the simplest way to make an excellent-tasting single cup of coffee, no electricity needed.

The Peugeot has been a favorite since it was introduced more than a century ago, and it’s still the best due to its ease of use, even grind, and classic look.

This affordable pan is lighter than a traditional cast-iron skillet and a little shallower. It’s an ideal shape for searing, roasting, and sautéing.

For a global connoisseur of nibbles, a Universal Yums subscription box offers a panoply of delightful snacks from a single country.

Don’t be fooled: This cute enameled vessel with its chubby wooden handle isn’t just for butter. It also works as a small stovetop pot, as a bowl for soup or hot cocoa, or as a ladle or scoop.

This foldable travel mat provides excellent traction.

This block’s edges are nicely rounded, and its sides have an extra-grippy texture, reducing slippage. It’s on the heavier side, however.

The Rush Roller’s diamond-shaped pattern of ridges addresses knots in specific muscle groups (calves, glutes, and so on) with precision.

This great starter hammock is not only affordable, but at 12 ounces and 9.5 feet by 4.5 feet makes for a durable, ultralight option.

Toss this lightweight, phone-size packable bag into one’s luggage or coat pocket, and they’ll never get caught without a spare bag again.

The Spot 400 is an easy-to-use, bright-enough headlamp that provides long-lasting battery life and reliable performance, year after year.

The Coleman camping chair is big, durable, and supremely comfortable.

This manual screwdriver combines smooth ratcheting action with excellent bit storage and a uniquely comfortable handle to be the most well-rounded, capable tool of its kind.

Thanks to its handle, this thermos is easy to hold and pour from. It has a leakproof cap that holds a cup of coffee or tea, and it’s dishwasher-safe (if it fits in the machine).

This slim, powder-coated stainless steel tumbler fits easily in hands and cup holders, and that’s why we love it. It comes with a closeable—though not completely leakproof—plastic lid to reduce the likelihood of spills.

The Droll Yankee is sturdy and easy to clean and, unlike bird feeders with suction cups, hangs easily on a tree branch.

This one-size-fits-many bag is roomy enough to fit layers underneath. The Sportneer is hard to wear when standing, but it’s great for all sorts of seated activities like reading and gaming.

The humble hori hori knife digs, cuts, saws, picks, and prods. This one has a durable, rust-resistant steel blade, a strong wood handle, and a synthetic-leather sheath.

This fan fits comfortably around the neck without being heavy, loud, or excessively gusty, and its battery lasts all day.

Designed in 1969, this classic cartridge pen is beautiful to behold. It’s also a delight to hold—with a comfortable hexagonal grip and a smooth writing tip.

The rechargeable Oral-B Pro 1000 has the most important features for a reasonable price: a two-minute timer with handy quadrant pacing and compatibility with the largest range of widely available replacement brush heads. It has a pressure sensor and a long-lasting battery.

This curved fiberglass cane has six massage knobs that dial in pressure on hard-to-reach spots.

This set of 24 watercolor paints come in an elegant box and are made by a 117-year-old sumi ink manufacturer in Nara, Japan.

This simple and elegant key ring that requires no prying or wrestling; the helix comes in brass, stainless, or black.

This toy offers strong vibrations, has a rechargeable battery, and comes with a 15-year warranty, all at a fraction of the price of similar models.

Available in four solid colors and two patterns, this petite vase from one of the last mid-century ceramics studios, is a bright addition to a nightstand or windowsill.

This sleek, seven-inch light is like a mini, modernist lighthouse. It comes in four muted colors, has a warm or cool light setting and a timer, and includes a USB charger.

These classic tempered-glass French bistro-style glasses are our upgrade pick for everyday glasses, but in bright, cheerful colors (so, even better!).

The Apotheke Charcoal Candle has a sophisticated scent, an upscale aesthetic, and an extended burn time.

These pretty and sturdy geometric trays are made from powder-coated steel and come in 15 colors and five sizes to mix and stack.

This fast-paced, family-friendly card game kick-starts raucous fun. The Party edition has six all-new decks and hundreds of different categories, plus customizable blank cards for adding one’s own categories.

These porcelain mugs are produced by a 400-year-old Japanese ceramics company. They nest for easy storage and come in a range of coordinating colors.

Merino wool felt coasters absorb condensation and don’t stick to the bottom of glasses. They come in dozens of colors, too.

These 20-by-20-inch squares of organic cotton have unlimited usefulness—napkins, wrapping paper, flower cones—and come in tons of great prints and patterns.

Enter any address and this company will create a 400-piece jigsaw puzzle map with the address at its center.

This durable tote comes with a 40-inch adjustable strap as well as top handles, giving you multiple carrying options.

These pineapples from Maui are consistently sweet and juicy, but the price makes them special occasions only.

A mini beechwood and horsehair broom set perfect for cleaning small messes like desktop crumbs. It also nests together for easy storage.

Suction this simple little machine to a sunny window, and the mini solar panel will spin the crystal, sending twinkling rainbows throughout the room.

This brightly colored tissue box cover, from Brooklyn-based designer Dusen Dusen, has a cheerful visage on every side.

This is the most compatible, customizable, and precise graphics tablet that beginners can get for less than $100.

This Turkish carafe set comes in a range of elegant ombre tones.